Overview
Higashihiroshima is famous for its sake breweries concentrated in Saijo district, one of Japan's celebrated sake-producing towns. The draw is Sakagura-dori (西条酒蔵通り), a street lined with seven closely-spaced breweries offering tastings that are rarely found outside their premises.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Food
Before you go
Etiquette
Sake breweries appreciate quiet, respectful visitors. Tasting is the main activity; purchasing is welcome but not mandatory.
Food
Local specialties bishu-nabe (¥1,980) and kome-kara fried chicken are tied to the sake industry. Tasting rooms offer sake not available elsewhere.
Transport
JR Saijo Station on the Sanyō Main Line is the gateway; 35 minutes from Hiroshima, ¥460-620 depending on train type.
