Meet our Team, Local Guides
TABITTO Mate
We are local staff/guides specializing in Kagoshima/ Kyushu.
We live locally & know many hidden gems in our area.
We also connected to local companies and experience providers.
Our concerns are our local community and sustainable tourism!
Yoshie KAKIMOTO
Managing Director
Grew up in Kagoshima and living in Hong Kong from 2006. Dual located between Hong Kong and Kagoshima since 2016. Loves hiking. Oxfam100 trail finisher. Guiding in Kirishima area. Shochu Meister / Kikisake-shi. Completed GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training with a Professional Certificate.
"Join our tours and experiences. You will have memorable moments with us!
Kanako NAKAJO
Marketing Manager, State-licensed Guide
Born and mostly raised in Kagoshima. A big fan of Kagoshima's nature, Japanese tea, Tea Ceremony, Japanese sweets, hot springs, flowers and plants. "I can show you tranquility of Japanese culture and Kagoshima, not hustle and bustle of urban areas. When you come to Kagoshima, you might have a different impression about Japan than you expected! Let's explore Kagoshima together."
Tomoe IIDA
Administration and Operation Manager
Born and Raised in Kagoshima. Have lived in Amami, Nagashima, Akune in Kagoshima before. Also traveled several times to Yakushima. Loves food culture, hot springs, traveling, and spending time in nature. "I hope our guests enjoy the variety of cultures and activities in Kyushu!"
Mikiko HORIKIRI
State-licensed Guider
Born and bred in Kagoshima. I love Kyushu Island including Kagoshima and other 6 areas, so I can be your guide everywhere on Kyushu island. I’m very excited to welcome you and happy to assist you to have one and only local experience! If you have any specific interests or requests, please don’t hesitate to ask me! I also love to make it happen using the local network I’ve built ^ ^ See you very soon!
Eiko TATSUMOTO
State-licensed Guider
Born in Kanoya, Kagoshima. After living in overseas for more than 10 years, came back to the hometown in 2002. Loves summer and outdoor activities. The big advantage being in Osumi is that the inland sea & the open sea are very close for water activities and many mountains for hiking & camping are also very close.
Yoshiko FUKUDA
State-licensed Guide
Born and grew up in Kagoshima. I am 7 years experienced tour guide. I love to eat and walk with my guests. I am so happy that I could show you around in Kagoshima.
Kiyoko TOKUNAGA
State-licensed Guide
Friendly character, having a great deal of curiosity, a cat & dog lover! Loves Kagoshima and to guide guests from all over the world. "Please come to Kagoshima and enjoy beautiful and rich natural environment, people, foods!"
Yumi TOKUDOME
Regional- licensed guide
Loves nature, history, culture and tradition.
Lived in different places and countries and returned to my hometown Kagoshima. Kagoshima has one of the most active volcanos in the world. You can feel the power of nature by sea kayaking around the volcano island Sakurajima. Kagoshima is full of adventure and deep history. I am looking forward to guiding you, my hometown!!
Karin ONITSUKA
Regional- licensed guide
Loves meeting new people and sharing the many attractions of Kagoshima! Born in Tokyo and raised in Sapporo, I spent six years studying Biology in the U.S. before settling in Kagoshima in 2013. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with the region’s rich history and stunning natural beauty, which I often explore on my road bike. My favorite spot is Sakurajima (the active volcano in the city!), where the dynamic landscape and scenic views never fail to inspire me. Let’s discover the wonders of Kagoshima together!
Hiromi ARAKI
State-licensed Guide
Born and raised in Kagoshima. Loves communicating with people and sharing each other’s culture and history. Used to work for an airline company, so could travel to many foreign countries with lots of joy experiencing their unique cultures. Now, want to help visitors from abroad enjoy Japanese unique culture, history and nature.