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Joined 2018
Motoyuki H.
Available Areas
Yamanashi (Living), Mount Fuji, Other Shizuoka Locations, Shimizu, Shizuoka
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Motoyuki H.
My name is Moto, National Licensed Guide Interpreter living in Yamanashi, Kofu-city.
I can offer real experiences of Japanese nature, culture and commoner's life.
Check tour inventory and contact me soon if you are interested in !!
Important
If the booking is far ahead over 9 months, please ask me the availability.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Feel Great Nature of Mt.Fuji & Mystical Forest Aokigahara
The Fuji Five Lakes and the Aokigahara Forest are fascinating natural wonders created by Mt.Fuji. They remain untouched nature sceneries. They are on the north side of the mountain, in Nation Park of Japan, and are only 2 hours away from Tokyo. It is the ideal place to purify mind and body in the tranquility of nature. We can also arrange other sight seeing spots including Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, Ashikawa Village, Ide Sake Brewery.. etc up to your requests.
Feel Great Nature of Mt.Fuji & Mystical Forest Aokigahara
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Shore excursion from Shimizu port, the land of Mt.Fuji
Shizuoka is one of the most attractive sightseeing destination in Japan. Being in the southern part of the country, its moderate climate allows us to enjoy the warmth and sunshine even in the winter season. There are a lot of places to see in Shizuoka; scenic beauties and places of historical interest, with plenty of local cuisine dishes and flavors to taste. This tour guides a variety of local fascinations compactly, especially for cruise travelers who disembark at Shimizu port.
Shore excursion from Shimizu port, the land of Mt.Fuji
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Shore excursion from Shimizu port, more closer to Mt.Fuji
This tour takes you more closer to Mt.Fuji, visiting Fujinomiya, which is 30km east of Shimizu port. This city is located on the southern foot of Mt.Fuji, being away only 20km from the top. There are so many spots worth seeing gifted from Mt.Fuji. Also, the gorgeous view of the mountain is always at the side of you. For going to and from there, we can take the local railways, which must be a fun experience, too.
Shore excursion from Shimizu port, more closer to Mt.Fuji
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Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi
The Omaezaki Port is located in the middle of Shizuoka Prefecture. This area is still not so popular with overseas tourists but is filled with attractions. The tour leads you to two local cities, Kakegawa and Fukuroi. These cities have prospered since the Edo era on the old route of Tokaido. There are several historical sites worth visiting. And guarantee that the scenery of the large tea fields along the way makes you peaceful and prosperous.
Seashore Excursion from Omaezaki. Kakegawa & Fukuroi
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Mountainous beauty and blessing, Yamanashi local tour
Yamanashi is located around 100 kilometers east of Tokyo. This province is surrounded by mountains, including Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps. Its locations deserve tremendous beauty and blessings from the mountains. Scenic valleys, wineries, Sake breweries, and fruits as peaches, grapes... Also, the terrain of a basin has territorial advantage, and the famous lord of Shingen Takeda ruled the area in the Samurai era. Find the charms of the local of Yamanashi. You must be captivated!
Mountainous beauty and blessing, Yamanashi local tour
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[May-November] Mt.Fuji 5th station, a short hike of Ochudo & Okuniwa
The Ochudo, also known as Middle Road, was a special trail for ascetic practitioners that circled Mt.Fuji at the level of the fifth station. The trail is adorned by beautiful flora such as Japanese larch, Rhododendron, and Lingonberry and offers a majestic view of Mt.Fuji. The trail continues to Okuniwa, as Inner Garden which used to be a lateral crater. As it is named, pine trees and volcanic rocks create artistic landscapes by all nature.
[May-November] Mt.Fuji 5th station, a short hike of Ochudo & Okuniwa
Reviews
Brad W.
“Fantastic Tour!”
Outstanding tour with Moto. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. Was able to design an itinerary that avoided crowds and maximized the day. As an accomplished mountaineering guide who grew up in the area, Moto has interesting stories and perspectives.
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Motoyuki H.
Thanks for the review! I was happy to show you where I grew up. Still, there is local interest for tourists, and I believe many hidden attractions can be promoted. I hope you have realized that and will remember the trip!
Shivani P.
“My Fuji views and Aokigahara Forest”
We enjoyed our day with Moto as our tour guide. He took us to great spots with beautiful views of Mr Fuji and knew where less crowded areas were. The walk through the forest was another highlight. We will definitely come back to actually hike Mt Fuji and plan on having Moto as our guide again !!!
Motoyuki H.
Thanks for the review and scoring! It was such a beautiful day with Mt. Fuji. As a local guide specialized in the area, I always think of something new for the guests. I was happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again!
Terri U.
“Shimuzu Port Tour”
We had a great day with Motoyuki and a very comfortable van to take us around. Moto was very much informative and we particularly enjoyed the Saki Distillery. However even Moto didn't have the power to. Remove the clouds for us to get a good look at Mt Fuji - even though he tried very hard.
Motoyuki H.
Thanks for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Oh, Mt. Fuji... She is so mystic and unpredictable—sometimes, even on clear days, she hides behind the clouds and won't let anyone see her, haha. Hopefully, next time you'll catch a glimpse. Hope you come again!
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Chinami N.
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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Moto E.
I live in Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan. I am a certified National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English. I acquired my certificate in February 2017. I can guide in the areas of Yamanashi, Nagano, and the Greater Tokyo Area and more depending on your interests. Yamanashi is located at the base of Mount Fuji, so it is easy to visit there. Great views of Mount Fuji and strolling in the nostalgic areas of an old town are available. And also, the snow monkey park is not very far. I will offer customized-private tours designed around your interests, and I will adapt the tours and make them flexible to fit your needs. Each tour will be enjoyable and memorable. However, the hardest part will be choosing which place and what you would like to explore. I am available for consultation should you need it. I was educated in Japan and the USA. I have a Ph.D. in Biology and I did my post-doc career in the US. I worked in the R&D and Quality Control departments in cosmetics companies and I was a laboratory manager for a vegetable seeds company in Japan. I was a research scientist in New Zealand for a short time. I planned the industry tours for foreign specialists and guided them to the corresponding enterprises. I grew Oriental vegetables for commercial purposes for a company in the UK. I was a rice cultivation assistant in Africa as a member of the Japanese Peace Corps. I visited Iran, Iraq, and Syria as a member of a goodwill mission organized by the government. After retirement, I have been a tour guide. I accompany guests on offshore trips from cruise ships. I can arrange walking tours in the Aogihara Forest area including lava caves like the Ice Cave and Wind Cave, and also strolling tours in the nostalgic town of Yamanashi. I have two websites guiding about Yamanashi and Mount Fuji areas.
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Midori N.
Hello, welcome to my page! My name is Midori which means GREEN in Japanese. You can call me Midori or Green. I grew up and have lived all my life in Yamanashi Prefecture where Mt. Fuji is and it is only 2 hours bus riding from Tokyo. In my spare time, I hike and play badminton. I also like spending time with my two cats in my free time. I became a National Licensed Tour Guide in 2014, but I started working as a guide mainly in 2023. I worked for an English conversation school in Japan for 23 years and was teaching English and also helping Japanese students to become better English speakers. I realize that teaching and guiding are similar because the essential thing in both is that I could entertain people and I can respond to their requests. When I was in my 20s, I visited many countries. There I had locals or other tourists help me a lot, which made my time unforgettable. Therefore, as a guide, I would really like to assist your trip so that you can have a blast without inconvenience in Japan. In addition, in my tour, I would like to talk about not only how beautiful Mt.Fuji is but also how historical and attractive it is. If you are interested in my tour, please feel free to contact me. You can choose my fixed tour or if you wish, I can customize and make a perfect itinerary based on your requests. Let’s make an awesome trip together at the foot of Mt. Fuji! I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
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