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: 162.00 USD
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Rating: 5 (42 reviews)

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SAIJO, sake making community

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162.00 USD

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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 (42) Reviews

Excellent		93%
Very Good		5%
Good		2%
Poor		0%
Horrible		0%

Excellent half day tour of Hiroshima

Amazing knowledge and kindness

Great day out in Miyajima Island and Hiroshima

Excellent Hiroshima & Miyajima Guide

Great Day!

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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 ( 42 )

Steve ( Couple ) United States

Steve United States ( Couple )

Excellent

1 month ago

“ Excellent half day tour of Hiroshima ”

Excellent communication and half day tour with Mayumi. We were able to go through Peace Park museum, Atomic Dome, Hiroshima Castle and glean tons of interesting information from Mayumi's expertise in the city. Especially neat was a trip to the elementary school museum where there were post bombing messages recovered from underneath the walls.

MAYUMI:

Dear Steve. Thank you very much for your generous review. I had a wonderful time thanks to you and Patrick. I never knew that the Peace Museum is that quiet and calm before 9 am (chuckle)....New finding. Usually I go there during the daytime when it is very crowded. Hope you continue a wonderful travel throughout Japan. All the best, Mayumi

Michelle ( Family with kids ) Australia

Michelle Australia ( Family with kids )

Excellent

1 month ago

“ Amazing knowledge and kindness ”

Mayumi had an amazing knowledge of Hiroshima and gave us information and experience at sights we would never have received on our own. She is a very gentle sole and was very kind and considerate - to give my husband and I the right amount of time to look at the peace museum Mayumi offered to make paper cranes with our young daughters. While they experienced many of the a-bomb artifacts, some of them were too horrific. Mayumi knew exactly how to manage our family experience

MAYUMI:

Dear Mechelle, I very much appreciate your heartwarming message. I was so fortunate to be able to spend some time with a wonderful family like yours. You are so lucky to have such beautiful and smart girls. They are just adorable. I just dream of the world where all the children can live in peace. Sol...how is the snow over there? Enjoy skiing very much? Did you have a chance to see monkeys bathing in hot springs, LoL. Please have lots of fun with the girls in cold & cool Japan!! Thank you so much. Mayumi

Ben ( Friends ) Australia

Ben Australia ( Friends )

Excellent

1 month ago

“ Great day out in Miyajima Island and Hiroshima ”

Well worth engaging a guide like Mayumi. We got to fit in alot in the one day, and see things that most people wouldn't know about or see. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Miyajima island is definitely worth the visit, and Hiroshima of course is a must and is a real eye opener - very heart wrenching. And Mayumi got us seats at one of Hiroshima's best restaurants that night, where there is usually a long line of people waiting outside :) Thanks Mayumi :)

MAYUMI:

Thank you very much, Ben. You are my very first reviewer in 2019. It was fun and great when I was spending time together with you and your cool friend. And I really admire your unquenchable thirst for discovery or daring attitude toward something new (wired?) especially FOOD. Raw Horse meat, Chicken Sashimi, Whale, Narezushi…. you said you even tried Salamander here….Wow, I’ve never had none of them yet in my life except whale meat. Did you finally try Natto you bought and kept in the fridge of your hotel? (chuckle) Hope your wife are happy with a good luck charm you kindly bought at the shrine, wishing her good pregnancy and delivery. Parenthood is one of the best but challenging journeys in life. Enjoy the ride. May your new world as a daddy be filled with love. All the best! Thank ... read more

Brian ( Family ) United States

Brian United States ( Family )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Excellent Hiroshima & Miyajima Guide ”

Mayumi was an excellent guide for my family and I in Hiroshima. She was honest about what we could do in the time allotted and was very insightful throughout the tour. She was thoughtful when it came to my elderly parents by making sure they could find seats on trains and the ferry. She provided both historical knowledge but also answered all of my questions regarding daily life in today’s Japanese culture.

MAYUMI:

Dear Brian. I very much appreciate your review. I am so grateful for your kindness. I believe your parents had a lovely time with fantastic sons here in Japan. It is my pleasure if I could be of even a little help for your big family travel. Please give my best regards to your wonderful family members. With gratitude, Mayumi

Maylin ( Family ) United States

Maylin United States ( Family )

Excellent

2 months ago

“ Great Day! ”

Mayumi was a great guide. She was knowledgeable and flexible with our plans. She was well prepared with hand outs, maps and pictures. She made our day in Hiroshima very enjoyable while giving us an insight to the city. Thank you Mayumi! Sincerely, Maylin Miro

MAYUMI:

Dear Maylin. I very much appreciate your thoughtful comment. Hope tons of the pictures you took in Japan and Hiroshima will enable you students to understand actual Japan and Japanese people. Thank you very much. Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! Best, Mayumi

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