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Saitama Private Tour - in front of a long shopping street called "Nakamise" in Asakusa Temple with a lovely family from the US
in front of a long shopping street called "Nakamise" in Asakusa Temple with a lovely family from the US
Saitama Private Tour - World-class Underground Discharge Channel
World-class Underground Discharge Channel
Saitama Private Tour - At Hamarikyu Japanese style gardens with friends from the US
At Hamarikyu Japanese style gardens with friends from the US
Saitama Private Tour - Lovely family from Bangalore, India at Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossom site
Lovely family from Bangalore, India at Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossom site
Saitama Private Tour - Lovely family from Las Vegas, the US in tea house of Hamarikyu Japanese style gardens
Lovely family from Las Vegas, the US in tea house of Hamarikyu Japanese style gardens
Saitama Private Tour - Lovely couple from Santa Barbara, the US in front of Honganji Temple in Tsukiji
Lovely couple from Santa Barbara, the US in front of Honganji Temple in Tsukiji
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Saitama Private Tour - null
Saitama Private Tour - Kamakura Great Buddha with my lovely guests from Seattle
Kamakura Great Buddha with my lovely guests from Seattle
Saitama Private Tour - Asakusa Kannon Temple with my lovely guests from Australia
Asakusa Kannon Temple with my lovely guests from Australia
Saitama Private Tour - Meiji jingu Shrine with my lovely guests from Seattle
Meiji jingu Shrine with my lovely guests from Seattle
Saitama Private Tour - Lovely guests from Singapore enjoy wearing Kimono at Asakusa
Lovely guests from Singapore enjoy wearing Kimono at Asakusa
Saitama Private Tour - Under cherry trees in full bloom in Ueno Park with my lovely couple from Washington D.C
Under cherry trees in full bloom in Ueno Park with my lovely couple from Washington D.C
Saitama Private Tour - at Tokyo Tower Observatory with my lovely guests from Twitter
at Tokyo Tower Observatory with my lovely guests from Twitter
Tour Guide - Akira S.

Joined 2015

Akira S.

4.87 / 5
(55 reviews)
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Available Areas

Kanagawa, Saitama (Living), Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko

Languages

English

Response Time

2 hours on average

Availability Updated

Today

About Tour Guide Akira S.

Hello. I'm Akira.S. I've just finished working as a mentor for new young teachers of public junior high schools after long time career as a teacher. I’m so interested in guiding popular sightseeing spots and also hidden areas in and around Tokyo to you. I love this job because I have a lot of chances to meet nice people from various countries. I'm really looking forward to meeting persons interested in Japanese culture and history like YOU. I really hope you touch Japanese cultures, including Japanese cuisines. I’m coming up with a tour plan based on your interest.

Important

You take a taxi when I think it’s better, if you’re Ok.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Highlights
Highlights
Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Nature & Outdoor
Nature & Outdoor
Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path
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Reviews

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

Stephen K.

Akira S.

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

I Highly Recommend a Tour with Akira-san!

My Mom and I had the pleasure of a customized tour with Akira-san. He thoughtfully created an outing that took us to the bustling Senso-ji Temple, tranquil Nezu Shrine and a charming commoners shopping street. Before our trip to Japan, Akira-san sent informative messages explaining the history of the Senso-ji Temple and the significance of the architecture and Buddhist figures we’d see when there. Throughout our tour he shared his considerable knowledge of the places we visited and was consistently patient and kind. We enjoyed a delicious lunch of soba noddles and stopped for tea along the way. My mom and I had a lovely day and visited places and parts of Tokyo that we otherwise wouldn’t have. I highly recommend booking a tour with Akira-san.

Laurel F.

Akira S.

Hi, Laurel-san, Charlotte-san. Thank you so much for the wonderful review that makes my job rewarding again! I said many times that I love this job because I have a good chance to meet many nice people like you. And this time I had another good experience thanks to your personality. Thank you again! Furthermore I had a good experience to take Uber taxi for the first time. Unfortunately, honestly I still feel dizzy, but I’m sure, I hope the smoke will heal it little by little. Of course it must cure Charlotte’s arm injury. Tomorrow you’re leaving Japan. I hope you have a safe, nice, and long flight. Thank you for everything again and again! I’d like to keep in touch. Best regards, Akira

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