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
Matthew S.
“A memorable and meaningful day in Tokyo with Akira”
Spending the day with Akira was truly one of the highlights of our time in Japan. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in good hands. He is kind, warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely thoughtful in how he tailored the day for us. We began at the beautiful Meiji Shrine, where Akira thoughtfully guided us through the customs and proper etiquette, allowing us to experience the space with greater understanding and respect. That moment set the tone for the day. We had already seen a number of the tourist sights, so Akira designed a route that let us explore quieter neighborhoods and local gems that gave us an appreciation of Tokyo’s culture and daily life. He shared history and stories in a way that was engaging, and was always happy to answer our many questions. Whether we were walking through peaceful streets, browsing small shops, enjoying amazing coffee, or having some of the best melon we have ever tasted, everything felt easy and intentional thanks to Akira’s presence. Akira also took fantastic, candid photos along the way. We left the tour feeling more connected to Tokyo than we would have without Akira, and were incredibly grateful to have met someone who was so easy to talk to and clearly loves his city. Thank you, Akira, for a wonderful day we won’t forget. We hope to explore more with you next time we return to Tokyo!
Akira N.
Dear Matthew, Thank you so much for the great review. It was my pleasure to show you my favorite things in Tokyo. The places we went, people we met and enjoyed exchange, and food that we ate (and coffee that we had!) are the things that I will miss when I’m away from the city. I am very happy that you and beautiful Rose enjoyed them fully. Also, I am so happy that you were trying to know my country and my people as much as possible in a very kind, friendly, respectful and thoughtful manner. I hope I could help you feeling connected to Japanese self in you more than before. I would like to thank you for another chance to realize how lucky I am to be a guide who can meet wonderful people like you and Rose. I’m looking for another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Tessa E.
“An amazing day in Tokyo with Akira!”
We had an amazing time exploring Tokyo with Akira on Wed 28th May 2025. Instead of hitting the major sites, we decided to go with Akira's recommendation of visiting some local areas around Tokyo, and experience day-to-day life. We rode a street car, visited the stunning Kishimojin Temple (with the most beautiful ginko trees and adorable sweet store) and had a delicious lunch at a restaurant with the locals. We got to see and do so much, and Akira was so helpful in answering all our questions, and engaging our sons and feeding their curiosity. While we had a packed day, Akira picked the right moments and places to take rest, including making origami in a lovely setting where we sat on tatami mats, and enjoyed a coffee in Cat St, Harajuku. Akira is a fab photographer too! Capturing not only candid shots of our time together in Tokyo, but the essence of the day. We highly recommend Akira as an amazing guide to Tokyo, and we are forever grateful for the time we got to spend exploring your beautiful city with you! Cheers from South Australia, Tessa, David, Calvin & Frank Ewens :)
Akira N.
Dear Tessa, Thank you so much or the great review. After few minutes talks and realizing you had spend few days in Japan already before arrival of Tokyo, I thought it would be a great idea to visit more local neighborhoods rather than visiting major sights, which I assume was it would be easy for you to do so. And reading your review and remembering how you, David, Calvin, and Frank were during the tour, I am happy about the change of route worked well and you all had a great time. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of memorable "Ewen's Japan Trip". It was so nice to be in a happy family vibes created by you and your beautiful family. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Friedbert H.
“Personalized Tokyo Journey on Mai 21, 2025”
We had a very pleasant experience of spending „A Perfect Day“ with a lot of fun with Akira! He gave us an exciting opportunity of exploring Tokyo, authentic and truthful, explaining to us many details about local customs, cultural and religious traditions and historical aspects. We really enjoyed having Akira shoving us some of the highlights of Japanese capital and would be glad visiting Tokyo soon again. We can only recommend booking a guided tour with Akira! Yulia und Friedbert Herbold, Bad Homburg, Germany
Akira N.
Dear Friedbert, Thank you so much for the great review. And thank you so much for letting be a part of your "A Perfect Day", and letting me join happy and relaxing vibes that created by two beautiful human beings, you and Yulia. I enjoyed exchange with both of you learning things about Germany and Russia, and I am so glad that your first Tokyo experience (for holiday) was a pleasant and memorable one. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
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