Saijo Sake Brewing District Travel Guide

Hiroshima is the proud home to one of the top three sake brewing districts in Japan, where 50 breweries in the sake town of Saijo makes high-quality sake every day.

Nearby Food Experiences

Nearby Restaurants

SEAT RESERVATION
HIROSHIMA

Ryoriya Sobiki

Fine kaiseki dining right in the heart of Hiroshima’s sake district, with a predictably great range of premium alcohols to sip on.

Lunch: ¥20,000-30,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
SEAT RESERVATION
HIROSHIMA

Fukumasa

Japanese fugu (blowfish) in Hiroshima, served in the elegant surroundings of a kaiseki restaurant.

Lunch: ¥30,000-39,999
Dinner: ¥30,000-39,999
COURSE MENU
HIROSHIMA

Suigun No Sato

"Freshness" takes on a whole new meaning at this traditional restaurant in Hiroshima's sake district — fish is sourced daily from the market and kept live until served.

Lunch: ¥10,000-14,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-14,000
SEAT RESERVATION
HIROSHIMA

Kappou Shinsuke

Delve into Japanese cuisine at Kappou Shinsuke, Saijo. Relish sake-infused dishes within an historic brewery setting in Higashihiroshima.

Lunch: ¥2,000-3,000

A world-class sake town just outside of Hiroshima, the Saijo sake brewing district is famous in Japan for housing approximately 50 breweries which work hard to give Fushimi in Kyoto and Nada in Kobe a run for their money. Collectively made with a tradition of carefully milled rice and pure underground waters from Mount Ryuou (with wells dotted throughout the town), Saijo is famous for its local ginjoshu genre of sake. However more broadly, locally-produced rice wine in Japan is called nihonshu, the official name for Japanese sake. Saijo’s streets are filled with small temples and shrines, and so a prayer for prosperity and delicious sake production never goes astray. Hiroshima hosts its annual Sake Festival in the fall, as well as sake awards supported by the National Research Institute of Brewing. Unique Hiroshima sake comes in signature flavors, aromas, and styles, offering different options depending on the changing seasons. Rich and fresh, Saijo represents the taste of Hiroshima in its aromatic and delicious premium sakes.

Stay in the Loop!
Be the first to know about the latest foodie trends.
Sign up for insider tips & sneak peeks into the diverse world of dining in Japan