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
Douglas B.
“Private Family Hiroshima tour ”
Mayumi was fabulous and we also really appreciated her availability on very short notice.
Mayumi I.
Dear Douglas. Thank you very much for joining my tour that day. Yes, it was on very short notice. But we were lucky to be able to do it. Your positive energy created a wonderful atmosphere within the extended family, that will be cherished forever. Arigato Gozaimashita. Best Mayumi
Elana J.
“Excellent Day in Hiroshima and Miyajima!”
We had a fabulous day with Mayumi! She is extremely knowledgeable, very kind and thoughtful and patient. She was mindful of the needs of the various members of the group and effortlessly catered for them all! We learned a great deal in our time with her and would highly recommend her to guide you around Hiroshima and Miyajima!!
Mayumi I.
Dear Elana. Your beautiful review is very much appreciated. I was so grateful for the graciousness and thoughtfulness of you and your sister in coming all the way to Japan with your father to fulfill his wish that he wanted to come to Japan for a long time. It was surely my honor to have spent the wonderful time with you two and your great father. Wishing you and your family all the best for happiness, long life and peace. In gratitude. Mayumi
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
$230/ per group
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