Joined 2015
Akira.k K.
Available Areas
Tokyo, Hakone, Mount Fuji
Languages
English, Spanish
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Akira.k K.
Hi! Hajimemashite, nice to meet you in Japanese. My nick name is Arti which I got during my assignment in the States. I am a national government licensed guide and qualified tour conductor. I have been working as English speaking guide and translator since 2010 and experienced more than 600 travels. And I am a member of Japan Guide Association with grade A qualification.
My specialty is customized private tour from day trip to 3 week excursion. Also, private tour in motorcycle is in my turf. I have been riding long distance in tens of years in Japan and overseas.
Regarding the tour price, please note that it is my guide fee only, and disregard “per hour” or “per person” prices. I offer in PER TOUR bases only, so please give me your inquiry with specific destinations, spots, itinerary, group size and privatized transportation if chosen, and let's start planning your customized journey together.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
A day trip to Mt. Fuji area with a private guide
Visit the world heritage site with its natural beauty and religious significance of the area. The guide will take you to those must see spots and off the beaten path spots.
Casual Tokyo half day tour by private guide
This is a short version of the full day tour. You can select smaller number of the spots or can use this as a digest and visit the spots on your own later. NOTE: Sumo practice visit is not available due to COVID-19 precautions.
Hakone full day tour by private guide
Visit the traditional international resort area in Hakone with it's enchanting nature and history by the private guide, to whom Hakone is his back yard. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR THEIR RECOVERY FROM THE LAST TYPHOON DAMAGE BEFORE BOOKING.
Casual Tokyo full day tour by private guide
This is an in depth tour visiting 4 to 5 spots, with 12000 to 18000 steps using public transportation. We can organize our own private and customized itinerary based on your group interests and physical capabilities.
Reviews
Andy H.
Day trip motorcycle ride in Mt. Fuji area by private guide rider
“Very Professional Guide”
I was unable to complete my tour with Akira (Arti) as I ended up not feeling well on the day of the event, but wanted to provide a review regardless. All of my correspondence leading up to the day was exceptional and timely and it was clear that Arti was going to provide a very good tour. I would not hesitate to use Arti on a future trip based on his level of professionalism in all of our transactions.
“History, Culture, Religion and Shopping - Expertly handled in under 5 hours”
My family and I were enjoying our time in Japan, but struggled to really take in the culture and history of such a wonderful country and city (Tokyo). We chose to do an English tour to help us better immerse ourselves. Akira was responsive and worked with me to cover the things I thought myself and my family would enjoy most. Akira communicated well and I never had a problem speaking the entire time in English. We met Akira on time at a metro station five minutes from our hotel, which was very convenient. Akira walked us through the agenda again and we were off, navigating the metro like pros. We chose first to go to a temple, then the Imperial Palace gardens, then to Hirijuku for a special treat and all the shopping we wanted. Throughout the trip Akira talked about the Japanese history, the history of Tokyo and the Imperial Palace. We spent a lot of time talking about culturing and the religions and practices of the Japanese. Akira was fantastic and showed us everything we asked, and more with some surprises. If we had more time, the motorcycle tour sounded like a blast!
Akira.k K.
Thank you very much for your favorable comments. I’ll make my maximum efforts to improve my tours even further.
Billy S.
Day trip motorcycle ride in Mt. Fuji area by private guide rider
“Mt Fuji Motorcycle Tour”
As the weather was on and off Arti kept in constant communication on go/no go. Everything was a breeze from getting to the Kofu bike shop from Tokyo, renting the bike and the tour itself. Arti is extremely knowledgeable and very kind to stop and explain the history and culture of what we are viewing. 5 star day all around. Next time we will definitely go again with Arti for tours if we are around Japan. Pleasure to have had Arti lead our family on the motorcycle tour.
Akira.k K.
Thank you very much for your favorable comments. The weather wasn’t perfect but we could enjoy Mt. Fuji area. I will keep improving my tours.
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