5.0
(81)
Mountain Guide
Fuji-yoshida, Yamanashi
JMGA
I am a Mt Fuji guide and a backcountry ski guide, certified by the JMGA. I was born in Tokyo but currently live in Fuji-Yoshida city, located at the foot of Mt Fuji. Teaching was something that interested me since my school years, and thus chose to join a specialized college for coaching, instructorship, and sports biology, where I also started climbing and skiing in the mountains. After my graduation, I worked as a ski patrol for 10 years, 5 of which I worked through the year - Hakuba in the winter (of northern hemisphere) and in Methven, New Zealand in the summer (of northern hemisphere), and a backcountry ski guide for 10 years.
My main and favourite field of guiding is on and around Mt Fuji, but backcountry skiing is my favourite mountain sports! I guide backcountry skiing mainly around Hakuba areas but also have been a guide in Hokkaido for 2 years, and know Furano and Niseko areas very well. I also currently teach Japan Avalanche Network level 1 courses on avalanche risks and safety. I also enjoy rock climbing in my free time and love to share with you the beauty of the Japanese mountains through my favourite guiding routes, let it to be in trekking the mountains, snowshoeing with an onsen stay or backcountry skiing in Hakuba areas!
For me, mountains are a part of my life. It teaches me upsides and downsides of life, and I want guests to join me in this environment to realize the conveniences that surround us in our ordinary life and to be grateful of everything that lets us live.
I guide visitors from abroad quite frequently. Contact me if you’re also up for fun mountain adventures!!
Melvin
I had an incredible experience climbing Mount Fuji on a 1-day off-season trip with Chika as my guide. She was absolutely fantastic, kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable about the mountain and its conditions. From the very start, Chika made sure I felt comfortable and safe, and she kept the energy positive throughout the entire climb. Her guidance and encouragement were invaluable, especially in the more challenging sections. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and her genuine care for my well-being. Thanks to Chika, I was able to reach the summit confidently and enjoy every moment of the journey. Highly recommended!
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Diana
It was a unique and unforgettable experience. Chika is a kind and funny person. She's an excellent guide, caring and very professional. She finds the way you feel good. She was definitely the right person to help my husband and daughter climb Mt. Fuji. My 13-year-old daughter loved her. Very grateful.
GUILLAUME
Very professional. Amazing skills. And great communication.
Timothy
We had an unbelievable experience and an amazing guide! This was the highlight of the trip and such a fantastic time I would love to do it again. Highly recommend booking with Chikako!
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