Global Perspective, Nature, and Wellness Advocate
Katie
Favourite Places
A peaceful spot with incredible views of Mt. Fuji, beautiful trails, and fantastic photo opportunities.
Perfect for those interested in history, culture, or local food like Fujinomiya Yakisoba.
The Story
Inspired to become a guide after living abroad and realizing my passion for connecting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
🌺 Hobbies
Yoga, hiking, cooking, and traveling. Being outdoors always helps me relax, and I enjoy discovering beautiful places to share with my guests.
🏠How I spend my day-off
You’ll usually find me hiking with my family and our dog or enjoying the peaceful nature. I also love spending time at home playing board games with family and friends.
🍴 Favourite Food
Fresh fruit and Sushi! I also enjoy introducing visitors to delicious local food around Shizuoka.
🌊 Favourite Places
Tanuki Lake
This is one of my favorite places in Shizuoka, and I often visit it in my free time. It’s a peaceful spot with incredible views of Mt. Fuji, beautiful walking trails, and fantastic photo opportunities throughout the year.
Fujinomiya
If you’re interested in history, culture, or local food, you’ll love Fujinomiya! I can show you famous places like Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, as well as introduce you to local specialties such as Fujinomiya Yakisoba.
If you have any dietary requirements, I’m also happy to recommend vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Shizuoka.
🛫 Overseas Travel and Living Experience
I lived in the Philippines for three years, where I met people from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
I’ve also traveled to China, Singapore, New Zealand, and Taiwan, so I understand both the excitement and little worries that come with traveling abroad.
⭐ Why I Became a Guide
The experiences from the Philippines made me realize how much I enjoy connecting with people from around the world and inspired me to become a tour guide.
💙 Message to Our Guests
My goal is to make your day fun, relaxing, and memorable. I’m friendly, easy to talk to, and happy to adjust the tour to match your interests and pace.
Whether you want to see amazing Mt. Fuji or nature views, learn about Japanese culture, enjoy local food, or simply have a wonderful day with a local guide. I’d love to help make your trip special.
I can’t wait to meet you and show you the best of Shizuoka!
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Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port
■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu Miho no Matsubara Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace) Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan Nihondaira Ropeway Nippondaira Hotel Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Satta Pass Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka ▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka Shizuoka City Museum of History Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street Shizuoka Hobby Square Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko) Hakone Area Owakudani Valley, Hakone Mishima Sky Walk Fuji Safari Park Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya Lake Tanuki Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai Lake Kawaguchi Lake Motosu Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida Narusawa Ice Cave Yurari Hot Springs (Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari)



