• Mitate Shrine - 14:05～14:30 Mitate Shrine
  Mitate Shrine is dedicated to the deity of sake and has been revered by Saijo’s sake brewers for generations. Representatives from the seven breweries convene here to offer prayers before the sake brewing season commences. Historically, Japanese people have celebrated the bountiful rice harvest, using it to brew sake and offering it to the gods as a gesture of thanks. A key offering to the gods is omiki—sacred sake crafted from this valuable rice. Visitors will gain insight into the relationship between sake and Japan’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
• Kamotsuru Sake Brewery - 14:30～15:00 Kamotsuru Sake Brewing Co. Ltd (Sake museum shop)
  At the Kamotsuru Sake museum shop, visitors can explore the sake brewing process through distinctive displays and exhibits. There is also an opportunity to taste Junmai Daiginjo Hiroshima Nishiki, a premium sake served to world leaders at the “Working Dinner” during the 2023 G7 Hiroshima Summit. Additionally, visitors can sample the well water used in sake brewing, sourced from the Fukujin Well, accessible to the public at this site.
• Hakubotan Brewery - 15:10～16:00 Hakubotan Sake Brewery
  Hakubotan Brewery has a proud history spanning over 350 years. At Hakubotan, the brewery staff will provide a special tour of the Tenpo Brewery, which is typically closed to the public. Visitors will also have the chance to taste frozen namazake (unpasteurized sake) – sake frozen immediately after pressing to maintain its freshness and flavor.
• Sanyotsuru Sake Brewery - 16:15～17:00 Sanyotsuru Sake Brewery
  Within the charming, traditional setting of Sanyotsuru Brewery, visitors can engage in a unique calligraphy experience. Using spring water from Mount Ryuo, sumi ink, and traditional Kumano brushes, participants will write meaningful words on a sake label, reflecting on their journey in Saijo. This personalized label will be affixed to a sake bottle, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake. This activity, known as “Tipsy Calligraphy,” encourages participants to express their thoughts and feelings freely in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

• Experience fees
• Partial sake tasting fees
• Souvenirs
• Insurance

• Transportation to the meeting point

Join this tour to delve into Saijo’s esteemed sake brewing heritage with a guided exploration of three sake breweries. Uncover the history and culture of sake, deeply intertwined with nature, the community, and its people. Savor the distinct flavors of each brewery’s sake and gain insight into their dedication to craftsmanship.
At Sanyotsuru, partake in a unique calligraphy experience using the same spring water employed in sake brewing. Grind ink and design your own sake label on special paper, traditionally used for genuine sake labels. This can serve as your unique keepsake.
This is a genuine tour offering an opportunity to fully engage with the rich essence of Japanese hospitality and the profound core of its culture.

• There will be sake tasting and comparisons. If you are under 20 years old or unable to consume alcohol, please inform us when booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.