Fukushima Guide Interpreter Search Site

Yoko Nemoto根本 葉子

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EnglishJapanese
Areas of Focus
Coastal AreaCentral AreaAizu AreaAll areas of Fukushima Prefecture
Specialization
Japanese CultureHistory・SamuraiReconstruction-relatedFood Culture
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Nationwide Interpreter Guides

About Me

EnglishFukushima has wide variety of attractions: rich nature, mountains and lakes, good sake, tasty dish, Kawaii folk crafts, historical remains, Aizu where last samurai lived....
In the coastal area, there are many facilities related to the Great East Japan Earthequake and Nuclear Disaster. Please come to see the progress of revitalization and feel how serious the complex disaster is.

Rates(including tax)

Hourly rate¥4,000
4 hours¥16,000
8 hours

Up to 4People.For pricing information, please contact your guide

Suggested sightseeing courses

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Walking Tour

Walk around places related to Eiji Tsuburaya, the god of special effects, Ultraman, and Godzilla. Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, is his hometown. Departing from JR Sukagawa Station, walk through the town of Sukagawa where Eiji grew up, lined with monuments to Ultra Monsters, visit the Eiji Tsuburaya Museum, and take a break at a cafe on his birthplace.(about 4h) You also can visit the Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center https://s-tokusatsu.jp/en/

One day trip in Fukushima Coastal Disaster Area:Futaba, Namie, and Okuma Town

You can visit Fukushima coastal area from Tokyo or Sendai as a day trip, by JR Joban Line express train. Meet at JR Futaba or Namie St. Look around the town near Futaba Station. Futaba Art District. The former shopping street. Visit The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, Earthquake ruin Ukedo Elementary School, and Roadside station Namie(A Chansey's park is located). Course arrangement is possible. Consult please. Up to 3 people (guide by my car). ※Except Tuesday(The memorial museum and Ukedo elementary school are closed on Tuesday)

Day tour in the Samurai City Aizuwakamatsu

I will arrange the day tour up to you. Tsuruga Castle, Nanokamachi Street, Sazae-do, Iimori-yama. Samurai House......Aizu cotton factory, Sake brewery,,, How about experiences such as painting Akabeko, Daruma dolls, lacquerware or candles (fees apply depending on the experience).

Ouchijuku Half Day Tour

Visit Ouchijuku from Aizuwakamatsu Station by public transportation to spend 2.5 hours in the village. Try unique dish, Negi(leak) Soba for lunch! If you like, you can extend the hour in the village, or after coming back to Aizuwakamatsu, additional tour is avairable with additional guide fee.

Towns and villages in Fukushima Prefecture. Let's visit the places that interest you!

I'm not sure what to do, but I want to go somewhere! OK,I am happy to discuss your needs.