Japan · Walking Tour

Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima

3 Hours Round trip from Higashihiroshima Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Saijo, one of Japan’s most celebrated sake regions
02 Visit 4–6 local sake breweries
03 Sample different sake styles and local products
04 Learn about traditional sake production
05 Enjoy a local specialty hot-pot lunch
06 Dessert stop with sweets and snacks
07 Guided walking tour with a local English-speaking guide

Discover Saijo, one of Japan’s most celebrated sake regions, on a guided walking tour through this historic brewing town in Hiroshima. Stroll past traditional white-walled breweries and distinctive red brick chimneys as you explore the area’s rich sake-making heritage and sample a range of local styles.

Along the way, visit several local breweries, learn about the production process, and enjoy a local specialty hot-pot lunch followed by dessert and snacks. With an expert English-speaking guide leading the experience, this is a flavorful introduction to one of Japan’s hidden gems.

Discover Saijo, one of Japan’s most celebrated sake regions, on a guided walking tour through this historic brewing town in Hiroshima.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Hiroshima

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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.

Day 02

Meeting point - Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre

Day 03

Kyozenji Temple

Day 04

Mitate Shrine

Day 05

Saijosakaguradori Information Centre

Day 06

Senseki Garden

Day 07

Kagamiyama Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Higashihiroshima 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Shopping time
Lunch and dessert included
2 food stops and sake tastings at 4-6 local sake breweries
Local English - speaking guide

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge). Gratuity
Transportation costs.
Additional drinks or food.
Gratuity

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
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
• 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.