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.
Saijo Sake Festival 2026 takes place October 10–11 (Sat–Sun) in Saijo, Higashi-Hiroshima — one of Japan's three great sake-brewing towns, home to eight historic breweries within walking distance of the station. The dates were officially confirmed on January 28, 2026.
Tasting and tickets
The centerpiece is "Sake Hiroba," a ticketed tasting plaza. As of the 2025 edition (2026 pricing not yet posted), the advance tasting pass cost ¥3,900, including 8 tasting tickets, a souvenir sake cup, and a bottle of chaser water (yawaragi-mizu). Sessions run in three fully-seated, timed slots each day (roughly 10:00–12:15, 13:00–15:15, and 16:00–18:15), and entry to the tasting plaza is restricted to guests aged 20 and over — minors may attend accompanied by a guardian but cannot taste. Hours for the wider festival are Saturday 10:00–19:00 and Sunday 10:00–17:00.
Getting there
The festival grounds are a 1-minute walk from JR Saijo Station (Sanyo Main Line) south exit — about 40 minutes by local train from Hiroshima Station. If the area fills up, paid overflow parking is available at a Hiroshima University lot (¥1,000), connected to the venue by a free shuttle bus running roughly every 15 minutes.
Ticket price and access confirmed as of the 2025 edition; check sakematsuri.com closer to the date for 2026 ticket sales.
More regional festivals: Beyond Tokyo: regional matsuri guide
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