Ciao, I’m Kenya. Originally from Osaka, now based in Kyoto.

I’m a licensed private tour guide and run a travel agency specializing in high-end, tailor-made experiences across Japan. My clients are often affluent travelers seeking deeper cultural insight, efficiency, and access to places they wouldn’t normally reach.

I also enjoy offering guidance or support to people who have hosted me or helped me during my travels. I value meaningful exchanges over transactional relationships.

On a personal level, I have a strong curiosity for history and culture. Recently, I’ve been researching topics such as the possible connections between Japan and the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel, as well as the history of Hidden Christians in Japan.

I’m also quite health-conscious. I enjoy cooking simple, nutritious meals and try to avoid overly processed or chemical-heavy foods.

Meeting new people and learning from different perspectives is something I truly value. I’ve been part of Couchsurfing for over 10 years and have had many great experiences through it.

⸻

My Place

✔︎ Located in central Kyoto, right in the heart of the old capital
✔︎ Walking distance to Nishiki Market, Gion, Nijo Castle, shopping areas, and nightlife
✔︎ Easy access: multiple train lines and bus stops within 3 to 5 minutes
✔︎ Osaka and Nara are about 40 minutes away, perfect for day trips
✔︎ During July, you can enjoy the Gion Festival from my balcony without the crowds

Please note:
The room is small and we will be sharing the space.
It’s on the 5th floor with no elevator, so it may not be suitable if you have heavy luggage or mobility concerns.

⸻

House Rules (Strict)

① No smoking
② Maximum stay: 2 nights
③ Maximum guest: 1 person
④ Respect neighbors and local community
⑤ Maintain good hygiene (and please avoid loud snoring)
⑥ Please sit while using the toilet
⑦ Be respectful, kind, and not a “taker”

No exceptions. If these don’t work for you, please don’t request to stay.

⸻

Additional Notes

・Priority is given to people who have hosted me or intend to host me in the future
・From November to March, it gets cold. I only provide light blankets, so please bring extra if needed

⸻

Important

I often receive copy-paste requests from people who haven’t read my profile.

To confirm that you’ve read everything, please include this code in your message:
Kenya_mltpttl

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used to travel around the world when I was younger, then many CS hosts helped me by offering place to sleep, showing places, preparing dishes, etc. I really appreciate that, though I also have horrible experience through CS. I got a little room in good location, I cook everyday and I know the places around, it's time to return the favor I received.

Interests

I'm interested in health and psychology, I wanna find a way to heal people mentally and physically without depending on medicine and hospital. I'm also into Macha and will learn about tea ceremony, I can make macha with a handmade pottery!

• reptiles
• books
• cooking
• coffee
• working out
• walking
• traveling
• fishing
• buddhist
• history
• nature
• instagram
• gym
• japan
• healthy lifestyle

Music, Movies, and Books

“Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success“ by Adam Grant for book.

Teach, Learn, Share

You can train your bladder

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share most of all the stuff, if you don't mind.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, United Kingdom