• Saijosakagura-dori Street - Saijo is home to seven sake breweries, each offering a unique flavor profile. Some are dry, while others are sweet. Visitors can enjoy sampling these diverse tastes with the help of a guide.
• Kamotsuru Sake Brewery - Established in 1873 in Higashihiroshima, Kamotsuru Sake Brewery is renowned for crafting sake served to the Japanese Imperial Family. It is celebrated for its sophisticated, well-balanced taste, combining tradition with innovation, and providing a refined tasting experience in Saijo’s sake district.
• Fukubijin Sake Breweries - Located in Higashihiroshima, Fukubijin Sake Brewery is recognized as a former training ground for master brewers, significantly contributing to Saijo’s sake heritage. Since its founding in 1917, it has been producing smooth, approachable sake using local water and traditional craftsmanship techniques.
• Kamoizumi Sake Brewery - Situated in Hiroshima, Kamoizumi Sake Brewery is acclaimed for its commitment to traditional brewing practices and high-quality sake. Visitors can explore the scenic brewery, learn about the brewing process, and taste their signature smooth, full-bodied sake. The brewery’s picturesque setting provides an engaging experience of Japan’s sake culture, making it a must-visit for both enthusiasts and newcomers.
• Kirei Sake Brewery - Founded in 1887 in Hiroshima, Kirei Sake Brewery is known for its smooth, rich sake crafted with local ingredients. Guests can take a guided tour of the historic brewery, gaining insights into the traditional brewing process. The experience includes tastings of various sake, and visitors can purchase exclusive brews from the brewery shop.
• Saijotsuru Brewery - Saijotsuru Sake Brewery, a small yet esteemed brewery in Higashihiroshima, is recognized for its hands-on approach and commitment to traditional brewing. Utilizing soft water and age-old methods, it creates sake with a smooth, rich flavor cherished by both locals and connoisseurs.
• Hakubotan Brewery - Established in 1675, Hakubotan Sake Brewery offers a window into centuries-old brewing traditions. Visitors can enjoy a serene, nostalgic atmosphere while sampling mellow, easy-to-drink sake in a historic setting that embodies the charm of old Saijo.
• 山陽鶴酒造株式会社 - Sanyotsuru Sake Brewery, a family-owned treasure in Saijo, distinguishes itself by focusing on small-batch, artisanal production. Unlike larger breweries, it emphasizes hands-on brewing techniques passed down through generations, resulting in unique, meticulously crafted sake. Visitors can enjoy a personalized experience, learning about traditional methods and sampling the full range of their sake, all while experiencing the welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere.
• Hiroshima - Saijo is a city located in Hiroshima. Besides Saijo, Hiroshima boasts many other attractions, such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine!

• Visit to multiple sake breweries in Saijo, Hiroshima
• Guided sake tasting tour
• Tasting of various sake types with unique flavors
• Opportunity to learn about sake brewing processes

Japan is home to three renowned sake brewery regions: Nada in Hyogo Prefecture, Fushimi in Kyoto, and Saijo in Hiroshima. These regions are rich with sake breweries, each offering a diverse range of sake flavors.

This tour will take you to Saijo, a sake brewery located in Hiroshima. Experience a variety of sake, not just through taste but also by expanding your knowledge.

Situated near the Sanyo Expressway and blessed with excellent water quality, Saijo flourished as a sake brewing hub following the construction of the railroad, exporting sake primarily to western Japan and even internationally.

The sake from this region is distinguished by its clean, gentle sweetness and a mellow taste that pairs well with various dishes.

Join our guide for an exceptional sake tasting tour.

• By Japanese law, persons under 20 years of age are not allowed to taste alcohol.
• The tour includes visits to 7 sake breweries, but please note that the number of breweries and the duration of each visit may vary depending on the breweries’ operating conditions and the tasting experiences available on the day.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.