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Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Guided Tour - 7 Breweries in 2 Hours

A perfect intro to different types of sake!

What a great time! We very much enjoyed being shown so many sake breweries and our guide Motoko had lots of information on each stop. The two hours flew by, with each drink being unique and tasty. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend to a small group who would like to try sake in a relaxing and interesting setting.

Visit behind the Scenes: Hiroshima Saijo Sake Brewery Tour

Visiting a Sake Brewery You Can’t Usually Visit: A Special Sake Experience Only in Saijo

I participated in the Sakato Saijo Sake Journey held in Saijo, Higashi Hiroshima City, and it was a more fulfilling experience than I had imagined. The tour began with a visit to a shrine dedicated to the god of sake. The introduction was very impressive and gave me a sense of the connection between Japanese sake and Japanese culture, and I felt a different depth than just visiting sake breweries. During the brewery tour, in addition to the detailed explanations given by the guide, you can actually hear directly from the brewery staff, which is easy to understand even for those who are not familiar with sake, and conversely, I think it is a lot of learning for those who are knowledgeable. The most impressive thing was the visit to the brewery, which is not normally accessible. It was a very valuable and interesting experience to see the sake brewing process up close while being guided by the brewery staff. The tastings were also substantial, and sake as well as prepared water (relaxed water) were very delicious and impressive. It's nice to know that even those who can't drink amazake are offered a tasting. In addition, it is fun to create your own sake labels through the calligraphy experience, and there is a special feeling that you can take home your own bottle. I was also very happy with the sake and original chocolates that they gave me as souvenirs. It was a very satisfying tour, recommended not only for those who like sake but also for those who want to become interested in it.

Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 3 Breweries

Calm drinks in the Best Sake Town

Must try for the sake enthusiasts. Guide was very knowledgeable of the sake making process and the history of the sake town. The sakes tasted are high quality and I have bought a few of them for myself. We had some time so the guide showed me another brewery that wasn't in the tour (Saijotsuru). Tasting in that brewery was paid out of pocket and was a surprise bonus in the tour. Overall, would recommend to any sake enjoyers.