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Joined 2015
Akira N.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Reviews
Lynn C.
“Fantastic!”
Akira made sure we got the most out of Tokyo! So accommodating. Trying to make both of us happy with shopping for me and eating for my husband . He was awesome and so flexible. He made our stay in Tokyo so very memorable! Could not recommend him enough. An amazing guy and guide. 5 stars!!!!!️
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Akira N.
Dear Lyn, Thank you so much for the great review. Wander about my city enjoyed talking about our daily life, music (DuranDuran...!), and Ultraman with you and Don (both have kind, sincere, and warm personality but show them in very different way....) was so much fun. Thank you so much for giving me another reason why I cannot quit this job, tour guide. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira.
Lynn C.
“Amazing day”
Akira is extremely knowledgeable about Tokyo and showed us a mix of cultural areas including shrines , neighborhoods and traditional foods. He made a first day in Japan stress free. 10/10
Akira N.
Dear Lyn, Thank you so much for the great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the very first full day in the country. I hope this Japan trip will be enjoyable and memorable one. Sincerely, Akira
Sarah P.
“An Absolute Must Do Experience In Tokyo”
This is our first time visiting Japan and while we wanted to take in all the touristy sites we also really appreciate experiences that reflect the local way of life. Akira was thoughtful and intent on sharing a version of Tokyo beyond the tourist destinations and we could not have had a better experience! Our 8yr old was along for the tour as well and Akira was kind enough to include a stop at a Pokémon store! He further assisted us with navigating of the subway and transit lines, showed us several hidden gems that we would have orherwise have missed and really made an effort to make the day special while appreciating a lower pace with our son! This will be a highlight of our cherished memories from Japan and would endlessly recommend booking a tour with Akira!
Akira N.
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for the great review. And thank you so much for the wonderful day. It is always my pleasure to be a guide for wonderful people like you and your family with loving and care, and respect to locals and their culture. I am so glad to see all of you fascinated by every little things in the river, streets, in the tea house, on the floor, on the ground (!), in the restaurant, people and.......etc, etc. I enjoyed each of the moment such as when we enjoyed exchanging with the gardeners in the garden and grandma in the shop. I hope the local experience you enjoyed today will make a good contrast to what you will experience for the rest of your Japan trip. Also I hope that you could get an idea of what it is like to be a local in this city. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
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