Tour guide in Osaka Mika M.

Osaka, Japan

Japanese, English

Tours Delivered,
Since Mar 7, 2025

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I'm Mika M., your private tour guide in Kobe

Guide #70064

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Hello, everyone. I’m Mika, your guide in Japan, here to help you create unique travel experiences. Although I officially became a licensed guide during the pandemic, my guiding experience began much earlier. Since childhood, my family has frequently hosted international visitors, including friends, exchange students, Guides and Scouts, and travelers from various backgrounds. I have been guiding them in Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Nara, Kobe, and the surrounding areas for many years. This has always been a great joy to meet guests from all around the world and show them Japanese culture. After studying Museum Studies at the University of Leicester in the UK, I worked at the National Museum of Nature and Science Tokyo. I also have experience working with an embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have always loved museums. During my studies in the UK, I had the opportunity to intern at the British Museum. As a guide, I view all of Japan as a "living museum" and take great joy in introducing its wonders to my guests. Guiding and scouting have also been significant parts of my life. I have been involved with the Girl Scouts of Japan and was a Girl Guide in both New Zealand and the UK while studying there. Additionally, I served as a live-in volunteer staff member at Pax Lodge, one of the WAGGGS World Centres in London. Feel free to reach out with any questions - I’m happy to help. If you have a special request for a tour, I am able to customise the tour. I look forward to meeting you and sharing an unforgettable experience in Japan. Mika Nationally Certified Guide since 2021 Certified Domestic Itinerary Management Supervisor 🚗 I do not drive during tours, but I can arrange a vehicle with a professional driver upon request. 🛡️ Please note that insurance is not included. I highly recommend having your own travel insurance.

Delivers tours starting at

  • Osaka

  • Kobe

  • Kyoto

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8 reviews

  • Richard J.
    May 2026

    We did a two day tour with Mika. Please see the review of both days under Kyoto Japan tour. Mika is one of the best and I highly recommend her for your tour

  • Richard J.
    May 2026

    We were fortunate enough to have Mika guide us for two days in Kyoto and Kobe. She was beyond outstanding. She customized both days to give us a fabulous overview of both cities. Her knowledge of the area was very informative and complete. No language issues as her English was excellent. Mika was highly competent and very dedicated to her guests. She also had a great...

  • Douglas H.
    May 2026

    We had a great day touring not only Osaka but also the Hidden Gem of the Tachikui Pottery Village with Mika from Pine Tail Tours!! We communicated via email with Mika in advance of our trip to plan our day together. She was very thoughtful and careful to learn about our interests and desires. Mika was also very creative and flexible to create a unique and custom...

    Replied from Mika M.

    Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and Diana. I’m glad you enjoyed the Tachikui pottery village and meeting the artisan family. Moments like sitting on tatami, seeing the climbing kiln, and walking the quiet streets often become the most memorable. I also appreciated your curiosity, which allowed us to explore...

  • Soamy Y.
    March 2026

    Mika was such a fantastic tour guide! She’s incredibly knowledgeable about Japan’s history and shared all the must-see spots in Osaka with us. We also went to a sake museum, had some sake tasting, and enjoyed a delicious traditional Japanese lunch. Her English was perfect, and she was so accommodating to all our special requests. I highly recommend her!

    Replied from Mika M.

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I had such a great time spending the day with you and exploring Osaka together. I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed the sake experience and the lunch—it was a fun part of the day for me too. I truly appreciated how kind and easygoing you all were, and it made the tour even more enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing...