Sake · Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima

Kamotsuru Shuzo

Kamotsuru Shuzo (Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: 2,000 yen per person (tax incl., with a 180 ml daiginjo bottle; cash only).

Sake

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A guided brewery tour led by the master brewer, held one day a month: a 10-minute video and then a tour of the brewhouse.

Western-style head office of Kamotsuru Shuzo, a registered tangible cultural property — Kamotsuru Shuzo (Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima)
Photo: minato kaidou / CC BY-SA 2.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location: Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima
Address: 広島県東広島市西条本町4-31
Booking: Reservation required
Guidance in English: Check the official site
Fee: 2,000 yen per person (tax incl., with a 180 ml daiginjo bottle; cash only)
By season: Year-round (held one day a month)

Good to know

Book through the form on the Kamotsuru website. Contact: 082-422-2122.
Elementary school children and younger cannot enter the brewery. Participants under 20 must be accompanied by a guardian, who receives their alcoholic souvenir.

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You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Opening days, fees and booking details may change. Check the official site for the latest information before you visit.

Photos

Chimney and brewery buildings of Kamotsuru in Saijo's sake brewery district — Kamotsuru Shuzo (Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima)
Photo: 東広島市 / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Kamotsuru Shuzo?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Kamotsuru Shuzo?

We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.

How much does a visit to Kamotsuru Shuzo cost?

Fee: 2,000 yen per person (tax incl., with a 180 ml daiginjo bottle; cash only).

When should I visit Kamotsuru Shuzo?

Year-round (held one day a month)

Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.

Information sources

Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.

Checked 2026-10-27

Sources

東広島市観光協会杜氏による酒蔵案内｜賀茂鶴酒造

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