Ultimate Sushi Tour: Aged Red Vinegar & Premium Sushi in Onomichi

New5 hFree cancellationBy SIMA tours

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Dinner
✓Interpreter Guide Fee
✓Restroom on board

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.

Good to know

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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