I have been told that my English conversation and comprehension skills are of a very high level and I am very proud of this. Thanks to this, I can skillfully navigate the mysterious island of Shikoku. I am also a cheerful and friendly person. I was born and raised in Takamatsu, Kagawa. This love for my hometown allows me to not only introduce tourist places but also to delve deeper into the local culture. Being a local will allow me to take you closer to the real undiscovered gems of Shikoku interacting with locals along the way. I like the phrase “Ichigo-Ichie”. “Once in a lifetime encounter”. This is a Japanese proverb derived from the tea ceremony. I would like you to experience that through my guided tours.
I was fortunate enough to study and live in Canada and Spain for a while, the connection has lasted for more than five years at a local government tourism office, where I work organizing FAM tours (including accompanying invited tours) from Europe, the US, Australia, and Asia. I have also worked on the islands of the Seto Inland Sea as a tour conductor for Setouchi Art Restival as an official tour guide in 2019 and 2022.
I have been to most of the tourist attractions in Shikoku and can guide you smoothly. I have also lived in Tokyo and Kyoto for a long time, so I can answer specific questions and can also guide you to other major areas, too.
In my current position, I have studied about Shikoku pilgrimage for 5 years, visited all 88 temples, and promoted myself as a registered interpreter guide for the Shikoku pilgrimage. I am happy to make a variety of suggestions to help you enjoy Shikoku to the fullest, according to your tastes and preferences.
Guide Experience. Kagawa Prefecture : Naoshima, Teshima, Honjima, Shodoshima, other islands in the west, Ritsurin Garden, Konpira Shrine, Mitoyo
Tokushima Prefecture: Iya Valley, Oboke, Wakimachi, Scarecrow Village, Tokushima City
Ehime Prefecture: Matsuyama, Ishizuchi, Uchiko, Ozu, etc.
Kochi Prefecture: Kochi City, Muroto, Ashizuri area
Okayama Prefecture: Okayama Castle, Okayama City, Kurashiki area, Inujima Island, etc.
Kyoto Prefecture: Various places in Kyoto City
Hyogo Prefecture: Kobe, Himeji Castle, Hyogo Prefecture, Sake brewery tour, Awaji Island
As a Shikoku pilgrimage guide, I also offer pilgrimage walks and orientations and create itineraries for pilgrims as a coordinator.