Guide #33475
Hello! I'm Mikiko! You can call me Miki! I was born and bred in Kagoshima. Now l'm living with my husband, two sons, and one dog. I have worked as an interpreter and a port agent for cruise ships for about 7 years. Fortunately I had opportunities to work in from very formal international conferences to music and sports events as an interpreter. As a port agent, I often take crew members and passengers to hospitals for medical emergency, so I've learned basic medical English and got a certificate. Still I'm learning such terms for the next level. For local companies, I join business meetings as an interpreter and translate documents for them. In addition, I have worked as a lecturer at an English academy for about five years. As a licensed international guide, I've guided FIT and big group for tours about 8 years now. I took them various sightseeing spots in Kagoshima. Sometimes for people who want to experience something very local or Japan, I offered such opportunities using various channels I have. Licensed guide (national qualification) Certified medical translator Training for tour conductors I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
Kagoshima
Aburatsu

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60 reviews
If you want a change of pace from shrines and temples, this tour is for you. Mikiko was a fun guide as we explored pottery and whiskey. She was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the area as we drove to the activities. Lunch at a local Japanese restaurant was an added bonus to this wonderful day.
If you are visiting the Kagoshima area, we highly recommend hiring Mikiko as your tour guide. She is highly knowledgeable and offers a unique perspective. We had a full day planned and we ended seeing even more sites than we expected. Mikiko tailored the day to meet our interests and likes. The history is this part of Japan is unique, and Mikiko's perspective and...
We can’t rave enough about Mikiko. She was charming, smart and very knowledgeable! She created a 4hr. tour for us that fit our needs and our interests. We are, once again, more than satisfied with Tours By Locals!!
We loved our tour with Mikiko. She took us to the highlights of Kagoshima and provided us with her wealth of knowledge. Mikiko is so personable and friendly. She was also very flexible in adjusting the schedule to best meet our needs. I would not hesitate to your with Mikiko again and highly recommend her!!

Replied from Mikiko H.
Dear Marlene, Thank you for such a great review!! I’m so happy to have it and deeply appreciate it. Please convey my gratitude to your lovely friends, too! Have a great journey!! Best regards, Mikiko