Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima
The town has eight breweries, seven of which are situated along Sakagura-Dori (Sake Brewery Street). On our tour, we will take a stroll through the historic streets going from brewery to brewery to enjoy samples of local sake.
Saijo breweries are concentrated in such a tight area because of the “shikomi mizu,” the water that is essential for producing sake. Hailed as a “miracle water” with a medium hardness suited to sake brewing, it bubbles under the ground of this area in the Saijo district. What’s more, is that apparently there are subtle differences in the water’s components according to a brewery’s location. Shikomi Mizu is an absolute must for sake.
If you want to discover the true taste of sake you must visit Saijo (Hiroshima Prefecture)
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Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima
What's included in Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Saijo
Tour Highlights: • 3 hour tour of Saijo district in Hiroshima • Visit 4-6 local sake breweries to get a sense of the differences, try their sake and other products. • See how a brewery works and get a sense of what goes into production of the world’s best sake. • Enjoy a local specialty hot-pot lunch only made in this small, historic town. • Dessert stop with sweets and snacks.
Meeting point - Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre
Kyozenji TemplePass-by Only
Kyozenji Temple
Inclusions
- Local English - speaking guide
- Shopping time
- 2 food stops and sake tastings at 4-6 local sake breweries
- Lunch and dessert included
- Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge). Gratuity
- Transportation costs.
- Additional drinks or food.
- Gratuity
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Actual active brewing areas are inaccessible
- Bishu Nabe is ordered in advance
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- For solo travelers, please email us
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Not recommended for Vegans, Vegetarians, No Seafood and No Pork
- Pescetarian and Gluten-free friendly
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting point location: The meeting point is in front of the Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre (東広島市観光案内所) inside Saijo Station. 739-0011 Hiroshima-ken, Higashihiroshima-shi, Saijōhonmachi, 12, 西条本町１２
End Points
- End point: Saijo Station
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum drinking age is 21 years • Please be there 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.