Chikako
5.0
(68)
Mountain Guide-
Certificates
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!!
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Reviews
Minhan Lim
5
August, 2024
It was an amazing trip, especially with our guide Chika! She is very experienced and an enjoyable companion, chatting with us along the way and making sure we get enough rest and water as we proceed. We also like it that she pace us and reminds us to do stretching and checks on our condition regularly. With all this care, we made it to the summit and saw the beautiful, breathtaking sunrise! Thanks for the wonderful experience and memory!
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Vincent Lam
5
August, 2024
It was my first ever mountain hike and Chika San was kind and patient . Not only did I’ve had an awesome time climbing Mount Fuji but picked up tips from Chika herself on ensuring a safe and enjoyable 2D1N spent in Mount Fuji. She also constantly checked the weather forecast to ensure the best time to climb to summit of Mount Fujiyama ;not to forget reminded me to constantly hydrate and we achieved success reaching the top! Last but not least ,Domo Arigato Chika San for the beautiful photos ,the opportunity to have my stamps engraved in the Yoshida Huts and most importantly the arrangements for the 8th hut stay.All this wouldn’t be possible without my guide and overall, 素晴らしい experience and one that I’ll always remember in my heart.
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Declan OReilly
5
July, 2024
Chikka made this trip for us.Her knowledge of Mt Fuji and her constant interpretation of weather forecasts ensured we made it to the top of this beautiful mountain.My Dad and I have achieved something beautiful together all thanks to Chikka.Its not only mountains with Chikka,she answered any Qs we had on Japanese society,folklore or any other topic.We went up Fuji as Father,Son and Guide,we came down as 3 friends.Forever grateful Chikka 🇯🇵🇮🇪
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Frandy Tumiwa
5
July, 2024
Michiko was very very very very very good in helping me and my 13th years old son to reach our goal. Our safety also her priority. Good english speaker, and also most importantly she is local and known by everyone in Mt Fuji. Manage to get us a hut also. Thx Michiko. Arigato Gozaimasu
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