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Tour Guide - Michiko N.

Joined 2018

Michiko N.

5.00 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Available Areas

Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shiga, Nagoya (Living), Shirakawago

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Languages

English

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3 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Michiko N.

Hello, I am Michiko , the same name of Japanese ex-Empress. I am a government certified tour guide.

I have lived in Nagoya ( located between Tokyo and Osaka) for 35 years since I got married.

I worked for JAL as a flight attendant in my 20's. After retiring JAL, I have taught English and Mathematics to junior and senior high school students for 20 years.

I love traveling very much both domestically and abroad and enjoy walking around each city and talking with local people so that I can find out the way how to they live and think about their life. It's quite a fun for me. I also love hiking and mountain climbing in spring, summer and autumn, and skiing in winter.

In the countryside of Japan there still remain those farming and fishery villages where people have been rooted in their land and community, living the way handed down from generation to generation.

You can also enjoy the original Japanese landscape there.

Why don't you get out of the hustle and bustle of your busy life and have a rest rich in nature in the rural Japan enjoying beautiful scenery and local food.

I'm waiting for you!

Important

I can guide you in Ise in Mie prefecture and in Takayama & Shirakawa-go in Gifu prefecture, if you pay the transportation fee of mine.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Two days trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go from  Nagoya cover image

Two days trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go from Nagoya

Nagoya
2 days

This tour takes you to a typical Japanese old town, “Takayama” and a rural farming village,”Shirakawa-go”. Takayama is a traditional old town called “Little Kyoto” which is famous for its beautiful and gorgeous “Yamahoko floats festival” held in April and October, being similar to “Gion festival” in Kyoto. Shirakawago is a historic village deep in the mountains with unique traditional “Gasshouzukuri”farmhouses survive 200 years. Shirakawago is a World Heritage site.

FROM$335/ per group
Pilgrimage tour to Ise Jingu from Nagoyacover image

Pilgrimage tour to Ise Jingu from Nagoya

Mie
9 hours 30 min

This tour takes you to Ise Jingu, the most prestigious shrine which is related to the Japanese Imperial Family. This sacred shrine consists of 125 shrines centering on the two main sanctuaries: Naiku and Geku. You will visit these two sanctuaries surrounded by natural forest. After visiting shrines, you will go to Oharai Machi and Okage Yokocho, where you can enjoy the townscape unique to Ise and shoppings and local food.

FROM$268/ per group
Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museumcover image

Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museum

Nagoya
7 hours

In this tour you will visit 2 popular tourist destinations in Nagoya, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Tokugawa Art Museum. "TOYOTA" was not an Automobile company at the time of founding!!! What?! Let's go to Toyota Museum to find out the truth there! After enjoying the Toyota museum, you will visit Tokugawa Art Museum which is a treasure trove of samurai armor & arms and traditional Japanese art works such as tea ceremony utensil, paintings and calligraphy.

FROM$201/ per group
The exploration tour to the site of the Battle of Sekigaharacover image

The exploration tour to the site of the Battle of Sekigahara

Gifu
8 hours 30 min

Do you know “the Battle of Sekigahara” ? If you are a Japanese samurai fun, I think you have heard of it and the Battle field is must-see! Why don’t you come with me to the memorial site in Sekigahara where the greatest field battle in Japanese history was taken place. Why don’t you come with me and let’s find out what happened in a tiny village central Japan 420 years ago?

FROM$234/ per group
Nagoya 1 day Grand Tourcover image

Nagoya 1 day Grand Tour

Nagoya
9 hours

I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide in English. I have lived in Nagoya City for more than 3 decades and I can guide you in tourist spots in Nagoya such as Nagoya Castle, Osu Kannon Temple & shopping arcade, Oasis 21 & TV Tower in Sakae and so on. Also, I can guide you to Takayama & Shirakawa in Gifu and Magome & Tsumago in Nagano and Ise in Mie, all are 2 days' trip from Nagoya.

FROM$201/ per group
Iga Ninja Museum one day tour from Kinjo Futo Nagoya Port (for cruise passengers)cover image

Iga Ninja Museum one day tour from Kinjo Futo Nagoya Port (for cruise passengers)

Mie
6 hours

This is an Offshore Excursion Tour for the passengers on a cruise ship making a stop at Nagoya Kinjo Futo(Port). It starts around one hour after your arrival time and ends 2 hours before your departure time. Your guide will meet you at your ship side and take you to Iga Ninja Museum in Iga city by car taking about 1.5 hours. In case you have any time left, you would visit Iga Ueno Castle next to Ninja Museum.

FROM$268/ per group

Reviews

Very kind and proactive guide!

Michiko guided us hiking from Magome to Tsumago and sightseeing at Kiso Fukushima. She was very patient with the slow hiking members and took good care of them. She was very friendly and interacted well with everyone. She also helped us call the lunch place in advance so that everything is ready just when we arrive.

Stanley S.

Dear Stanley, Thank you so much for your highly evaluating me this time. I’m so glad to know that you are pleased with my work during the tour. I really had a terrific time with such wonderful people like you and your tour members. I appreciate your support and consideration. Thanks a lot. Best regards, Michiko

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Genevieve W.

5 / 5
Apr 15, 2024

Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museum

Nagoya
7 hours

Wonderful Experience in Nagoya

MICHIKO was a very good choice for our group of 6. She was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and guided us to the Toyota Museum and Tokugawa Museum. She told us about the city, it’s history and what we could expect at the museums. We had time to enjoy the exhibits and did not feel rushed. We were all happy with MICHIKO, her knowledge and her English skills.

Genevieve  W.

Dear Genevieve, Thank you so much for such an excellent review. I’m so glad to know that all of you enjoyed Toyota Museum and Tokugawa Museum last Friday. I also really had a delightful time with such wonderful people like you all. I thank you all for your consideration and kindness. Best regards, Michiko

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Paola B.

5 / 5
Apr 6, 2024

A half day tour in Nagoya

Aichi
4 hours 30 min

Customized

We had an Incredible time with Michiko!

Michiko was our Guide during our time in Nagoya, and she was great providing us an overview of the history of the city and the places we visited (Nagoya Castle, Osu, etc). We also had an amazing traditional lunch with her and spoke more about Japanese life which is one of the key reasons I enjoy meeting with guides wherever I go. She was great with our kids and gave them tons of snacks for the day. As a local Nagoyan resident, she knows the city well, and even helped us get some train tickets afterwards. Highly recommended if you are in Nagoya.

Paola B.

Dear Paola, Thank you very much for choosing me as your tour guide in Nagoya. It’s so good for me to know that you and your family enjoyed yesterday and I could be your help. Also I appreciate your finest review for me. I really had a delightful time with such a wonderful family like yours. Thanks a lots. Hopefully your trip this time in Japan will be a memorable one. I’m looking forward to seeing you again next trip in Japan. Sincerely yours, Michiko

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