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Tour Guide - Mayumi A.

Joined 2018

Mayumi A.

5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
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Kagawa, Okayama (Living)

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English

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7 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Mayumi A.

I am Mayumi, SETOUCHI lover and a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter for English-speaking guests.

I left busy Tokyo where I had lived for many years and moved to this calm city Okayama recently in order to change my way of living in my mid fifties. Before settling down here I spent some months like a traveler and found much comfort and amenity of this region. I came to wish to share such value with others.That is why I started a second job as a private tour guide. Honestly speaking, I am not experienced guide, yet I would like to make every effort  to satisfy your requests and make your stay happier.

Okayama is one of the most attractive cities in Western Japan. It is known for Kouraku-en which is one of the three most scenic landscape gardens in Japan.

Okayama has a mild climate and is famous for fruit production such as white peach and grapes.You must love them.

Also the location of Okayama is wonderful, it faces the Seto Inland Sea.You can enjoy idyllic scenery and a lot of outdoor activities are possible.

If you are interested in slow life or inner peace,it is your destination.

I would like to offer you very special opportunities to deepen your experience in Western Japan. Please visit Okayama and let me guide you.

◆My guidable area : SETOUCHI-islands, Setouchi Art Trienale 2019, Benesse Art Site, Okayama and Kagawa

◆Personal life : I am a working mother. I am fond of walks, cycling, skiing and traveling. At home, I enjoy cooking and gardening.

Tours

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

SETOUCHI, full Day Naoshima island, Benesse Art Site Tour [All Season]cover image

SETOUCHI, full Day Naoshima island, Benesse Art Site Tour [All Season]

Kagawa
10 hours 30 min

I would love to show you the very heart of Naoshima. It is an unique island and the main part of Benesse Art Site. Chichu Art Museum(JPY2060/person), Benesse House Museum(JPY1030/person), Lee Ufan Museum(JPY1030/person), Ando Museum(JPY510/person) and Art House Project ( 6 sites, JPY1030/person)（Random order). By town bus. Fresh local lunch is available during tour.

FROM$383/ per group
SETOUCHI, full day excursion to a small island in the Seto Inland Sea [All Season] cover image

SETOUCHI, full day excursion to a small island in the Seto Inland Sea [All Season]

Okayama
10 hours

There are 727 islands in the Seto Inland Sea, out of them 87 islands belong to Okayama pref. and 112 belong to Kagawa pref. Responding to your special interests (contemporary art, cats, cycling, mountain trekking, flower watching, fishing village,etc...), also considering the season, I recommend one island for you to visit and make a plan for a day. We discuss the details via email in advance.

FROM$383/ per person
Okayama evening walk : Garden & Castle Illuminationcover image

Okayama evening walk : Garden & Castle Illumination

Okayama
3 hours

Special Nighttime Opening & Illumination is held at Kouraku-en Garden and Okayama Castle according to specific schedule in each season. Let’s take a walk and enter the castle tower to enjoy night view of the city. ★About schedule and details , I will inform you via email.

FROM$111/ per person
SETOUCHI,Hinase-islands Short Cruise [All Season] cover image

SETOUCHI,Hinase-islands Short Cruise [All Season]

Okayama
8 hours

It is exciting to visit small islands, where there is no traffic network, no convenience-store, no wifi…but plenty of time and rooms to stretch out. Let’s get out of dense downtown and take a deep breath on the ocean !

FROM$417/ per group

Reviews

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Adam G.

5 / 5
May 4, 2023

SETOUCHI, full Day Naoshima island, Benesse Art Site Tour [All Season]

Kagawa
10 hours 30 min

“Amazing tour ”

Mayumi was incredibly prepared ahead and invested during in offering me the best tour possible. Highly recommend.

Adam G.

Mayumi A.

(7 reviews)

Thank you very much for requesting Naoshima Guide. Thank you for coming a long way. I hope you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasant season, a perfect day for a trip to the island, but due to the long holiday period, all the sites were crowded and the waiting time was long, and the high temperatures must have been very tiring for you. Your journey continues and I wish you well as you head to your next destination. Please visit the Seto Inland Sea again someday. With gratitude. Mayumi

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Irene T.

5 / 5
Mar 22, 2023

Day trip to Naoshima

Okayama
11 hours

Customized

“Very Personalised and Sincere Guide that is so well prepared and Fun to be with”

Mayumi is so professional and friendly. My Husband & I had so much fun packed in a day at Naoshima that is so well planned by Mayumi. Prior to the trip, Mayumi is always so quick in replying to my email questions and clear all my doubts. And she planned the itinerary to suits our preference. She so kindly popped by our hotel the day before the tour to leave us some notes that she has prepared for us so that we can go through first and she even prepared a welcome gift :) She made us feel so welcome to Okayama. On the 1 day tour, She came all so well prepared and even have alternative plans for our selections. Her English is good and we have no problem communicating with her. She takes time to patiently go through the details and share with us her knowledge about the island & the Arts in the museums and around the island. We had a wonderful time at the Island and certainly gain more knowledge that will add to our sweet memories. Thank you Mayumi.

Irene T.

Mayumi A.

(7 reviews)

Hi Irene! Thank you for such a wonderful review! I’ve been looking forward to seeing you since we started exchanging messages. I felt like I was waiting for my friend to come to Okayama.You and your husband were very used to traveling in Japan and enjoyed everything. Your attitude reminded me of the nature of travel. Looking at you makes me want to travel to various places with you :) Thank you for visiting the Seto Inland Sea. I enjoyed planning your trip and it was a great pleasure for me to tour around with you, who are full of curiosity and energy. Please come to Okayama again! I’m looking forward to seeing you again. Keep a good appetite! Thank you, Irene.

Chantal W.

Chantal W.

5 / 5
Mar 20, 2023

Benesse Art Site, 2 days

Kagawa
2 days

Customized

“GREAT guide! Very helpful & accommodating ”

Mayumi was a wonderful guide for two private tour days in Naoshima & surrounding art islands. From the start, during the planning stages, she was very helpful with suggestions and went above and beyond to help us navigate the various museum entrances, local ferry schedules, etc. I appreciated her detailed responses and that she was always quick to get back to me during planning stages as well. Thank you Mayumi!

Chantal W.

Mayumi A.

(7 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind review,Chantal. I appreciate your patronage for this tour. It was a great privilege to have had the opportunity to be of service to you, and the process was very heartwarming. It was truly enjoyable to guide you through the islands on a beautiful day and share various experiences, and I am grateful for the many realizations and lessons learned. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please come visit Okyama and Kagawa again someday. I look forward to seeing you and having fun together.

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