Escape Tokyo’s bustle and discover the nature. Begin with fine dining at Kuruma-ya, known for its historic garden ranked among Japan’s top — the only restaurant nationwide with this honor. Enjoy kaiseki or teppanyaki, plus options like kimono, shooting, or VIP rooms. And a coastal drive along Sagami Bay before returning to Tokyo.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meeting at Hotel
- Your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby in Tokyo.
Dining Experience at Kuruma-ya
・Choose kaiseki or teppanyaki.
・Optional kimono plan (2.5–3 hours): wear kimono, stroll the historic garden ranked among Japan’s top, enjoy photo session.
・Options: matcha experience, private rooms, tatami seating, VIP service.
Coastal Drive
Scenic ride along Sagami Bay on the way to Fudodaki Waterfall.
Ending Point
Accommodation or your preferred location (Tokyo)
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
・Private vehicle with driver from/to Tokyo
・English-speaking guide
・Coastal scenic drive along Sagami Bay
・Lunch at Kuruma-ya (choice of Japanese kaiseki or Western teppanyaki)
・Kimono plan (includes wearing kimono, photo session in the garden, and garden access; kimono can be taken home)
・Matcha experience
・VIP service (upon request)
Hello everyone! My name is Kota.
After graduation from a university in Japan I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada, on a working holiday. While working as a server at a sushi restaurant, I had many opportunities to interact with guests who loved Japan, while also learning about Canadian culture from them. Those experiences became truly meaningful to me, and now I would like to take on that role here in Japan—sharing the beauty of my country with visitors and creating unforgettable memories together.
Tokyo is a world-famous metropolis, but beyond its well-known landmarks, it is full of hidden gems that are less crowded and waiting to be discovered. I would be delighted to explore such places with you and do my very best to make your trip to Japan a wonderful experience.
Since I am originally from Hiroshima, I am also very familiar with Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka. I would be happy to give you helpful advice if you plan to visit those areas. And if our schedules align, I would love to guide you around my hometown Hiroshima, as well as Shiga where I spent my student years, or even Kyoto and Osaka. Please feel free to reach out anytime!
I enjoy watching soccer (especially Manchester United!), and I also like beer and whisky.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all :)
G L.
“Wonderful Guided Experience in Yugawara ”
We had an excellent tour with Kota. He picked us up from our hotel in Yugawara and took us to amazing places that we would not have discovered on our own. He was very accommodating, kind, and friendly throughout the day, and communicated everything clearly. My partner and I truly enjoyed his guidance and the unique experiences he shared with us. We would happily book with him again and highly recommend his services to anyone visiting the area.
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Kota A.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review — it truly means a lot to me. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the day in Yugawara and the hidden spots we explored together. It was a real pleasure guiding you both and sharing some of my favorite local places and stories. You were such kind and curious travelers, and spending the day with you was an absolute joy. I hope Japan continues to bring you beautiful experiences on your journey, and I’d be honored to guide you again anytime in the future. Wishing you all the best and safe travels! Warm regards, Kota
Lee E.
“Kota was an excellent tour guide who spoke English fluently. ”
We enjoyed our day with Kota and would recommend him to anyone interested in touring around Tokyo or Japan. He was informative, knowledgeable and fun to be with.
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Kota A.
Dear Lee, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I truly enjoyed spending the day with both of you and exploring Yanaka and Nezu together. Your curiosity and warm energy made the tour even more enjoyable for me as well. I’m very happy to hear that you had a good time, and I hope your journey in Japan continued to be filled with great memories. If you ever come back to Japan, I’d be delighted to guide you again! Wishing you both all the best. Warm regards, Kota
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Amanda S.
“Nicely paced and entertaining tour of Yokohama with Kody.”
Kody (Kota) is an excellent guide and spending the day touring Yokohama with him was like hanging out with a friend because he is quite personable and funny. The weather was not great but it was still an interesting and fun tour and I was happy to not have to plan things completely on my own in Yokohama before I left Japan. If you need to customize a tour, he is very accommodating and helpful. Thanks Kody!
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Kota A.
Dear Amanda, Thank you so much for your warm review! Although the weather wasn’t perfect, I truly had a wonderful time with you. I especially enjoyed our time at Sankeien, which became a very special memory for me. From lunch to the café, everything felt so relaxed and friendly, just like spending time with good friends. Please visit again in a warmer season next time! I’m really looking forward to seeing you again ;) Bye-bye! Kody
$388/ per group
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