Mayumi I.
Available Areas
Hiroshima (Living)
Languages
English
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
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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 !
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Tours
Full Day Tour Exploring Hiroshima
A more favorable option, my tour is geared for the more independent-minded travelers. This option lets you customize your one day tour with a variety of activities. Your day in Hiroshima is a blank page, waiting you for writing your own tales. If you want to extend your way to other prefectures, it may be also planned as you wish. First up, please contact me.
Central Hiroshima and Okonomiyaki (Local Food) Tour
First up, I bring you to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Hiroshima is well known as the first city in the world history, that was atomic bombed. You may walk and drop by at many spots built to commemorate those who perished in those days and learn more at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. After that study tour, we roam around Central Hiroshima (the busiest street for shopping) and finally arrive at Okonomiyaki restaurant for early supper. Okonomiyaki is Hiroshima's soul food; a savory pancake filled with chopped vegetables, meat, sea food, noodle, egg and whatever you want, even cheese... Actually this is the origin of the name of Okonomiyaki, since Okonomi literally means "as you like" and yaki means grilled. Fun to see how to make on a huge iron plate and exciting to eat with a special tool (Kote). Just give it a try.
Rabbit Island
Rabbit Island is home to hundreds of friendly bunnies who approach tourists for food. Once this island was secluded as a secret base of the Imperial Japanese Army to produce lethal gas during WW II. And because of the poison gas development, it is thought that the test subjects included rabbits. After the war, the island restored peace and got well overrun by bunnies to become a Heaven of rabbits. Please enjoy being mobbed by adorable creatures and the beautiful nature there.
Saijo....Sake Town
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.
Mayumi I. Japan Tour Reviews
Marco G.
Central Hiroshima and Okonomiyaki (Local Food) Tour
“Excellent service, attitude and experience”
Mayumi was simply perfect! Her knowledge and experience in Hiroshima were precisely what we needed to have a perfect visit. Strongly recommend her service if you are looking to maximize your visit.
Mayumi I.
(128 reviews)Dear Marco, I appreciate your prompt and excellent review. I am impressed by how active you two are. It is amazing to see how much you enjoy traveling around Hiroshima and Japan, by car and by bike! Please enjoy the Seto Inland Sea national park to the fullest. Just hoping you are blessed with good weather. All the best, Mayumi
Chase H.
Central Hiroshima and Okonomiyaki (Local Food) Tour
“Excellent!”
Mayumi was a great tour guide - we had limited time based on our family’s schedule, but Mayumi accommodated our schedule and gave us a great introduction to Hiroshima. She is very knowledgeable and kind. Would recommend!
Mayumi I.
(128 reviews)Dear Chase, I would be honored if I could be of any help to your understanding of Hiroshima or Japan during your tour with me. Please do enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan with your wonderful family. Thank you so much. Mayumi
“Exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima tour”
Mayumi san was great and nice person. She is helpful and make customers happy during the trip.
Mayumi I.
(128 reviews)Hi, Mimi, Thank you for the top rating! it was surely enjoyable to spend time with them. I also learned how difficult it is to get around with a wheelchair and it could be a good lesson for next time. Thanks so much. Have a blessed week! Best, Mayumi