Signature Guide - Hidesada Shimazaki

Hidesada brings decades of guiding experience, shaped by a lifelong passion for travel and an enduring curiosity about Japan. Having visited more than 75 countries, he began by leading Japanese travellers abroad before turning his focus to sharing Japan with international guests. He is also a published author, having written five books on guiding alongside two novels.

His knowledge spans history, religion, and rural life, with a particular interest in Japan’s countryside and the relationship between nature and daily living. Thoughtful and easy in his manner, Hidesada creates journeys that feel informed, personal, and quietly revealing.