During cherry-blossom season , Japanese people enjoy eating and drinking under cherry blossoms appreciating seasonal grace .
Why don't you give it a try yourself ?
We'll meet JR Kokubunji station .
Then take a small walk to the lunch site nearby park .
On the way , we go along a brook-side path with rural atmosphere such as a tiny shrine in a pond , a local produce shop , a clear spring and so on .
It's less than thirty-minute walk , but is enjoyable .
After a nice walk , it's picnic time . I'll fix the boxed lunch ( I'm a licensed cook ) with a variety of dishes .
We'll all be sitting around and having lunch .
I don't know why we can easily be happy on Hanami picnic , but trust me , it's worth trying .
When you are contented with the occasion , I'll take you to the same station to see you off .
JR Chuo line Kokubunji Station ( 25 minutes from Shinjuku )
JR Chuo line Kokubunji station
guide fee , lunch , sweets
your transporttion
This tour will be conducted from very end of March to first week of April.
Regarding excursions and night tours, I am available except Wednesdays, and Fridays.
“More than a fantastic tour guide! ”
Even before meeting with Ms Kahoko, she went great lengths to help us with planning our trip to Tokyo by giving us great recommendations and even helping us with making reservations for a private onsen and restaurants! We were able to spend less time struggling and more time enjoying during our week here. On the day of our tour, she was punctual and our personalities meshed so well! She is a very charming, charismatic lady. We had a wonderful time meandering through the Tsukiji fish market, learning some history in Ginza, visiting Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the surrounding area and finally finishing it up in Akihabara. She taught us many things along the way and gave us pointers for using the public transportation system. She was accommodating to interests we expressed on the fly. I had wanted to enjoy a tea ceremony but was intimidated and she recommended a beautiful place along our tour where we were able to partake without having to make a huge deal about it and also learn how to respectfully indulge in tea ceremony. My ONLY sadness is that we did not take a photo of the three of us together. Should we visit Tokyo again, we will very much be taking another tour with Kahoko as we truly enjoyed the experience and companionship.
Kahoko K.
(294 reviews)Thank you so much for the kindest review and photos !! It's very encouraging for me. I had such a lovely time with a young and terrific couple like two of you. At the first place, I really appreciate your patience and tolerance for my terrible throat condition. My voice was like a toad with a limited volume. Still, you were so cooperative and ready to enjoy the tour. You are too sweet. I was wondering how was your rest of schedule like baseball game or Tokyo Disneyland going. Probably, you were fully enjoying with every moment. Today is Ghibli and Kumachan day ,slightly relaxing maybe , and tomorrow is Hakone sightseeing and onsen. The weather seems to be good fortunately. Please enjoy lake cruise, a dynamic volcanic view, and black eggs. That will be another exciting day ! My only regret is that I wasn't able to see chamingly crazy Ryan's ( am I right?) aspect. Maybe he needed several cups of sake. Your joyful trip keeps going, I just hope you safe and sound and hope myself a good luck to see you again. Thank you again and take care!
“Fabulous Night Tour with Kahoko ”
This was such a great evening - first to Shibuya and the Sramble and then on to all those "must -see" sights in Shinjuku - and then dinner at local izakaya. It was our first night in Japan and we had no idea what to order - Kahoko helped us with the menus and ordering and shared with us her knowledge and insights about Tokyo - it was the best of first night of any trip we have ever done... Thank you so much Kahoko for making our time in Tokyo with you so memorable
Kahoko K.
(294 reviews)Thank you so much for your trouble writing another review! You are too sweet and considerate. You gave me a great motivation to work harder, study more and be a better person. I had such a marvelous time in the night tour myself because you were cooperative and ready to enjoy something different and perhaps a little challenging. I am honored to join your memorable first Tokyo dinner. If you have any chance to come to Tokyo, please contact me without fail. I am looking forward to seeing you again. Until then, please stay fit and healthy !
“Loved our time with Kahoko ”
We actually had two tours with Kahoko.. and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to everyone. Knowledgeable about all things Tokyo and engaging she is a delight to see Tokyo with. She also helped us with getting a Pasmo Travel Card, which were up till recently only available at the airport with long line-ups. I had heard they were available at Metro station and Kahoko actually went to the train station to confirm this for us in advance of our visit.. Hospitality Above and Beyond - thank you so much Kahoko.
Kahoko K.
(294 reviews)Thank you very much for the kind review! It was I who should appreciate your eagle-eye research ability. Thanks to that, many other travelers accepted the benefit eventually. I've learned so many other things from you. Listening to the up-to-date different lives, news, and opinions were just interesting and meaningful for me. I just enjoyed every moment with you all. I was wondering how your rest of the tour going. It had be definitely joyful and full of laughter. I wish I could have peeked even a little. Probably, you have some plans for another trip. Please take care and enjoy your life !