About Discover Myoko

Discover Myoko is a locally based government licensed tour operator providing professional services in Myoko. It was founded by two long term Myoko residents who both have a long track record in the tourism industry.

Local guides

There are many local guides in the Myoko, Joetsu & Nagano area who can enhance your authentic experience and better understanding of the area, its culture and people.

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, backcountry 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!

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。

Get in touch

Get in touch with us to request a custom tour or to ask us about any of our provided tours and activities.