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Koajiro Forest Trek: A Journey with Nature and Local Flavors
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Joined 2025
Experience one of Japan’s last remaining natural tidal forests with a local guide. Koajiro no Mori is where the forest meets the sea — a rare ecosystem teeming with life and harmony. Home to over 2,000 species, including rare creatures like red-clawed crabs and Japanese fireflies, this forest offers a glimpse into nature’s delicate balance.
Take your time to observe the vibrant wildlife, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy a peaceful moment away from the crowds of Tokyo.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Miurakaigan-station
- Meet your guide at the Miurakaigan station which is less than 1hour train ride from Yokohama on Keikyu Line. We will then take a short local bus together toward Koajiro no Mori. (If you prefer to meet at Yokohama and take the train together, please let me know when you make the request)
Koajiro no Mori Entrance
We will stop by the local supermarket for a quick refreshment and light snack/drinks, then start the journey
Forest Trek
The whole trek is about 1.6km with relatively flat terrain. We will explore a continuous ecosystem of forest, wetlands, tidal flats and the sea, where more than 2000+ species of organisms are residing. We will observe different plants and flowers, and on a lucky day, we can spot the rare red-clawed crab!
Shirahige Shrine
We will finish the trek with a visit of the local shrine where one of the seven lucky deities of Miura is worshipped here for safety on the seas. After we pay the respect, we will take the bus back to the station
Picnic/Cafe Time
Depending on the starting time and everyone's energy level, we can either enjoy a picnic time with rice balls and tea near the end of the forest trek.
OR we can head back to Miurakaigan Station and visit a local retro cafe. The cafe is nestled in a quiet spot with delicious coffee and dessert, antique furniture, and flowers adorning the space, a perfect spot to rest and relax.
Ending Point
Miurakaigan Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
This does not include bus/train fee (which is about 500JPY-700JPY per person in total)
This does not include picnic/coffee fee (which is about 500~1000JPY)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* It is recommended to wear long-sleeves and pants to protect yourself from the plants
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
The time is flexible, so please let me know your preferred meeting time.
I will check the bus and train schedule accordingly to propose the best route for you.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Carrie K.
Hello travelers!
My name is Carrie, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself and share my journey with you.
I'm a native Chinese speaker, fluent in both English and Japanese. I've been living in Japan for over a decade and now reside in the beautiful Miura Peninsula. Miura is a hidden gem for travelers seeking a peaceful getaway close to Tokyo, known for its broad beaches, rugged coastline, fresh tuna, and scenic farmland. I’d love to show you around and help you discover a different side of Japan—local, tranquil, and full of natural beauty.
I’ve also lived in Kamakura and am familiar with many areas across Kanagawa. If you’re interested in exploring beyond Miura, feel free to reach out! With my multilingual skills, deep understanding of Japanese culture, and hands-on experience, I’d love to help you create unique experiences and lasting memories as we explore Japan’s stunning landscapes together.
Reviews
Lynette W.
“Yokohama Chinatown”
Carrie was an excellent guide! She met us at our hotel and gave us excellent service. Her smile and cheerfulness made our tour even more enjoyable. She was always considerate of our needs. We highly recommend her services without hesitation.
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Carrie K.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure meeting you and showing you around. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. Speaking with you also made me really want to go back to the U. I hope our paths cross again someday soon!
Marie R.
“Fun Energy & Great Food”
We contacted Carrie with a last minute effort to fill one of our open/unplanned days in Yokohama with more than us strolling around, wondering where some of the fun places Yokohama has to offer. Carrie responded to our initial message quickly and after a brief look at her schedule, she was able to accommodate our tour request. She offered two meeting locations and arrived about 10mins early (we only know that cause we arrived 20mins early, not being 100% sure of our train commuting skills lol). We decided on a day (4 hour) tour of ChinaTown and let me tell you, we could have explored 6-8 hours with Carrie’s guidance. She started off telling us about the gates at the entrance/exits to begin our tour and then it was food option after food option! (Come to ChinaTown hungry, very hungry… like skip dinner the night before kinda hungry). We stopped in to have our birth dates explored and explained our past, present, and futures (which was spot on for the most part! Eek) After sampling some more tasty treats, Carrie took us to two different temples, each having different meaning, which she explained in great detail that we appreciated. Afterwards, we enjoyed a tea set and an array finger foods at a local spot and finished our tour with a 30min foot massage. All in all, we had an amazing day with Carrie. She has a great bubbly and lively vibe, is talkative (but not too much), and willing to share all her favorite spot in ChinaTown. We definitely recommend her as a guide and will be using her in the future when we return to Japan!!
Carrie K.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so happy to hear you both enjoyed exploring Yokohama Chinatown with me - Keep the fortune reading notes ;) I had such a fun time chatting, tasting, and laughing with you along the way!! Wishing you both safe travels, and I’ll look forward to welcoming you back to Japan someday very soooooon.
$162/ per group
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