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1-Day Tour: Onomichi Temples & Saijo Sake Tasting

By Machinovate Japan Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is €143 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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Overview
  • Discover the history of Saijo, one of Japan's most famous sake brewing towns
  • Learn about the sake brewing process and taste some of the highest quality sake
  • Explore the Hondori Shopping Street and try some local specialities for lunch
  • Enjoy a stroll along the coast and down Kaigan Dori Street in Onomichi
  • Visit the Saikokuji temple and the iconic Senkoji Temple on Mt. Senkoji
Activity location
    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 1-２番３７号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan | The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the sign will be located directly to your left as you exit the gates. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Shinkansen gates. For those coming from outside the station via bus, find an Underground Passage and then following the signs directing you to Hiroshima Station. These underground passages are located very close to bus stops. At Hiroshima Station, follow the signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. For those coming from outside the station via Streetcar, Hiroshima Station will be right next to you. Follow the signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. If arriving via taxi, ask the driver to drop you off at the Shinkansen Entrance (North Entrance). Look for signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. When you arrive, be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign.
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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1-Day Tour: Onomichi Temples & Saijo Sake Tasting
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:15
Price details
€143.22 x 1 Adult€143.22
Total
Price is €143.22
Until Tue, 3 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    English speaking guide
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    Entry fees at all tour locations
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    Transport to/from activities (public transport)
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    Ropeway Tickets (one-way)
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    Sake tasting experience
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    Lunch
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    Accommodation
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    Transport to meeting point

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Embark on a guided tour of Saijo and Onomichi from Hiroshima. Learn about the history of these towns, visit a sake brewery, and explore the Senkoji Temple. Enjoy a scenic ropeway ride and take in panoramic views of Onomichi.

Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station and head to Saijo Honmachi Historical Square. Learn about the history of the town and how it earned its name as one of Japan’s “Sake Capitals.” Take a stroll through Saijo Sake Brewery Street and stop at 2 breweries to learn about the sake brewing process and taste some sake.

Next, head to Onomichi and enjoy some free time to explore the Hondori Shopping Street and have lunch. Try the local speciality, Onomichi Ramen, which is made with a soya sauce-based broth and pork fat to add flavour. You could also eat some Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki which comes with noodles on top. Lastly, due to its location by the Seto Inland Sea, Onomichi is well-known for its fresh seafood, so this would be a great opportunity to enjoy some sushi as well.

Head to the Saikokuji temple and climb 108 stone steps to reach the Main Hall of the temple. Learn about the history and basics of Japanese Buddhism. Head to the foot of Senkoji mountain and board the ropeway which will take you to the submit. Take in panoramic views of Onomichi from the Senkoji Peak Observatory.

Walk down the Bungakuno Komichi path and read passages from various Japanese authors inscribed upon rocks along the way. Keep an eye out for cats as you explore Mt. Senkoji. The last stop of the tour will be the iconic Senkoji Temple, one of Onomichi’s most famous landmarks. Enshrined within this hall is Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, who people pray to for multiple reasons such as good health, traffic safety, finding a partner, etc.

Location

Activity location
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    • Hiroshima
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 1-２番３７号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan | The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the sign will be located directly to your left as you exit the gates. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Shinkansen gates. For those coming from outside the station via bus, find an Underground Passage and then following the signs directing you to Hiroshima Station. These underground passages are located very close to bus stops. At Hiroshima Station, follow the signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. For those coming from outside the station via Streetcar, Hiroshima Station will be right next to you. Follow the signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. If arriving via taxi, ask the driver to drop you off at the Shinkansen Entrance (North Entrance). Look for signs directing you to the Shinkansen gates. When you arrive, be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign.
    • Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan