3-hour guided sake tour in Saijo

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Place: Hiroshima

Duration: 3 hours

Language: English, Japanese

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Small group

Lunch

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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 the 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.

What to expect

Hiroshima has eight breweries, seven of which are situated along Sakagura-Dori (Sake Brewery Street). On this tour, you will stroll through the historic streets, going from brewery to brewery to enjoy samples of local sake.

Saijo breweries are concentrated in such a tight area because of the “shikomi mizu,” the water that is essential for producing sake. Hailed as a “miracle water” with a medium hardness suited to sake brewing, it bubbles under the ground of this area in the Saijo district. What’s more, is that apparently there are subtle differences in the water’s components according to a brewery’s location. Shikomi Mizu is an absolute must for sake.

If you want to discover the true taste of sake, you must visit Saijo (Hiroshima Prefecture).

The tour begins with a tasting and sake explanation at Kamotsuru. This sake brewery is representative of Hiroshima sake. Kamotsuru boasts an impressive lineup of 12 unique bottles. Visiting this spot first, you will see many artifacts and learn about the brewing process.

After it, you will head off to try a local specialty hot-pot dish made with premium sake, called Bishu Nabe, and other tasting plates made with Saijo ingredients. Learn about the history of this tasty dish at a local lunch spot (bishu nabe must be ordered in advance, so for last-minute bookings for the tour you may receive an alternate lunch menu.) After lunch, stroll the picturesque streets and go brewery hopping.

Please note that this tour won't actually show you the sake-making process because of health and safety reasons. You'll be provided with a lot of information and learn how the sake is made, and you'll also enter tasting rooms, but you won't be allowed to visit the brewing facilities
There's a minimum of 2 people/2 tickets to buy for tour activation. If you are a single traveler, please contact the tour operator
The minimum age for participating in this activity is 20 years old
Please let the tour operator know if you have any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies
This is about a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes
On rainy days, please bring an umbrella with you

What’s included

Lunch

Guided walking tour

Food and drinks

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks

Transportation

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 4 days before the experience begins.