Akira N.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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.
Important
Available only for more than 7 hour tour.
Not available for middle people including travel agents, travel advisors.
Akira N. Japan Tour Reviews
“Outstanding tour of Tokyo!”
Tokyo's dizzying array of sights and experiences can be daunting - where to begin? Answer: Akira!! Akira-san guided my son and I on a tour of Tokyo on two separate days, and I strongly recommend him. Akira listened carefully to my general ideas before the trip, and designed an outstanding Tokyo experience. He took us to both major "must see" sites as well as out-of-the way places that gave us a real sense of Tokyo. We enjoyed traveling like locals and seeing local neighborhoods of all types with Akira. He was always prompt and efficient, and very considerate of our needs. For example, when we got too hot on one day, rather than forging ahead he changed plans on the spot and took us to an indoor attraction (Tokyo's National Museum). We thoroughly enjoyed Akira's excellent communication skills and informative commentary about all the places we visited. If you are in Tokyo, I highly recommend allowing Akira-san to enjoy your time there!
Akira N.
(311 reviews)Dear Keith-san, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy to know that you and your wonderful son Josh enjoyed the tours for two days with me. We visited variety of places, both popular sites and local neighborhoods, to feel vibes of the areas. Wherever I take my clients to, I have always hoped for them to know what each of the places are meant for locals. And also, I have always hoped for them to get an idea of what it is like to be local in Tokyo. I am so glad you felt like traveling like locals during the tour and you enjoyed it. It makes me sad sometimes that recently there has been more people visiting Japan like visiting a kind of "theme park" behaving like customer who see locals as those people who suppose to serve them. However, it makes me happy and feel positive anytime when I guide people with good heart like you and Josh. Thank you so much for being thoughtful and paying respect to locals and their cultures. Thank you so much again for choosing me as a guide for your special Japan trip which is not for business but for fun, and for new discovery. I am looking forward to another chance to exploring my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
“Had 2 great days in Tokyo with Akira”
Akira was a kind and wonderful guide who showed us the highlights of Tokyo. He was on time, sensitive to our interests and knowledgeable about history and all the sites. Not only did he personalize our days and show us many places, but also, he gave us a real feel for Japanese culture and traditions. We visited during high temperatures and he was great at managing our day so that we weren’t outside too much while still hitting all the “must sees”. We would love to come back to visit Japan and would definitely ask Akira to guide us again.
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(311 reviews)Dear Nahum, Thank you so much for the great review. And thank you so much for the opportunity for me to think more about my country, its culture, my people, and what I am. It was fun and interesting experience for me to answer your questions. I enjoyed each moment that I realize there are something similar between your culture that your people maintained for hundreds of years, and that of Japan. It was my pleasure to guide generous, jolly, curious, and thoughtful people like you and beautiful Rina. I hope you enjoy the rest of the days in Japan, and I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
“Fun full-day tour for family”
Through a mix of walking, train and street car (local tram), Akira took us to shrines, temples, shopping districts, and residential areas (including an authentic local restaurant for a sushi and katsu-style lunch). Akira was great to deal with prior to the tour and tailored the day for us. During the tour, Akira efficiently moved us from place to place and allowed enough rest/drink/donut stops. A couple of other things: His English is very good. He took many lovely photos of us throughout the day (after asking if ok) and air-dropped them to us at the end of the tour. He gave us numerous tips for other places we could visit based on our questions. Akira is a great man and the perfect guide. We had a great day, thanks Akira.
Akira N.
(311 reviews)Dear Darren, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy that you liked the tour and enjoyed limited seven hours FULLY. It is always my joy to share what I love, places, restaurants, shops, and people (such as the grandma in the fruit stand. I am so glad you liked what I like. I hope that you get the idea of what it is like to be a local in Tokyo and I hope that this Japan trip makes you come back to the country again. Thank you so much for having me this time, and thank you so much for being nice, sincere and paying respect to local people and their customs. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira