Japan Guided Tours

“I travelled extensively through Europe and Asia and my passion for different cultures and people inspired me to become a guide.” After working at a travel agency for over 6 years as a branch manager, Naomi earned her master’s degree in sports tourism and marketing to expand her knowledge in the tourism industry. During her study, she organized and managed events for international students for the purpose of cross-cultural exchange. In 2014, she passed the national tour guide exam and since then, she has been working as a guide as well as a tour conductor. She is interested in Japanese history, food culture and sports. Currently, she is studying to be qualified as a Kikisake-shi (Master of Sake).

"I'm passionate about Japanese traditional culture and philosophy, and I am delighted and honoured to show you the beauty of my country!" Kana grew up in Kobe and graduated from two universities in Kyoto, one majoring in English and the other majoring in Japanese classical and traditional arts. She also holds the title of Associate Professor of Urasenke School of Tea Ceremony. She has been engaged in the lifetime study of tea ceremonies, Nohgaku (Noh and Kyogen) and shamisen, and recently started making traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi for her own tea ceremonies. Kana is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for Japanese traditional culture.

“I hope all who join me will enjoy finding out more about our mountains and history, and how closely they are linked.” Ryoko first fell in love with the wild when she visited Alaska to coordinate an aurora borealis viewing trip. In 2007, after 11 years in the travel industry, she moved to Alaska and learned a range of outdoor skills from navigation and camping skills to ethics and sustainability at the National Outdoor Leadership School. Every summer since then, Ryoko has spent her time as a trekking guide in Europe and North America, surrounded by great people and beautiful nature. It is this time spent abroad and amongst different cultures that reminds her of the importance of deepening her knowledge of her own wonderful culture in Japan. She is passionate about using her opportunities as a guide to share her culture, which is intimately connected to the mountains of Japan.

“I travelled extensively through Europe and Asia and my passion for different cultures and people inspired me to become a guide.” After working at a travel agency for over 6 years as a branch manager, Naomi earned her master’s degree in sports tourism and marketing to expand her knowledge in the tourism industry. During her study, she organized and managed events for international students for the purpose of cross-cultural exchange. In 2014, she passed the national tour guide exam and since then, she has been working as a guide as well as a tour conductor. She is interested in Japanese history, food culture and sports. Currently, she is studying to be qualified as a Kikisake-shi (Master of Sake).

"I'm passionate about Japanese traditional culture and philosophy, and I am delighted and honoured to show you the beauty of my country!" Kana grew up in Kobe and graduated from two universities in Kyoto, one majoring in English and the other majoring in Japanese classical and traditional arts. She also holds the title of Associate Professor of Urasenke School of Tea Ceremony. She has been engaged in the lifetime study of tea ceremonies, Nohgaku (Noh and Kyogen) and shamisen, and recently started making traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi for her own tea ceremonies. Kana is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for Japanese traditional culture.