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Joined 2014
Hiroyo A.
Available Areas
Shizuoka (Living), Hakone, Mount Fuji, Other Shizuoka Locations
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
1 day on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Hiroyo A.
Hello, I’m Hiroyo. I was born and brought up in Shizuoka. After living in Tokyo and in England, eventually I came back to Shizuoka. It is really a good place to live.
I have been interested in Japanese traditional culture. I used to be in a Kendo(Japanese fencing) club and a Japanese flower arrangement club when I was a student. I got a degree of Sho-dan(first-dan) in Kendo, and a diploma in follower arrangement. I also got a certificate as a Japanese tea instructor. It would be my great pleasure to help you find out more about Japanese culture.
Shizuoka is a lovely place to visit. It has many historical sites, traditional culture, abundant nature and a wide variety of local specialties including green tea, wasabi, many kinds of fruits and sea food fresh from the sea! You will be sure to enjoy them. Hope to see you here in Shizuoka!
Important
I can guide you in cities other than Shizuoka if you pay my transportation fee.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Tea Farm Visit in Fuji Area
An impressive view of green tea fields with Mt. Fuji can be enjoyed in this area if the weather is fine. Let’s enjoy visiting a tea farm here to experience tea picking, have a look at tea factory and taste a good cup of tea. You can also visit Fujinomiya Sengen Shrine which is one of Fujisan World cultural Heritage sites, a long-established sake brewery and prize-winning Yakisoba noodle. I’d like you to fully enjoy this one day tour at the foot of Mt. Fuji!
Tea Farm Visit in Fuji Area
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Tea Tour for tea lovers! - to know everything about tea!
I believe the tour will be a great one for tea lovers to learn about more about Japanese tea. Shizuoka is one of the biggest tea producers in Japan having many production areas across the prefecture including Makinohara plateau, the largest tea plantation. We will visit two tea facilities located in this area. You can enjoy the experience of tea ceremony and other hands-on activities. As a Japanese Tea instructor, I hope I can be a help for you to fully enjoy this tea tour!
Tea Tour for tea lovers! - to know everything about tea!
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Visit to Tea Museum and Tea Town in Shizuoka
The World Tea Museum is located in Makinohara. It is the largest tea plantation in Japan. We can learn about the history and culture on tea across the world and experience tea ceremony there. Shizuoka city has Chamachi(Tea Town). There are some businesses related to tea industry gathering for a long time. The area also has an old shrine which had been patronized by Shogun Family and the towns had been developed under the reign. If you are a great tea lover, the tour will be recommended!
Visit to Tea Museum and Tea Town in Shizuoka
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Visit Tea Fields Cultivated by Samurai
Makinohara plateau, Japan's largest tea plantation was surprisingly cultivated by samurai about 150 years ago. By visiting the tea museum there to learn everything about tea and experience tea ceremony. Then, we'll visit Chagu'sba Terrace to enjoy a refreshing view of tea fields. Their eco-friendly tea production method has been designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Last visit is Kakegawa Castle, a wooden castle reconstructed by the same method in samurai days.
Visit Tea Fields Cultivated by Samurai
Reviews
Klaus M.
“An outing with Hiroyo..”
Had a fabulous day with Hiroyo , when we went to visit Mount Fuji region. Everything ran smoothly from meeting us at our hotel on time , to arranging train tickets with comfortable group seating , to a fabulous day where we didn’t feel rushed. The Sake brewery experience was fabulous. Sadly we didn’t see Mount Fuji due to the weather but everything else associated with this tour was great.She even entertained us on the way back with some origami on the train. Her English was very good. She was a very nice lady. 10/10.
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Hiroyo A.
Thank you very much for your warm review comments! It is great pleasure to know that you enjoyed the tour. I was very happy being with you all. I really appreciated this enjoyable time:) The goddess of Mt. Fuji was shy on the day, but I hope you have another opportunity to visit here, I’d like to welcome you all hopefully with Mt.Fuji next time!! Thank you so much and best wishes, Hiroyo
Amanda B.
“What a wonderful Day!!”
We had a wonderful day with Hiroyo on our Mt. Fuji area tour (October 20). We were a group of 8, including two kids, and she made the whole day easy from start to finish. She picked us up in Mishima and took us to Oishi Park, Fuji Speedway, and Hakone Shrine, where we got our photo at the famous torii gate on the lake — a highlight of our entire Japan trip. She went above and beyond for us: she took us to a local udon spot for lunch that we never would have found on our own (delicious!), and she even helped with a proposal during our day, which made it truly unforgettable. Hiroyo was flexible when we adjusted our stops, kept everything on schedule without ever making us feel rushed, and shared just the right amount of local knowledge along the way. She had us back in Mishima right on time for our evening train. Traveling with a big group can be stressful, but she handled everything calmly and kindly. We would absolutely book with her again and recommend her to anyone visiting the Fuji area! — Amanda B., Omaha, USA
Hiroyo A.
Dear Amanda and your family, Thank you very much for visiting here, the home of Mt. Fuji! I’m so pleased to get your warm comments on the tour:) You are the wonderful, beautiful family and I was really happy being with you all!! The weather which I was worrying before and the beginning of the tour, but it was all right at each place we visited. The goddess of Mt. Fuji also really loves you all. I hope all of your family will enjoy the rest of the tour in Japan and if you have another opportunity to come back here, I always be happy to welcome you hopefully with Mt. Fuji! Thank you so much and best wishes, Hiroyo
Rajesh G.
“Blessings of Mt.Fuji.”
Hiroyo was a fabulous guide. She helped arrange transportation in addition to the tour. She was very friendly and informative. She even had fun activities for the kids. Highly recommend Hiroyo.
Hiroyo A.
Thank you very much for your nice and kind comment. I was so happy to be with your wonderful family! All are so friendly, the children are so adorable. I hope you can enjoy the rest of your days in Japan. It would be my great pleasure to welcome you for your another visit in the future! Great thanks and best wishes, Hiroyo
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