Food in Saijo mostly means sake and things to eat with it. Look for bishu-nabe, a peppery hotpot of pork and vegetables simmered in sake instead of water, a dish the town’s brewery workers have eaten for generations.
Dive into the world of sake on a guided tour through Saijo's 7 breweries, where ancient traditions and modern flavors converge in a tantalizing exploration.
“We loved this tour. It was about 2 hours, not much walking and a ton of information. The sake was delicious and we were able to get a local lunch at the information station.”
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104 reviewsFrom $50.87by Higashi Hiroshima City Tourism Association
Discover Hiroshima's sake culture with a guided tour of 7 breweries in Saijo, tasting a variety of sake while learning about its history and brewing process.
★ 4.8“The guide was super friendly and accommodating. She even stayed for another 30 min just to help me buy the sake I wanted”
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29 reviews2 hoursFrom $90by DeepExperience, Inc.
Discover Hiroshima's sake scene with a guided tasting tour visiting three breweries. Enjoy sampling premium sake and learning its history in just 1.5 hours.
12 reviewsFrom $35.93by Higashi Hiroshima City Tourism Association
Offering an immersive exploration of Hiroshima's renowned sake brewing heritage, this 2-hour private tour promises a delightful blend of education and indulgence.
★ 5.0“We had a wonderful time. Our guide Emoke, was very helpful and amiable. We learned a lot about sake and enjoyed seeing how the process works. My only recommendation would be to start the tour at the brewery where we ended as it Read more”
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8 reviewsFrom $73.30by DeepExperience
Explore Saijo’s historic sake breweries and Onomichi’s hilltop temples on a guided day trip from Hiroshima, with tastings, free time and a ropeway ride.
★ 5.0“We really enjoyed this tour, really amazing location to visite and god to try different saké. Would definitely recommend. Our guide was Isabella , she is incredible, she knows so much about the Japanese culture. She was able to answer all of our question so…”
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7 reviewsFrom $130.09
Tour Saijo’s historic sake breweries, sample distinct styles, and learn how local water, brewing methods, and shrine traditions shape Hiroshima sake.
★ 5.0“Perhaps because it was a weekday, I was the only participant that day, and luckily, I had a private tour. My guide, Isabella, was very friendly and explained everything in great detail. I learned a lot of basic knowledge about sake and the history of…”
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6 reviewsFrom $99.65
Taste sake at three Saijo breweries in 90 minutes, with an English-speaking guide, local brewing history, and pours from daiginjo to umeshu.
★ 5.0“Interesting tour to learn about sake making and taste different types of sake. Ione my guide, who was originally from Spain, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area's history and the sake. Highly recommended!”
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4 reviewsFrom $69.39
Discover the rich sake culture of Hiroshima's Saijo region with a half-day tour that takes you behind the scenes of renowned breweries and into the world of...
★ 4.0“Visited several breweries in Saijo and tasted many different types of sake. Isabella was very knowledgeable of the area and the sake brewing process. Decent way to spend and afternoon in the Hiroshima area.”
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1 reviewsFrom $135.20by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)