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!!
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
Transportation fees (you and guide if you want a guide to pick you up at Hiroshima)
if you are interested in this tour, please contact me first before your booking.
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 !
John T.
“Exceptional Tour with Mayumi - A Day to Remember”
Mayumi made our day in Hiroshima absolutely unforgettable. Her incredible knowledge and flawless English allowed us to truly understand the profound history and significance of each location we visited. At Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, Mayumi's respectful storytelling brought the history to life while maintaining the appropriate reverence for this sacred space. Her guidance through the Hiroshima Peace Museum was particularly impactful - she shared unique perspectives and pointed out details we never would have noticed on our own, making the experience deeply meaningful and educational. The transition to Miyajima Shrine and Daishoin Temple showcased another side of her expertise. Mayumi seamlessly wove together the spiritual and cultural significance of these beautiful sites, explaining traditions and architectural details that enriched our understanding of Japanese culture. What sets Mayumi apart is her genuine kindness and ability to create a perfect balance between education and emotional connection. She has an intuitive sense of when to share information and when to allow for quiet reflection. Her personal insights and stories added layers of meaning that no guidebook could provide. If you're visiting Hiroshima, Mayumi is absolutely essential. She doesn't just show you the sites - she helps you truly understand and feel their significance. Highest recommendation possible!
Adam R.
“Great guide and awesome day”
We had an awesome day in Hiroshima. Our guide was outstanding. She knows everything about the area and all the history. Great trip and would highly recommend our guide!!!!! Thank you from the Rudds!!!!!!!
Mayumi I.
Dear Adam. The 80th Peace Memorial Ceremony is being held in Hiroshima today, starting this morning on August 6th. I am grateful to have spent time with you and your family at the Peace Park, where the sound of cicadas echoes through the dense camphor wood grove. Peace be with you and all. Mayumi
Gaston R.
“Great Guide that speaks very good english”
She is great, She really kniws the hiroshima facts. she speaks perfect English, something not so common in Japan. Highly recommended.
Mayumi I.
Dear Gaston. Thank you very much for coming to Hiroshima this time. As you saw, Hiroshima is currently busy preparing for the Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6, the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing. Let us learn important lessons from the tragic history of the past in the world and pray together for world peace. All the best. Mayumi
$239/ per group