• Saijo Sake Brewery Street - Enjoy a leisurely walk along Saijo Sake Brewery Street, where breweries line both sides of the street, many of which date back to the early 20th century. Visitors can admire the distinctive architecture of these buildings, featuring white grid walls and red chimneys.

During the tour, there will be opportunities to enter several breweries to learn about the various types of sake produced in this town.

As part of the experience, participants will engage in sake tasting, sampling Saijo’s renowned sake from a variety of breweries. The town’s location offers ideal natural conditions for sake brewing, complemented by Hiroshima-grown rice and Saijo’s brewing techniques, allowing guests to taste some of the finest sake in Western Japan. Additionally, visitors can purchase sake bottles and other souvenirs at the different breweries.

• Mitate Shrine - This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the deities of Japan’s native religion. Visitors will find shrines of various sizes, each honoring a different deity. Among them is the Matsuo Shrine, which holds a special place for the people of Saijo. It contains a ritually divided part of the god from the original Kyoto Matsuo Shrine, believed to bless sake making, and is deeply revered by the locals. Guests will learn how to pray at a Shinto shrine and may choose to participate in the ritual if they wish.

• Sake tasting experience
• English speaking guide
• Transportation to/from activities
• Entry fees at all tour locations

• Lunch
• Accommodation
• Transportation to meeting point

In the eastern region of Hiroshima Prefecture lies the distinctive town of Saijo. Once a post-town during the Edo Period, it has evolved into one of Japan’s prominent “Sake Capitals.” The area’s climate and water contribute to the creation of exceptional, high-quality sake. Today, seven breweries in the city continue to craft their sake using time-honored methods.

This 1-Day Tour is designed for sake enthusiasts eager to explore the brewing process and sample various types of premium sake. Participants will have the chance to visit one of Saijo’s historic breweries, which still maintains its original early 20th-century appearance. Here, guests will enjoy a comprehensive tour of a sake brewery, delving into the sake-making process and techniques.

For those who appreciate sake and wish to learn about its history and production, this tour is highly recommended.

• We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

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