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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
Meeting and pickup
You will see the SIMA salon logo on the wall along the road. Please enter through the automatic door.
After finishing the sushi meal, the tour will end on-site.
Itinerary
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
The sushi course takes about 2 hours for lunch and about 3 hours for dinner.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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