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
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Reviews
Christoph N.
“visit to Tokyo with Akira”
we had a well-guided tour of Tokyo with Akira. He explained a lot to us, including customs that may seem foreign to us but are appropriate in Japan. They were also interesting conversations for us about life in Japan. thank you very much.
Akira N.
Dear Christoph, Thank you so much for the great review. I did enjoyed exchange with you telling and listening about our culture, life, and way of thinking. I would like to thank you for another opportunity to know how colorful our world is. See you next time! Akira
Boryana B.
“Hidden gems and local flavors with Akira”
On our second day with Akira, we explored quieter, more local neighborhoods like Zoshigaya, Sugamo, and Yanaka — and it became one of the highlights of our trip. Akira shared some of his favorite hidden food spots with us, which made the experience feel extra personal and authentic. He also took amazing photos of us throughout the days, capturing moments we’ll always treasure. It truly felt like walking through Tokyo with a friend. Thank you, Akira!
Akira N.
Dear Boryana, Thank you so much again for another great review! Where we went, things we did (what we had for lunch...!), and people we met, during the are all my favorite part of Tokyo. I am so happy that you liked them. I would like to thank you for not having just fun, but also being good observer and paying respect of locals and their culture. It was my pleasure to be a guide for wonderful people like you and Galin. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. See you next time! Akira
Boryana B.
“Perfect start to pur Tokyo trip with Akira”
We had the pleasure of spending our first two days in Tokyo with Akira as our guide, and we couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the city. He tailored the experience to our interests, blending famous sights with hidden gems we would have never found on our own. Akira made navigating Tokyo feel effortless and stress-free, which really helped us settle into our trip. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests having the best possible experience. We’re so grateful to Akira for making our first days in Japan memorable, and we’d highly recommend him.
Akira N.
Dear Boryana, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so glad to know that my tour made your very first full day in Tokyo pleasant and memorable one. And also, I am so happy to know that you enjoyed the tour like I did. You are the first Bulgarian customer in my guide career, and it was so interesting for me to hear from things your country, such as history, culture and etc. Thank you so much for another chance to realize how lucky I am, and how wonderful it is to be a tour guide. Sincerely, Akira
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