Joined 2017
Erick(eiichi) K.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Kamakura
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
1 hour on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Erick(eiichi) K.
Hi. My name is Eiichi (Kaba) Kabaya and Iive in Yokosuka, Kanagawa for over 50 years. I've just retired last year but started new job at IT venture company. During my previous job, I had assignment in USA for 9 years. My iterests are photograph and walking as you can see in my photo.
I'd love to introduce all of Japan including my home town.
I can take you to all of famous places like Kamakura, Hakone and Tokyo.
But if you have already visited Japan a couple of times, you must contact with me.
I can introduce more specific tour for you based on your interest.
Looking forward to having you touch deeper Japan.
Important
Even if it is not working day, please send message to me. I may accommodate my schedule.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Perfect Sankei-en Garden
Sankeien is a traditional and typical Japanese-style garden constructed by Sankei Hara. He made big success in the silk trade. He transferred historical buildings from Kyoto and Kamakura to this garden. This garden was opend to the public as ”Sankei-en”in 1906. There are 10 important cultural assets designated by Japanese government and 3 tangible cultural assets designated by Yokohama city. You can enjoy great combination of historical structures with Japanese garden.
Walking tour along Takatori-yama mountain
Easy day trip from Tokyo and Yokohama area. If love hiking, it is must-try tour. The name "Takatori-yama" means "Hawk caught mountain" and dates to the Edo period (17th to 19th centuries). Everybody from kids to adults can enjoy fresh air and breath-taking views. The elevation is not so high--about about 330 feet (100 meters) above sea level. Walking in the forest can relaxing. On a clear day, you can see Mt.Fuji and downtown Tokyo and Yokohama.
Walking tour along an old Kamakura samurai road
Kamakura was the seat of the Bakufu (feudal government) from the 12th century to the 14th century. Many samurai warriors as well as commoners came and went. Kamakura is surrounded by mountains and they would walk across them. Unfortunately, with urbanization, almost all roads are now paved and widened. But you still can walk on the hill side. You can walk an old road between Yokohama (Mutsura) and Kamakura. This road is actually the same as the one used in the 12th century.
Private zazen session
Try your first "ZAZEN" (Zen meditation) here at a Zen temple in Kanagawa. English speaking monk can teach you how to do it including short sessions. Zazen may make you relaxed and refreshed completely. It may be unforgettable experience.
Reviews
“Sankei-en in Spring”
Eiichi was personable and informative, providing great insights into the history of the park and its significance in Japanese culture.
Erick(eiichi) K.
Hi Alan. Thank you for your review. It was my pleasure to guide you and your family. Hope all of you love Japan.
“Best tour guide we ever had ”
Wry detail oriented tour guide not just about the tour but a person who is taking care of our needs during the tour and helping hand when needed to assist we have enjoyed the garden tour with him and make our tour more enjoyable. Highly recommend for my next visit here at Yokohoma.
Erick(eiichi) K.
Hi Nikhil. Thank you for your review. It was wonderful time for me, too. Hope you will have more pleasant time during your stay.
“Eiichi was a pleasure.”
Eiichi was very friendly and came well prepared for everything I had communicated to him that I wanted to see and do. His English is excellent and I never felt embarrassed to ask him to repeat or to repeat my questions. I HIGHLY recommend Eiichi to anyone, especially those English speakers, that want a private guide and are interested in Japanese culture.
Erick(eiichi) K.
Scott, thank you for your review. I really enjoyed the tour with you since you helped me a lot. The weather was not so cooperative but I hope you could touch a little bit different aspect of Japan.
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