Step away from the busy city and enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by history and nature. Explore Edo-period farmhouses at Nihon Minka-en, enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch, visit the serene Jindaiji Temple, and stroll through nearby botanical gardens and castle ruins. This cultural day trip is perfect for those seeking authentic, tranquil experiences in Tokyo.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby or your preferred location
- We can meet at your hotel or a nearby station—whichever is most convenient for you.
Nihon Minka-en (Japanese Folk House Garden)
Located in Kawasaki, this open-air museum preserves authentic Edo-period houses with thatched roofs, hearths, and old tools. Your guide will explain the architecture, traditions, and daily life of old Japan.
Traditional Japanese Lunch
Enjoy a delicious Japanese lunch either within the museum grounds or nearby. Savor seasonal ingredients in a setting that complements the cultural ambiance of the day.
Visit Jindaiji Temple
One of Tokyo’s oldest temples, Jindaiji offers a peaceful atmosphere with its wooded grounds and ancient architecture. Discover local legends, pick up a good luck charm, or try some famous soba noodles in the nearby shopping street.
Botanical Garden & Former Castle Site Walk
Explore lush botanical gardens and traces of an old castle site nearby. This area is perfect for a relaxing nature walk and offers beautiful scenery all year round.
Ending Point
Hotel lobby or your preferred location
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
・Friendly local English-speaking guide
・Fully customizable itinerary
・Restaurant and facility reservation support (if needed)
・Lunch cost (including the guide’s meal)
・Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, shopping)
・Entrance fees (if applicable): ¥0–¥1,200
・Taxi fee
・Public transportation costs
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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 :)
Alessandra C.
“Tour to Shibuya and surrounding area”
Nice experience with a polite and very helpful guide. He showed us the most attractive pkaces of the area!
Kota A.
Thank you for your warm words! I truly enjoyed the time we spent together. Please come back to Japan again — I’ll be waiting!
Alessandra C.
“Nice trip in Kyoto”
Kota is a very polite guide who helped us approach Tokyo for the first time. He showed us the most famous areas and the local foods. He is a very kind and efficient guy and communicating with him is simple and fast. He speaks very well english and share with us the schedule program for the day. Alessandra
Kota A.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m truly happy if I was able to contribute to making your day in Japan a memorable one. I also had such a great time spending this beautiful day with you. Next time, let’s enjoy some delicious, authentic espresso together :) Ciao! Kota
David S.
“Unforgetable Day”
We had a wonderful experience with our private chauffeur service in Tokyo. Kota and Kei accompanied us for about seven hours, and everything was perfect. They were always punctual, picked us up right on time, and responded to our wishes immediately. They showed us several beautiful temples and explained a lot about the places we visited. The car was comfortable, and despite the warm weather we always felt well taken care of. Both of them were very friendly, attentive, and professional. We can highly recommend this service and are very thankful for this unforgettable day. Their English is also very good!
Kota A.
Dear David and friends, Thank you once again for joining the tour! Although it was a hot day, the time we spent together was truly meaningful and enjoyable for me. I promise I’ll visit Austria someday! And when I do, let’s definitely have a beer together and make a toast! Danke! Kota
$237/ per group