PONUI JAPAN
Professional tour guide group for active holidays to Japan
ABOUT US
WE LOVE WHAT WE OFFER
MEET THE LOCALS!
and find Japan's rich culture, magnificent nature and beautiful people
in the Land of the Rising Sun!
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A group of
Nationally certified
tour guides
with passion and deep love for our wonderful country.
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Offer tours
made by local tour guides who know the places more than travel guidebooks and holiday webpages
03
Makes more opportunities for our guests to meet the local people
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Suggest
custom-made
guided tours
for 1 day, 1/2 day
or for a whole holiday
to Japan
(*Guiding arrangement only. Other arrangements are also available on request)
OUR GUIDES
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Kaori Mochizuki
Founder
MY TOUR:
TOKYO, KAMAKURA
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Satta Pass, Shizuoka
WHY?:
Absolutely perfect views of Mt. Fuji & The Pacific coast from the top.
MUST EAT FOOD:
Various strengths of green tea ice cream!
YOUR FREE TIME?
Singing old-fashion Japanese songs and showing my love for YOKOHAMA DeNA Baystars!
Akie Watanabe
MY TOUR:
TOKYO, OSAKA, KYOTO, KOBE
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Shinjyuku Gyoen Park, Tokyo
WHY?
Best place for cherry blossoms viewing and picnic.
MUST EAT FOOD?
Very rare parts of fish, like tuna cheek and muscle of flatfish tail.
YOUR FREE TIME?
Looking for charming & calming cafes and galleries.
Kenzo Sato
MY TOUR:
KYOTO
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Nagano Prefecture
WHY?
Beautiful castles, old towns, 3000m high mountains, hot springs, world-class ski, etc.
MUST EAT FOOD?
Oyaki, vegetarian dumplings with fillings, wrapped in buckwheat dough.
YOUR FREE TIME?
Hiking, travelling, eating and drinking
Harry(Hidetoshi) Gohara
MY TOUR:
HAKONE
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Hakone
WHY?
Hot springs, natural beauty, museums and fantastic views of Mt. Fuji.
MUST EAT FOOD?
Okonomiyaki, Japanese style savoury pizza.
YOUR FREE TIME?
Walking, Cycling, Cooking
Hiroko Kitagawa
MY TOUR:
TOKYO
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Azabujuban, Tokyo
WHY?
Just around the corner of sophisticated & modern ROPPONGI and heartwarming residential area.
MUST EAT FOOD?
Katsudon, a rice bowl topped with pork cutlet and eggs.
YOUR FREE TIME?
Watching sports & movies
Maki Mogi
MY TOUR:
TOKYO, KAMAKURA
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Historic Kamakura, particulary Inamuragasaki-beach
WHY?
Spectacular views of Mt. Fuji, Enoshima-island
MUST EAT FOOD?
Shaved ice with tasty syrup, Oden hot pot, whitebait dishes and Ekiben lunch boxes!
YOUR FREE TIME?
Tennis, gardening, walking on the beach
Mark(Masanobu) Itoh
MY TOUR:
TOKYO
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Meji Shrine and Omote-sando, Tokyo
WHY?
A good place to understand the spirit of Japan
MUST EAT FOOD?
A first class SOBA shop
YOUR FREE TIME?
Beautiful and relaxing parks nearby
Minako Ando
MY TOUR:
OSAKA
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Shinsekai (New World) in Osaka
WHY?
It's just like a fun-filled amusement park!
MUST EAT FOOD?
Deep-fried Camembert cheese with honey.
YOUR FREE TIME?
Great restaurants search
Tina Watanabe
MY TOUR:
TOKYO, KAMAKURA
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
The open-air baths at Hottarakashi Onsen
WHY?
Great views of Mt. Fujii, and it is so relaxing that you will forget to leave!
MUST EAT FOOD?
Mouthwatering Eel Kabayaki! of OBANA and heavenly DEPACHIKA sweets
YOUR FREE TIME?
Gallery strolling. Tokyo is packed with fantastic old and modern artworks, this includes many amazing buildings.
Yayoi Niwa
MY TOUR:
NAKASENDO, Ancient highway
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Nagoya
WHY?
The latest technology, very rich history and the birthplace of many famous samurai lords, TOYOTA and your guide, YAYO!
MUST EAT FOOD?
Nagoya's specialities, such as Cochin chicken, HItsumabushi eel dish, Misonikomi udon noodles and more!
YOUR FREE TIME?
I'm history enthusiast and love walking, hiking and mountain climbing!
Yaz(Yasuhito) Fujita
MY TOUR:
HAKONE
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
Hakone, with its fantastic view of Mt. FUJI, museums, hot spring baths, golf and more.
WHY?
Very accessible from Tokyo, and it has various types of hot spring baths, which have significant medical benefits.
MUST T FOOD?
I'm a Ramen enthusiast and do have my own Ramen recipe!
YOUR FREE TIME?
I'm a golf fanatic and play it every day!
Yuji Aboshi
MY TOUR:
SHIMANAMI Cycling
MY RECOMMENDED PLACE:
The "Cyclist Sanctuary" monument
WHY?
It is the symbol of Shimanami Cycling Road surrounded by spectacular views of beautiful islands and Setouchi sea.
MUST EAT FOOD?
Variety of seafood and citrus fruit in Setouchi area.
YOUR FREE TIME?
Walking on Buddhist nearby Pilgrimage route.
Naomi Haruna
MY TOUR:
TOKYO, KAMAKURA
PLACE: Tamagawa Sengenjinjya shrine
WHY?
I like the view of the Tamagawa river, an arch bridge, the Shinkansen, the Bullet train and Mt.Fuji from there.
FOOD?
"Yukimi-daifuku"! It's a mochi ice cream.
FREE TIME?
I like playing tennis.