About Tour Guide Eiji K.

Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car

Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car

Let's visit Chiran, the peaceful southern town in Kagoshima, for the famous Samurai gardens and Peace museum! At Samurai residence gardens, you can enjoy strolling around the variety of Japanese gardens preserved from Edo period(1600s-1800s). At Peace museum, you can learn about Kamikaze pilots in Chiran during WW2. The exhibits include the photographs of 1306 pilots. On the way back to the starting point, we will stop at Bakken hill for the panoramic view of Mt. Kaimon and tea terraces.

Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car

Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks

Because Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture of Japan except for Okinawa, the region has been open toward the south and the west outside of the country and accepted different culture from oversea since long ago. That’s why a variety of unique culture was developed in Kagoshima, and the craftsmen and the artisans of the region have been conserving their traditions for generations. Why don't you take a glimpse of the unique culture while you are Kagoshima!!

Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks

Miyazaki Highlights - Private tour with guide's car

A tailor-made English-speaking private tour by car in Miyazaki, just for you. Miyazaki, located at the southernmost of Kyushu is known as “Hinata of Nippon”, translated as “Sunny place of Japan” by its longest sunlight times of the country. Let's explore Miyazaki to the fullest for its unique nature, culture and history!!

Miyazaki Highlights - Private tour with guide's car

Kagoshima Crane Watching Tour (Nov. - Feb.)

Let's visit Izumi town, located at the west side of Kagoshima prefecture, where is a well-known area for the biggest migration of cranes in Japan. The number of the migratory cranes can be over 10.000 at the peak in January. Even if you are not a birder, it’s a must-see symbolic thing in winter in Kagoshima!!

Kagoshima Crane Watching Tour (Nov. - Feb.)

3 hrs 30 mins

Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki

Located an hour drive from Miyazaki downtown, Inohae valley is a hidden spot for “forest bathing” by walking on a trail along a river and up through rows of evergreen oaks. The valley is also known as a treasure trove of mosses, 300 of the 1.800 species that grow in Japan can be found here, as well as the endemic wild wife to Japan such as reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Let's enjoy hiking and forest bathing at the valley for taking a breather from the bustling town!!

Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki

FROM$118/ per group

Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling

Easy to start from Marine Port Kagoshima and the downtown, Kagoshima Highlights include 2 must-go destinations in the area. At Sakurajima, you can feel up the active volcano close and enjoy the foot bath for refreshing. Hop on a ferry and you will get there in 15 minutes!! Visit Sengan-en garden, well-conserved feudal lord's garden from Edo period (1600s-1800s) for the great view of Sakurajima and the unique history and culture of the area. Let's enjoy Kagoshima to the fullest together!!

Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling

Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car

Let's visit Chiran, the peaceful southern town in Kagoshima, for the famous Samurai gardens and Peace museum! At Samurai residence gardens, you can enjoy strolling around the variety of Japanese gardens preserved from Edo period(1600s-1800s). At Peace museum, you can learn about Kamikaze pilots in Chiran during WW2. The exhibits include the photographs of 1306 pilots. On the way back to the starting point, we will stop at Bakken hill for the panoramic view of Mt. Kaimon and tea terraces.

Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens & Chiran Peace Museum with private car

Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks

Because Kagoshima is the southernmost prefecture of Japan except for Okinawa, the region has been open toward the south and the west outside of the country and accepted different culture from oversea since long ago. That’s why a variety of unique culture was developed in Kagoshima, and the craftsmen and the artisans of the region have been conserving their traditions for generations. Why don't you take a glimpse of the unique culture while you are Kagoshima!!

Kagoshima Culture Tour - Miyama pottery village & Satsuma Kiriko glassworks

Miyazaki Highlights - Private tour with guide's car

A tailor-made English-speaking private tour by car in Miyazaki, just for you. Miyazaki, located at the southernmost of Kyushu is known as “Hinata of Nippon”, translated as “Sunny place of Japan” by its longest sunlight times of the country. Let's explore Miyazaki to the fullest for its unique nature, culture and history!!

Miyazaki Highlights - Private tour with guide's car

Kagoshima Crane Watching Tour (Nov. - Feb.)

Let's visit Izumi town, located at the west side of Kagoshima prefecture, where is a well-known area for the biggest migration of cranes in Japan. The number of the migratory cranes can be over 10.000 at the peak in January. Even if you are not a birder, it’s a must-see symbolic thing in winter in Kagoshima!!

Kagoshima Crane Watching Tour (Nov. - Feb.)

3 hrs 30 mins

Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki

Located an hour drive from Miyazaki downtown, Inohae valley is a hidden spot for “forest bathing” by walking on a trail along a river and up through rows of evergreen oaks. The valley is also known as a treasure trove of mosses, 300 of the 1.800 species that grow in Japan can be found here, as well as the endemic wild wife to Japan such as reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Let's enjoy hiking and forest bathing at the valley for taking a breather from the bustling town!!

Inohae Valley Therapy Hike in Miyazaki

FROM$118/ per group

Reviews

Michael I.

5 / 5

Oct 28, 2025

Kagoshima Private Tour for Michael

Oct 28, 2025

6 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Such a meaningful and memorable day!”

We were visiting Japan from the U.S. to connect with my family’s roots and needed a guide who could drive us to a specific location in Kajiki, Kagoshima, where my family lived before WWII. Eiji not only took us there but went above and beyond—speaking with local residents and business owners to help us find someone who actually remembered my family. Hearing stories about them was truly magical and unforgettable. He also showed us beautiful natural sites in the area. Eiji made this day one of the most meaningful parts of our entire trip. Highly recommend!

Eiji K.

Thank you for coming to my tour, Michael. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Kajiki. I also enjoyed searching for your roots in the area, sharing our time together. I was very excited to know how the area used to be by talking to the local people and learned a lot as well. I hope you will enjoy sharing your experience with your family and friends after going back home. Arigato! Eiji

Jennifer W.

5 / 5

Oct 12, 2025

Kagoshima Highlights - Sakurajima exploring & Sengan-en garden strolling

Oct 12, 2025

5 hours

“EXXCELLENT”

Eiji was very accommodation. His trip was fantastic -- and we would throughly recommend him.

Eiji K.

Thank you for coming to my tour, Jennifer. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Kagoshima! Looking forward to seeing you again in Japan! Arigato! Eiji

Ilanit S.

5 / 5

Oct 4, 2025

Miyazaki Private Tour for Ilanot’s family

Oct 4, 2025