About Tour Guide Akira S.

“Not a tour. An immersion!”

Akira sets the tone before you even arrive — his pre-travel quizzes are a lovely touch that immediately tell you this is someone who genuinely cares about getting the experience right. On the day, his enthusiasm for Ghibli is infectious and utterly authentic; this is clearly a man who loves what he does. A word of advice: come in the spirit the tour deserves. Akira is thoughtful and unhurried, and the experience is all the richer for it. If you're looking to race through a checklist, this isn't your tour. If you want to savour it and you're happy to lose yourself in the world of Ghibli for a few hours, Akira is your guide.

Akira S.

(56 reviews)

Hi, Bearix-san. Thank you for your nice review. I’m very happy to read it. Your expression “An immersion!” is nice! I like it very much. I’m sorry for such late reply. Actually I had a Tokyo Customized Tour today, and I’m on the way home now. You’re a nice person. If you have a chance to visit Japan again, I’d love to meet you again. Thank you again! Akira

“A great guide, a great person and a great experience!!”

I have just returned from a fantastic trip to Japan. There was one person who really made a difference in my trip. After much research and correspondence I selected Akira, what a great and perfect choice he was. He was easy to communicate with, and we had no problem working out a schedule that suited my interests. He met me at my hotel to the minute he promised. He took me personally everywhere I wanted to go. He is a teacher. He taught me how to navigate the city, the subways, the train system. He helped me buy my Shinkansen tickets and even took me to the train station and helped me navigate the station. He knows so much Japanese history and as a teacher really helped me understand so much. He made an enormous difference in my trip. l\ Look no further , you have found the best guide you will ever have! First time visitor. Stephen

Akira S.

(56 reviews)

Dear Staphen-san. Thank you for saying that. Your praise really warms my heart and also encourages me so much. I’m very happy that your warm review energizes and help revitalizes me again. I can find the job as a guide rewarding because I had a good chance to meet a nice person through the tour. I’d love to have a tour with you when you visit here again. I appreciate your sending me such a heartfelt review again. I’d like to keep in touch. Best regards, Akira

“Amazing ghibli tour”

Akira is very kind and attention to detail. He is very reliable and even went so far as to let us know whether our hotel reservations were confirmed by going to our hotel in person. I feel like he is a member of our family. We will definitely use him again on our next trip to Japan.

Akira S.

(56 reviews)

Hi, Diana-san, Tomaz-san, and Isabella-san. Thank you for your nice and encouraging review. I’m very happy to receive it. Your review has made my job very rewarding and also makes me energized again, although I’m getting older. You listened to me very carefully at the bench while I was explaining Ghibli in Inokashira Park. I remember it very well. I myself had a very good time with you. When you happen to have a chance to visit here again, I’ll be pleased to help you. Thank you very much again. Take care. Best wishes to all. Akira