About Tour Guide Hiromi O.

Hi there,

I'm a native of Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku region.

I'm experienced in guiding

>Mt. Haguro and Mt. Yudono where you can learn about Shugendo or the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan,

>Ryusuiji Dainichibo Temple, Honmyoji Temple, Kaikoji Temple where you can witness Sokushinbutsu （Self mummified monks or living Buddha),

>Hina doll displays in museums and local traditional houses,

>Local food (Bamboo shoot, Edamame beans, pickles etc.) and sake brewery tours,

and more.

>Stories of Sashiko and Silk, sustainable fabric tour.

Enjoy rural experiences available only this area!

The guiding area I cover are Tsuruoka City, Sakata City, Shinjo City, Mikawa-machi, Shonai-machi, Yuza-machi. They are northern part of Yamagata Prefecture.

<How to get Tsuruoka from Tokyo>

By JR, Joetsu Shinkanse from Tokyo to Niigata, then change to express train Inaho from Niigata to Tsuruoka. About 4 hours from JR Tokyo Station.

By bus, night buses are available from Shinjuku area and Shibuya area, leaves around 10pm and arrive at Tsuruoka around 6am. Please check the bus company's website for details.

By air, ANA operates 5 times a day from Haneda Airport to Shonai Airport.