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Guided Saijo Sake Tasting Tour at 7 Breweries in Hiroshima

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Activity provider: DeepExperience, Inc.
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2-hour tour in Hiroshima, taking in Kamotsuru Brewery. Run by DeepExperience, Inc., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Kamotsuru Brewery
  • Runs 2 hours
  • Guided sake tasting tour
  • Visit to multiple sake breweries in Saijo, Hiroshima
  • Opportunity to learn about sake brewing processes
  • Tasting of various sake types with unique flavors

Guided Saijo Sake Tasting Tour at 7 Breweries in Hiroshima: Key Facts

PriceFrom $117 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience from Hiroshima, built around Kamotsuru Brewery. It is run by DeepExperience, Inc., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park sits on the ground beneath the point where the bomb detonated at 8:15 on 6 August 1945. The A-Bomb Dome, the skeleton of the industrial promotion hall, was left as it stood; the Peace Memorial Museum reopened in 2019 after a redesign and takes about two hours, and is not for young children. The Children's Peace Monument is hung with paper cranes sent from around the world. Hiroshima's own food is okonomiyaki layered with noodles, eaten at counters in Okonomimura. Miyajima is 40 minutes away and most visitors combine the two in one day.

The price covers Guided sake tasting tour, Visit to multiple sake breweries in Saijo, Hiroshima, Opportunity to learn about sake brewing processes and Tasting of various sake types with unique flavors. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with DeepExperience, Inc. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

西条駅

Kamotsuru Brewery

Guided tour, Wine tasting (20 minutes)

Kamotsuru Brewery

Guided tour, Wine tasting (5 minutes)

Arrive back at

西条駅

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: 西条駅

Kamotsuru Brewery: Guided tour, Wine tasting (20 minutes)

Kamotsuru Brewery: Guided tour, Wine tasting (5 minutes)

Arrive back at: 西条駅

Includes

  • Guided sake tasting tour
  • Visit to multiple sake breweries in Saijo, Hiroshima
  • Opportunity to learn about sake brewing processes
  • Tasting of various sake types with unique flavors

Important information

Meeting point

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $117
$117
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 52 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Victoria
July 4, 2026

We had an excellent time with Gordon on our tour. The town was perfect for strolling and exploring sake breweries. We learned so much and all of the sake was very tasty!

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Jeffrey
May 27, 2026

Masa speaks good English, studies the sake industry, and provides a delightful tour. I don’t know that I’ve ever paid for a tour, but this was a decision for us.

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Laurie
April 18, 2026

Our guide Gordon was wonderful. He gave us so much information regarding sake. We enjoyed all our tastings, didn’t think I would like sake but ended up loving it!!! Even bought some to take home!! Gordon was kind and catered to our needs. Highly recommend this tour!!

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Kate
September 9, 2026

Our guide Kiyoshi was so knowledgeable about the area as well as the history and process for Sake brewing. We visited the museum first and watched a short video before being able to walk around the displays to look at the process for brewing. We theb visited the breweries in the area themselves and we're able to sample a variety of sakes from different brewers with different flavours. This was a great activity to do from Hiroshima and despite the wet weather we thoroughly enjoyed it. Kiyoshi was informative and allowed us time to enjoy the Sake without feeling rushed even though we fell behind

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Eric
August 22, 2026

Gordon was a great guide. We can highly recommend the Sake tasting tour and Gordon as a guide. He was very helpful and knowledgeable! Superb experience! Thx, Eric

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Cameron
June 19, 2026

This was a great tour and a lot of fun and we tasted a lot of different sakes. Emiko was very nice and knowledgeable, I highly recommend this tour!

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Katarzyna
June 12, 2026

A great tour and great experience. My husband and I had a great time with Gordon and even stayed a bit longer for more conversation and more sake. Gordon met us at the station and explained what we'd be doing and from then the 2 hrs flew by. We had a great chat and we were taught a lot about sake, the process, the variety, the traditions and about life in Japan generally. There was not too much walking and there was a healthy amount of sake to enjoy. We even bought a couple of bottles from the breweries. We ended up having a really nice chat with Gordon at the end about the area and our trip w

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Franz
May 14, 2026

Fabulous relaxed tour with just two of us on the tour, which made it really special. Our guide (Gordon) was knowledgeable and personable. He certainly knew his way around the sake district in Saijo, and took us to breweries we had not even noticed, even though we are staying in Saijo, and walk these streets every day. By the end, we did not just have a tour guide. We had made a friend. The very special added touch was that Gordon was actually from the city we lived in, in Canada, so there was much to talk about! We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Gord!

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Rob
April 22, 2026

our guide had a good knowledge of Sake and thr processes involved. Great tour.

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Bronwyn
April 18, 2026

I was the only one on the tour on a drizzly Tuesday but Gordon was prepared. I had a great time learning about sake in depth and trying a wide variety of types from different breweries. The staff at each brewery were full of character and friendly. I liked the personal touch of homemade pickle as a post tour snack. It's well worth the trip out to Saijo, I would highly recommend it 🫰✌️

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David
April 15, 2026

Gordon was fanastic! Great guide and very informative, we had the best time!

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Jamie
April 11, 2026

Our guide was Emiko. A lovely lady. She spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable and helpful, even giving us advice on other areas to visit on our trip. We received nice messages from her both before and after our tour. I highly recommend this tour. Thanks Emiko!

Frequently Asked Questions

DeepExperience, Inc. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Dashi, the fish stock, is in almost everything, so vegetarian and vegan need to be named specifically and the host will plan a kombu-based version. Halal-certified restaurants exist in the big cities but are fewer, so say so early.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Guided sake tasting tour, Visit to multiple sake breweries in Saijo, Hiroshima, Opportunity to learn about sake brewing processes, Tasting of various sake types with unique flavors
The duration of the Guided Saijo Sake Tasting Tour at 7 Breweries in Hiroshima is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom (2026 full bloom landed around March 29-31), or October-November for autumn color and oyster season. August 6 brings the Peace Memorial Ceremony — moving, but the city is at its most crowded. See our best time to visit Hiroshima guide.
The Hiroden streetcar (flat ¥240) covers most sights, and the meipuru-pu loop bus is free with a JR Pass. Miyajima is a ¥200 ferry ride plus the ¥100 visitor tax. Full fares and passes in getting around Hiroshima.
Two days is the sweet spot: day one for the Peace Memorial Park, Museum and city, day two for Miyajima Island. Our 2-day Hiroshima itinerary maps it hour by hour.
Plan 2-3 hours for the park and museum together — the museum is just ¥200 and opens from 7:30 AM. Etiquette, monuments, and timing tips are in our Peace Memorial Park guide.
The torii appears to float at tide levels above ~250cm, and you can walk out to its base below ~100cm — a single day often offers both. Check tide tables before you go; the full trick is in our Miyajima Island guide.
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — layered, not mixed like Osaka's, with soba inside — plus winter oysters and momiji manju on Miyajima. Okonomimura's 24 stalls are the classic first stop. See the Hiroshima food guide.
Miyajima is the essential one; beyond it, Iwakuni's Kintai Bridge and Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) are both doable by train. Honest rankings and logistics in our Hiroshima day trips guide.
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