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Joined 2025
Akira F.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese (Native)
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Akira F.
Hello, my name is Akira , and I am a private guide based in Kyoto. I specialize in creating customized tours that are tailored to your interests and travel style.
Kyoto is a city rich in history, culture, and hidden beauty, and I would love to share its charm with you. Whether you are interested in famous landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari, exploring peaceful temples and gardens, or discovering local food and traditions, I will design a unique itinerary just for you.
My goal is to make your time in Kyoto not only enjoyable, but also meaningful and memorable. I look forward to guiding you and helping you experience Kyoto like a local.
Important
I can guide you in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka if you pay my transportation fee.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local
Discover the wonders of Kyoto in a day, without having to do any research, thanks to this hassle-free private tour. To help you feel like a VIP, the route is customized to suit your interests and preferences—something you wouldn’t get on a bus tour. Potential stops on the tour include some of Kyoto's most well-known attractions such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama bamboo groves.Slow down and discover Kyoto at a leisurely pace with a Luxury car tour.
Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local
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Osaka full day Private Customizable Tour With A Private Car
Explore Osaka in Style and Comfort!Embark on an extraordinary private day trip in Osaka, tailored just for you.Craft your day's adventure as I customize the itinerary to align with your interests and desires. Explore iconic landmarks like Osaka Castle, Shitenno-ji Temple, Kuchu Teien Observatory, and the vibrant Dotonbori district. This exclusive journey is entirely flexible, allowing us to adapt the schedule based on your preferences.Bid farewell to crowded public transportation.
Osaka full day Private Customizable Tour With A Private Car
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Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destination, small-group tour. Admire landmarks including Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, Todaiji - Temple, kasura shrine. And local Conners !
Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
Reviews
Randy S.
“Highly recommended”
We had a great tie with akira he is extremely knowledgeable about Japan history shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. It w very good to have a car and driver. He w also able to recommend a restaurant for dinner. Overall highly recommended
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Akira F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was truly my pleasure guiding you and sharing the history and culture of Japan. I’m very glad the car made your day more comfortable and that you enjoyed the dinner recommendation as well. I appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan!
Anna T.
“Amazing guided tour”
Akira was a consummate professional and very knowledgeable. He was very responsive to my inquiries while trying to plan my visit to Kyoto. He communicated and arranged to pick us up at Kyoto Station. Not only was he a professional tour guide, he customized our tour at the last minute to include a remote spot to accommodate my daughter’s interests. He also recommended a lovely yutofu restaurant near Nanzenji. My daughter’s friend who didn’t like tofu in the US, loved the yutofu at Kyoto Goemon Chaya. We were able to get to Fushimi Inari before it got busy and enjoyed the torii gates. Akira gave us the history of Kyoto, Shinto shrines vs Bhuddist temples. We learned a lot from Amita. His love to share his knowledge of Kyoto and history will be remembered forever. We will definitely be recommending Akira to our friends in the future.
Akira F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful message and kind words! I truly enjoyed guiding you and your family around Kyoto. I’m very happy to hear that you liked the customized tour and that your daughter’s friend discovered a new love for yudofu at Goemon Chaya! It was my pleasure to share Kyoto’s history, culture, and beautiful places with you. I’m delighted that you could experience the peaceful Fushimi Inari before it became crowded. Your appreciation means a lot to me, and I sincerely hope to welcome you and your friends again someday in Kyoto. Wishing you all the best and many happy travels ahead! Warm regards, Akira
Josef L.
“Best Guide Ever”
The Tour with Akira was extraordinary . Our heads are stil smoking about all the informations and historical Details . We hope to see him very soon . Absolutely fascinating .
Akira F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful message! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and all the stories and history we explored together. It was truly a pleasure guiding you around and sharing Kyoto’s beauty and culture with you. I’m very happy that you found it fascinating, and I also hope we can meet again soon for another memorable adventure in Japan! Warm regards, Akira
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