Saijo Sake Brewery Tours: 4 Breweries You Can Visit (Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima) [2026]
Saijo in Higashihiroshima is known for its sake brewery street, a short walk from JR Saijo Station. 4 sake breweries here accept visitors, and 3 of them welcome walk-ins.
Breweries you can visit in Saijo
- Kamotsuru — Kamotsuru Sake Brewing （賀茂鶴）
No reservation needed · ¥2,000 · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・ 日本語の詳細 - Hakubotan — Hakubotan Shuzo （白牡丹）
No reservation needed · See official site · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・ 日本語の詳細 - Saijo-Tsuru — Saijo-Tsuru Jozo （西條鶴）
Reservation required · See official site · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・ 日本語の詳細 - Fukubijin — Fukubijin Shuzo （福美人）
No reservation needed · See official site
Official website ↗ ・ 日本語の詳細
Suggested route (4 breweries)
- Kamotsuru — start
- Hakubotan — 0.0 km (straight line) from the previous stop, about 1 min on foot
- Saijo-Tsuru — 0.0 km (straight line) from the previous stop, about 1 min on foot
- Fukubijin — 0.0 km (straight line) from the previous stop, about 1 min on foot
Distances are straight-line estimates. Check a map app for the actual route.
FAQ
Q. How many sake breweries can I visit in Saijo?
A. 4 breweries in Saijo accept visitors, according to our research of official sources.
Q. Can I visit without a reservation?
A. Yes — Kamotsuru, Hakubotan, Fukubijin accept walk-in visitors.
Q. Where can I taste sake?
A. Kamotsuru, Hakubotan, Saijo-Tsuru offer tastings (age 20+).
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- Nishinomiya
- Kitakata
- Aizuwakamatsu
- Nihonmatsu
- Daisen
- Yokote
- Yuzawa
- Sado Island
- Myoko
- Shibata
- Komatsu
- Eiheiji
- Kashima
- Matsuyama
- Fujinomiya
- Iwakuni
- Sagae
Information is based on official brewery websites, local governments and brewers' associations. Last updated: 2026-09-30.