About Tour Guide Akira N.

“Best guide youbcan get in tokyo”

This will be the best walking tour in Tokyo. He has prepared the route so thoroughly that you will enjoy every corner of your trip. It is highly recommended if he is availabñe on your dates.

Akira N.

(374 reviews)

Dear Alberto, Thank you so much for the great review. I hope the instruction I gave you for walking in Harajuku/Omotesando area to Shibuya will work! I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Akira

“Beyond Sightseeing: Experiencing Tokyo with Akira ”

We had the most wonderful experience with Akira, our guide on Monday, 8th of September. From the very beginning, he made us feel comfortable exploring Tokyo by walking and using public transport, something we wouldn’t have managed so smoothly on our first day. What made the day truly special was how much we learned. He patiently explained the rituals at temples and shrines like how to cleanse our hands, how to bow, and the proper way to offer prayers. These are things we would never have understood just by reading signs or guidebooks, and they gave so much more meaning to each place we visited. He also introduced us to the everyday side of Tokyo that we would have completely missed without him. We enjoyed a meal at a tiny local restaurant we never would have found by ourselves, and even stopped at a neighborhood fruit shop where we tried the juiciest Japanese pear. It felt like such a genuine slice of local life. Beyond his knowledge, he was warm, thoughtful, and made sure every moment felt personal and enjoyable. Thanks to him, we didn’t just see a part of Tokyo — we experienced it more deeply. We are so grateful for this unforgettable day and cannot recommend him highly enough!

Akira N.

(374 reviews)

Dear Christina, Thank you so much for the great review. I enjoyed the day with you very much and I am so happy that you feel the same way. I’m so glad you are eager to learn all the customs and rituals of locals here and pay respect to local. It was really a fun day for me. Especially wandering in the guitar shop and the digging records in the vinyl shop with your wonderful son. Unfortunately some of the records of some artists (which I enjoyed listened to when I was at his age) were not available on that day, but I assume that perhaps he has found them in Ochanomizu area that I recommended. Thank you so much for another moment that makes me feel that I’m so lucky to be a tour guide, and enjoying everyday meeting nice people like you . I hope you enjoy the rest of the days in Japan fully and wishing that this Japan trip will be memorable one to you and your wonderful family. See you next time! Regards, Akira

“Akira – A True Tokyo Companion”

When I think back to my time in Tokyo, one name sticks with a warm smile: Akira. This wasn’t your standard checklist-style tour – it was something much more genuine. Akira didn’t just show me places. He showed me how Tokyo lives. How people laugh, what they drink, where they walk when they need a break from the world. He invited me into the rhythm of the city – and I’ll never forget it. Everything we did, we did on foot. No rushing, no pressure. Just walking through the heartbeat of Tokyo and absorbing its hidden magic. Based on where I stayed (Akihabara), we explored the surrounding areas step by step – always tailored to what fit me. Not once did I feel like "just another customer." What stood out even more was his kindness off duty. One day I had trouble at the post office, and although it wasn’t a day he was officially guiding me, he messaged, “Is everything okay? Do you need help?” And he meant it. No hesitation, no delay – just genuine care. I didn’t have to ask. He was already there. Akira doesn’t follow scripts. He follows your vibe. He noticed the little things I liked – the atmosphere I enjoyed, the kind of spots that made my eyes light up – and he adapted the entire experience around it. And sometimes, I could feel that the places we went meant something to him too. Quiet neighborhoods, tucked-away gems, places not filled with tourists, but with real Tokyo life. To anyone reading this, first of all: thank you. And second: if you're wondering whether Akira is the right person to guide you – take that step. Tell him what you're into. Share your thoughts. And trust me: he’ll listen. He’ll create something that doesn’t feel like a tour, but like a story. Your story. In a city that has a million faces, Akira knows how to find the one that matches yours. I’m already looking forward to the day I return – or maybe even the day I call Tokyo home. Either way, I know one thing for sure: I’ll be seeing Akira again. ありがとう ございます 明さん。 また会いましょう、その時もきっと楽しい一日になるでしょう。

Akira N.

(374 reviews)

Dear Christopher, Thank you so much for the great review. Thank you so much for verbalizing about the five days that we spent in Tokyo. Things that you kindly wrote about my tour is what I have always been wishing my customers feel. I try to make things as personal as possible for every tours, and I try not to act like a guide. I am hoping that everyone that participate my tour can get an idea of what it is like to be one of Tokyo locals, what it is like to live in this city. I am so glad that the way I guide, and the way I exchange, worked good for you. I always believe that the world is like a mirror. If you think that you saw something good in me, that is a reflection of something good in you. I remember you were always being nice and paying respect to locals and their culture. Not only me, but also everyone in my country cannot help being nice and sincere to a person like you. Thank you so much again for having me this time. It was my pleasure to be a part of your memorable Japan trip. クリスさん　ほんとうに　ありがとうございます。 またあいましょう。 また、とうきょうや、ほかの、いろいろな、ところを、ぶらぶら、あるきましょう。 また、ビールを、のみましょう。 また、あえるひを、たのしみにしています。 では、また。 あきら（章良）