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
Melinda K.
“Perfect Day with Akira”
We had a fantastic experience with our tour guide, Akira, on our first day in Tokyo! He was punctual and professional, setting a perfect tone for the day. His deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and neighborhoods gave us such a rich and meaningful introduction to Tokyo. What truly stood out was how personable and engaging Akira was — it felt like we were exploring the city with a local friend. He was thoughtful, flexible, and made sure the tour suited our family’s interests and pace. Akira showed us some of the more local neighborhoods of Tokyo and we appreciated seeing how locals live away from the touristy areas. It was the perfect way to start our time in Japan, and we’re so grateful to have had Akira as our guide. Highly recommend!
Akira N.
Dear Melinda, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so glad that you felt that the tour made a good introduction of Tokyo. And also, I am so glad that you felt you were exploring the city with a local friend because that is exactly what I am always hoping for. I hope you got the idea of what it is like to be a local in the city, through walking in the neighborhoods, observing locals in the streets (in the subways), and exchanging with locals for the rest of your Japan trip. It was so much fun and interesting experience to guide nice people like you, Jeffery, and your wonderful two sons, Clay and Ryan. I can easily predict that you will have a great time in Japan because this country love jolly, thoughtful, and respectful people with happy vibes like Kollingers. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Chris T.
“Family vacation to Tokyo”
Booked a two-day tour with Akira to kick off our Tokyo adventure. From the moment we met him, Akira impressed us with his excellent English and warm, personable nature, especially with our two daughters, who instantly felt at ease with him. He was incredibly patient, answered all our questions thoughtfully, and knew how to navigate the city with precision. Thanks to his deep knowledge of Tokyo and efficient planning, Akira curated the perfect balance between iconic sightseeing and authentic, local hidden gems. Every stop felt intentional and memorable, never rushed or overwhelming. Thank you, Akira! You truly made our time special and memorable. We highly recommend Akira to anyone looking for an outstanding and truly personalized tour experience.
Akira N.
Dear Chris, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so glad that my impression to you and your family, especially to your loving two daughters, was a good one. I believe it is all because of happy family vibes that came from Tiptons. That vibes affected me and it came back to you through the way I behave to you. I enjoyed exchange with all of you, answering all the questions, sharing knowledge on what I know about this city, people and its culture. Also, I enjoyed listening to you telling me about your life in your country, and your family's unique cultural background reminded me of how interesting your country is. I hope this Japan trip will be fun, happy, and memorable one to all of you. Thank you so much again for having me as a guide. I am looking forward another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Jami D.
“Amazing Experience Made Possible by an Outstanding Guide”
Akira is an outstanding guide that we highly recommend for your own trip to Japan. Over the course of 3 days with Akira, he took the time to get to know us individually and what are interests are, so he could tailor our experience to our individual needs. He really knows the city and surrounding areas inside and out, and was able to take us to all the places we wanted, as well as introduce us to special locations we didn’t know about. His knowledge of off-the-beaten-path places to get food exposed us to the best in Japanese cuisine. He shared with us his knowledge of Shinto and Buddhist practices, which made our visits to the shrines so much more meaningful and personal than simple sight-seeing. We learned how to navigate the city and the local customs so that we felt comfortable and competent in Japan. And Akira took pictures of us the entire time, capturing candid moments that we would have otherwise missed. This allowed us to focus on what was going on around us, instead of constantly getting distracted by taking pictures. When we said our goodbyes on the last day, we felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend, and hoped that we would meet again someday.
Akira N.
Dear Jami, Thank you so much for the great review. It was so much fun to guide you and your wonderful family in jolly happy family vibes snd laughter. I enjoyed exchange with all of you and I am so happy that you let me be a part of your memorable and special Japan trip to your wonderful son. Throughout the three days, I tried to show you Japan I know, Japan that I can say that this is a part of me, along with something that you expected, and I am so glad that my intention worked. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. See you next time! Akira
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