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Sake · Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima

Kirei Shuzo

Kirei Shuzo (Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free entry.

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A brewery on Saijo's Sakagura-dori street making the dry Kirei sake. At its shop and gallery, Manekiya, you can sample sake and buy brewery-only bottles and sake-lees products. Entry is free.

How to visit

Location
Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima
Address
広島県東広島市西条本町8-18
Booking
No reservation needed
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Free entry

Good to know

  • Weekdays 9:00–16:00 (closed for lunch), weekends and holidays 10:30–16:00. Closures are irregular and listed in the weekend schedule on the official site.
  • Sampling is limited to a set number of items. PayPay and credit cards are accepted.
  • Tours of the brewing area are not offered. About 5 minutes' walk from JR Saijo Station.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Kirei Shuzo?

No reservation is needed.

Is guidance in English available at Kirei Shuzo?

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

How much does a visit to Kirei Shuzo cost?

Fee: Free entry.

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

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Checked 2026-11-03

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