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Discover Things to Do and Plan a Trip to Hokkaido, Japan with a Local Guide
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Reiko M.
Hi my dear guests! I live in Kushiro in Hokkaido and I’ve been working as a Hokkaido Government Licensed Tour Guide for over 15 years. I am an expert guide in and around Kushiro and I arrange a tour and activities on your request , which you will surely feel satisfied with. I won’t betray your expectation! Here are a highlight of our attractive activities. Let’s enjoy the beauty of great nature, good food and have fun exploring adventure and share great time together! ※ Tours shown here use my car Prius for 2 guests, for a larger group up to 8 people we could use a jumbo taxi for ¥10,340/ hour
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Mayu A.
Hi, I am Mayu. I speak English and Spanish (for guiding my Spanish needs to be polished. But I can communicate). I have had experiences as a tour leader for groups of Japanese tourists to foreign countries and foreign tourists in Japan, Tokyo, Osaka. Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kanazawa and many other cities. I live in Hokkaido. My tours are around my city, Asahikawa. But I can customize your plan and take you around Japan. (Please let me know 2 weeks before your plan.) Even if my days are not available on my calendar, I could arrange them for you. So please ask me for my availability. I like hiking and cycling. Also you can experience calligraphy, green tea ceremony, Japanese drum, Ainu weaving or cooking, dog sleding, fishing on an iced lake, skiing, snowboarding so on. If you are interested in those things, I will make a plan for you. I am looking forward to showing you around Japan. Important note:Please take a travel insurance if you take my driving guide tour. Your insurance detail is required. Hola, Me llamo Mayu. Soy guia turistica. Puedo comunicar bien en Español. Pero tal vez no sería suficiente para hacer turismo. Si le gusta que le guie, después de comunicar con usted, será un placer.
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Asad J.
Hi! I’m a passionate traveler and photography enthusiast, eager to show you the best of every destination. From nature and heritage to city life, mountains, festivals, and local cuisines, I’ll help you discover it all. I speak English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, and basic Japanese, so we can connect easily. Contact me for a tailored tour, and let’s explore together to create unforgettable memories!
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Scott E.
I am an American male bi-lingual (English & Japanese)tour guide based/living in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. I have lived here several decades and I very familiar with the best places to see in Sapporo and outside of Sapporo/ other areas of Hokkaido. I can take you to the standard/well known sightseeing spots as well as "off the beaten path spots" that many overseas guests are unaware of. My tours are fun, on schedule, informative and transportation-wise very timely and smooth. Less time commuting and more time at location enjoying each point of interest. I have many years experience guiding tours in Sapporo and out to other areas of Hokkaido as well. Most of my tours are 1 day tours usually starting at 8 or 9a.m. and concluding at 6p.m. I basically use public transportation(buses, JR trains, and subways). I do own my own personal car and for guided tours with only 1 guest or small groups 2-3 guests, my private car is available for use. Meet up locations is usually at Sapporo Station in the morning but I can arrrange to meet you in the lobby of your hotel if requested. I look forward to guiding you here in Sapporo and throughout Hokkaido. Tour guide Scott. Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
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Popular Hokkaido Private Tours
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Cycling（summer only） and snow shoe Hiking in Asahikawa
Starting from Asahikawa station, you can visit Arashiyama(253m high) by bike and hike there. You can hike with a snow shoe In winter. Enjoy panoramic view of Asahikawa and learn a little bit of the Ainu people, native people of Hokkaido. After hiking, you can visit some artistic shops in Arashiyama. You can experience tea ceremony, glass artwork or pottery if you like. Note: Glass artwork and pottery are recommended for expats of Japan. You cannot take your work with you on the day you make it.
Cycling（summer only） and snow shoe Hiking in Asahikawa
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Cycling in Asashikawa
After renting a bike and buy some lunch, we are heading to Kamuikotan, Ainu's (indigenous people of Hokkaido) sacred place.You can see a suspension bridge, an old steam locomotive, an old train station and beautiful river view by walking. Note: Departure time is 9a.m. or 1p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays could be available despite of the closed days on my calendar. This tour is not available for the children under 12. The tour will be canceled due to the bad weather.
Cycling in Asashikawa
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In and Around Kushiro①Crane Reserve/ National Park Short Trekking / Fish Market/ View Point
At Tancho Crane Reserve, see the beautiful Tancho cranes, once thought extinct, and learn about their ecology. At Onnenai Visitor Center, enjoy a short walk on a boardwalk in Kushiro Marshland National Park. Try making a fresh seafood rice bowl at Washo Fish Market. At Hosooka View Point, take in the stunning view of Kushiro Marshland, once under the Pacific Ocean, and feel the passage of over 3,000 years of history.
In and Around Kushiro①Crane Reserve/ National Park Short Trekking / Fish Market/ View Point
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1day tour from Asahikawa to Biei and Furano
Starting from Asahikawa , you can visit Patchwork hills, Blue pond, Tomita lavender farm, Furano winery and Furano cheese factory. Enjoy great vast nature view of Hokkaido only with your travel members!! NOTE:Pick up service from Sapporo costs additional US$250 Activities such as a cheese, butter or icecream making are not included. It costs from 1300 yen and diffrent time tables. Please let me know if you are interested in.
1day tour from Asahikawa to Biei and Furano
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In and Around Kushiro②Crane Reserve/ Kushiro Marshland Observatory/ Fish Market/ Kushiro City Museum
Once believed to be extinct, beautiful Japanese Tancho Cranes inhabit in Kushiro Tancho Crane Reserve, which is with the aim to protect and propagate cranes, is the only place to see them all year around. You will see beautiful cranes and learn their ecology. Move to Observatory where you can overlook a splendid Kushiro Marsh Land. Visit Fish Market for quite unique experience you can’t have anywhere else of building your original favorite seafood rice bowl. And the popular Kushiro City Museum.
In and Around Kushiro②Crane Reserve/ Kushiro Marshland Observatory/ Fish Market/ Kushiro City Museum
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Half day tour of Biei from Asahikawa
Starting from Asahikawa Station, you can visit Patch work RD, take some pictures of Seven-star tree, Ken & Mary tree. Next drive to Blue pond. Take a little walk and enjoy the magnificent view. After that visit Shirahige falls and finally to Tokachidake Bogakudai observation(only in summer ), enjoy the view of Tokachi mountain range and a panoramic view of Asahikawa and Furano. Even if it is closed on my calendar, Monday and Saturday
Half day tour of Biei from Asahikawa
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Hokkaido Tour Reviews
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Risa H.
“Amazing Full Day Winter Tour!”
Reiko was the perfect guide to hire for a full day tour in Kushiro! I did my research and decided to go with Reiko because her tour was customized to what I wanted to do/see and offered experiences that bigger tours did not offer. I also liked the early start time of 5:30am to see the red crowned cranes wake up from their slumber from the Otowa bridge (something bigger tours don’t get to do). As a local, she knew spots most tourists would have never found on their own. We got to see the SL train, which only operates in January and February. It was much cooler in person than I thought it would be! I really wanted to see a fox in the wild, so when we saw one at the end of the day on the road back she even offered to back up and turn the car around so I could get a good photo! The whole day was filled with great photo ops of the nature and wildlife, which I came to Kushiro to see - red crowned cranes, Shima-enaga Hokkaido snow fairy, Ezo sika deer, Steller’s sea eagle, white-tailed eagle, Ezo red fox etc. If you are considering a tour guide, you will not be disappointed with Reiko!
Zhixian A.
“Amazing, full-experience tour ”
Reiko put in a lot of effort to help us plan an itinerary that was aligned with our interests and budget. Thanks to her, we were able to see all the sights and wildlife we wanted to see in Kushiro! She was also extremely caring and helpful, and went out of her way to ensure that we had a comfortable trip despite the cold winter.
Reiko M.
Zhixian and his wife were both really nice and friendly guests. They might have felt cold during the tour because they are from warm country and not used to our cold whether in Kushiro, Hokkaido. But they were brave and patient for coldness. I am so happy to know they enjoyed encountering wildlife and other experiences here.
Lai peng K.
“Day Tour to Biei & Furano”
I wanted to say a big thank-you to Asad. Our family did a day trip to Biei & Furano. From the very beginning, Asad was very informative and he communicated with me promptly whenever I had a query. He was very professional, punctual and kind. He has great knowledge of the area and the Japanese culture in general. My family thoroughly enjoyed our trip and it was one of the highlights to see the beautiful sceneries in Biei and Furano. Asad is also a great photographer for all our family photos. Thank-you Asad, and hope to meet you again next time we are in Japan.
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Asad J.
Thank you for liking the tour. Always feel free should you visit Hokkaido again.
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