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Tour Guide - Noriko I.

Joined 2016

Noriko I.

4.64 / 5
(11 reviews)
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Wakayama (Living), Mount Koya

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Languages

English

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13 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Noriko I.

Hello,

I’m Noriko, certified national tour guide.

I live in Wakayama prefecture, where there are a lot of nature and historic places, hot springs and delicious food, such as seafood and fruits.

Wakayama stretches from north to south on the Kii Peninsula, however, it takes only about one hour from Kansai International Airport to the north part of Wakayama prefecture.

I’m sure I can help you learn Japanese culture, history, and traditions, and fully enjoy traveling in Wakayama.

I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!


Tours

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

Wakayama Castle 2 hour tourcover image

Wakayama Castle 2 hour tour

Wakayama
2 hours

Wakayama Castle is located in the city center and a symbol of Wakayama city. It takes only 40 minutes from Kansai International Airport. The grounds of the castle contain other features such as the Ohashi Roka Bridge , Nishinomaru Teien Garden , and the Koshoan teahouse , a traditional Japanese teahouse where you can enjoy a cup of tea. In every season of the year,different kinds of flowers and trees welcome you . You can enjoy not only historic spots but also a panoramic view of Wakayama city from the observatory of the castle. Also in and around the castle, you will find 'Ninjas’ . There is a small zoo in the ground, too. Please, come pay a visit to Wakayama Castle!

FROM$78/ per group

Reviews

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Joann T.

5 / 5
Oct 27, 2024

Wakayama City Tour

Wakayama
5 hours

Customized

“Wakayama City tour”

Noriko is an excellent guide. She is kind, patient, professional, and speaks very good English. She took me on a tour of the Wakayama city area. We visited places such as Wakayama Castle and Kishi train station (home of stationmaster Nitama, the cat). She gave interesting information about the places we visited--things I never would've known or noticed if I'd gone on my own. Noriko was very organized and kept the tour on schedule, but never made me feel rushed. I highly recommend her as a guide. Thank-you for a great day, Noriko-san!

Joann T.

Noriko I.

(11 reviews)

Dear Joann,　 Thank you so much for your kind words. I may not have been good enough, but I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Regards, Noriko

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Tami Y.

5 / 5
May 1, 2024

Visit Ancestors' Hometown

Wakayama
7 hours

Customized

“Re-connecting with Relatives in Wakayama”

We are Sansei (third generation Japanese American) from California and wanted to reconnect with Wakayama relatives that we lost touch with once our grandparents had passed away. Noriko was very helpful before our tour and helped coordinate a meeting with our relatives. She also was tremendously helpful translating for us while we met with our relatives as we cannot speak Japanese. Noriko was very understanding of what we wanted to do and was very flexible in arranging our tour so we could learn about Wakayama and also, spend time with our relatives. It was a wonderful reunion and we were so thankful to have Noriko as our guide.

Tami Y.

Noriko I.

(11 reviews)

Dear Tami-san, Thank you for your very kind words. I don’t think I could do enough, but, it was so great to meet your family. I had a very nice time. Thank you. Noriko

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Irene W.

5 / 5
Dec 12, 2019

Visit Your Ancestors' Hometown (2)

Wakayama
8 hours

Customized

“Visit to Wakayama”

I just returned from a trip to Japan which included a trip to a small town just outside of Wakayama City. Noriko helped me locate my relatives. She and I met my cousin and her son. We went to visit my grandparents’ home and the shrine where they are buried. My cousin arranged a short memorial service conducted by the shrine’s priest. Since I don’t speak Japanese she interpreted for me. It was a day I will always cherish. Thank you Noriko for helping to make it happen.

Irene W.

Noriko I.

(11 reviews)

Hello Irene Thank you for your kind review! It is really encouraging for me. I was also glad to be with you on your first visit to your ancestor’s hometown. I am looking forward to seeing you again. Noriko

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