Please call me KIYO (Kiyono)
(English speaking guide)
I like
→Starbucks, Play with my pet dogs, studying English (want to learn Spanish next), Shopping, Drinking(Sake, beer, wine)
Which countries have you visited?
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-Study abroad in Canada
-Business trips to Netherlands, Mexico, Romania, Portugal
-Travel to South Korea, Australia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Czech, Slovakia and Hungary
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Let’s explore Shizuoka together!
Do you want to see/feel Mt. Fuji or the symbol of Japan?
Do you want to taste/know more about Japanese green teas?
If “yes”, you cannot miss visiting Shizuoka!
I’m waiting for you!
Please call me HIROKO.
(English speaking guide)
I like
→ Traveling, cycling, hiking, Japanese traditional festivals/dance/kimonos/caligraphy
I have
→ 30 years experience of teaching Japanese in Shizuoka to people from 24 countries.
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I'd like as many people as possible to fall in love with Japan.
I believe that guiding is an integral activity for bringing people together.
Please call me MIYUKI. Second lady from the left
(Pronounced Me-You-Key)
(English speaking guide)
I like
→Sponge tennis (Indoor tennis using a sponge ball), Traveling, Going for drives
Which countries have you visited?
→Studied English in Ohio, USA, for a year.
Traveled to the U.S. (including Hawaii) and Canada more than 10 times.
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I have spent all my life here in Shizuoka, except for the one year I spent in the U.S.
It is my greatest pleasure to guide visitors through my home prefecture.
I would also love to repay the kindness I received while studying in Ohio and traveling as a tourist by offering my best possible services as a guide.
That said, I have also been deeply impressed by the kindness and friendship extended to me by my guests.
I look forward to showing you around this beautiful region!
Please call me MICHIKO.
(English speaking guide)
I like
→ Traveling, Hiking
Which countries have you visited?
→I studied abroad in Canada for a year.
I have been to Canada, America, New Zealand, South Korea, and Vietnam.
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I would like you to have a wonderful time in Shizuoka ‼
Please call me KYLA.
(English speaking guide)
I like
→Watching movies, Finding a good coffee shop
Which countries have you visited?
→Experience of living overseas:Singapore, London, China (as a Japanese language teacher for 6 years)
Short term stay:Sydney, Vancouver
Scuba diving:Bora Bora Island, Moldives, Indonesia. Malaysia
Travel history:USA, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Liechtenstein, Vietnam, Tibet
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I've had many wonderful experiences abroad, and now I would like to help visitors from overseas create enjoyable experiences and lasting memories here in Japan.
Please call me HERO
(English speaking guide)
Please call me NOBUKO.
(English speaking guide)
I like
→ to see Mt. Fuji, the moon and flowers.
My hobby is showing foreigners around Shizuoka.
Which countries have you visited?
→I lived in London from 1988 to 1992.
I’ve been to the US, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Australia, Hong Kong, Canary Islands and Rhodes.
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Welcome to Shizuoka.
You’ll have great time in Shizuoka with me.
See you in the near future.
Thank you.
Please call me MOTOKO.
(English speaking guide)
I like
→singing and dancing
Which countries have you visited?
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Visit all over the US, Canada, Mexico, Scandinavian countries and the Soviet Union as a member of American Intercultural Organization
Travel to almost all countries in Europe, Korea, China, Thailand and Indonesia
Live in Germany for 1 year
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I will explain Japanese history, culture and language in plain words and tell you about the area I guide more in detail.
I would like to help you enjoy your stay and have wonderful memories in Japan.
Please call me YOKO.
(English speaking guide)
I like
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going to concerts and plays, playing the guitar.
Which countries have you visited?
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I haven’t lived in foreign countries.
I have traveled many times in North America and Europe.
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I try to be friendly to my guests.
I’ll help my guests with their shopping.
Please call me RIE
(English speaking guide)
I like
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Tea Ceremony: I’ve been learnig tea ceremony for about 15 years.
Kimono: I like collecting, wearing and dressing kimonos.
Cooking: Japanese home cooking is my specialty.
Walking: I like walking in nature.
Which countries have you visited?
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Studied in England for 1 year.
Working as a tour conductor for travel agency for about 10 years.
A tour conductor is someone who travels around the world with Japanese groups.
I’ve visited personally and in my job more than 30 countries, mainly Europe, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New zealand, Asia and Africa.
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Let’ｓshare memorable experiences in Shizuoka!
I ‘ll do my best to make that happen.
Please call me RYO.
(English speaking guide)
I like
→Go fishing, climbing Mt.Fuji, eating local foods
Which countries have you visited?
→I have been to Canada(Toronto), Portugal, Germany, U.K., Croatia, India, etc.
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I like many outdoor activities.
There are lots of good fishing area, mountains for climbing, and delicious local restaurants in Shizuoka.
Please enjoy!
I look forward to meeting you!
Please call me MASA (Masafumi)
(English speaking guide)
I like
→Scuba diving, Mountain Climbing
Which countries have you visited?
→the U.S, Canada, the U.K, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Australia, Guam, Saipan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam
Study abroad: the U.S
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I am committed to ensuring that customers can bring home the best memories of Japan as souvenirs.
Please call me ROBERT (the gentleman on the left)
(French & English speaking guide)
He has been living in Shizuoka for over 40 years!
English teacher, French teacher, Tourism & Gourmet Journalist,
His knowledge of Japanese tea, wasabi, sake is more than Japanese.
He is the official English writer of Shimizu S-pulse football team.
You can count on him!
Please call me ROGER.
(French & English speaking guide)
(Roger is from France who has been living in Shizuoka over 40 years. French and English speaking guide)
He has a lot of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. He is a very rare foreign Noh mask carver.
Please call me TED (Tetsuya)
(English speaking driver)
He is the most popular taxi driver for overseas travelers in Shizuoka City.
He is a very hospitable person. We received many great reviews from our customers.
Please take a look at our Trip Advisor site.
Please call me YUKA.
(Italian speaking guide)
Tour guide-interpreter of Italian-Japanese / Nihoncha Instructor(Japanese Tea Instructor)
Guida turistica-interprete italiano-giapponese(Guida turistica per i viaggiatori italiani) / Nihoncha Instructor (Instructor del tè giapponese) Click the photo to read her message!
SAKI (Our previous staff, She went back to France in 2020.)
She wrote many blog posts in English and French. Please enjoy her posts.
Japanese from her mother and French from her father. She has always lived in France, except for summer in her childhood spend at her grandparents' home in Shizuoka.
Speaks English and French.