Oiden Tour

The name “Oiden” is Japanese. In the dialect of Aichi, the province where our partner Keiko Sawayama was born, it means “come” in a friendly, informal way. “Alto Adige ni oiden! Dolomiti ni oiden!”, “Come to South Tyrol! Come to the Dolomites!” It is our invitation and also our wish for you.

Creators and promoters of the Oiden Tour project

Keiko Sawayama – I was born in Toyohashi, Aichi, and I am a Japanese citizen. During my first trek in the Dolomites in 2002, I was fascinated by the nature of this region and the beauty of these mountains. Since then, I have been going to the mountains both in summer and winter, and this passion led me to work in tourism. After graduating in Japan, I obtained the qualification of Technical Director for travel agencies and the certification as a Tour Leader. I would like to introduce the Dolomites and South Tyrol-Südtirol to my fellow Japanese citizens. The tours we offer on this website have been selected from among the most interesting and spectacular routes that I have personally travelled.
Current position: Tourism programme development and tour leader

Paolo Gelmo – I have travelled extensively throughout my life and have spent long periods abroad, gaining a wide range of experiences and working in very different fields, including journalism and photography. I have visited around forty countries across four continents and I am an attentive and curious traveller. I enjoy travelling in a respectful way and dislike “hit-and-run” tourism; I would like some of this philosophy to be reflected in the tours and excursions we offer. I am also a licensed tour guide and tour leader authorised by the Province of Bolzano.
Current position: Tour guide and tour leader, photographer

Project Partner

Viaggi Mundus Reisen GMBH – Bolzano