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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. Let's explore the splendid nature and sake culture.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hiroshima Hotel /Station or Saijo Station
- We can start anytime you like. It's a 3.5 hrs tour.
SAIJO, sake making community
Ending Point
Hiroshima Hotel/Station or Saijo 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
“Interesting visit in Hiroshima”
Mayumi is very knowledgeable, pleasant. We had a great day with her. A star
Mayumi I.
Dear Alain. I highly appreciate your wonderful and prompt review. Wishing you a very merry Christmas in advance! Best, Mayumi
“Excellent day ”
Thank you for a fantastic day. Knowledgable, qualified and so kind. We appreciate your time!
Mayumi I.
Dear Erika, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was my pleasure to spend a special day with you. Again, happy birthday to your daughter!！ Best, Mayumi
Qiujing E.
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“Thank you Mayumi”
We really enjoyed meeting Mayumi - she took us on a 2 hour tour of the Peace Museum, taught our kids how to make origami cranes and showed us around the grounds. She was very informative and friendly. We'd recommend her!
Mayumi I.
Dear Qiujing, I highly appreciate your nice review. It's my pleasure sharing the time with wonderful families and children. The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations recently received the Nobel Peace Prize. Times are tough, really tough. But let us pray that peace will come to the world as soon as possible. Best Mayumi
$195/ per group
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