Chiburijima Tourism Association
Tours
- Hiking
- Marine sports
Area
- Chibu Village
Language
Français/English/Português/Japanese
Hello! We are the Chiburijima Tourism Association.
We have two certified Level 2 guides recognized by the Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark. One is a native of Chiburijima, and the other is from the Republic of France—both proudly reside on the island.
Our guided tour options include sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), geopark tours of Chiburijima, and scenic boat cruises around the Aka-kabe (Red Cliffs).
Tours are available in Japanese, French, English, and Portuguese.
Explore the enchanting world of Chiburijima with our local guides—where red volcanic rock from eruptions 6 million years ago, cows grazing atop mountain ridges overlooking the Sea of Japan, and uninhabited islands floating in emerald-green waters await you.
Guide Information
Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark Certified Guide (Intermediate)
Chisato TAKEGAWA
Native of Chibu Village, Chisato worked in the kimono industry in Kyoto for nine years. She then moved to France and stayed for two and a half years. The differences between the French and Japanese languages sparked not only her interest in her people but also in her roots. She is a highly skilled guide, dedicated to gathering information about the birth of Chiburijima Island and the history of the islanders. Chisato’s hobbies are knitting, crocheting and drawing. She has also obtained Level 2 in the Test in Practical French Proficiency (equivalent to DELF B1).
Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark Certified Guide (Intermediate)
David GOMES
-“I would like to guide everyone so that they can enjoy the nature of the Oki Islands and make wonderful memories.”
David originally hails from Lyon, France, and moved to the Oki Islands in 2016. His passion lies in showing the wonderful nature and beautiful sea of the Dōzen area, as well as the island culture and people’s way of life. David is a certified Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark Foreign Language Guide, SUP instructor (SIJ Badge Level 2 and SIJ Instructor Level 1), Nature Experience Activity Instructor (Leader), Red Cross lifeguard and first-aider.
