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Tour Guide - Kota A.

Joined 2025

Kota A.

4.91 / 5
(57 reviews)
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Available Areas

Saitama (Living), Tokyo, Yokohama

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

3 hours on average

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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.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

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Reviews

a fun day in Tokyo

We had the greatest guide for the day- Kota- he made the day so special for us! He has great listening skills so he made our day one that we couldn't have designed any better. A native of Tokyo, he knows where everything is and how to save drive time, to see more things. We got to do everything we wanted and more. I cannot recommend Kota enough.

Lynn S.

Kota A.

Hi Lynn, thank you so much for the wonderful review! The time I spent with both of you was very special to me as well. I’m truly happy that I had the chance to meet you:)) Although the weather wasn’t perfectly clear that day, I hope you enjoyed lunch and exploring some wonderful places! I hope to see you again! Thank you. Kody

Koda Is the Man!!

Koda provided a locals experience in Tokyo and was so fun to hang with. we experienced the must see destinations and got an incredible lunch at a place we’d never find on our own. gave great shopping recs and hope to see you again!

David K.

Kota A.

Dear David, Thank you for the warm review. It was nice and special time for me to be a guide for your honeymoon;)) As I told you, I will text you if I have a chance to visit NYC, for sure! Look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you, Kota

Best tour guide

This was our first trip to Japan, and we were travelling as three generations of our family—my mother, myself, and the children. We did a couple of tours with Kota, and he did an outstanding job planning our outings, creating itineraries that catered perfectly to everyone's interests. The boys had an amazing time exploring the anime shops, local street markets, and unique stores, as well as riding the trains and experiencing everything they had been looking forward to. Kota really connected with them, understood exactly what they wanted to see and do, and made every day fun and engaging. As food lovers, we also appreciated that Kota took us to some fantastic local restaurants that were less crowded, giving us the opportunity to enjoy authentic Japanese food away from the busy tourist spots. My mother especially enjoyed visiting the beautiful shrines and peaceful gardens, and Kota ensured there was a great balance of activities for all three generations throughout our tours. We would highly recommend Kota to anyone visiting Japan. He has a wonderful ability to connect with people of all ages, is incredibly knowledgeable, and tailors each tour to suit everyone's interests. Thanks to his thoughtful planning, our family created wonderful memories that we'll cherish for years to come.

Kylie P.

Kota A.

Hi Kylie, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am truly happy that I could be in charge of such a wonderful time with your three-generation family. Although it was a short period of time, thank you very much. I would be very happy if this time becomes a great memory and makes you want to visit Japan again;)) I look forward to seeing you all again! Kota

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