Saijo Sake Brewery Tour in Higashihiroshima (2.5 Hours)
Joined 2024
Step into the heart of Japan’s sake culture in Saijo, a charming town just 35 minutes from Hiroshima by JR train. Stroll along the historic Sake Brewery Street (Sakagura-dori), lined with traditional white-walled storehouses and towering red brick chimneys.
Let me take you to this picturesque district, where you’ll learn how sake is made and enjoy tastings at seven different breweries.
This tour offers a truly authentic and unforgettable experience—all easily accessible from Hiroshima.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Saijo Station
- (at the exit of the ticket gates)
Kamotsuru
Pioneer in Ginjo Sake brewery
-multilingual panels and video
-premium sake tasting
Fukubijin
The Former "Saijo Brewing School"-turning out many master brewers
-sake tasting and more-to-see
Kamoizumi
Famous for their Junmai-shu(sake) brewery
-sake tasting
-Shusenkan (the former Hiroshima Prefectural Saijo Seishu Jozo Shijo: sake brewing branch)
Kirei
The driest sake among Hiroshima's typically sweet selections
-sake tasting
Saijotsuru
Gold Quality label has been repeatedly awarded by Monde Selection
-sake tasting
Hakubotan
One of the oldest sake breweries in Hiroshima
-video gallery
-Munakata Shiko's woodblock prints
-sake tasting
Sanyotsuru
Japanese sake and calligrapy
-sake tasting
-there is a restaurant behind the store
Ending Point
Saijo Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Guiding fee
-Guide's transportation from home to the meet-up place and backward
-Sake tasking fees: please pay for what you drink
Tour Important Information
* Kindly note that sake tastings may occasionally be unavailable due to the breweries' circumstances.
* Alcohols are allowed here over 20 years old.
Before booking this tour, please let me know your preferred travel date so I can check with the breweries to confirm availability.
Important message from the supplier
Weekdays are basically available.
Weekends are also available upon request, though, family matters are prioritized.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Keiko K.
Hello, welcome to my profile! I'm Keiko (Kay). As a national certified guide deeply passionate about the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this area, I am eager to share these experiences with you. With over 16 years of experience living abroad, mostly in Europe, I've had the privilege of immersing myself in diverse cultures and meeting incredible people from around the world. I'm sociable, outgoing and love making new connections wherever I go.
I'm also very active, enjoying sports like badminton, biking, jogging, and dancing, especially zumba and salsa. On top of that, I've been playing the piano for over *xx years, a passion that brings balance to my life. (The reason XX is simply because I hesitate to disclose my age...)
Health and nutrition are important to me, as is the same to everyone, and I love exploring new ways to stay healthy and enjoy good food!
Our itinerary will take us through some of the most iconic landmarks, as well as a few hidden gems that only locals know about. Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient architecture, indulging in the local cuisine, or learning about the fascinating history that has shaped this place, I am here to tailor the tour to your interests.
Would I be a good fit for your company here in Hiroshima?
Warm regards,
Keiko(Kay)
Reviews
Anita S.
“Family Friendly Hiroshima Tour”
We feel blessed to have crossed paths with Keiko in Hiroshima. It was our favorite day in Japan! Aside from a visit to Peace Memorial Park/Museum, we enjoyed our other stops including the Castle, the Tower and Okonomiyaki. We moved efficiently around the city and she packaged a lot of history into a short period of time. Her humor and whit seemlessly hooked the kids into learning about Japanese-American history, etc. Her spirit and deep knowledge about everything Hiroshima is worth every minute and penny. Do not hesitate to use Keiko as your tour guide. We hope our paths may cross again in the future.
Keiko K.
Hello my dear, Thank you so much for your kind review. The time we spent together in Hiroshima was truly special, and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with every member of your wonderful family. I was especially impressed by how passionate both of your children were about learning the history of Japan and the US, as well as their earnest curiosity and enthusiasm for discovering new things. I wish you a journey filled with joy and adventure and hope that our paths will cross again in the future. Thank you so much! Best regards, Keiko (Kay)
Paul S.
“Simply amazing”
Keiko was an amazing tour guide through Hiroshima. She met us at the station and guided us over the course of 4 hours throughout this beautiful city. She was so good with the kids (6,10 & 13), ensuring they also were engaged and happy on the tour. Keiko provided the kids with some snacks which we really appreciated. Her knowledge, English and personality really made this tour one of the highlights of our 16 days in Japan. I encourage you to book with Keiko. You will not regret it.
Keiko K.
Thank you very much for your kind review. I truly enjoyed spending time with you and your wonderful children during the tour. Although I am not quite ready to become a grandmother in real life, I felt as if I were one, surrounded by such delightful children. If you have the opportunity, I warmly invite you to return to Hiroshima to explore even more. The countryside of Hiroshima offers pristine natural beauty and will allow you to discover a different, charming side of this region. Thank you once again for choosing me as a guide. Regards, Kay (Keiko)
Cecile Y.
“Hiroshima in half a day.”
We were glad to be able to do a half day customized guided tour with Kay. Her knowledge of Hiroshima and its history made the tour come alive. Her English is excellent. She met us at the train which was extremely helpful since we were coming in from Osaka for the day. As part of our customization, she took us to a wonderful okonomiyaki restaurant for lunch. Yummy.
Keiko K.
Hello my dear, Thank you so much for your kind words. Although our time in Hiroshima was relatively brief, I believe we were able to truly appreciate all the sights we visited together. I cherished our conversations and was deeply impressed by your insights on all the topics we discussed. Wishing you a safe journey back to the United States. All the best, Keiko(Kay)
$140/ per group
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