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Saijo Sake Brewery Tour in Higashihiroshima (2.5 Hours)

Food & Drink
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Keiko K.

Joined 2024

Keiko K.
5.00 / 5
(52 reviews)
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Hiroshima
English, German, Japanese (Native)
2 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Keiko K.)
Up to 6 people

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!

01:30 PM

Meeting Point

JR Saijo Station

- (at the exit of the ticket gates)

01:40 PM

Kamotsuru

Pioneer in Ginjo Sake brewery

-multilingual panels and video

-premium sake tasting

02:10 PM

Fukubijin

The Former "Saijo Brewing School"-turning out many master brewers

-sake tasting and more-to-see

02:30 PM

Kamoizumi

Famous for their Junmai-shu(sake) brewery

-sake tasting

-Shusenkan (the former Hiroshima Prefectural Saijo Seishu Jozo Shijo: sake brewing branch)

02:50 PM

Kirei

The driest sake among Hiroshima's typically sweet selections

-sake tasting

03:00 PM

Saijotsuru

Gold Quality label has been repeatedly awarded by Monde Selection

-sake tasting

03:10 PM

Hakubotan

One of the oldest sake breweries in Hiroshima

-video gallery

-Munakata Shiko's woodblock prints

-sake tasting

03:40 PM

Sanyotsuru

Japanese sake and calligrapy

-sake tasting

-there is a restaurant behind the store

Ending Point

Saijo Station

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-Guiding fee

-Guide's transportation from home to the meet-up place and backward

What‘s not included

-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
Hiroshima Tour Guide - Keiko K.

Joined 2024

Keiko K.
5.00 / 5
(52 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

“Outstanding tour with Kay! ”

Warm, welcoming, and deeply knowledgeable, Kay gave us a wonderful tour of Hiroshima. Sharing her family’s personal story added such a meaningful connection to the history. She even went out of her way to find a local Okonomiyaki restaurant that catered to both my wife (vegan) and me (non-vegan) so we could enjoy the local specialty together. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Charles S.

Keiko K.

Thank you so much for your warm review. I’m truly sorry that the museum was unbearably crowded. However, we had so many wonderful conversations during the tour. It felt as though we had known each other for a long time rather than just having met that day. I’m especially grateful for your wife’s warm and kind personality, which made our time together so enjoyable!! And what an incredible coincidence that we came across two A-bombed trams during our tour! That was truly amazing:-) I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of your travels in Japan. Hugs, Kay

“An Unforgettable Day with an Exceptional Guide!”

We had an absolutely wonderful day with Keiko! She organised everything with great care and attention to detail, and her knowledge of the area was truly impressive. She was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and informative, making the whole experience both enjoyable and enriching. Even our teenage children loved spending the day with her! The tour was fascinating, varied, and perfectly paced, making it an ideal experience for the whole family. We couldn’t have asked for a better day and would highly recommend Keiko to anyone looking for a memorable and authentic experience!

Raffaella Z.

Keiko K.

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I truly enjoyed spending time with such a wonderful family as yours. I also had a great time chatting with your handsome and intelligent teenage son and your cheerful, charming daughter. :-) And I’ll never forget how you bravely took on the spicy noodles challenge! I hope you’ll come back to Hiroshima someday. It would be a pleasure to see you all again! Hugs, Keiko

“Insightful, friendly & flexible”

Keiko was an absolute pleasure and I really enjoyed her tour. I booked for a group of 4 with very different tastes and energy levels. We started near Peace Park and she was a wealth of interesting information about Hiroshima city and its history. She was very easy to talk to and did her best to ask questions. Mitaki Temple was by far my favorite stop of the day, it was stunning and so peaceful, definitely a hidden gem. I really appreciated her willingness to be flexible and change plans last minute. We originally planned on heading to Saijo at the end of our tour, but the rest of my group was getting tired and hungry. Kay was kind enough to adjust our tour and take us to an okonomiyaki spot for a late lunch instead. She was very patient with helping us and handling the many random questions asked by my in-laws. Prior to the tour she was very helpful with arranging plans and logistics that suited our needs. She even helped with some directions the day after our tour and kept in touch to ask about our day at Miyajima. I could not have asked for a better guide and if I ever return to Hiroshima I will book Keiko again. I can't recommend her enough!

Savannah B.

Keiko K.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I really enjoyed our meaningful conversations about Japanese history education and how stories are passed down through generations. I was also delighted that you enjoyed Mitaki-dera, a hidden gem in Hiroshima that is often overlooked by tourists. What touched me most was the genuine love and devotion you showed toward your parents-in-law. I honestly thought they were your own parents until the very end! Your dedication was truly admirable. I’m sorry we missed the Saijo Sake Festival, but I sincerely hope to welcome you back to Hiroshima someday. I’ll be looking forward to it!   Warmest regards, Kay (Keiko)

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