BOUTIQUE JTB's certified guides have amassed a wealth of information about Japan from their travels. There is no better source for recommendations on places to visit and things to do while in Japan.
Travel to Japan with BOUTIQUE JTB, and we promise that Ms. Sakihana will show you a whole new side of JAPAN!
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Chieko Sakihana 【Ms.】
Self introduction:Finishing the master course in linguistics at University of Washington in Seattle, I taught English at colleges and language institutes in the Kansai area for three years and then I took up Guiding and Interpreting job, which I have enjoyed as my vocation.Area of Speciality:As a private ambassador for Japan, I'm well versed in Japanese history, tradition, and culture. Fortunately I was able to participate in various International conferences, UN Conferrences, and International Sports events as interpreter and also guide, through which I learned a lot about my own country.Residence:Takarazuka, Hyogo prefecuture, 45 minutes west of Osaka by train
Message:Through my long experience of meeting and working with people in various fields, I was able to establish close relations with artists, chefs, professors and doctors. Guests can experience a really bespoke type of tour.
Certified guide, Chieko Sakihana, recommends following itinerary.
Tokyo:
Private visit to a well-known Noh player's home and practice Noh with a Mask and costume on. Private visit to small museums designed by famous architects, Kengo Kuma Tadao Ando, and such.
Kyoto:
Exclusively private visit to Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu Temple, Tofukuji Temple and Tenryuji temple. Private Zen meditation practice is also possible. Private visit to an OBI (sash for KIMONO) weaver's workshop, Kimono fablic Tea ceremony, Calligraphy, and Ikebana experience at private homes of the instructors.
Experience meals prepared by Michelin two or three star rated restaurants over the conversation with the cheffs. These cheffs are willing to talk about his own cooking and Kyoto cooking as a whole. They participated in the Japanese Cooking Festival at "The Culinary Institute of America." Private visit to a sculptor of Buddhist images.
Naoshima:
Private tour of Naoshima Art Island staying at the hotel designed by Tadao Ando.
Museums are also his design.
Kurashiki:
Private visit to a Living National Treasure, Potters.
Kyushu:
Ibusuki and Chiran in Kagoshima. Private visit to a tea-growing farm.
