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Gifu Tour Guide - Mika S.

Mika S.

4.96 / 5
(27 reviews)
Japan

My interests include art, architecture, food, sake, wine, and sustainability. In the past, I had the opportunity to visit destinations around the world. My passion for traveling and experiencing other cultures helped me recognize the beauty in my own culture, and inspired me to become a tour guide. I’m a fun, energetic, and passionate guide who’s ready to show you an unforgettable time in Japan, whatever your interests may be! Hida is a beautiful region tucked away in the Northern Alps, and its location helped preserve Takayama’s old town constructed by local master carpenters. On your tour, I’ll give you tips on what you should look for to appreciate traditional Japanese architecture. If you’re a sake lover, Hida is the place for you because the cold climate makes it suitable for brewing quality sake. I’m a licensed Sake Sommelier, and I’d love to take you to the breweries in town and give you some recommendations. I’ve also been trained to host art tours. If you’re interested in contemporary Japanese art, I recommend visiting Kanazawa, where you can find inspirational creativity in every corner! My goal is to help you discover the authentic Japanese way of life while feeling comfortable like a local rather than standing out like a tourist. Please let me know what kind of experience you’re looking for, and I will happily tailor a unique experience just for you. Fun facts about me! I was sponsored to travel around the world twice I was a torch runner in the 1998 Nagano Olympics I grew up in nature, eating wild plants and seeing many wild animals                                                                                                                                 

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Exceeded My Expectations

We booked this tour with Mika and were blown away with how incredible it was. She is so sweet and kind, we felt comfortable throughout our entire tour. She is very knowledgeable and explained many things about the history of Takayama and the sake-making process. As a sake-sommelier, she really elevated this experience with her exceptional knowledge. The tour of the sake brewery was informative and the tasting was delicious. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a unique and informative sake experience - thank you Mika!!

Sierra T.

Mika S.

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review, Sierra! I’m truly glad the timing aligned, and it was a pleasure to host the sake experience for you and your parents. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have shared a part of your time in Takayama and to introduce you to something I’m so passionate about. I hope our paths cross again on another tour in the future!

Yuichi is the best! Highly recommended

YUICHI IS AMAZING, VERY KIND AND POLITE, VERY COMMUNICATIVE, SPEAKS MULTIPLE LANGUAGES AND HIS ENGLISH IS BRILLIANT. YUICHI SHARED SO MUCH OF JAPANESE CULTURE WITH US, DROVE THROUGH BEAUTIFUL PLACES WITH VERY SCENIC VIEWS. HE IS SO KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CLEVER, GAVE US A FULL EXPLANATION ABOUT SHIRAKAWA GO TRADITIONAL HOUSES AND ALSO TOOK US TO TAKAYAMA WICH IS EQUALY STUNNING. TOOK US TO AN IMPERIAL RYOKAN TEMPLE WICH WAS STUNNING. TALKED ABOUT HIS PASSION FOR TRAVELLING, GAVE US RESTAURANTS RECOMMENDATIONS, TALKED ABOUT THE PREVIOUS POLITICS DITACTURE AND THE NEW DEMOCRACY REGIME WHICH GAVE THEM A LOT OF FREEDOM. GAVE ME AN EXPLANATION ABOUT GEISHAS LIFE AND THEIR RULES. WE LEARNED SO MUCH. YUICHI IS FRIENDLY AND OPEN MINDED, ALSO EXPLAINED US ABOUT THE EXISTANCE OF SOME JAPANESE CULTS. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN... VERY EASY TALKING AND FUN. THANS A LOT, CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH. YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON AND VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PUNCTUAL.

Ana margarida S.

Yuichi W.

Hi Ana, I don't know how to thank you for such a warmest comment! Absolutely, it was a great honor for me to guide such a wonderful people as Sergio and you. In particular, I cannot help showing my respect to Sergio who made a fantastic decision in the middle of your journey. Besides, it was also fun for me to talk with you, two. On our way to each destination, I think I could provide you with recent interesting topics about Japan's society. Although I think I have to brush up my English, I'm so motivated by receiving such a warmest comment here from you. Please keep in touch. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in Toyama Pref. or somewhere in Europe!

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Our local guides are ready to help you plan, customize and realize your ideal tour in Takayama. 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 Takayama!