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Japan
Ken-ichi M.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
In March 1983, I graduated Chiba university. Major is psychology. In April 1983, I entered a manufacturing company of semiconductor components and I was assaigned to the overseas sales dept. For more than 40 years, I had done sales activities with foreign semiconductor companies using English language. I had visited foreign customer companies located in several foreign countries on once a month basis. I have stationed myself in Singapore and Malaysia for 5 years. I have homestayed in Los Angels for a month and in Oakland New Zealand for a week. I have welcomed an American teacher in my house for a week as a homestay program. I have passed the examination of Tour Guide in 2016. I have teached the skiing in Shiga Highland Ski Resort, Happo-one Ski Resort and Iwatake Ski Resort. I had guided bus passengers(most of them were Austllarian people) at the bus terminal in Hakuba-Happo. I am now teaching junior high school students English grammar.
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Japan
Emi F.
5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
Nice to meet you. I am a national government certified guide interpreter, Emi. I just started this business under the COVID-19 pandemic. Before that, I had worked for more than 30 years as a teacher. Nagano is a cozy city surrounded by a beautiful mountain range. I enjoy strolling around its center, driving in the countryside, visiting some beautiful spots such as Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi highlands, Matsumoto Castle and so on. I also enjoy local dishes with fresh ingredients. I'd like to introduce our lifestyle to you as well as historical places and nature. According to your expectations, I will make your tour tailor-made, not ready-made!
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Japan
Chinami N.
4.99 / 5
(79 reviews)
4.99 / 5
(79 reviews)
Hello!My name is Chinami. I have a national licence as a tour guide. I know well not only the nature of Mt Fuji area, but also history of Mt Fuji as a world cultural heritage site.I like to talk with people from all aver the world.So I want to have great time with you and enjoy local meals, wine, and so on. Let's share a wonderful moment in Japan!
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Japan
Kanami E.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
I am an English guide in Karuizawa/Saku/Komoro area. I support many activities such as horse riding/ Washi making/ Soba making. By joining my horse riding tour, you can walk with a horse in a mountain in quiet rural area. I would be happy to personalize a tour based on your interests.
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Japan
Eri M.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
I have professionally guided people for the past 10 years, and I love connecting travelers to the local culture and its people. I'll be your language as well as cultural interpreter, and take your travel to deeper level. I love Beautiful Nagano! I'll take you to famous spots as well as only-locals-know spots so that you can experience local culture behind the closed door. My people said the day with me were the highlights of their time in Japan. You'll feel welcomed and inspired!
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Japan
Keiichi S.
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
Hello! My name is Keiichi. Please call me Kei. I was born and raised in Joetsu City, located in the southern part of Niigata prefecture. Joetsu was the former capital city of Echigo Province until the mid 19th century. It has a lot of historic sites and scenic spots, and most of all good people. I love my city very much. I worked for the Joetsu City office for over thirty years. During my time there, I was in charge of international relations for about ten years. After retiring from the office, I began working as a licensed tour guide. I am very excited to introduce my city to people all over the world.
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Japan
Takeshi H.
5.00 / 5
(61 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(61 reviews)
Hello! My name is Takeshi. I am a National Licensed Guide Interpreter in English. I was born in Tokyo. I worked for Canon for more than 30 years including a 5-year assignment to the U.S. office. Before joining Canon, I received a master's degree in engineering in the United States. After retiring from the company, I began working as a volunteer guide for foreign visitors in Kamakura and Yokohama for a while. However, I became fascinated by the beautiful nature of Nagano prefecture and decided to move here to the Yatsugatake Mountains, 1000m above sea level in Nagano a few years ago. Since then I go out to look at the breathtaking mountains, lakes, and shrines every day. I would like to guide you to these special sites and also share with you the Japanese culture in my guided tours. I am flexible and can customize the tour based on the customer's request. I am also a Certified Travel Service Administrator. My hobby is Aikido and I hold the 2nd Dan black belt. Hope to see you soon.
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Japan
Fumi M.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Born and bred in Tokyo I am still living in the suburbs of Tokyo. I spent several years in the U.S. and the UK and wanted to show international visitors around Japan in return for the hospitality I had received in foreign countries. After coming back from the UK, I obtained the qualification of the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I can guide guests to every corner of Tokyo including areas off the beaten track. As a history fan I can tell you a historical episode behind the scenes. From a local perspective I can explain how we Japanese are getting along. Since I have science and technology backgrounds, I can give you a tour of scientific or technical things as well..
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Japan
Ken-ichi M.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
In March 1983, I graduated Chiba university. Major is psychology. In April 1983, I entered a manufacturing company of semiconductor components and I was assaigned to the overseas sales dept. For more than 40 years, I had done sales activities with foreign semiconductor companies using English language. I had visited foreign customer companies located in several foreign countries on once a month basis. I have stationed myself in Singapore and Malaysia for 5 years. I have homestayed in Los Angels for a month and in Oakland New Zealand for a week. I have welcomed an American teacher in my house for a week as a homestay program. I have passed the examination of Tour Guide in 2016. I have teached the skiing in Shiga Highland Ski Resort, Happo-one Ski Resort and Iwatake Ski Resort. I had guided bus passengers(most of them were Austllarian people) at the bus terminal in Hakuba-Happo. I am now teaching junior high school students English grammar.
Japan
Eri M.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
I have professionally guided people for the past 10 years, and I love connecting travelers to the local culture and its people. I'll be your language as well as cultural interpreter, and take your travel to deeper level. I love Beautiful Nagano! I'll take you to famous spots as well as only-locals-know spots so that you can experience local culture behind the closed door. My people said the day with me were the highlights of their time in Japan. You'll feel welcomed and inspired!
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Japan
Masatoshi Y.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
I am familiar with Japanese history. With a deep understanding of Japan's rich and fascinating past, I bring history to life with captivating stories and insights. I am also interested in Buddhism. Knowledgeable in Buddhist traditions and teachings, I can provide a thorough understanding of this influential aspect of Japanese culture. As a Zen enthusiast, I can guide you through a serene and authentic Zen meditation experience, enhancing your spiritual journey. On the other hand, I love ramen, and I can introduce you to some of the best soba and ramen restaurants, ensuring you enjoy the most delicious and authentic flavors Japan has to offer. Join me for an unforgettable journey through Japan's historical and spiritual landmarks, accompanied by delightful culinary experiences!
Japan
Kanami E.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
I am an English guide in Karuizawa/Saku/Komoro area. I support many activities such as horse riding/ Washi making/ Soba making. By joining my horse riding tour, you can walk with a horse in a mountain in quiet rural area. I would be happy to personalize a tour based on your interests.
Japan
Keiichi S.
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
Hello! My name is Keiichi. Please call me Kei. I was born and raised in Joetsu City, located in the southern part of Niigata prefecture. Joetsu was the former capital city of Echigo Province until the mid 19th century. It has a lot of historic sites and scenic spots, and most of all good people. I love my city very much. I worked for the Joetsu City office for over thirty years. During my time there, I was in charge of international relations for about ten years. After retiring from the office, I began working as a licensed tour guide. I am very excited to introduce my city to people all over the world.
Japan
Fumi M.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Born and bred in Tokyo I am still living in the suburbs of Tokyo. I spent several years in the U.S. and the UK and wanted to show international visitors around Japan in return for the hospitality I had received in foreign countries. After coming back from the UK, I obtained the qualification of the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I can guide guests to every corner of Tokyo including areas off the beaten track. As a history fan I can tell you a historical episode behind the scenes. From a local perspective I can explain how we Japanese are getting along. Since I have science and technology backgrounds, I can give you a tour of scientific or technical things as well..
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Japan
Kouhei N.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
Hello, I'm Kouhei, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I'm originally from Tokyo, but since I love outdoor activities and wanted to live in a place surrounded by abundant nature, I moved to here in Nagano in 2015. I have traveled a lot of places in Japan and eventually decided to live in Nagano. Nagano prefecture is sometimes described as "a roof of Japan" since most of its part are covered with high mountain range. Because of that, the area gets lots of snow every winter. It makes the place's nature and culture different from other areas in Japan. I am also a Mountain Trekking guide and a Cycling Guide as well as English translator guide.. I want to guide you to super beautiful yet lesser known places! I am very flexible, so please let me know your requests for the guided tour. Let's explore the "Hidden Gem" of Japan together :) (for example) Walking Tour : Matsumoto Castle, Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi Shrine, Obuse Town,etc Mountain Hiking: Beginners to Intermediates (Northern Alps, Yatsugatake, etc) Cycling Tours : Beginners to Intermediates (North Nagano Area), E Bikes tour available. Other Specials :Snow Monkey, Picking Wild Vegetables and Cooking Tempura together, Night Cherry Blossom Viewing, Visiting Sake Winery, Snow Shoeing in National Park, etc
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Japan
Kgs N.
3.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
3.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
We, KGS, are a group of English-speaking tour guides based in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture. We send English-speaking tour guides to private groups. We provide various guiding services based on customers' requests. We can guide Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture as well as some places outside Nagano. Karuizawa is one of the most famous mountain resorts in Japan at the height of 1000 meters and within easy access from Tokyo. It takes only 60 to 70 minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. Karuizawa is an ideal place as a resort with everything you expect --- stunning nature including waterfalls, mountains and forests, a ski resort, a famous Prince outlet mall, cozy small and large hotels, hot springs, very good restaurants and cafes, museums, sport facilities, historic buildings, parks, and more! We are also delighted to guide other places in Nagano. Nagano, known as the venue of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games and for the Japanese Alps, has many attractive destinations including Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenkoji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Obuse and more, while providing interesting experiences such as soba noodle making lessons, skiing lessons, sake / beer / wine brewery visit, fruit picking, hiking, cycling, etc. We have some fixed plans, but if you wish to make your own trip, just ask for customized plans. We hope you will have a lot of fun with our friendly and knowledgeable local guides in Japan's beautiful highland area. *Please note our guides include both men and women with various ages. Whoever serves you, your guide will try his/her best to make your time in Japan special and comfortable.
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Nagano Tour Reviews
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Francois D.
5 / 5
Nov 9, 2025
“Nice busy sight seeing day.”
Ken was a mellow and flexible guide. We rented a car and it was great to have Ken with us to show us around and share his knowledge with us. We enjoyed our day very much, although if you are based in Nagano, that's a lot of driving in a day and does not leave a ton of time at each stop. Would be best to do if you are staying in or near Matsumoto.
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Ken-ichi M.
Mrs. and Mr. Francois D. I thank you very much for choosing me as the guide for your wonderful and memorable tours in Nagano pref. I hope you could have spent a satisfactory journey. If you were happy, I am also happy !! As we talked at that time, If you have a chance to come to Japan again as a Japan lover and spend the time again with me for skiing !!
J
Jeff D.
5 / 5
Oct 26, 2025
“Review of Kouhei-san”
This is not a review of the tour itself as I had to cancel due to a dumb mistake on my part that has to take up my day instead. However, I will say that planning the tour I wanted to go on and communication with Kouhei-San was excellent and smooth. He was very responsive with verifying the date I was requesting and answering a lot of questions I had about what to do on the morning of the tour. While it was very unfortunate I didn’t end up going on the tour in the end, I still left with a very positive impression of Kouhei-San and wanted to leave this review.
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Kouhei N.
Dear Jeff-san, Thank you for writing such a nice review even though not being able to do the tour. It was unfortunate that I couldn't see you today. I hope our paths crosses one day in the future!
C
Charlene O.
5 / 5
Oct 24, 2025
“Autumn walk in Obuse Town with Emi”
Emi is a professional: prompt, knowledgeable and thorough. She did a great job in planning our itinerary. It was obvious that she was well prepared, and it was obvious that she wanted us to enjoy the beauty and history of Obuse, which we did. Lunch was incredible. The day we spent with Emi was a most pleasant one, as she is personable and sincere. We would not hesitate to schedule another tour with her!
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Emi F.
Thank you very much for your wonderful words. Your long-cherished desire to visit Obuse truly inspired me, and it was such a pleasure to spend that time with you. I’m truly grateful that you chose me as your guide. Please stay well and enjoy many happy times with your family and loved ones! :)
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Local Tour Guides in Nagano
Our local guides are ready to help you plan, customize and realize your ideal tour in Nagano. All GoWithGuide guides are real locals who know the area on a deep and personal level, and they can’t wait to share their knowledge with you.
When traveling, everyone wants to get the most bang out of their buck. How to do that? Ask the right person to be your tour guide, of course! As opposed to fixed itineraries that are too formal and geared towards large groups, arranging a trip with the help of a local guide will mean the trip will be about what YOU want to see and do.
Go ahead and send a message to one (or several!) of our local guides. They would love to show you their Nagano!