Miwi N.
Available Areas
Tokyo
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
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About Tour Guide Miwi N.
Thank you for paying your attention on Miwi's tours.
I am a tour guide with national licence of guide interpreter, especially good in Akita. Akita is a prefecture locating south next to Aomori, the north tip prefecture of Honshu the main land of Japan, and is facing to the Sea of Japan.
The word Akita may reminds you of DOGS or the Vatican admitted MIRACLE STATUE of St. Mary- Our Lady of Akita-, but there is much more here. The Shirakami Mt. range, the world natural heritage, unique folklores NAMAHAGE the God's messengers-UNESCO stated world intangible heritage-, classical bear hunters MATAGI, beautiful view of the Sea of Japan at the sunset, rice field of world famous label Akita-komachi, sake the rice wine, festivals, various fruits, and so on that I would never end writing up here. Oops! I almost forgot to mention the Samurai Houses district Kakunodate and the Japan Deepest Lake Tazawako!
I am a lisenced Namahage Missionary which means I can tell you a lot about the Akita local lives.
I was not brought up in Akita nor Tohoku the northern area of Honshu mainland of Japan, but have lived here for 15 years. I was brought up in Tokyo and moved here unexpectedly (because of my husband's job). I totally had no idea about Akita nor Tohoku before then. I am proud that I have the view of an etranger and I can show you what you would be interested in. Tohoku has everything you would expect to Japanese local and classical lives.
Please visit Akita and Tohoku area. This area is not well known to the outer world than its residents yet.
You explore Akita and be the pioneer of this region with Miwi.
I am afraid to tell you I live not in Akita now that I have to ask you for the transportation and accommodation beside the guide fee. Please ask me of them freely.
Important
Come and visit Tohoku the north-earstern Japan!
I can give you unforgettable memory of Akita and Aomori trip.
Shirakami Mountain Range, the First World Natural Heritage stated in Japan in 1993 is here.
Enjoy old traditional local lives of Japan which totally differs from that in big cities.
Tohoku is broad that I often must request you for my hotel stay.
Thank you for your understanding that the transportation and hotel fee may be required beside the guide fee. The place your tour guide lives is quite far from cities. The price depends on which city to go and ask me freely.
Miwi N. Japan Tour Reviews
“Couldn't be better”
Having traveled to Japan a number of times and worked with a number of guides, I cannot emphasize enough how good a guide Miwi is. Her English is outstanding, and she is very conscientious in trying to accommodate all types of interests. In addition, she always followed up on questions and provided interesting background. Combined with her positive personality and quick laugh, it was a pleasure to explore Akita and Aomori with her.
Miwi N.
(14 reviews)My dear Jan & Lena! It had been unforgettable days for me too. It is my pleasure that I could share your experiences in Tohoku local foods, arts, history, local crafts and adventures in nature. I assume you guess you have already seen most of the must-see places in Aomori and Akita, I can show you a lot more in other seasons! Thanks for finding me through this TripleLights site. I wish to keep in touch with you to share more informations. I am so happy to hear you liked my tour guiding. Come back to Tohoku to enjoy more UNI, sea urchin (^_-)-☆ before you get starved. I will wait for the day I can see your Japanese garden.
“Wonderful Aomori Prefecture”
Miwi was full of life and very energetic about Aomori Prefecture. Unfortunately the weather was a bit snowy and our ship was delayed a couple hours from docking. However, Miwi altered the itinerary a bit and we had a wonderful day with her and our group of 8 from the cruise ship. We visited many great places that would not be possible with a ship tour. We visited Goshogawara Tachineputa with its amazing 23-metre high floats for the August festival. This was definitely a must-see place. We also visited another festival location for the Nebuta Festival to see the difference between the floats and festivals. We also visited Tsuruta bridge in a beautiful setting and a brief stop where apples were being harvested and a chance to try one of their many apple varieties. The highlight of the day was visiting a master swordsman who makes unbelievably beautiful swords that only the rich could consider buying. This is truly an art that needs to be seen to be appreciated. I would definitely recommend Miwi to anyone visiting this area.
Miwi N.
(14 reviews)Mr.James, I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your day in Aomori. As you have mentioned, I also had been anxious about the weather and the delay of docking. We were lucky that the departure also had been delayed and your taxi was flexible enough that the taxi company also wanted you to enjoy Aomori. Thanks a lot that none of you were bothered by the coldness and snow of the day. I hope I have more chances to show you more Aomori amour country ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و Thanks again to find me through this TripleLights, Miwi
Sherrill T.
Feel the Samurai Spirit in Hirosaki, Aomori
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“Fabulous tour with amazing guide.”
Miwi is a wonderful guide and a great person! She made our day fascinating and so informative! Maps, depictions on her drawing pad (even writing each of our names in Japanese characters!) seeking out experiences we never would have had trying to do any of this on our own! We were three hours late getting off the ship but she was there, waiting for us with her infectious laugh and amazing smiles! We saw everything on our plan and truly, it was a wonderful six hours with her. Her English is easy to understand and her information is great! We are honored to be her guests! We were blessed with great guides throughout our Japan cruise with our port by port arrangement of private local guides for touring. It would be very hard to pick ‘the best’ but if I had to choose, it would be Miwi.
Miwi N.
(14 reviews)Dear Ms. Sherrill! It is my honor I could show you my loving places and you enjoyed them. I also was amazed quite that we did see everything in your itinerary in spite of the three hours delay. It could be done because of your cooperation. I am so much appreciated and blessed you are my guests. I don't know if it is "in spite of" or "because of", it was an unforgettable day with a lot of incidents including the delay of the dock for me, too. I am looking forward I have at least another chance we are seeing each other again!