Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 3 Breweries
Saijo is one of Japan's three major sake-producing regions. There are seven sake breweries within walking distance of Saijo Station, and you can efficiently tour three of the seven breweries in an hour and a half while listening to an English guide explain the history of each brewery and the sake th
📍Meeting point: Higashihiroshima City Tourist Information Center at JR Saijo Station 2F
Saijo is one of Japan's three major sake-producing regions. There are seven sake breweries within walking distance of Saijo Station, and you can efficiently tour three of the seven breweries in an hour and a half while listening to an English guide explain the history of each brewery and the sake they make. You can also sample sake recommended by each brewery. You can sample a variety of sake, including daiginjo, junmai sake, and umeshu, so you're sure to find your favorite. Some breweries do not offer sake tastings on weekdays, so being able to sample at such breweries is extremely valuable. ＊According to Japanese law, the legal drinking age is 20. Participants under 20, including infants, are not allowed to join. ＊This is a tasting tour. Please note that you will not be able to observe the sake brewing process.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 15 minMeet in front of the Tourist Information Center at Saijo Station(It is located right outside of the ticketing gate) https://maps.app.goo.gl/9LB144EpRfWEvhKi9
Stop 2
⏱ 20 minKamotsuru is the pioneer in Ginjo sake brewing. Watching a 10 minute video introducing Sake making and Tasting Daiginjo-Type, " Daiginjo Gold Kamotsuru" @ Kamotsuru Visitor room.(A part of the course on the day is subject to change)
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minFukubijin was called the Saijo Brewing School and has produced many outstanding mater brewers. Let's taste "Fukubijin Junmai-Shu." You can try warm Sake during winter season! (A part of the course on the day is subject to change)
Stop 4
⏱ 15 minHakubotan is one of the oldest sake breweries in Hiroshima Prefecture. It was founded in 1675. You will have the opportunity to taste "Hiroshima Gensyu広島原酒," and plum wine soaked in Daiginjo-shu.(＊A part of the course on the day is subject to change)
What’s Included
- ✓Alcoholic beverages
- ✓English guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Services other than the above
Additional Info
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •This tour group is not responsible for any injuries or thefts within the tour.
- •If the event is suddenly canceled due to bad weather, etc., We will contact you on your registered email by 5pm the day before.
- •According to Japanese law, the legal drinking age is 20. Participants under 20, including infants, are not allowed to join.
- •More than 15 minutes late of the tour start time will be treated as a cancellation. The amount you paid will not be refunded.
- •Even if you decide to not drink alcohol, the tour fee will remain the same.
- •The tour schedule above is an example. The order of the sake breweries visited may change depending on the number of groups on the day.
- •Tour schedules and cancellation policies are based on local Japan time.
- •Please keep in mind that a part of the course on the day is subject to change
- •This is a tasting tour. Please note that you will not be able to observe the sake brewing process.
- •Spanish-speaking guides can also be arranged. If you require one, please inquire in advance.
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