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A narrow street in Yanaka, where you can feel the atmosphere of good old days

Five-story pagoda in Ueno Park.

A narrow street in Ningyocho, one of a few area in the central Tokyo that retains the atmosphere of good old days

Maginificent Meiji Shrine

Magnificent Meiji Shrine

Fukagawa Edo Museum, taking you to city of Edo, former name of Tokyo, 300 years ago....

Kiyosumi Garden, the beautiful Japanese stroll garden

Tokyo Bay area seen from Odaiba, entertainment district with malls, museums etc...

The "Scramble" intersection, Shibuya

Happy Participants from the U.S, and Friendly Guide....

Personalized Tokyo Journey

Highlights

Joined 2015

Akira N.

4.95 / 5

(393 reviews)

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Tokyo

English, Japanese

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Akira N.)

Up to 5 people

This is a customized tour that is designed based on your interests.

Before you book me, let me know about you, your age, things you like, your interests etc..

If there is somewhere you want to visit in the city, or something you want to do, please let me know.

Let's make your journey memorable one together.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

Ending Point

At your hotel

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

¥47250 (¥6750×7h) for guide fee

¥3000 for transportations for guide (including round-trip fare from guide's to your hotel)

What‘s not included

Costs for foods & drinks, entrance fee, for you and guide.

Transportations for participants.

Please note that above costs are needed on the day of the tour.

Tour Important Information

1) Before you book, I will be very appreciated if you kindly contact me first to avoid booking me without understanding what my tour is like.

2) This is not a bus tour or private-car tour. Please note that main means of transportation in this tour is your foot(!) and public transportations.

3) Sometime it takes time to design itinerary, so I am appreciated if you book this tour at least by a week in advance of the date of the tour.

4) I only make contact with future participants of my tour, not with mediators (such as tour company personnel), to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.

Important message from the supplier

Available only for more than 7 hour tour.

Not available for middle people including travel agents, travel advisors.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2015

Akira N.

4.95 / 5

(393 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Akira N.

Hello,

My name is Akira.

I am certified national guide interpreter.

I have been living in Tokyo for more than 30 years.

I love walking in the city with no particular plan finding trasures in the streets such as nice ramen noodle restaurants, cafes, funny billboards, and most of all, narrow alleys that remind me of good old days.

I will help you enjoying the days in the city fully and making your vist memorable one.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

Reviews

Raifie B.

5 / 5

Feb 3, 2026

Personalized Tokyo Journey

Feb 3, 2026

Tokyo

7 hours

“Fantastic guide ”

Traveling back from a ski trip we had a few days to see and experience Tokyo Akira absolutely knocked it out of the park and made our full day fun, fact filled and action packed. He was prompt, kind and thoughtful. He shared history, culture and amazing food He pointed out many nuances of Japanese culture. He planned a great itinerary and he added in additional stops for fun filled day. I would highly recommend him for anyone traveling through alone or with friends and family. A+++. Thanks again

Akira N.

Dear Raifie, Thank you so much for the great review. I really had a wonderful day with the jolly gangs from Colorado. I am so glad you all enjoyed my favorite things, the sashimi (not frozen one!), the roast beef of the Omi beef (which is as par with Kobe's..!), the ramen (which is still making my mouth water...), narrow alleyways etc. I hope the day was good enough to make you come back to Tokyo near future. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira

Kevin T.

5 / 5

Jan 20, 2026

Personalized Tokyo Journey

Jan 20, 2026

Tokyo

7 hours

“An outstanding and insightful Tokyo experience!”

My two adult sons and I toured Tokyo for two days with Akira and it was the highlight of our week-long trip. Instead of focusing on the usual tourist sights, I had asked Akira to take us to some of his favorite areas of the city. He took us through everyday neighborhoods where we could see how people actually live, commute, shop, eat, and spend their time. It was fascinating and gave us a much deeper understanding of Tokyo than we ever could have gotten from guidebooks or just checking off major landmarks. Akira was wonderful to talk with — very knowledgeable, easygoing, and happy to answer any questions we had. He explained things in a thoughtful, engaging way. What really stood out was hearing about his own life and day-to-day experiences in Tokyo. We learned so much about Japanese culture, social norms, and everyday routines just by walking and talking. If you’re curious about what life in Tokyo is really like and want a deeper, more meaningful experience, I highly recommend Akira. The two days we spent with him were informative, engaging, and enjoyable from start to finish!

Akira N.

Thank you so much for the great review. Since we started exchanging messages online, I had a feeling that you found the right guy, and I am so glad that my intuition was correct. It is always my pleasure to be a guide for those who wish to see Tokyo through the eyes of locals. I have always believed that the city is not a great spot for everyone, and it is not as wonderful as many guidebooks, influencers, and so-called travel advisors say. There are many so-called "unwritten rules" (which I honestly don't know if they can be categorized as “rules”)that you'd be better off following, just like many locals do. For those who think they are entitled to behave the same way everywhere they go, Japan could be one of the worst places for them to enjoy their holidays. However, if they understand that following these rules is a necessary process to truly know what Tokyo (and its people and culture) is, I believe they will love this city, just as you and your wonderful two sons did. The places we visited are all my favorites (some of them I have loved since I was a teenager), and I am so glad you enjoyed them. Thank you for spending two days with me. I thoroughly enjoyed guiding you and exchanging stories. I look forward to another opportunity to explore my beloved city together. Sincerely, Akira

Luke H.

5 / 5

Dec 23, 2025

Personalized Tokyo Journey

Dec 23, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

“Non tourist parts of Tokyo tour”

Akira took myself and my family on a wonderful adventure tailored to our families requests. Akira speaks very good English and is a happy go lucky good bloke we would recommend him to anyone looking for a private tour of Tokyo we had an amazing experience.

Akira N.

Dear Luke, Thank you so much for the great review, and thank you so much for the happy family vibes. I am so glad you had a great time just like I did. Hoping that you'll have a great time in the rest of the days in Japan. Sincerely, Akira