Hi, I’m Emilio
Hi, I’m Emilio
I’ve lived in Sapporo for 6 years
I speak English, Spanish, Italian and some Japanese
I am Teacher
Hello! My name is Emilio, I was born in Spain and have been living in Sapporo for the past 6 years. During my travels, I ended up in Dublin where I worked for almost a year and where I met my Japanese wife. Then, we came to Sapporo in 2017. I have two children and I work teaching English to Japanese kids. No doubt one of the things I like the most about this city is the food. From local miso ramen, soup curry, and the freshest sushi you can find in Japan to one of the most famous regional dishes, Genghis Khan. Everything matches perfectly with a cold Sapporo beer in your hand. As a father of two kids, I find Sapporo very kid-friendly and I love having beautiful parks where we can enjoy a relaxing picnic and have a nice walk or also visit the small Maruyama zoo, very close to the biggest and most important shrine in Hokkaido. Let me guide you around Sapporo and everything this city has to offer.
My knowledge & interests
Local cuisine
Food markets
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Cityscape photography
Wine
Local beers
Department stores
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Indigenous art
Contemporary art
Food photography
Ethnic culture
Jazz music
Electronic music
Funk music
My reviews
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The tour guide was considerate by providing his Whatsapp for contact in case I couldn’t find him… which I did initially because I was on the wrong side of the station. Nonetheless, it was a nice leisurely 6 hours. Took me to the places that I had not been to yet. I am hitting up the spots he recommended me today before I head home to LA tomorrow. Great job!
November 2024
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Emilio was a wonderful tour guide. He has lived in Sapporo for several years and knows the city very well. We started our tour at a wonderful fish market away from the heavy crowds. He introduced us to the subway and the fascinating underground city of walkways and stores. We also visited the top floor of a tall downtown building to get great panoramic views of the city. He then showed us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch. All the while he spoke beautifully of the city, its people and what he loves most about Sapporo and what he finds challenging. He also shared his views of Japan in general and gave us advice on how to enjoy our trip going forward. Overall an A + rating for Emilio who we enjoyed very much. Thanks to Emilio and best wishes to him and his young family.
July 2024
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emilio was very knowledgeable about the city. He offered many suggestions as to where to go and what to do and how to go about doing them. he has helped me plan out what i will be doing for my next trip and time in Sapporo. he was flexible in the languages he spoke and was open to any option i felt most comfortable. 10/10
May 2024
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February 2024