Saijo....Sake Town
Joined 2015
After 30 min. train ride from Hiroshima, you arrive at this tiny town, SAIJO. Just follow chimneys and you find SAKE here. In this small town, you will encounter the world famous and time-honored sake breweries. Enjoy waking around and drop in at some of sake breweries to have a taste. Good rice and quality water are indispensable for making good sake, though. This town has both of them. In 2025, the Sake festival will be held on October 11&12. Come and join us!!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hiroshima Hotel /Station
- We can start anytime you like. It's a 4 hrs. tour. Firstly, you move to Saijo on JR local train, and them enjoy walking tour.
SAIJO, sake making community
Ending Point
Hiroshima Hotel/Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation fees (you and guide if you want a guide to pick you up at Hiroshima)
Tour Important Information
if you are interested in this tour, please contact me first before your booking.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2015
About Tour Guide Mayumi I.
Hi, I'm Mayumi IIDA from Hiroshima. National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
I am here to welcome you as your Japanese friend to help you understand Japanese culture, history and everything you want to know more and better. My tour is geared for the more independent-minded travelers. The option lets you customize your tour with a variety of activities. Your day in Hiroshima is a blank page, waiting you for writing your own tales. I am sure that you will encounter a lot of charms and delightful surprises in my hometown Hiroshima. Enjoy local hospitality and food with me !
Reviews
Robert G.
“Fascinating and informative day with Mayumi in Hiroshima”
Mayumi escorted and informed our family, on a day experiencing the beauty and fun vibe of Miyajima, and the sobering and confronting Peace park and museum commemorating the Hiroshima bomb. Her knowledge and patient explanations allowed a deeper appreciation of both sites, and considerably expanded on what we would have learnt without a guide. We all highly commend Mayumi to anyone wanting to see and better understand these important tourist destinations.
Mayumi I.
Dear Rob, I am honored to receive your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to hear your stories, and your interest and appreciation in the culture and history of Japan and Hiroshima made it all worthwhile. All the best to you and your family. In gratitude, Mayumi
Chris M.
“Hiroshima peace park and Miyajima island ”
Mayumi met us at the port and we then took a taxi to ferry port to visit Miyajima island where we visited many shrines and temples including the famous O-Torii shrine in the sea . Ferry back to mainland then train and tram to Atomic dome at ground zero and peace park and museum which was very moving. Mayumi was very friendly and knowledgeable and explained everything to us. Another great day.
Mayumi I.
Hi, Chris. I really appreciated the time I shared with you. Wishing you and your family a good health and happiness. In gratitude, Mayumi
Amy R.
“Mayumi was very flexible with our changing schedule”
I felt sorry for Mayumi, who had planned a wonderful day for us, when our ship arrived two and a half hours behind schedule at 3:30 in the afternoon. She was able to adapt well to our needs, we wanted to see the Peace Park and Miyajima Island, and knew it would be tight for both. She was able to secure us a large taxi van instead of two cars for our group of five, and we went first to the Peace Park. I know she was disappointed in us not being able to see the large museum, but we didn’t have time to do it justice and it was overcrowded. She managed to get us on the ferry and to Miyajima at exactly the right time for the sunset and then back on the 7:00 p.m. ferry and back to our ship. We could never have done it without her, and it was a delight to spend the afternoon and evening with her. I would have loved to have had our whole day, and she was a good sport about cutting it short. Thanks Mayumi!
Mayumi I.
Dear Amy. Thanks a million for the great review. The tour was truly thrilling and enjoyable, Lol. You all always had a positive mindset to find something new to discover and not to think negatively about the changes we made, which helped me a lot. I hope you continue to have a great time with many wonderful memories. Regards, Mayumi.
$229/ per group
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