“Passionate and engaging”

Akira toured us around Osaka for a day and Kyoto for a day. He is very passionate about sharing his knowledge of history, making it interesting, tailoring his tour based on observed group interests, engaged our teens, and gave us excellent food recommendations. He was a an exceptional guide and loves giving tours!

Akira F.

(73 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I truly enjoyed spending these two days in Japan with both of your families. We experienced everything we had hoped for, shared many wonderful moments, and learned so much about Japan’s culture and history together. Seeing the children having so much fun and enjoying every part of the journey meant more to me than anything else. That’s the most rewarding part of being a guide. Thank you again for your trust. I hope that one day, when the children are grown up and return to Japan on their own, they’ll still remember me. I wish you and your families all the very best, and I sincerely hope our paths cross again someday. Thank you!

“Excellent Guide - Highly Recommend ”

As a travel advisor, I arranged an all-day Kyoto tour with Akira for clients of mine who were staying in Osaka, and I could not have been happier with the experience. Akira picked them up directly from their hotel, making everything seamless from the start, and gave them a wonderful introduction to Kyoto’s major highlights. My guests had an excellent day and spoke very highly of him afterward, especially their 11 year old son. They found him to be incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging, and he made the experience both enjoyable and informative. I also really appreciated Akira’s communication throughout the planning process. He was responsive, organized, and easy to work with, which gave me great confidence in recommending him to my clients. Based on this experience, I would absolutely book Akira again for future guests, and I would not hesitate to join one of his tours myself. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, personable, and knowledgeable guide in Kyoto or the surrounding cities.

Akira F.

(73 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind words and generous feedback. It was truly a pleasure working with you and your wonderful guests. They were thoughtful, knowledgeable, and a joy to spend time with, which made the experience especially enjoyable for me. I would be delighted to support you with your future tours whenever you need assistance. Please feel free to reach out anytime—I’ll always do my best to help. Thank you again for your trust and for this booking. I sincerely look forward to working with you again in the future.

“Best Guide in Japan”

We spent 2-weeks in Japan and had 5 guides in various places. Akira was the best by a mile! From the moment he met us to the the end of the day, he was an EXCELLENT host. His knowledge, enthusiasm, language skills and thoughtfulness could not have been better. His car was spotless and comfortable. His tours were really well thought out. He was great fun and super polite. His explanations of the history/culture/background of every site was superb. And, when we arrived at a temple and realised we were a little short of cash, he ran back to his car to grab some, to keep our day moving along smoothly. He also introduced us to a secret location for an amazing lunch. Overall - it was a pleasure to spend the day with him. He only gets 5-stars because I cannot give him 6. Do not hesitate to book him - he is a legend!

Akira F.

(73 reviews)

It was truly an honor to be one of your guides during your trip to Japan. Thank you so much for your wonderful review—it means a lot to me. I believe this experience was special not only because of my guiding, but also because of your genuine interest in Japan’s history and culture. Your curiosity made it possible for us to enjoy a much deeper journey together. My goal is always to make every guest’s time in Japan worthwhile, and I hope our day together was worthy of your trust and your trip. Thank you again for your kindness and support. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you, and I hope our paths cross again someday. Take care, and I wish you all the best!