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Joined 2014
Hiroyo A.
Available Areas
Shizuoka (Living), Hakone, Mount Fuji, Other Shizuoka Locations
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
17 hours 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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Blessings of Mt. Fuji - visit water fall & lake area
There are many places worth to visit around Mt. Fuji. Let's visit the Shiraito Water falls area. The place is one of Mt. Fuji World Heritage sites and the beauty attracts many people all year around. Then, Lake Tanuki is another attraction. If you like, you may want to enjoy hot spring(onsen) or Wasabi field there. After enjoying the natural blessings of Mt. Fuji, we'll visit the long-established shrine and the World Heritage Center to learn more about Mt. Fuji as a sacred mountain.
Blessings of Mt. Fuji - visit water fall & lake 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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Online Talk about Japanese Tea
I’ve enjoyed offering a tea tour here in Shizuoka, Japan’s No.1 tea producer. Now, under the situation of COVID19, I’d like to suggest an online opportunity for tea lovers across the world! As a Japanese tea instructor, I can share the information on tea including types of tea, production, process, health benefits, how to enjoy it and the like. I hope this will be a help for you to know more about Japanese tea. You can gain further understanding and enjoy it more in your future visit!
Online Talk about Japanese Tea
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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
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.
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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
Aki I.
“Great experience with Hiroyo”
Hiroyo was very helpful throughout the tour, from the planning phase and on the tour day. She gave me some great advice on what to do and where to go, and also helped me to arrange everything. She even brought a little cute souvenir on the day, which was a happy surprise. I would recommend anyone to have Hiroyo as your guide! A wonderful time will be guaranteed!
Hiroyo A.
Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment! I'm so glad to hear from you and know that you enjoyed the tour here. Shizuoka has a lot more to see and enjoy. If you have another opportunity to visit, I'm happy to welcome you hopefully with Mt. Fuji next time as well :) Thank you so much!!
Jeaney Y.
“Tea and Views”
This is our second tour with Hiroyo, and truly enjoyed this in a different way! Hiroyo is highly knowledgeable on everything about Japanese tea, so if you love tea she is the perfect guide. Understanding the different tea varieties, seeing the tea farm and consuming tea from farm to cup is genuinely a beautiful experience. If you have not seen Mt Fuji from the Shizuoka side, Nihondaira is the place! Lovely tour with tea, sacred space with immense significance to Japan and breathtaking views. Thank you Hiroyo!
Hiroyo A.
Thank you so much for another day tour here in Shizuoka! There are many attractions here and it is always my great pleasure to welcome you. Shizuoka is a must visit for tea lovers and for a great fan of Shogun as well! A view of Mt. Fuji was perfect during your stay in the beginning of December. If you have another opportunity to visit here, I’ll offer you a different nice experience! Thank you again and best wishes, Hiroyo
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