A Day Trip to Yugawara – Yukata Experience – Take Yours Home
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.
Itinerary
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
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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
・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)
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
About Tour Guide Kota A.
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 :)
P.S.
I am not a licensed guide, but I work as a friendly guide.
Rather than providing formal or highly specialized guiding like a school tour, my focus is on offering a more relaxed and friendly experience to help you enjoy your time in Japan.
I appreciate your understanding.
Reviews
John L.
“Great day in Tokyo with Yuta. ”
We had an 8 hr tour in Tokyo with Yuta and we couldn’t have been better served. Adjusted schedule to meet our changing needs/interest and making the day one our best in Japan
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Kota A.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day with Yuta and that it was a highlight of your trip to Japan!
Thomas F.
“Was a fantastic meal with japanise person and good gidence about activities ”
Kota A was unfortunately sick he was very apologetic and put me in touch with a lovely lady called Kira We went to the isakaya he booked and the food was fantastic she was excellent company And her English was impeccable She took me to near by karaoke bar for some more drinks with some very friendly japanise people was a very good evening would highly recommend
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Kota A.
Hi Thomas, thank you so much for the lovely review! I’m sorry again for the last minute change. Even so, I’m really relieved and happy to hear you had such a fun evening. I’m glad you enjoyed the food at the izakaya and the time at the karaoke bar ;)) Please come visit Japan again, I’m looking forward to meeting you next time! Kota
Jackie K.
“Private tour seeing a different side of Tokyo ”
We had a tour with Kira Kumada We had the best day ever we had a great tour fabulous lunch and afternoon drinks and went to see some beautiful places Kira was so much fun thank you Kota for organising and especially Kira for the most special day
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Kota A.
Hi Jackie, thank you so much for the lovely message! I’m really happy to hear it was the best day ever. It sounds like you enjoyed the lunch and the afternoon drinks too. I’ll make sure to pass your kind words along to Kira, she’ll be so happy ;)) Please come visit Japan again, I’d love to see you! Kota
$378/ per group
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