Sumile is a very personable guide and I loved meeting Shioya and the people there. The history of the town is very interesting!
Wonderful local tour
Shawna_M, May 2024
We truly appreciated the personalized tour that we received. Our tour guide even managed to get the owner of the seaweed processing plant to give us a tour of her impeccable clean operation.
Our lunch at the local little coffee shop was a delight. We loved meeting the locals and the food was absolutely delicious.
We absolutely loved this tour!
A memorable experience
Fzd, Mar 2024
The walk was a unique experience seeing traditional Japanese life. Our guide Sumile was wonderful. Highly recommended
Amazing authentic experience
Lucia_E, Oct 2023
This was a highlight of my trip! I saw a beautiful sea-side town, tastes amazing foods and met the most friendly and genuinely caring people on this trip! This experience surpassed all my expectations and will be forever treasures in my heart! I can’t wait to come back on my next trip to Japan! Thank you!
Wonderful Journey
Jack_P, Oct 2023
Sumile’s tour is one of the best we have experienced. To truly appreciate Japanese daily life and the beauty of the people, this is a must do tour. Thank you Sumile. Jack.
Must try food tour!! Highly recommend!!
KRISTIN_T, Mar 2023
Although there may not be many reviews on viator for this tour, I hope that would not deter anyone from trying it. If you like learning about the culture and history while enjoying beautiful sights and delightful small treats with great company, this tour is the one to choose.
My family and I have been on a handful of food tours around Japan and this tour stands out as one of the top. Sumile, Narumi, and Mama-san make this tour so warm and enjoyable. They are wonderful guides that truly love their town and they made us feel so comfortable. We were touched by their welcoming and genuine care. We had a relatively large group (8) with an infant (20 months) and they were so accommodating. They let us stop and buy items at many small shops and even helped us find a fishing store that was not originally included in the tour.
As a side note, we were able to bring a stroller and use it throughout the tour without any problem. There is a lot of walking and some hilly areas but Sumile always matched our pace so it was fine.
Overall, I and my whole group would highly recommend this tour especially if you are looking for a quieter tour away from the crowded hustle and bustle of the typical large food tours. We have nothing but great things to say about this tour and thank you to Sumile, Narumi, Mama-san, and Shioya town for sharing your town with us for a short moment. It has created wonderful, lasting memories that we will remember preciously from here on. Ichigo Ichie (一期一会)
From $96.93
Price varies by group size
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)