Hiroshima/The Birthplace of Ginjo Sake Learn and Taste
Ginjo-shu is one of the most famous types of sake. This tour will take you to Akitsu, the birthplace of ginjo-shu, and Saijo, one of Japan’s three major sake brewery regions, to learn about sake while tasting Hiroshima's sake. The tour guide will explain about sake and sake brewing methods in Hiroshima, so you can deepen your knowledge of sake. Lunch will be served at a restaurant owned by Kamotsuru Sake Brewery, one of Saijo's sake breweries, where you can enjoy the famous local dish "Bishu-nabe" (sake hot pot).
During the sake brewery tour, you will be given a sake stamp book so that you can keep your own memories of your sake brewery tour by picking up a representative sake label at each brewery you visit, pasting it on the book, and writing your impressions of the sake.
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Stop At: Hiroshima, Japan
The meeting place is in front of the entrance of Hiroshima Station General Information Center at 9:15 in the morning. It takes about 11 minutes from Hiroshima Station to Higashi-Hiroshima Station by Shinkansen bullet train.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Higashi-Hiroshima Station, 1-chōme-4-24 Minaga, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0026, Japan
A cab will take you from Higashi-Hiroshima Station to the sightseeing spots. Cab fare is included in the trip fee.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sakakiyamahachiman Shrine, 5559 Akitsuchō Mitsu, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-2402, Japan
Senzaburo Miura laid the foundation for the spread of Hiroshima sake. We will visit Sakakiyama Hachiman Shrine in Akitsu Town, where his bronze statue is located, to learn about his achievements. After visiting the shrine, we’ll receive a shrine stamp.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tsuka Sake Brewery, 4228 Akitsuchō Mitsu, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-2402, Japan
We’ll visit Tsuka Sake Brewery, a local sake brewery made according to the brewing methods established by Senzaburo Miura, and have a sake tasting.
Then travel by taxi for 30 minutes.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: France-ya, 9-11 Saijōhonmachi, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0011, Japan
Lunch in Saijo will be Bishu-nabe, which was originally provided for the sake brewery employees. Enjoy a simple, lightly seasoned nabe.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saijosakagura-dori Street, Saijohommachi, Higashihiroshima 739-0011 Hiroshima Prefecture
The guide will introduce you to the sake breweries that line the streets of Saijo, one of Japan’s three major sake brewing areas! You can taste and compare local sake made at each brewery.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Saijosakagura-dori Street, Saijohommachi, Higashihiroshima 739-0011 Hiroshima Prefecture
After the sake brewery tour,There are many stores that use Saijo sake as ingredients, including a chocolate store that collaborates with Saijo sake and a bakery that uses sake lees. At the end of the tour, please enjoy a free tour of Saijo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saijo, Saijo, Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku
You will transfer from Saijo Station to Hiroshima Station to end the tour after this.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 7 Hours 20 Minutes
Start location: Hiroshima Tourist Information, 1 Matsubaracho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.