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Nagoya Private Tour - At Ise Shinto Shrine
At Ise Shinto Shrine
Nagoya Private Tour - Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Private Tour - Okage Yokocho Shopping street in Ise, Mie prefecture.
Okage Yokocho Shopping street in Ise, Mie prefecture.
Nagoya Private Tour - Ama(海女), a professional woman diver catching Turban shells and abalones.
Ama(海女), a professional woman diver catching Turban shells and abalones.
Nagoya Private Tour - At Heijo Palace Site (平城京跡)In Nara.
At Heijo Palace Site (平城京跡)In Nara.
Nagoya Private Tour - At Kinkakuji Temple (金閣寺), the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto.
At Kinkakuji Temple (金閣寺), the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto.
Nagoya Private Tour - Thousands of vermilion Torii gates lined up along the inner path at Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine in Kyoto.
Thousands of vermilion Torii gates lined up along the inner path at Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine in Kyoto.
Nagoya Private Tour - An original Japanese landscape in the northern part of Gifu prefecture.
An original Japanese landscape in the northern part of Gifu prefecture.
Nagoya Private Tour - Proceeding ritual purification before worshipping at Ise Grand Shinto Shrine in Mie prefecture.
Proceeding ritual purification before worshipping at Ise Grand Shinto Shrine in Mie prefecture.
Nagoya Private Tour - Walking in Magome, an post town alomg the old Kiso road.in Nagano prefecture.
Walking in Magome, an post town alomg the old Kiso road.in Nagano prefecture.
Nagoya Private Tour -
Nagoya Private Tour -
Tour Guide - Michiko N.

Joined 2018

Michiko N.

5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Available Areas

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

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Languages

English

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5 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!

Categories

Highlights
Highlights
Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Day Trip
Day Trip
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$233/ per group
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$333/ 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$267/ 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$200/ 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$267/ 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$200/ per group

Reviews

Best day in Shirakawa & Takayama!!

We had the pleasure of spending an entire day with our Guide, Michiko-san, and her wonderful husband, who served as our driver. From the very beginning, they impressed us with their punctuality and professionalism. We were greeted promptly at our hotel, and from there, the day was seamless. Michiko-san is an absolute gem. Her wealth of knowledge about the history, culture, and landmarks of the local area was remarkable. She made sure to tailor the tour to our interests, sharing fascinating stories and insights that really brought each stop to life. Her enthusiasm and passion for the places we visited were infectious, and her attention to detail made the experience both enjoyable and educational. Her husband, as our driver, was equally impressive. He navigated the roads with skill and care, ensuring that we were always comfortable and safe during our travels. Both of them were incredibly polite and friendly throughout the day, making us feel more like old friends rather than tourists. What stood out most was their positive attitude. Despite the long hours, they were always cheerful, patient, and accommodating, especially so with our 13 and 9 yo kids who took to them almost immediately. Their warmth and professionalism made the tour not only informative but truly enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better duo to guide us on this adventure. I can highly recommend Michiko-san to anyone looking for an unforgettable, informative, and enjoyable tour experience!

Kartika M.

Michiko N.

Dear Kartika-san and your family, Thank you for choosing me as your tour guide this time. I’m really glad to know that all of your family enjoyed the tour in Shirakawago and Takayama and we could be your help during the tour. It’s a great honor for me and Hiroshi to receive such a super terrific compliment from you!! It does make me so happy and encourage me a lot. Thank you so much for your excellent reviews. I really appreciate it. Actually I also enjoyed a lot with such a wonderful family like yours and learned a lot from you, English words and usages and “Yamazaki Vintage Whiskey”. Thank you so much for educating me a lot. I hope you will continue your trip in Japan enjoyably and safely. Best regards, Michiko Nagasaki

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