Hiroshima Sake: 3-hour Hiroshima Sake Tasting & Sake breweries TourFood and Wine experiences

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Hiroshima Sake: 3-hour Hiroshima Sake Tasting & Sake breweries Tour

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About this experience

DURATION: 3 hours
STARTING TIME: 11.00 am
MEETING POINT: The front of the Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre 東広島市観光案内所 inside Saijo Station
LANGUAGES: English, Japanese
MOBILE TICKET: Use your phone or print your ticket
OPENING SEASONS: All year round, daily
WHO CAN COME: Hiroshima Sake Tour is for adults only. Children won't be served alcoholic drinks

Overview

Take a 3-hour guided Hiroshima Sake tour and taste some of Japan's best Sake (rice wine) in the famous Saijo town, known for its best quality Sake production. Follow your English-speaking guide and visit up to 6 Sake breweries to taste the original Sake and learn about the brewing process. Then sit down to enjoy an authentic Japanese lunch, served in this town only.

Highlights

◾ Enjoy a Hiroshima Sake tour and visit 6 local Sake breweries to try the best quality Sake in the country, as well as other Sake products
◾ Learn how a Sake 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

About this Experience

DURATION: 3 hours
STARTING TIME: 11.00 am
MEETING POINT: The front of the Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre 東広島市観光案内所 inside Saijo Station
LANGUAGES: English, Japanese
MOBILE TICKET: Use your phone or print your ticket
OPENING SEASONS: All year round, daily
WHO CAN COME: Hiroshima Sake Tour is for adults only. Children won't be served alcoholic drinks

Description - What to expect

Meet your guide for a 3-hour Hiroshima Sake tour in Saijo, an area that boasts a concentration of eight Sake breweries, due to its quality spring water. Start your Hiroshima Sake tour with a Sake tasting at Kamotsuru brewery which is representative of Hiroshima's Sake culture. Kamotsuru boasts an impressive lineup of 12 unique bottled sake. See many of the artifacts and learn about the brewing process.

Then, head off to try a local specialty, a 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 eatery. After lunch, take a walk on the picturesque streets of this neighborhood and visit some more breweries along the way.

Each brewery offers a unique tasting experience as in each one of them you can try a selection of different kinds of Sake and Sake-based products. End your Hiroshima Sake tour with a visit to a local cafe and enjoy some delicious sweets and a snack break inspired by Japanese rice wine.

What's included, what's not

✔ Your English-speaking guide
✔ 3-hour tour of Saijo district in Hiroshima
✔ Sake tasting in up to 6 local breweries
✔ Lunch and dessert
✖ Hotel pickup/drop-off
✖ Transportation costs
✖ Additional drinks or food

Why choose this experience

There are several compelling reasons to choose this Hiroshima Sake tour experience:

◾Saijo is renowned as the heart of Hiroshima's Sake production, with a remarkable concentration of 8 breweries in a compact area. This Hiroshima Sake tour allows you to dive deep into the region's rich Sake culture and traditions.
◾The Hiroshima Sake tour features a guided tasting at the iconic Kamotsuru Brewery, providing an opportunity to sample their impressive 12-label Sake lineup.
◾The highlight of the Hiroshima Sake tour is the chance to savor the local specialty dish, Bishu Nabe - a hot-pot made with premium Sake as the star ingredient.
◾From the guided tastings to the historical insights and local dining, this Hiroshima Sake tour provides a well-rounded experience that immerses you in the cultural significance of Sake in Hiroshima.

Overall, this Hiroshima Sake tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the region's renowned Sake heritage, savor exceptional local flavors, and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of Sake production and its role in the local culinary traditions.

Good to know - practical information

◾ Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
◾ Dietary options are available (please advise during booking)
◾ A copy of your passport information is required for all participants aged 10 and over
◾ The minimum drinking age is 21 years
◾ Changes to the exact Hiroshima Sake tour itinerary may occur due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances

Description - What to expect

Meet your guide for a 3-hour Hiroshima Sake tour in Saijo, an area that boasts a concentration of eight Sake breweries, due to its quality spring water. Start your Hiroshima Sake tour with a Sake tasting at Kamotsuru brewery which is representative of Hiroshima's Sake culture. Kamotsuru boasts an impressive lineup of 12 unique bottled sake. See many of the artifacts and learn about the brewing process.

Then, head off to try a local specialty, a 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 eatery. After lunch, take a walk on the picturesque streets of this neighborhood and visit some more breweries along the way.

Each brewery offers a unique tasting experience as in each one of them you can try a selection of different kinds of Sake and Sake-based products. End your Hiroshima Sake tour with a visit to a local cafe and enjoy some delicious sweets and a snack break inspired by Japanese rice wine.
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