{"id":30,"date":"2023-12-18T16:56:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T07:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:36:29","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<main class=\"guide\">\r\n    <div class=\"under-kv\">\r\n      <div class=\"under-kv__ttl__outer\"> <a class=\"under-kv__logo\" href=\"\/en\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/logo.png\"><\/a>\r\n        <h1 class=\"under__kv__ttl effect-fade03 is-active\">\r\n          <div class=\"under__kv__ttl__inner\"><span class=\"en\">Guides<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"under-kv__image\">\r\n        <picture>\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/guide_mv.png\">\r\n        <\/picture>\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n          <p>For those looking to connect with a local guide, the profiles of certified Otari Salt Road Guides are listed below. For further details, including fees, please contact each guide directly.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"twin__border\"><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"guide top-section under-sec\" id=\"guide\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-ttl__box\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"section-ttl\"><span class=\"en\">Certified Guides<\/span><\/h2>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"under-sec__body\">\r\n<!--\r\n        <div class=\"guide_box\">\r\n          <div class=\"under-sec\">\r\n            <div class=\"guide_img\">\r\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/kamijou.png\" alt=\"\u4e0a\u6761\u826f\u4f4f\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <dl class=\"guide_txt\">\r\n              <dt class=\"g_name\">\u4e0a\u689d \u826f\u4f4f&emsp;&emsp;<span>\u304b\u307f\u3058\u3087\u3046 \u3088\u3057\u305a\u307f<\/span><\/dt>\r\n              <dd class=\"g_top\">\r\n                \u30ac\u30a4\u30c9\u30a8\u30ea\u30a2\uff1a\u5168\u30b3\u30fc\u30b9<br>\r\n                \u5bfe\u5fdc\u8a00\u8a9e\uff1a\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\r\n              <\/dd>\r\n              <dd class=\"g_bottom\">\r\n                \u5c0f\u8c37\u6751\u306e\u74b0\u5883\u306b\u61a7\u308c\u3066\u6771\u4eac\u304b\u3089\u79fb\u4f4f\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u7d42\u306e\u68f2\u5bb6\u3068\u3057\u3066\u5869\u306e\u9053\u6cbf\u3044\u306e\u53e4\u6c11\u5bb6\u306b\u4f4f\u3093\u3067\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u30ab\u30e2\u30b7\u30ab\u3082\u3084\u3063\u3066\u304d\u307e\u3059\u3002\u597d\u304d\u306a\u5206\u91ce\u306f\u5730\u7406\u3068\u6b74\u53f2\u3002\u5c0f\u8c37\u306e\u5869\u306e\u9053\u30fc\u81ea\u7136\u3044\u3063\u3071\u3044\u306e\u53e4\u9053\u3092\u3086\u3063\u304f\u308a\u6b69\u3044\u3066\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093\u304b\u3002\u30b7\u30e7\u30fc\u30c8\u30b3\u30fc\u30b9\u3084\u5c11\u4eba\u6570\u3001\u5927\u6b53\u8fce\u3002\u69d8\u3005\u306a\u30a2\u30d7\u30ed\u30fc\u30c1\u3001\u30b3\u30fc\u30b9\u3092\u63d0\u6848\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\r\n              <\/dd>\r\n            <\/dl>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"g_contact\">\r\n            <div class=\"g_show_contents\">\r\n              TEL\uff1a<a href=\"tel:09025400379\">090 2540 0379<\/a><br>\r\n              MAIL\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:otari7293@gmail.com\">otari7293@gmail.com<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"guide_more_btn\">More Information<\/button>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"twin__border2\"><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n-->\r\n        <div class=\"guide_box\">\r\n          <div class=\"under-sec\">\r\n            <div class=\"guide_img\">\r\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/paul.png\" alt=\"Paul Deckret\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <dl class=\"guide_txt\">\r\n              <dt class=\"g_name\">Paul Deckret<\/dt>\r\n              <dd class=\"g_top\">\r\n                Guiding Area(s)\uff1aAll Courses<br>\r\n                Guiding Language(s)\uff1aEnglish, Japanese\r\n              <\/dd>\r\n              <dd class=\"g_bottom\">\r\n                I&rsquo;m originally from the U.S., but now permanently reside in a 140-year-old home in Otari with my\r\n                wife and young son, right next to the Shionomichi.\r\n                I&rsquo;m extremely passionate about the Salt Road and spend countless hours walking, running,\r\n                guiding, and doing trail maintenance on the route year round. I hope to share its beautiful scenery\r\n                and fascinating history with as many people from as many places as possible! Yoroshiku!<br>\r\n                <br>\r\n                Certifications: Otari Salt Road Guide, Wilderness First Responder\r\n              <\/dd>\r\n            <\/dl>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"g_contact\">\r\n            <div class=\"g_show_contents\">\r\n              MAIL\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:naganoadventures@gmail.com\">naganoadventures@gmail.com<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"guide_more_btn\">More Information<\/button>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"twin__border\"><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"guide_box\">\r\n          <div class=\"under-sec\">\r\n            <div class=\"guide_img\">\r\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/watanabe.png\" alt=\"Yoko Watanabe\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <dl class=\"guide_txt\">\r\n              <dt class=\"g_name\">Yoko Watanabe<\/dt>\r\n              <dd class=\"g_top\">\r\n                Guiding Area(s): Chikuni-goe, Ishizaka-goe, Omine Toge-goe Courses<br>\r\n                Guiding Language(s): Japanese\r\n              <\/dd>\r\n              <dd class=\"g_bottom\">\r\n                I first visited the village of Otari because of my love for skiing, and eventually, it became my home. I absolutely adore mountain hydrangeas and purple violets. Walking along the mountain paths, I enjoy encounters with the variety of leaves and flowers that change with the seasons. Otari is an area rich in both nature and history. I\u2019d love to take a relaxed walk, and experience and feel the beauty of Otari with you.\r\n              <\/dd>\r\n            <\/dl>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <!-- <div class=\"g_contact\">\r\n            <div class=\"g_show_contents\">\r\n              TEL\uff1a<a href=\"tel:00000000000\">000 0000 0000<\/a><br>\r\n              MAIL\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:aaaaa@bbbbb.com\">aaaaa@bbbbb.com<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button class=\"guide_more_btn\">More Information<\/button>\r\n          <\/div> -->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"twin__border2\"><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"guide_box\">\r\n            <div class=\"under-sec\">\r\n              <div>\r\n                \u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tanaka.jpg\" alt=\"Shozo Tanaka\" width=\"300\">\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <dl class=\"guide_txt\">\r\n                <dt class=\"g_name\">Shozo Tanaka<\/dt>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_top\">\r\n                  Guiding Area(s): All Courses<br>\r\n                  Guiding Language(s): Japanese\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_bottom\">\r\n                  I consider myself a storyteller of the Salt Road, and engage in photography and local history research. For guiding inquiries, please contact me by phone or text.\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n              <\/dl>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"g_contact\">\r\n              <div class=\"g_show_contents\">\r\n                TEL\uff1a<a href=\"tel:09025470265\">090 2547 0265<\/a>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <button class=\"guide_more_btn\">More Information<\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"twin__border\"><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"guide_box\">\r\n            <div class=\"under-sec\">\r\n              <div class=\"guide_img\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/watanabe.png\" alt=\"Masao Kashiwagi\">\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <dl class=\"guide_txt\">\r\n                <dt class=\"g_name\">Masao Kashiwagi<\/dt>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_top\">\r\n                  Guiding Area(s): All Courses<br>\r\n                  Guiding Language(s): Japanese\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_bottom\">\r\n                  In addition to the Salt Road, I\u2019m also available to guide shinrin-yoku (forest therapy), snowshoeing, and stream fishing (both bait fishing and fly fishing). For stream fishing, I can guide you through everything from tying your own flies to the proper techniques.\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n              <\/dl>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"g_contact\">\r\n              <div class=\"g_show_contents\">\r\n                TEL\uff1a<a href=\"tel:09049524970\">090 4952 4970<\/a><br>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <button class=\"guide_more_btn\">More Information<\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"twin__border2\"><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"guide_box\">\r\n            <div class=\"under-sec\">\r\n              <div class=\"guide_img\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sawado.jpg\" alt=\"Yuji Sawado\">\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <dl class=\"guide_txt\">\r\n                <dt class=\"g_name\">Yuji Sawado<\/dt>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_top\">\r\n                  Guiding Area(s): All Courses<br>\r\n                  Guiding Language(s): Japanese\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_bottom\">\r\n                  I was born and raised in Otari, and am from the pre-war generation, having previously worked as an antique dealer. Otari offers wonderful outdoor opportunities year-round, as long as the weather is kind, with each season bringing its own beauty. Having grown up in a time before cars, I carried everything on my own back. I\u2019d rest here and there, climbing and descending mountain paths every day. Lately, however, my legs have been slowing down quite a bit. From the tough times of food shortages to today\u2019s era of smartphones, much has changed during my lifetime. It would be a pleasure to walk the Salt Road, the path once traversed by oxen and porters, with you.\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n              <\/dl>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"g_contact\">\r\n              <div class=\"g_show_contents\">\r\n                TEL\uff1a<a href=\"tel:09027620041\">090 2762 0041<\/a><br>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <button class=\"guide_more_btn\">More Information<\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"twin__border\"><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"guide_box\">\r\n            <div class=\"under-sec\">\r\n              <div class=\"guide_img\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matsuzawa.jpg\" alt=\"Yoneo Matsuzawa\">\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <dl class=\"guide_txt\">\r\n                <dt class=\"g_name\">Yoneo Matsuzawa<\/dt>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_top\">\r\n                  Guiding Area(s): Chikuni-goe, Ishizaka-goe, Tenjindo-goe, Oami Toge-goe, Omine Toge-goe, Takamachi-goe Courses<br>\r\n                  Guiding Language(s): Japanese\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n                <dd class=\"g_bottom\">\r\n                  I have been guiding the Salt Road for 25 years, and offer walks covering any or all of the entire route from Matsumoto to Itoigawa. In addition, I provide tours of famous spots, historic sites, and alpine plants in areas such as the Tsugaike Nature Park, Hakuba&#8217;s Happo Ridge, Omachi City, Hakuba Village, Otari Village, Itoigawa City, as well as the Kinasa and Oku-Susobana Nature Parks.\r\n                <\/dd>\r\n              <\/dl>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"g_contact\">\r\n              <div class=\"g_show_contents\">\r\n                TEL\uff1a<a href=\"tel:0261832109\">0261 83 2109<\/a><br>\r\n              MAIL\uff1a<a href=\"mailto:info@sunny-valley.net\">info@sunny-valley.net<\/a>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <button class=\"guide_more_btn\">More Information<\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"beige\">\r\n      <div class=\"twin__border2\"><span class=\"b-y\"><\/span><span class=\"b-red\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n      <section id=\"kentei\">\r\n        <div class=\"top-section top-sec\">\r\n          <h2 class=\"top-sec__ttl effect-fade02 is-active\"><span class=\"en\">Guide Certification<\/span><\/h2>\r\n          <div class=\"top-sec__body\">\r\n            <p>The Shionomichi Kodo Club also offers guide certification and training courses. For more details, please contact us using the inquiry form below.<\/p>\r\n            <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"contact_btn\">Inquire Here<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/main>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guides For those looking to connect with a local guide, the profiles of certified Otari Salt Road Guides are l [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shiono-michi.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}