Oga Peninsula and Ogata Geopark guide meeting
We will be your certified guide to the charm of Oga Peninsula and Ogata Geopark! Established in 2014
- 1. Requested paid geotour (occasional)
- Suggest a course that fulfills the customer’s requests and guide!
- 2. Sponsored public geotour (irregular)
- The guide association plans, recruits, and carries out this public tour!
- 3. Requested free home delivery course (occasional)
- To show the charm of geoparks to local people, we have a home delivery course with lecture contents developed according to requests!
- 4. Assembly with the locals (irregular)
- The goal of our assembly is to create networks in the area and to create new geostories!
- 5. Guide workshop (once per month)
- Carried out once a month, a study session designed to improve your skills!
Guide Summary
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full name Hiroshi Aiba favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it You can see roughly 70 million years of live records, before the emergence of Oga Peninsula – Ogata Village, all in this one geosite. Words from the guide With records of people and the birth of Oga Peninsula drawn on a magnificant scale and everlasting time, we eagerly await to guide you through all of the site’s charms. -
full name Kyoko Akiyama favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite (Takinogashira Spring) reasons why you like it When I open the windows in my home, I can see Mt. Kanpuzan. With a 360° view of the Oga Peninsula at the summit, the view of the reclaimed land of Ogata Village is picturesque. The rushing water of Takinogashira Spring, trees reflecting on the lake… This is the place to be. Words from the guide Oga’s blue seas and green mountains. Unique farmland created from Ogata’s lake bed. A geopark full of wonder and joy. -
full name Makoto Amano favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it An outstanding sight. When you don’t have time, a rough run through of the entire geopark is enough. Because this is such a moutain, we invite you to come and see it. In fact. Words from the guide In fact, Oga Peninsula is overflowing with highlights such as sightseeing and geosites. We will provide a heartwarming tour telling only the facts, so please come visit! -
full name Kanehiro Ono favorite geosite Oga-megata Maars Geosite (Hachibodai Observation Tower) reasons why you like it I like that Hachibodai was named due to the fact that since 420,000 years ago to the present day you could see Togawan, Mt. Kanpuzan, Ichinomegata Maar, and Mt. Honzan from all sides. Words from the guide Oga Peninsula Quasi-National Park. Over 50 years to complete the land reclaimation of Ogata Village. We welcome you to our geopark that is beautiful in any season. -
full name Karin Sato favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it You can go for ride, view many geosites at the summit, trek inside a crater, and freely touch the geosite. Words from the guide I became a guide because I love the scenery of Oga. I want to show you picturesque scenery and history that you can’t see while just driving by. -
full name Mitsuo Sato favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it The view from the summit is excellent. It is an incredible sight night or day. Words from the guide Let’s enjoy the nature of Oga together! There will be unexpected discoveries not in the guidebook! -
full name Hiroyuki Sawaki favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it 360 grand panoramic view. Trekking to observe volcanic landform and wild grasses and flowers of each season is excellent! Plants are also a specialty of the area! Words from the guide The origins of the earth of Oga Peninsula and Ogata, the beauty of nature, we try guide as though we are friends with history. -
full name Mikiko Sawaki favorite geosite Cape Nyudozaki Geosite reasons why you like it The blue of sea and the blue of the sky, the beauty of green grass. And I love the blowing wind. Words from the guide Keep fun guides in mind. -
full name Masumi Sugimoto favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it You will see different expressions from various places because this is your personal “Oga” experience. An on top of that, the water is delicious! Words from the guide With props in hand, let’s do our best to communicate the easy-to-understand charm of Oga! -
full name Kazuko Suzuki favorite geosite Unosaki Beach Geosite reasons why you like it Our geopark is known for the light breezes that waft the smell of the sea. Unosaki Beach is one of Japan’s selection of 100 beaches. We hope it leaves an impression on you. Words from the guide Oga is a treasure chest. This was reaffirmed during guide training. Will you take a look inside the treasure chest? Please allow us to help give you a complete moving experience. -
full name Eiko Todo favorite geosite Oga-megata Maars Geosite (Hachibodai Observation Tower) reasons why you like it This is the closest geopark to where I live. Even Sugae Masumi visited here during the Edo period. You can enjoy spectacular scenery from any side you wish. Words from the guide Born and bred in Oga. It would be great if you “spoke” to the geosite connection while living on the land of Oga. -
full name Koichi Natsui favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it This place where author Ishikawa Tatsuzo has visited, like “uguisu mochi”, is an expansive stunning shiba grassland. Words from the guide I have come to know the hills and sea of Oga when I was a child. I will introduce you to the geo of Oga, along with my own experiences. -
full name Chizuko Natsui favorite geosite Oga; Home of the Namahage Geosite (Akagami Shrine Goshado) reasons why you like it 999 stone steps. From there on, 5 shrines are enshrined in a single line. No matter how many times you go, you will be charmed by the calming appearance. Words from the guide To the thoughts of those who have gone before us that became legends and folklore. The land still continues to tell of your stories beyond space and time, until the message between people and land is told. -
full name Yoshihiro Fujiwara favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it The view is also breathtaking. You can easily enjoy the view ofreclaimed land of Ogata Village, the Sea of Japan, and the Shirakami-sanchi World Heritage Site expanding before your eyes through hiking and driving. This geosite will definitely soothe your soul. Words from the guide “Oh Oga Peninsula of the raging waves” is sung in the prefecture people’s song of Akita. We will help visitors have a fun journey! We may say a joke a two. Please be careful not to slip from laughing. We celebrate life through being a guide! -
full name Sachiko Hosaka favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it The seasonal flowers (such as the Japanese lady bell and Thunberg’s fleabane) are very beautiful. We can enjoy observing them together. Even if they are not in full bloom when you visit, we can show you what they look like on our tablet. Words from the guide Geosites have many highlights. We want to be guides who will inspire people to revist us by guiding them through the distinguishing features of those geosites. -
full name Keiko Matsuhashi favorite geosite Anden Beach Geosite reasons why you like it A beach known as the natural history museum of stratum. Please come to study and observe the story of the Earth during approximately 600,000 to 90,000 years ago. Words from the guide We look forward to sharing information with many people through our geopark guides. -
full name Yumiko Miura favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite (Oni no Kakurezato Rocks) reasons why you like it Ogres may pop out from the cracks of giant rocks?? It still kind of scares me, even though I was born and raised at the base of Mt. Kanpuzan. Words from the guide The secret to enjoying geoparks is picturing the time and space. Will you let your imagination run wild with me? -
full name Yumiko Miura favorite geosite Oga; Home of the Namahage Geosite (Akagami Shrine Goshado) reasons why you like it The Goshado is entirely enveloped in clean air that will heal your mind and body. Most certainly a powerful spot. Words from the guide We want to show the beloved charm of Oga to as many people as possible. We look forward to meeting you. -
full name Yukiko Watanabe favorite geosite Cape Tateyamazaki Geosite reasons why you like it The scenery becomes beautiful when the green tuff is wet with water. There are many highlights such as the Tsubaki no Shiraiwa Rocks and the Notoyama Camellia. Words from the guide We are still studying this area due to little guiding experience to the area. We want kids to enjoy geoparks too! -
full name Kuwako Abe favorite geosite Cape Tateyamazaki Geosite reasons why you like it You can feel the period of violent volcanic activity approximately 21 million years ago from the green tuff and Tsubaki no Shiraiwa Rocks. Words from the guide This geopark is full of highlights such as stratum from Japan’s largest land reclamation, rocks, volcanoes, and ogre folklore. Let’s go out and explore together! -
full name Manabu Ono favorite geosite West coast Geosite reasons why you like it You can fully enjoy the landscape and scenic beauty reminiscent of “Oga Peninsula of the raging waves” from the prefecture people’s song of Akita! Words from the guide You can time travel through approximately 70 million years from the Cretaceous period to modern times at this geopark! A time travel magician of reclaimed land will guide you! -
full name Koichi Sakamoto favorite geosite Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite reasons why you like it For enjoying as it changes from season to season. A mountain of visible volcanic history, a moutain of flowers, a mountain where you can enjoy the scenery, a mountain full of legends. Words from the guide You can circle Mt. Kanpuzan and see it all, or you can focus on places of interest. Birds and people are soaring through the sky. -
full name Koji Sugawara favorite geosite Cape Nyudozaki Geosite reasons why you like it Feel refreshed strolling through the cape while viewing the sea, sky, and grass. Words from the guide A place with many highlights such as the oldest stratum in the Oga Peninsula and historical structures associated with people , as well as a view of the sunset over the Sea of Japan! -
full name Takeshi Sugiyama favorite geosite Cape Oibanazaki Geosite reasons why you like it I like standing on top of the large outcrop and admiring the view! My first excursion was Cape Oibanazaki. Words from the guide Wakimoto Castle Ruins, said to be the best in Tohoku, is on top of Cape Oibanazaki. Imagine life during medieval times while admiring the view. Can you feel the presence of the castle lord? -
full name Mitsuyuki Takahashi favorite geosite Unosaki Beach Geosite reasons why you like it A beautiful beach registered as one of “100 beachies in Japan” and “The Top 100 sites of geologic structures in Japan”. I like the story beginning from the Sea of Japan approximately 10 million years ago. Words from the guide I came from Chiba Prefecture because I like the scenery of Oga. I will guide you through the geopark’s appeal of approximately 70 million years of history of the land of Oga! -
full name Shigeaki Nagano favorite geosite Kamoaosa Geosite reasons why you like it Surrounded by cliffs and sea on each side, you can feel the aura of the desert island where long ago people came and went by canoe or foot. Words from the guide Oga Peninsula is full of places to see, with many unsually shaped rocks and stones born from the violent activity of the land.
5 articles of the geo-oath relating to guide activities
- ※ What are the 5 articles of the geo-oath?
- In addition to certified guides performing guide activities, keep in mind important guidelines. Created with the Mt. Kanpuzan Geosite “Chikai no Onbashira (Oga City Cultural Properties)” in mind.