The Heart of Japanese Sake
Higashihiroshima
Saijo
Just 35 min from Hiroshima Station /
25 min from Hiroshima Airport.
The Heart of Japanese Sake
Higashihiroshima
Saijo
Just 35 min from Hiroshima Station /
25 min from Hiroshima Airport.
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Slow-Brewed by Time — Hiroshima’s Neighbor of Quiet Charm
Higashihiroshima is one of Japan’s leading sake brewing regions, located just east of Hiroshima City — home to the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome.
The city is home to ten sake breweries, most of them centered around the Saijo Sake Brewery Street area near JR Saijo Station.
Start Your Journey from Here
Saijo Sake Brewery Street — Where Seven Breweries Gather
A charming townscape of white sake storehouses
and red-brick chimneys, rich in tradition.
Just a short walk from JR Saijo Station, you can explore seven sake breweries by enjoying sake tastings and gourmet cuisine unique to this sake-producing region.
Explore Higashihiroshima
Travel Tips & Useful Information
Model Course
Saijo Sake Street Walking &
Tasting Course
A perfect 2–3 hour experience to explore the charm of Saijo Sake Brewery Street — one of Higashihiroshima's top attractions.
Enjoy a relaxed sake-tasting walk while soaking in the historic scenery and ambiance of a beautifully preserved sake town.
Local Insights by Foreign Residents
Visitor Stories
FAQ
Are there any English-speaking tours available on Saijo Sake Brewery Street?
Various tours, including sake tasting experiences tailored for international visitors, are available. For more details, please visit the following URL.
How can I get to Hiroshima City from JR Saijo Station?
If you're traveling by train, board the Sanyo Main Line from JR Saijo Station heading towards Hiroshima. The journey from JR Saijo Station to JR Hiroshima Station takes about 40 minutes.
If you're taking the bus, board the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center from platform No. 5 at the South Exit bus rotary of Saijo Station.
Are there any coin lockers around JR Saijo Station?
Coin lockers are located on the 2nd floor of JR Saijo Station.
