Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Let’s discover Saijo, one of Japan’s most celebrated sake regions and a truly hidden gem. We will embark on a flavorful journey through its historic breweries. As you stroll down the charming streets, the air fills with the rich, warm aroma of fermenting rice.. With each step, discover the craftsmanship behind Japan’s beloved rice wine in this off-the-beaten-path district, home to eight unique breweries, each with its own time-honored techniques and flavors. We will visit 3-4 breweries during the tour based on opening hours and season.

With an expert guide leading the way, sip on a variety of sake styles—from crisp, dry notes to smooth, fruity finishes—all while admiring the traditional white-walled breweries and towering red brick chimneys that define Saijo’s distinctive skyline. If a particular brew delights your palate, the brewery shops offer exclusive bottles to take home, ensuring you bring a taste of Saijo with you.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Saijo

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.

3 hours • Admission Included

Meeting point - Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local English - speaking guide

Shopping time

2 food stops and sake tastings at 4-6 local sake breweries

Lunch and dessert included

Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge). Gratuity

Transportation costs.

Additional drinks or food.

Gratuity

Options

Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Masa was a kind, patient,...
BRIAN S,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Masa was a kind, patient, and affable tour guide who introduced us to some wonderful sake breweries and local favorite restaurants. Highly recommended if you have any interest in how sake is made or want to try a few with a knowledgeable guide and translator (especially the unique Hiroshima brews with their special soft mountain water).
A great experience
Z9608HDbeng,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our sake tour with our guide Sanae. The museum was interesting, lunch was great and the tasting at the end was both interesting and great fun. But the highlight of the tour was Sanae, who was a wonderful, gracious and entertaining guide.
A very interesting, informative tour with more sake samples than we could drink
Connector60664435116,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was led by Masa, a qualified sake sommelier. He took us to a number of breweries where we could see the equipment used in the intricate brewing process and taste samples of different types of sake. The tour included a delicious lunch with more sake! We also stopped at a specialist coffee shop. We learnt a lot and ate and drank too much!
Amazing tour, highly recommend!
Deanna T,,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Ami was friendly & knowledgeable. She took us to several local places during a sake festival, and spent extra time with us. She was amazing, would definitely recommend!!!
New discoveries of sake‼️
Explore09113759577,,Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was able to have an experience that could only be tasted locally, such as various liquors and sake hot pots, and the guide was also very fun, so I was very satisfied with the cost performance.
Sake Rules!!
Sergio P,,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
A ver fun day, filled with great tastings of sake in Saijo! Can’t miss experience for anyone interested in learning how sake is produced, and looking to enjoy delicious sake.
Great experience
sarahbH889RC,,Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had so much fun on this tour! We went to several sake breweries and got to sample and learn a ton that we would never have been able to on our own. The lunch portion was delicious. Would definitely recommend!
Getting Sake'd in Saijo
J830ODkevint,,Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ryan was an excellent guide - both knowledgeable and humorous. As no other persons were registered, the four of us had a "private" tour Each of the breweries we visited had different products an Ryan began to know what each of us liked and disliked - thus tailoring the tour for us.
Awesome experience on the Sake Town Tour
nicholaskW3735WI,,Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Sake Town tour in Saijo was a blast. Our guide, Olivia, was delightful and made sure we had an easy, fun, and memorable experience. We first learned the process of Sake production and what makes Hiroshima sake unique. After that we went to no less than 6 breweries to sample their selections. We also enjoyed a DIY nabe lunch featuring sake in the broth and also got to relax at a nice cafe for a bit and sample sake cakes. We enjoyed the sake so much, after the tour was concluded we went back to a few breweries to enjoy even more before heaving back to Hiroshima city!