Tour guide in Kagoshima Mikiko H.

Kagoshima, Japan

Japanese, English

Tours Delivered,
Since Dec 21, 2018

27.0

Hours, Avg. response time

I'm Mikiko H., your private tour guide in Kagoshima

Guide #33475

5.0 (61)

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.

Delivers tours starting at

  • Kagoshima

  • Aburatsu

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Traveller reviews

5.0
  • Rachael P.United States
    2 weeks ago

    We had the best day with Miki in Kagoshima! She knows the area very well as a long time local and was able to plan the perfect day for our family (which includes two young boys). Due to the heat, she was able to rent a vehicle to get us around more comfortably and planned lots of special moments for our family to experience Kagoshima. We loved Miki and would highly...

    Replied from the guide, Mikiko H.

    August 2026

    Dear Rachael, Hello! I suppose you and your family are now back to your place already, am I right? Thank you for joining the tour with me and leaving such a great review! I really enjoyed the time with your beautiful family and love the moments on the tour. I hope that you come back to Japan and Kagoshima in the future with the two boys again, and I hope they...

  • Shelley E.United States
    June 2026

    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.

  • Rocky L.United States
    June 2026

    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...

  • Jan B.United States
    May 2026

    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!!