Ultimate Sushi Tour: Aged Red Vinegar & Premium Sushi in Onomichi
Have You Heard of Japan’s Finest Red Vinegar, Born in Onomichi? While rice vinegar is common for sushi, traditional Edo-style sushi used red vinegar (akazu). Today, premium red vinegar is made from sake lees aged for at least three years, giving the sushi rice a subtle reddish hue with rich aroma and umami. With over 440 years of history, Onomichi Zousu crafts pure red vinegar using 100% Hiroshima-grown sake lees, gaining high acclaim. Enhancing the best seafood from across Japan with this vinegar is Sushi Yakushido, an exclusive, reservation-only sushi spot serving just eight guests per night. This ultimate sushi tour offers a rare experience: Explore why Onomichi became a vinegar hub on a guided walk. Visit a historic vinegar brewery. Savor a premium sushi course with exquisite red vinegar. A journey into the heart of Japan’s sushi tradition, right in Onomichi.
Your experience
Stop 1
This is the meeting spot for the tour. You'll enjoy a welcome drink and learn about the history of Onomichi through a slideshow presentation.
Stop 2
You will take a walking tour through the historic entertainment district of Onomichi, a port town with an 850-year history, and explore the origins of vinegar-making in this area.
Stop 3
You will visit Onomichi Zousu, a vinegar brewery with over 440 years of history, to see the production of the finest aged red vinegar and learn the little-known story of its origin.
Stop 4
The sushi course takes about 2 hours for lunch and about 3 hours for dinner.
What’s included
- Dinner
- Interpreter Guide Fee
- On-board restrooms
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
Meeting and pickup
You will see the SIMA salon logo on the wall along the road. Please enter through the automatic door.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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