MEET the Local Guide TABITTO Mate
TABITTO Mate are local guides who are specialized for guiding around in Kagoshima.
We live local & know many hidden gems in the area.
We also connected to the local area's vendors and experience providers and ready to provide your special experience.

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. Shochu Meister / Kikisake-shi

Mikiko Horikiri
State-licensed Guide
Operating Manager
Experienced as a virtual tour guide after the pandemic. Lives with a husband, two sons and a dog in Kagoshima. Qualified Medical Translator (Basic). Loves to explore the local area and to mingle with local people.

Yoshiko Fukuda
State-licensed Guide
Born and grew up in Kagoshima. Has a lot of experiences for group tours and individuals. Favorite place is Ibusuki, Kagoshima, has an unique hot spring called “sand-bath”. Loves to eat our local specialty, sweet potatoes.

Eiko Tatsumoto
State-licensed Guide
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.

Kanako Nakajo
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."

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!"
