Ai Oyama

I'm specialized in guiding NAOSHIMA, TESHIMA and INUJIMA!
I was born and grew up in Kagawa prefecture.
I lived in California for eight years. I have BA in Art.
I'm a certificated guide for Shikoku Pilgrimage, so I can also guide temples in Kagawa prefecture such as Zentsuji, Negoroji and Shiromineji.

【EDUCATION】
Marymount College, Palos Verdes A.A.
California State University, Sacramento B.A. in Art

【QUALIFICATIONS】
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Kagawa Setouchi Local Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Land Operator Registered in Kagawa prefecture
Shikoku 88 Sacred Places Certified Guide

【GUIDE EXPERIENCES】
About 100 times
mostly in Naoshima and Teshima
FAM, FIT, Cruise ship passengers

【AREAS OF EXPERTISE】
Naoshima, Teshima, Inujima

【GUEST COMMENTS】
”For anyone looking for a guide for the art islands of Naoshima and Teshima, Ai is the best!
She knows so much about the artists and their perspectives, makes suggestions of places you haven’t thought of, knows great places to eat, and is fun to spend time with.
She is fantastic!
Lauren and Peter Birnstein from Santa Monica, California”