亮点
- Tasting hundreds of sake from across Japan
- Strolling Saijo's historic sake-brewery district
- Local food stalls to pair with your sake
由来与背景
Saijo's white-walled brewery district is one of Japan's three great sake-producing areas; the festival celebrates this heritage each October.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Walk from JR Saijo Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Festival free to enter; the 'Sake Plaza' tasting pass is paid. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- food lovers, groups of friends, culture seekers
温馨提示
Pace yourself with the tastings and drink water between pours. Day trips from Hiroshima city are easy by train.
常见问题
- How much does a tasting ticket cost at Saijo Sake Festival?
- As of the 2025 event (2026 pricing not yet announced), the advance 'Sake Hiroba' tasting pass cost ¥3,900, including 8 tasting tickets, a souvenir sake cup, and a bottle of chaser water. Sessions run in timed slots and entry to the tasting plaza is restricted to ages 20+.
- How do I get to Saijo Sake Festival?
- The festival is a 1-minute walk from JR Saijo Station (Sanyo Main Line), about 40 minutes by local train from Hiroshima Station. Paid overflow parking with a free shuttle is available at a Hiroshima University lot.
交通
Saijo, Higashihiroshima — Saijohonmachi, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima