About us私たちについて

SONI Experience

私たちについて

“Soni Experience”, is the name of the service provided by Soninowa Glocal.
Not wishing to be a tourist trap constantly besieged by tour buses, we aim to provide more authentic, unique experiences & educational programs through interaction with the local people and share their rich history, culture and knowledge of the land.
We coordinate experience programs tailored to the wishes of both domestic and overseas visitors based around the local resources starting with food, farming and traditional culture. Please don’t hesitate to enquire about a program for you!

Regional resources

  • An unbroken historical record
  • Knowledge specific to the region
  • Untouched natural treasures
  • nsider information from locals

Co-producers

  • Local resident network
  • Local business network
  • Collaboration with village

Memberそにのわの仲間たち

  • ガイド紹介、森岡くん
    ガイド紹介、森岡くん

    Tomonori Morioka

    • Special guide
    • Tour conductor
    • Intermediate English
    Live in Soni with
    6 years
    Specialty
    Plants | Fermentation | Naturopathy
    Hobby
    Flower arranging | Folk music | Making things

    Hello! I worked in regional development for three years. Now I run Tsukihi guesthouse with my wife.

  • ガイド紹介、大藤さん
    ガイド紹介、大藤さん

    Keiko Ofuji

    • Guide
    • Tour conductor
    • Beginner English
    Live in Soni with
    3 years
    Specialty
    Families & children | Travel for women
    Hobby
    Traveling around Nara (famous sites, festivals & events)| Dogs

    Mother of one, originally from Osaka. My main job is IT related translation. I fell in love with the natural beauty of Soni and moved in to an old country house. I have a wood-fired bath everyday.

  • ガイド紹介、奈月ちゃん
    ガイド紹介、奈月ちゃん

    Natsuki Morioka

    • Guide
    • Tour conductor
    • Intermediate English
    Live in Soni with
    5 years
    Specialty
    Relaxation | Organic food
    Hobby
    Vegan cooking | Massage

    I run Tsukihi guesthouse with my husband. I also work as an esthetician in a neighboring town. I can take you on a journey to restore body and mind.

  • ガイド紹介、平畠さん
    ガイド紹介、平畠さん

    Yoshitaka Hirahata

    • Tour conductor
    Live in Soni with
    15 years
    Specialty
    Conducting tours for domestic and overseas visitors | Researching history

  • Yoshitomi Inoue

    • Guide
    Live in Soni with
    Local Guide
    Specialty
    歴史探訪

  • Mr. Imai

    • Guide
    Live in Soni with
    Local Guide

  • Etsuko Higashi

    Five years ago, I was assigned to Mitsue Village, a neighboring village, as a community revitalization cooperation team member. After completing her three-year term, she became a staff member at Soninowa GLOCAL. Utilizing her special skill in making sweets, she also sells sweets in Mitsue Village.

  • Yusuke　Nakano

    • Tour conductor
    • Land operator
    Live in Soni with
    1年未満
    Hobby
    登山・バイクツーリング

    奈良市出身で神戸の旅行会社に勤務していましたが、曽爾村の魅力に惹かれて移住を決意。多くの方に曽爾の良さを知ってもらえるツアーを企画します！