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I am from Hokkaido, Japan. I have been guiding since 2000 throughout Hokkaido,mainly in Daisetsuzan National Park. In 2001, I launched Daisetsuzan Nature School, which provides children’s camps, nature tours and national park management, aiming to foster sustainable community development under the theme of “wise use”. In 2018, we introduced Adventure Hokkaido, offering cycling and hiking tours across Hokkaido in English. With a background in environment conservation from a university in NZ and a current role on the board of the Asian Ecotourism Network, I offera comprehensive guiding perspective.

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Japan Mountain Guides Association Mountain guide stageⅢ, International Mountain Leader

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I visited Hokkaido as a traveler and was so impressed by the wonderful nature and people of Hokkaido that I moved to Hokkaido and became a nature guide. After graduating from a graduate school, I became a nature guide in Noboribetsu in 2002, and have been working to connect people with nature, people with each other, environmental conservation, and human resource development from the local community.

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This will be my 24th season as a river guide in Tokachi, Hokkaido. Rafting and river kayaking are my specialties, and I operate in the upper reaches of the Tokachi River from spring to fall during the summer months. I run TAC Tokachi Adventure Club with a mission to share the charm of Tokachi with the world.

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I have over 20 years of experience conducting nature tours as a forest guide instructor with particular expertise and familiarity with trees and forestry.
It would be my pleasure to share with you Hokkaido’s great nature and interesting culture.

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I feel great joy in meeting travelers, and I believe that being a tour guide is my vocation. At the 2023 Adventure Travel World Summit, I was an activity guide at Pre-Summit Adventure. JAL&ANA in-flight magazine August 2023 issue, on display on the digital signage at New Chitose Airport from April 2024 to March 2025 , and many other media appearances. As a guide, I will do my best to help you make your precious travel time a treasure of a lifetime.

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Hello. My name is Aya. I have been involved in outdoor activities for children in Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido, for nearly 20 years. I love forest bathing.
My hobbies are Japanese drum, hot springs, and izakayas (Japanese-style pubs). Hokkaido has the best foods and drinks!
As a guide, I enjoy talking with people from various backgrounds, and feel that these encounters broaden my perspectives and enrich my life. I find happiness in gaining new knowledge every day.
I am a guide with a passion for sharing Hokkaido’s charms with my guests.

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