Joined 2018
Mai H.
Available Areas
Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi (Living), Yamagata
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
2 days on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
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About Tour Guide Mai H.
Hello. I'm Mai, a national licensed tour guide in Sendai.
I can guide in Tohoku region around Sendai.
Please check my tours and ask me if you want to go places like
-Matsushima, Shiogama, Hiraizumi, Yamadera, Okama zao, Nikka whiskey factory, Jogisan
I think of myself as friendly, open minded and considerate.
I love talking so I’m happy to discuss any topics about japan or this region.
I want to help travelers discover attractiveness of this region and make their trip memorable!
I love traveling so I have visited many countries and I lived in India.
learning ideas and cultures of people from various countries have helped me to understand Japan deeply.
And I'm happy to share my knowledge and personal experiences with my guest.
I look forward to meeting you and hope we have enjoyable time together!!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Matsushima private Tour
Let’s enjoy the beauty of Matsushima, see historical places, enjoy local food!!!! Matsushima is known for one of japan’s three best scenic places! but also Matsushima has been a place of worship, holy and spiritual place. Many temples there has hundreds of years history. so if you are with a knowledgeable guide and know Matsushima deeply, You can find more attractiveness of this place!!
Sendai city walking tour
In this tour with Mai, a guide who grew up in Sendai, You can find the hidden charm of the city. I'm taking you to places you can see people's daily life and some historical places. and I introduce some local food and if you like Sake, You can try local sake too. I' happy to tell you my favorite restaurant, cafe and bars ... places only locals know!
Sendai Night allay Bar-hop tour
Experience nightlife places in Sendai! There are variety of small bars and restaurants in back alleys usually only locals go. I'm going to take you to unique back alleys in Sendai and we enjoy drinking at real local bars. I can choose bars depend on your preference and budget. I show you Japanese drinking culture!
Yamadera and hiking trip from Sendai (From April to November)
Yamadera is a holy temple complex on the mountain known for its beautiful mountain view. But there are more places to see if you like hiking and hidden places. I can take you to a special shrine in the mountain that many tourists don't know and a hiking course with beautiful views just for you! and if you love hiking and nature, there is a more longer course starts from next station from Yamadera. If you want to do it, Please message me. I can arrange it for you.
2 Hours quick Japanese Bar experience
This is the shorter version of my bar hopping tour. Let's experience nightlife places in Sendai in two hours. There are variety of small bars and restaurants in back alleys usually only locals go. I'm going to take you to two bars in unique alleys in Sendai. I can choose bars depend on your preference and budget. Do you know Japan has a unique drinking culture? I will show you it!
Yamadera half day tour from Sendai
Yamadera is a holy temple complex on the mountain, easily accessible from Sendai. Even if you have already seen many temples in Japan, this temple with beautiful mountain view will give you a special experience. in this tour we climb yamadera only. if you like hiking more, I'm selling Yamadera and Hiking tour.
Reviews
“Matsushima Private Tour”
Mai is a great tour guide who is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. She considered our preferences and customised the tour to our liking. She takes great interest in explaining different aspects of the tour and kept us engaged through her various tours. We had a great time with her and recommend her! (:
Shane R.
Yamadera and hiking trip from Sendai (From April to November)
““Sendai Mai” is a National Treasure !!!”
I had such an AMAZING time on Mai’s Yamadera tour. She’s incredibly fun, friendly, vibrant and her passion, enthusiasm and expertise for all the fascinating aspects of Japanese history, culture and traditions is sooo marvelous to experience. Her unparalleled knowledge of Yamadera, hidden wonders only locals know about, train schedules, souvenir shops and the best local restaurants that best suit your preferences is truly extraordinary. Simply put Mai totally Rocks. Your trip with her will make you feel like you’re having a fabulous adventure with a dear friend, creating magical memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime :)
““Sendai Mai” is a National Treasure, don’t miss out :)”
I had soooo much fun on Mai’s Sendai walking tour !!! Mai is fun, friendly, fantastic and really loves meeting new people and showing them the wonderful hidden treasures of her amazing city. Mai really does such a phenomenal job too ! It doesn’t feel like you’re hiring a tour guide, but more like you’re meeting a fabulous friend who takes you on a grand city adventure = HIGHLY RECOMMEND :)
