Ciao! I'm Kenya from Osaka, now residing in Kyoto. I'm a licensed tour guide for Japan, mainly in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, and I also deal in antique coins.
Being a freelancer gives me a lot of flexibility✈️

I am health-conscious. I prefer cooking nutritious dishes and always try to avoid chemicals. I prioritize additive-free or organic products.

I have a passion for meeting new people and learning new things. I've been on CS for 7 years and have gained extensive experience here.

**House Location:**
✔︎ I live in downtown Kyoto, right at the heart of the old capital. It's super convenient for sightseeing. Many tourist attractions like the Pokémon Center, Nishiki Market, Gion Geisha Districts, and Nijo Castle are my neighbors.

✔︎ The nightlife district and shopping arcades are within walking distance. No worries about missing the last train!

✔︎ Two train lines and several bus stops are within a 3-5 minute walk. Osaka and Nara are just 40 minutes away, making day trips to these places very feasible.

✔︎ In July, enjoy the Gion Festival right from my balcony! No need to navigate through the crowds.

**House Rules:**
① No smoking (however, VAPE & Shisha are acceptable).
② Max stay: 2 nights.
③ Max guest: 1 person.
④ Always respect the locals, neighbors, and the host.
⑤ Maintain good personal hygiene and refrain from snoring loudly.
⑥ Please sit while urinating.
⑦ Always behave lovingly and avoid being a taker.

*Kindly note there are no exceptions to these rules. If they don't suit you, please don't attempt to stay.

*People who have hosted me before, and those who intend to host me, are the top priority.

*The room is very small and we'll be sharing it. It's on the 5th floor with no elevator, so it might be challenging if you have heavy luggage or any physical disabilities.

*From November to March, temperatures drop. I only have thin blankets for guests. Please ensure you have your own blanket if needed.

*I will NEVER share same bed with male and I have NO interest in male sexually.

*I often receive copy&paste requests from those who haven't read the conditions thoroughly. To confirm you've read my profile, please include the secret code "Kenya_mltpttl" in your message. (It's my instagram, you can contract me there, if I don't response.)

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, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Romania, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, United Kingdom