Hi, I’m Zarina
Hi, I’m Zarina
I’ve lived in Sapporo for 3 years
I speak English, Russian and some Japanese
I am Researcher
Hello, my name is Zarina, and I study environmental science in Sapporo. I like this city, as it is full of modern life, but surrounded by beautiful forests and mountains. I like everything about nature and culture — traditional japanese theater, hiking, spending time in the zoo with my friends’ kids and search for traces of past life on river stones. I am a «vintage shopaholic», so I know almost all major flea markets in the city — on one of them I bought my favorite japanese flute.
My knowledge & interests
Master, 1st year
Arts
Nature / outdoors
Local cuisine
Food markets
Theater
Parks
Gardens
Wildlife
Hikes
Social history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Classical architecture
Vintage shops
Street markets
Traditional culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Geology
My reviews
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Zarina our guide was most patient and professional. She took us to so many places and told us so much about the city, all the notable buildings, neighborhoods, sculptures, temples, shrines, and parks. She is full of knowledge and I don't know how she remembers all of that! She took us to this amazing curry soup noodle place and it was to die for. She was so kind. We had a most memorable day! Highly recommend it!
June 2025
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Had a wonderful time with Zarina walking around Sapporo. She had wonderful knowledge of the area and we learned so much about the culture there and how different it was from the rest of Japan! I absolutely loved the city and would definitely go back. The local beer, sake, ramen, and fried chicken we got to taste helped.
May 2025
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Zarina was a great guide. She contacted me before we arrived to check if there were specific things we wanted or if we had any restrictions. She was so knowledgeable not only about Otaru but all of Hokkaido. We learned a lot and really enjoyed all the spots she took us to.
May 2025
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5* GYGFWWYRX8VQ
April 2025