Even pictures of sewage manhole covers show the beautiful townscape. There are full of variety. Please find them out.

Just like a trip back to old and good days. "Sugidama" or a large ornamental ball made with cider leaves is hung at the entrance of each sake maker. When new sake has been made, It will be replaced with a fresh green ball to make people aware of it.

Tiny town with hospitality

Chimneys are here and there. Just follow them..you may find Sake.

Local people are allowed to come and draw water from the wells of Sake makers. Well-water is free and open to everyone.

Good quality water is a must for sake-making. There are many wells next to Sake breweries. You may touch and taste it.

Saijo....Sake Town

Name: Saijo....Sake Town
Brand: TripleLights
Price: 167.40 USD
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Rating: 5 (63 reviews)

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SAIJO, sake making community

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What to Expect

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. Furthermore, to make efforts to keep the source of water clean, the SAIJO sake brewers association donates one yen for every bottle of sake sold. Let's explore the splendid nature and sake culture.

4.9 (63) Reviews

Excellent		94%
Very Good		5%
Good		2%
Poor		0%
Horrible		0%

Great day exploring Hiroshima!

Wonderful day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima

Excellent guiding, I wish we had more time to spen...

Excellent guide

A perfect day with the PERFECT guide in Hiroshima

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Highlights

SAIJO, sake making community

Important

if you are interested in this tour, please contact me first before your booking.

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Transportation fees (you and guide if you want a guide to pick you up at Hiroshima)

Meeting Point

Hiroshima Hotel /Station or Saijo Station

Ending Point

Hiroshima Hotel/Station or Saijo Station

Duration

3 hours

Starting time

13:00 PM ( recommended ) Flexible

Number of people

up to 5 people

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do we need for transportation fees?

One way fare from Hiroshima to Saijo is about 740JPY.

Break down= Central Hiroshima - Hiroshima Station , Hiroshima-Saijo ,

Once you arrive at Saijo, you just enjoy walking around.

I am traveling alone, though. Can you make it for me?

Sure. You are very welcome.
I would like to offer some discounted guide fee for an individual tourist. Please contact me anytime.

Even you are a group of 6 or more. I will be ready for that. 　So just let me know.

Can you make a morning tour?

Yes.
I will be arranging the tour in any way you want.

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel in the first 14 day(s) before the meeting date ,there is a 100% charge.
If you cancel between 15 and 29 day(s) in advance of the meeting date ,there is a 50% charge.
If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.

Reviews ( 63 )

Ann ( Couple ) United States

Ann United States ( Couple )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Great day exploring Hiroshima! ”

My husband and I enjoyed a great day in Hiroshima with Mayumi! She was very efficient in navigating public transportation. She helped us book trains to and from Kyoto, and showed us around all of the JR transport around Hiroshima. We loved our morning at Miyajima on the island, we had so much fun seeing the shrines, temples, and shops. Mayumi then took us to a local restaurant to try Okonomi-Yaki, which is a dish traditional to Hiroshima, which happened to be our favorite meal in all of Japan! Mayumi was also very knowledgeable about the peace park, museum, and history of Hiroshima. We definitely recommend spending a day with Mayumi!

MAYUMI:

Dear Ann, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave me such a great review. It was so nice meeting you two. How was the Tokyo Disney Land? I bet you had a super happy day over there, LOL. You look like a match in heaven! Happily ever after...... Mayumi

George ( Couple ) United States

George United States ( Couple )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Wonderful day tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima ”

Mayumi was such a great guide for showing us the significant sites of Hiroshima, and explaining the events that forever changed this beautiful city. We also managed to make our way down to Miyajima to see the beautiful floating tori gate and the beautiful shrines and temples there, not to mention the wild deer roaming about freely. Despite our visit occurring during both Golden Week, and the Hiroshima Flower Festival, with a huge surge of additional visitors, she helped us navigate through everything so we could see as much as possible despite the crowds. She was extremely knowledgeable, and very kind. We couldn't recommend her highly enough! Thank you Mayumi!

MAYUMI:

Dear George, I appreciate your wonderful review. It makes my day. Although It was surely a huge surge of visitors or tourists, we somehow made it thanks to your consideration and thoughtfulness. Deer beer was really palatable for that hot day! Thank you very much. All the best, Mayumi

Dipika ( Friends ) United States

Dipika United States ( Friends )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Excellent guiding, I wish we had more time to spend listening to your insights. Thank you ”

Excellent guiding

MAYUMI:

Dear Dipika, I would like to thank you for a rewarding word. It was an honor to meet such a great client, who inspires me to grow more. It was great to read how you mentioned. With best wishes. Mayumi

Thomas ( Family with kids ) Greece

Thomas Greece ( Family with kids )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Excellent guide ”

Mayumi loves Hiroshima, the city she was born and lives in, and this comes across to the benefit of her clients. She is very knowledgeable, her English is excellent and she was capable of adjusting the tour to our particular requirements, even on the day. Highly recommended.

MAYUMI:

Dear Thomas, I thank you so much for taking the time to leave a good review. It was a lovely day for sure I could spend with you and your gracious family. You are a lucky Dad who has such beautiful young daughters. Wish you all happiness and peace for ever. Best, Mayumi

Claudia ( Friends ) United States

Claudia United States ( Friends )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ A perfect day with the PERFECT guide in Hiroshima ”

What a fabulous day we had in Hiroshima! Along with the perfect driver, we toured Hiroshima Peace Park and the Children's Peace Monument with Mayumi. She taught us all (3 American couples) how to make an origami paper crane that we placed in the Children's Peace Memorial. One of our fondest memories! Next we took the ferry to Mijajima Island and explored the beautiful Tori gate and the temples. We walked through the shopping area and sat down for a tasty treat of Momiji Manju (filled pastry) cakes with Japanese tea. What a fun experience. We took the ferry back to the mainland before returning to the ship. Mayumi's English is perfect and her love for her country is very evident. I asked MANY questions before we met and Mayumi met all our expectations. It was the perfect day - don't... read more

MAYUMI:

Dear Claudia, I am so grateful to you for this wonderful review and happy to know that you enjoyed the tour. We started to communicate in July last year, didn't we? I thought it would be still far away, though. it surely came. Time flies! I also very much enjoyed being with you and your group members, who are all active and independent-minded travelers. Please keep writing your own tales on a blank page at more places you travel all over the the world. God bless you all Mayumi.

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