Saijo Sake Tour: Explore Top Breweries and Tastings

Discover Saijo’s rich sake heritage with a guided tour of 7 breweries. Taste exclusive sakes and learn their history in just 2 hours.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saijo - Meet in front of the Tourist Information Center at Saijo Station (located just outside the ticketing gate) https://maps.app.goo.gl/9LB144EpRfWEvhKi9
  • Kamotsuru Sake Brewery - Kamotsuru is a trailblazer in Ginjo sake brewing. Watch a 10-minute video on sake making and taste the Daiginjo-Type, “Daiginjo Gold Kamotsuru,” in the Kamotsuru…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • English guide
  • 8 different types of Sake tasting
What's Not Included
  • Services other than the above
Additional Information

Saijo is one of the three major sake brewing areas in Japan. Seven sake breweries are located within walking distance of Saijo Station. You can tour all the breweries in just two hours, guided by an English-speaking expert who will explain the history and unique qualities of each brewery’s sake. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample the recommended…

Location
Saijo Station
Higashihiroshima City Tourist Information Center at JR Saijo Station
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rodrigoyoshiok
Nov 1, 2024
Great sake tour - Great experience, the guide was very knowledgeable, a great experience to learn more about sake and higashihiroshima.
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439beatricee
Oct 7, 2024
Lovely saketasting (2h) in Saijo - I had a great couple of hours in Saijo, tasting a big variety of sake (both Junmai (Daiginjo and Ginjo), raw sake, cloudy sake etc) with different polishing rate of the rice. In total 9 different varieties, all with a different flavour. Dry, sweet, fruity, smokey, light or with a more full body. For me, it was the perfect amount, so I could still distinguish the different varieties from eachother. The guide was really entusiastic, and I learnt a lot. Good value for money.
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E9907modavidc
Sep 22, 2024
A passion for Saijo and brewery tour - We were a group of ten or so. We had a very enthusiastic tour guide who was from Spain and she did a fantastic job!! They need to give her a raise!!! She really knew her stuff but she did a nice job of making it exciting in a very authentic way. We visited six tasting rooms of different breweries and sampled a nice variety of sake. As the tour progressed you could tell she really cared about what she was doing but also the people in the group. If you are interested in learning a bit about Saijo and the sake that is produced there these are your peeps!!! I am somewhat experienced with sake and I know it is brewed with pride and passion. It was refreshing to see that same passion shared with us on this tour!!
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Cho_b
Aug 9, 2024
Kind Guide in Saijo Sake tour - thanks to Grand guide, and young lady, They are eargerly explaining and best efforts for me, thanks again! BongKun Cho from Seoul
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Andrea_c
May 6, 2024
Must see tour! - We loved this tour. It was about 2 hours, not much walking and a ton of information. The sake was delicious and we were able to get a local lunch at the information station.
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Masaharuf
Apr 15, 2024
Touring sake breweries is fun - It was my first time touring a sake brewery, but the displays were easy to understand and I learned a lot. I enjoyed the tasting while thinking about the origins of the sake. It was a shame that the customer service at some breweries was not so good. They are the "face" of Higashihiroshima's sake breweries.
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Mobile12228618026
Apr 1, 2024
Highly recommend this Saijo sake tasting tour!! - The tour guides were all super fun and friendly, I instantly felt like I had made a new group of friends. The walk itself around Sakagura-dori Street in Saijo was very lovely and I enjoyed learning about the area’s history of sake. Each brewery was unique and getting to learn about so many different methods used to make sake and try the resulting drinks was a wonderful experience. I was amazed by the art of sake making, it truly is an art, the love and care the workers put into making sake is incredible and everything is timed and done so precisely. Honestly one of the most enjoyable tours I have ever done, and that is very much thanks to the incredible tour guides!
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Maps24543824239
Apr 1, 2024
This is a tour that can be enjoyed by both alcohol lovers and non-drinkers. - The guide was great. We were quickly drawn into his pace and all the guests became comfortable with him. The tasting cups hanging around the guide's neck were a great idea. We were excited from the start of the tour. The number and quantity of samples was satisfying. The atmosphere of Saijo town was also great. I have never seen a place with so many sake breweries gathered together. I wish we could have taken a little more time to explore. Personally, the Sanyo Tsuru nigori sake we had at the end of the tour was delicious.
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Nanap-chan
Apr 1, 2024
Blissful walking tour with sake hopping in Saijo - I often visit Saijo for sake festivals, etc., but this time it was a great opportunity to visit 7 sake breweries and learn about the types and characteristics of the sake! Our guide, Mr. Yone, was very friendly and talked about his knowledge of Saijo's alcoholic beverages, which really impressed me. Each sake brewery is within walking distance (within 2-5 minutes) and you can walk to Saijo Station. There will be 9 types of alcohol to sample, so if you like alcohol, it's okay, but if you don't drink much, you won't have to force yourself (lol) *If you can't drink it, it seems like you don't have to drink. This is Saijo's representative sake hopping tour and is highly recommended! ! !
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Compass19816462307
Mar 29, 2024
The Saijo Sakamura Street Testing Guided Tour was an amazing journey. I discovered new things at every stop, trying diff - Taking the Saijo Sakagura Street SakeTesting Guided Tour was an amazing experience. I discovered new things at every turn, visiting different breweries and trying lots of Sake flavors. Each taste showed me how diverse and special Sake is. Our guide knew a lot about Sake's history and how it's made, which made the trip even better. If you're interested in Japanese culture and want an unforgettable adventure, I really suggest this tour. It's a chance not just to enjoy great Sake, but also to learn about its culture. Don't miss out on exploring the fascinating world of Sake for yourself!
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