Hiromi OKABE
Hi there! I'm a National Licensed Guide Interpreter located in Tsuruoka City, Shonai area. I used to work at a global investment bank in Tokyo but returned to my hometown to be close to nature.
Yamagata is the perfect place to visit for those who love nature in rural area. Especially in Shonai, nestled between the Sea of Japan and beautiful mountain ranges, we offer a unique cultural experience found nowhere else. For example, visiting Sokushinbutsu (Self-mummified monks) temples, climbing up 2,446 stone steps to the summit of a holy mountain, mystical encounter with various jellyfish, indulging in a rich culinary tradition, exploring diverse local crafts, and more!
I love my hometown and would love to help visitors have unforgettable experiences during their journeys. Looking forward to meeting you!
profile
- Available languages
- English
- Covering Area
- Shonai area (Tsuruoka, Sakata, Mikawa, Shonaitown, Yuzatown)
Mogami area (Shinjo, Tozawa)
Akita Prefecture
- Qualifications
- National Licensed Guide Interpreter
- Specialty
- FIT (foreign independent traveler) for personalized travel experience, Shore excursion for cruise guests, MICE, VIPs, FAM trip.
- Experience
- Tsuruoka
-Spiritual experience in Mt. Haguro and Dewa Sanzan
-Matsugaoka Craft Park and Samurai Silk
-Zenpoji Temple and ZEN culture
-Chido Museum and Samurai culture
-City walk around Shonai Shrine, Heishindo merchant house, Catholic Church with the only Black Madonna in Japan
Sakata
-Art experience in Honma Museum of Art with Japanese Garden, and Domon Ken museum of photography
-Shopping traditional and local artifacts at Sankyosoko warehouse
-Somaro Maiko Tea House
-Kaokoji temple (Sokushinbutsu)
And many more! - Guide Fee
- Feel free to contact me for guiding fee and quotation.
The fees listed on this page are approximate, and actual fees may vary depending on various conditions. For details, please consult directly with the tour guide-interpreter.
- Terms of Payment
- PayPal
Cash
Bank Remittance