Higashi Hiroshima City

Fancy a tipple while learning a bit about how what you’re consuming is made? Then head along to one of Hiroshima’s many breweries! The prefecture is famed for its unique-tasting sake, made using a soft water brewing method with rice grown in a mild summer climate. There are no fewer than 41 sake breweries across Hiroshima. The prefecture is also developing a reputation as a craft beer producer, and you can find several beer breweries if this is your preferred beverage. Here are some of the places you can try out. SAKE Saijo Breweries Part of Higashi Hiroshima, Saijo is one of Japan’s top three sake-producing regions. You can find seven sake breweries within a 30-minute walk – Kamotsuru, Kamoizumi, Fukubijin, Kirei, Saijotsuru, Hakubotan, and Sanyotsuru. This makes it the perfect location for the sake connoisseur or someone looking to learn more about Japan’s famous tipple. Most of the breweries were founded in the early 20th century. The Kamotsuru and Kamoizumi facilities are particularly known for using advanced rice-polishing techniques to create a uniquely rich-tasting product. You can visit the breweries and also attend an annual sake festival in the town in October. Website: https://saijosake.com/town/index.html Miyake Honten Brewery This sake…