About Nagasaki
ODA Rikako
（おだ りかこ）
I’m your navigator of Nagasaki - a city embracing 450 years of intercultural history and a message of peace
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Hello, I’m Rikako, but please call me Coco. It would be my absolute pleasure to show you around my hometown of Nagasaki. Having performed in the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival in my childhood, I developed a deep interest in history and cultural exchange. This motivated me to become a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter during my university years. Since then, I have gained valuable experience—from assisting ambassadors at the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony to handling a wide variety of tours, including private and coach tours, site inspections, international conference support, and VIP hospitality.
Explaining about Nagasaki’s history and culture is the most important to me. It is not only about this. I would love to provide genuine care so that your time in Nagasaki remains in your heart forever.
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| Name | ODA Rikako | |
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| Qualifications |
・Vice-Chief of Nagasaki Branch, Kyushu Association of Interpreters, Translators and Guide-Interpreters ・Japan Guide Awards 2025 Finalist ・National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English) ・Certified Domestic Itinerary Manager |
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| Guide Experience |
・Nagasaki Peace Ceremony (Assistant of ambassadors) ・WFTGA Post-Tour Guide (Nagasaki and Arita) ・Private Tours and Coach Tours ・International Conference Support and VIP Hospitality ・Site Inspection Tour Assistant |
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| Fees | Available on request (depending on dates and number of guests) | |
| Area | Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Nationwide available upon request | |
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rikakoguide958★gmail.com * Please replace the "★" symbol in the email address with the "@" symbol. |
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| Testimonials |
・“We had an absolutely outstanding experience with our tour guide, Rikako, in Nagasaki. From the very beginning, Rikako’s communication was exceptional—she reached out ahead of time with thoughtful questions that really helped tailor the day to our group’s interests and pace. It made us feel genuinely cared for before the tour even began.” ・“Rikako was brilliant. The tour was planned perfectly, and she had even prepared additional material to go over during the different areas.” Also, she was incredibly knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions everywhere we went. Which was a great help in the museums where certain exhibits only had Japanese descriptions. Her courteous approach made the whole thing very enjoyable. ・“She tailored the tour perfectly to our interests, added many thoughtful details, and showed us sides of the city we would never have found on our own. More than just a guide, she made us feel like we were exploring Nagasaki with a friend.” ・“coco was amazing. she was delightful to be with the entire day. she knew the city and was very informative about her city. we enjoyed being with her. we had lunch at her favorite restaurant. i would highly recommend her for a full tour of Nagasaki.” ・“She even helped my son find a Pokemon manhole cover. She was a wonderful tour guide who shared her love for her city.” |