About Discover Myoko

Seiko

Creates and guides adventure tours in Myoko, Joetsu, and the northern Nagano area based on the experience in providing original tour services to various independent travelers, including VIPs, educational programs, hikers, and cyclists for more than 10 years.

- National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter
- National Certified Domestic Travel Service Supervisor
- WAFA(Wilderness Advanced First Aid) Certified
– Leave No Trace Japan Level 1 Instructor

E-bikeやスノーシューで妙高高原エリアを一緒に楽しく探険しましょう！北信・上越地域にたくさんある酒蔵やワイナリーのおすすめもご紹介します
カスタムツアーのトラベルデザインもお任せください

Satoki

After 4 years of traveling & living in 30+ countries, Satoki fell in love with beautiful Myoko area, which has been his base for 4 years. You can enjoy various activities with him such as mountaineering, skiing, hiking, kayaking, road biking, MTB, and forest bathing.
- STRAVA ambassador
- Nagano Pref. "Go Nagano" Recommended Outdoor Guide
- WAFA(Wilderness Advanced First Aid) Certified
- Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor
- Completed Viristar Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Dave

A local resident of 20 years with great local knowledge. Working as a tour director all over Japan. A big fan of hiking and nature walks and explore the local countryside on foot and bike.

妙高在住20年以上の誰よりもローカルなイギリス人！ツアーディレクターとして日本全国を飛び回ることも。ハイキングや自然散策が大好きで、ウォーキングやサイクリングで地元のとっておきの場所をご案内します。英語でも日本語でもOK！

Kei

A veteran guide born and raised in Joetsu, and worked for Joetsu City for 40 years. With a deep knowledge of local culture and history and love and passion for his hometown and the surrounding area, Kei can make your experience very special and personal.
His guiding service can stretch to Niigata city, Kanazawa, Toyama, etc.

- National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter
- President of Niigata Guide-Interpreter Association

上越のまちあるきならお任せください！ 新潟県通訳案内士協会会長でもあり、VIP対応やビジネスシーンでのご案内も可能です。

Masa & Keiko

The third generation owner & chef of Seizanso in Joetsu, which has been in business for about 60 years. Having been trained at a long-established ryotei restaurant in Kyoto and using seasonal ingredients from Niigata, Masa & Keiko will help you cook and enjoy authentic local dishes through our tailored cooking class.

創業約60年、割烹旅館晴山荘のオーナー夫妻。昨年の火災で店舗を失い、来年の再建に向けて頑張っています。
京都の老舗料亭で培った技法と地元新潟の食材とのコラボレーションで、特別なお料理体験を提供します。

Nanase

Joetsu City resident with a passion for traveling (explored over 20 countries!) and introducing her hometown to people from all over the world. Nanase is also an experienced cyclist who organizes cycling events in the Myoko and Joetsu area. Let's discover the beauty of this region with Nanase!

出生於新潟縣上越市。 熱愛一個人旅行，足跡遍布全球20多個國家。除了旅行，我也喜歡騎腳踏車，並且在上越、妙高地區舉辦自行車活動。歡迎大家一起來探索妙高、上越地區！

Koichi

Koichi fell in love with the nature of Myoko and moved here in 2016. As a professional trekking and ski guide as well as an interpreter guide, Koichi shows his guests the deep insight of what the area has to offer in a safe and fun way. Let’s explore the hidden gems of Japan together! -Japan Mountain Guide Association Trekking Guide Ⅱ, Ski Guide Ⅰ -National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter -JAN Avalanche Operation Level 1 - WAFA(Wilderness Advanced First Aid) Certified – Leave No Trace Japan Level 1 Instructor

北信越の山や森歩き、雪遊びならお任せください！とっておきの場所にご案内します。