Southern Hokkaido

I am a cycling guide based in Hakodate and Southern Hokkaido.

Having worked in the bicycle industry for many years, I now use my experience to introduce visitors to the unique attractions of Southern Hokkaido through cycling tours and walking tours in Hakodate.

What I value most as a guide is not simply riding a bicycle, but helping guests discover the nature, history, culture, and stories of the people who live in the places we visit.

From the historic streets of Hakodate to the magnificent landscapes of Onuma and Mt. Komagatake, Southern Hokkaido offers a wonderful combination of mountains, lakes, and the sea. Traveling by bicycle allows us to slow down, stop along the way, and discover scenery and stories that might otherwise be missed.

Rather than focusing on speed or distance, I want my guests to take their time, enjoy the scenery, and connect with the local community and its stories.

With safety as my first priority, I look forward to sharing the experience of exploring Hokkaido by bicycle with guests from around the world.

#SouthernHokkaido #Hakodate #Onuma #Cycling #CycleTourism #EBike #WAFA

I was born in the United States, but have spent roughly a third of my life in Japan – with over a half decade in Hokkaido! Becoming the sole proprietor of ‘Kurtz Guide Services’ in 2023, I have worked closely with travel companies from Hokkaido to the UK and everywhere in between! I am a Hokkaido Governor Certified Nature Guide, Certified Tour Conductor and Onsen Sommelier among other things. I am currently based out of Asahikawa, but will happily guide anywhere in Hokkaido.

Born in the Philippines, I am a native speaker of English and Tagalog, with full professional proficiency in Japanese. I lived in Indonesia and Singapore before settling in Hokkaido in 2010. I also work in translation and travel planning. I am a licensed Travel Services Manager and a certified Master of Hokkaido Tourism. My hobbies include tenipon and driving around Hokkaido.

• #Leave NoTrace
• #Obihiro
• #Tokachi
• #WAFA

I mainly offer insightful walking tours in Sapporo for international visitors, along with a selection of other guided experiences. Before becoming a guide, I worked as a nurse for seven years at a university hospital in Japan and later gained experience in elderly care in New Zealand. I now balance my work as a public health nurse with guiding, sharing the history and culture of the region.
Drawing on my healthcare background, I pay close attention to each guest’s lifestyle, travel experience, and interests. My goal is to create tours that offer meaningful insights into local life and culture, highlighting both similarities and differences in ways that lead to genuine connection, discovery, and enjoyment during your time in Hokkaido.

• #WAFA

Everyone.
My name is Hideki Kondo.
Please call me Hide.
I run a mountain hut called EZOFUJIGOYA in Niseko.
I have been working as a national park manager in the Niseko area for 25 years.
I have appeared on meny television and radio programs as amountain guide and ski guide.
In rescue operations for victims.
I have received a letter of appreciation.

• #Eastern Hokkaido
• #Mountain climbing
• #WAFA

Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan.
Experienced 7 years in restaurant management and 15 years in chocolate company as sales.
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English) certified in 2019.
Tour guide experience with Grand Circle Corporation in 2019.
Currently active as an inbound tour guide specializing in bar hopping, golf, and private luxury tours.

• #Eastern Hokkaido

My name is Akio Narita. I have 30 years of mountaineering experience and am a certified summer and winter mountain guide. I am also a certified emergency medical technician, and I always strive to prevent accidents and manage safety in the mountains. I also use my experience in rescue situations to instruct various groups on first aid methods in the event of an emergency in the mountains, and I work to ensure safety while enjoying nature and the company of others.

personal home page    yamazaru-web.jimdosite.com

• #AT Guide, Master Guide
• #Summer mountains, winter mountains
• #Mountain climbing

I am experience working in outdoor education and mountain tourism. As a student I was a member of the Explorer’s Club at school, giving Tobaji numerous opportunities to explore the outdoors and travel overseas. This included a trip to Nepal, where he trekked Annapurna and rafted down the river of Karnali．I was once your typical Japanese “salaryman”, but decided to change up careers and work for an outdoor education provider, and later became a certified mountain guide. I fell in love with Daisetsuzan for its untouched nature and distinct seasonal beauty, and is excited to share　my profound knowledge of the area. When I’m not guiding, I can be found canoeing or helping rice farmers and beekeepers in Higashikawa in the spring and autumn. Languages: Japanese (Native) / English (Fluent) / Swahili

• #Eastern Hokkaido
• #Nature
• #WAFA

I love the nature and culture of Hokkaido.
I will provide you with discoveries and impressions that you cannot get on a normal trip. I will guide you to the true local spots and nature of Hokkaido that are not listed in guidebooks.

• #Eastern Hokkaido
• #Mountain climbing

Certified by the Japan Mountain Guides Association (JMGA) as a Ski Guide Stage I and Mountain Guide Stage II, I also hold a Basic Instructor certification from the Stand Up Paddleboard Association of Japan (SUPA).

• #Mountain climbing