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Saijo Sake Brewery Tour in Higashihiroshima (2.5 Hours)
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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
Mitchell T.
“A Wonderful Day on Miyajima Island”
We had an amazing day on Miyajima thanks to our guide. She climbed the mountain with us, shared the history of shrines and temples, and spoke with a real passion that made everything come alive. She helped us take photos and added thoughtful touches throughout the day that made the experience feel personal and memorable. What stood out most was how much she cared about making the day run smoothly. She went above and beyond to make sure we made our train and back from the island, which took a lot of stress away and let us enjoy every moment. It was a magical experience from start to finish and we are very grateful for her care, knowledge, and kindness.
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Keiko K.
Thank you very much for your heartwarming review. I am truly delighted that we were able to climb all the way to the summit of Mt. Misen together, and that I could be present on such a meaningful day for both of you. It was also an unforgettable and precious experience for me as your guide. Thank you so much. I have guided many guests in the past, but not many have made it all the way to the top of Mt. Misen—bravo to both of you! I hope you will visit Hiroshima again someday. Next time, let’s challenge the full hike from the base to the summit! Hugs, Kay
Barbara B.
“Hiroshima half-day and Miyajima full day tour wirh Keiko”
We had two absolutely delightful tours with Keiko. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about history and the two Japanese religions, Shinto and Buddhism, which were my particular interests, but she provided us with a wealth of information about anything we wanted to know. Moreover she is very polite, helpful, warm-hearted and can adapt the program very flexibly if necessary. We could not have found a more dedicated guide, thank you so much, Keiko Barbara & Werner
Keiko K.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I truly enjoyed spending those two days with both of you. It was wonderful to see how much interest you had in Japanese culture and history—from the beautiful Shukkeien Garden, the children celebrating Shichi-Go-San at Gokoku Shrine, and the history of the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, to the hike up Mt. Misen and the religious philosophies behind our temples and shrines. I also won’t forget the relaxing time we spent together on the café terrace. I’m grateful to have shared such wonderful moments with both of you. Please do come back to Hiroshima again—I’ll be waiting for you with all my heart. Hugs, Kay (Keiko)
Hidetoshi H.
“Customised luxury tour for senior executive groups”
Keiko is one of the most cheerful and professional guides I've ever met with passion and full of knowledge in understanding various cultures outside Japan. I asked her for guiding our group of seniors who have different backgrounds from Singapore and Canada according to customised itinerary meeting our requests, however she was so helpful and supportive in organising such a tour without any hesitations. My friends from Singapore and Canada were truly satisfied with her guidance throughout the tour and especially detailed introductions on the bus with her perfect English explanations, it was sincerely appreciated and impressed by them. I really recommend her, if you are inbound tourists to Japan and if you need an English speaking guide with understanding of different perspectives and cultures rich in experiences of communicating with people from all over the world. I truly confirm your stay in Japan becomes one of your memorial visits, once you ask her to guide in Hiroshima.
Keiko K.
I am truly honored to receive such a wonderful review!! Thank you so much. It was also a great pleasure for me to guide your party on a customized tour that went beyond Hiroshima’s two famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, giving us the chance to explore Hiroshima from different perspectives together—including visiting a sake brewery and an oyster farm. I am also sincerely grateful to you and to the group coordinator who accompanied us on this tour, as both of you paid such thoughtful attention to details that a guide working alone might not be able to cover. This experience has encouraged me to create more tours that include not only sightseeing but also hands-on experiences. Please extend my warmest regards to everyone who joined the tour. Thank you once again. Warm regards, Keiko
$129/ per group
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