Online
Trip Consultation (60 min, online)
Not sure where to go, or what to prepare? Talk it through with someone who lives here.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Group size
- 1–2 people
¥5,000
per group, tax included
Services
What I do
What I sell is my own time. I come with you, show you around, and interpret when you need it. Where we go and how fast we walk depends on who I'm with.
The fee covers guiding only. Transport, admissions, food and lodging are not included, and I don't book transport or accommodation for you. There's an explanation on the 'How it works' page.
Online
Online plans book and pay in one go. They work before you come to Japan — or if you never do.
Check availability
Online
Trip Consultation (90 min, online)
For longer trips or families. We work through the itinerary day by day, map open.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Group size
- 1–2 people
¥7,000
per group, tax included
Online
Culture & Conversation (60 min, online)
Shrine etiquette, seasonal rituals, how people here think. Explained in plain words.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Group size
- 1–3 people
¥4,000
per group, tax included
Walks & Food
Times are a guide. We adjust to how fast you walk.
Walks & Food
Food & Local Walk (3 hours)
Shopping streets, markets, places down side alleys. The ordinary Japan that isn't on the tourist map.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Group size
- 1–4 people
¥15,000
per group, tax included
Walks & Food
Food & Local Walk (half day, 5 hours)
Two neighbourhoods, market to coffee shop, with lunch in the middle. Unhurried.
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Group size
- 1–4 people
¥22,000
per group, tax included
Day Out
We choose the destination together. We meet and part on location.
Day Out
Day Out Together (half day, 5 hours)
For the places that are hard to go to alone. We take the train together, and come back together.
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Group size
- 1–4 people
¥22,000
per group, tax included
Day Out
Day Out Together (full day, 8 hours)
A bit further afield — an onsen town, a coastal village, a valley settlement. Morning to evening.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Group size
- 1–4 people
¥33,000
per group, tax included
Hiking
I don't guide technical terrain — rock, chains or snow. Insurance is a condition of taking part.
Hiking
Guided Hike (half day, 5 hours)
A low mountain for first-timers. How to walk, what to carry, when to rest.
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Group size
- 1–4 people
¥28,000
per group, tax included
※ Insurance is required to take part
Hiking
Guided Hike (full day, 8 hours)
For people who already walk. We aim for a ridge, on a day when you can see a long way.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Group size
- 1–4 people
¥42,000
per group, tax included
※ Insurance is required to take part