Guide (Japan)
Katy Shina
Explore Japan’s magical Michinoku Coastal Trail and the sacred mountains of the Dewa Sanzan with Katy, our Brisbane-born guide who’s lived in Japan for nearly 20 years.
Katy’s interest in Japanese culture and traditional performing arts led her to study abroad in Japan on multiple occasions and then work in the tourism sector in Hokkaido. She moved to Iwate after the Great Tsunami that hit Northern Japan in 2011.
Katy has walked extensively along the Michinoku Coastal Trail in every season, enjoying the Tohoku’s region’s interesting cultural aspects, performing arts and beautiful coastal scenery. She loves sharing insights, facilitating interactions with locals, and revealing spectacular viewpoints with our RAW Travellers. She has a sweet tooth and is familiar with places to enjoy local sweets along the trail too!
Katy is certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid. She is also a stand-up paddle board instructor, nature experience activity leader and Japan camp instructor.