Location: Higashihiroshima
Top Things to do in Higashihiroshima
Things to do in Higashihiroshima, Chugoku: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Higashihiroshima is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
As of July 31. 2016 the city has an estimated population of 185,418 and a population density of 291.85 persons per km². The total area is 635.32 km².
Restaurants in Higashihiroshima
1. Chikurin-ji Temple
2. Fukujo-ji Temple
3. Saijosakagura-dori Street
4. Saijo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By palawanismyhome - Palawan Island, Philippines
We had to postpone our trip to Miyajima because of the rain so we decided to take the train to Saijo, 30 minutes from Hiroshima. The town was famous for its sake breweries, 7 of which had been producing the national drink for over 100 years. We visited the tourist office at the station and were given a map of the town indicating the location of each brewery which were all within 5 minutes walk from the station. We started at the Kamotsuru Brewery where the process was explained in a 10 minute documentary, followed by free tasting. Later we visited Fukubijin, Kamoizumi, Kirei, Saijotsuru, Hakubotan and Kamoki Breweries , having 2 or 3 samples at each. All the tasting was free except for one brewery which charged 50 yen per shot. We bought several small bottles to take home.
