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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
(30 reviews)
Identity Verified
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Available Areas

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

Languages

English

Response Time

4 hours on average

Availability Updated

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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

Reviews

“Great time in Sekigahara!”

Thanks to Michiko, our family had a great time in Sekigahara! Her level of concern for us and overall knowledge of the area, battle, and participants elevated our experience. This was definitely worthwhile - even if you only have limited knowledge of the battle and its significance in history. If we're ever in an area that she services, we will seek her out again! Thank you Michiko for a wonderful adventure!

Riki I.

Michiko N.

Dear Riki-san, Thank you so much for your fine review of the Sekigahara tour yesterday, which inspires me to keep improving my skills as a tour guide. I am glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour and I also had a great time cycling around in Sekigahara with all of your family members. It was a worthwhile experience for me. Thank you very much and hopefully we could meet again someday and somewhere in Japan. I hope you will continue your journey in Japan enjoyably and safely. Best regards, Michiko Nagasaki

“A wonderful day in Nagoya with a wonderful guide”

We arrived in Nagoya mid-morning on our cruise ship and had only a limited amount of time to tour. We didn't want to be late but the ship did not announce when we had been cleared by the port authorities to get off. We waited and finally decided to just go and, of course, people were already getting off. Michiko-san said she would wait for us and there she was with her bright smile, waving a sign with my name. In order to save time on our sort port day she had arranged for her husband Hiroshi-san to be our driver instead of using public transportation. Unfortunately today was our first day of rain in more than 2 weeks in Japan. We carry small very compact unbrellas but no problem. Hiroshi-san carried 4 large domed umbrellas for all of us throughout the day. How nice. Our first stop was Nagoya castle where the cherry blossoms were in bloom. - so beautiful. Although the castle is closed for renovations, we visited Hommaru Palace where Michiko-san explained the various rooms and significant details - stunning. Then it was time for a delicious lunch and relaxation. Our next stop was a special request. A visit to Tokuen World, one of the largest collections of swords and samurai armor in Japan. We could have spent many more hours here, especially my husband. The collection, only part of which is on display at any one time, is absolutely fabulous. Due to the crowds and some waiting time at the palace and for lunch, we decided to forego a visit to Osu Kannon temple and the adjacent shopping area. Sometimes you just cannot do everything and there is so much to see in Japan but we needed to be back onboard the ship in a timely manner. But the best part of our day was the time spent with our lovely, delightful hostess Michiko-san and host Hiroshi-san. It will be a treasured memory of our time in Nagoya and Japan.

Marilyn B.

Michiko N.

Dear Marilyn, I’d like to thank you for choosing me as your tour guide in Nagoya yesterday and the finest and longest review for me and Hiroshi, which encourages me to aim higher as a tour guide. I’m so glad to know that you enjoyed the tour with satisfaction. One thing I need to apologize that we couldn’t visit Osu due to running short of time. It’s my apologies. Next time you come to Nagoya, I definitely guide you in Osu. Well, I really had a terrific time with such a wonderful couple like you and Peter. I learned a lot from you and Peter. Thank you so much. I hope you will continue your cruise journey delightfully and safely. Sincerely yours, Michiko Nagasaki

“Michiko is definitely one of the best tour guides in Japan!!”

Where can I start, Michiko is definitely a rare gem. I have traveled around the world and have dealt with numerous tour guides, however I am glad to say that Michiko is absolutely one of the very very best!! What makes Michiko so special is her dedication, professionalism and the ultimate desire to support the customer’s need, during my tour with Michiko she was friendly, flexible and full of knowledge and guidance, she will tailor your trip to deliver your upmost needs and requests.If you are traveling to Japan, do not hesitate to contact her as I can guarantee that you will have the best time ever. Thank you so much Michiko and hope to see you in Dubai soon.

Abdulla A.

Michiko N.

Dear Abdulla, First of all, I’d like to say thank you for choosing me your tour guide this time in Takayama and Shirakawago and especially for the finest review for me, which encourages me to aim higher as a tour guide. I really appreciate your generosity and I am glad to know that you enjoyed the tour with satisfaction. Actually, I also had a terrific time with such a wonderful guy like you!!! You are so generous and cooperative all the time. Thank you so much, Abdulla. I’m looking forward to seeing you again in Dubai soon. Kind regards, Michiko Nagasaki

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