About Tour Guide Akira F.

“Incredible Day in Nara with Akira!”

We had the most wonderful day trip to Nara due to our tour guide Akira! Akira was flexible with the start time and met us directly at Nara station. He was funny, very knowledgeable, and kind! Akira shared with us many interesting facts throughout our tour, and walked us through the park in a very organized manner. We really enjoyed our time with him at the park and learning so much about the area’s history & how to behave with the cute deer.

Akira F.

(51 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind review. I truly had a wonderful day with you in Nara. Although our time together was relatively short—just over four hours—I feel we made the most of it. We were able to see the key highlights of Nara and also had some great discussions about the early history of Japan. I genuinely enjoyed our conversations and the time we spent together. Thank you again, and I sincerely hope you’ll return to Japan someday so we can meet again.

“Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local (Akira) ”

Akira was an excellent guide and outstanding photographer. He was on time and waiting for us when we entered the hotel lobby. We got an early start at my request to avoid some of the crowds during Cherry Blossom season. He was prepared with a new and spotless car waiting for us. He really knew what he was doing by having us enter the Bamboo Forest from the back to avoid crowds and to get some incredible pictures. He told us exactly where to stand and how to pose. His enthusiasm and love of Kyoto made the tour so much more enjoyable. He gave awesome recommendations for the best ice cream and food vendors when we needed a little break. He provided very detailed explanations of the various sights that and it made the day fly by. He didn't just feel like a paid guide but like a friend showing us around Kyoto. Akira is one of the best guides we have ever used in any of the cities worldwide that I have visited.

Akira F.

(51 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review—I truly appreciate your kind words. It was a real pleasure and an honor to provide this experience for you. The photos turned out beautifully, and of course, so did you! I sincerely hope we’ll have another opportunity to meet again in Japan. Thank you once again.

“Best tour ever”

One of best tours ever. Akira is a walking encyclopedia for Japan history and shares great stories and does it in very passionate and interesting way. Our four hours tour of Nara went flying and we learned a lot . Definitely worth recommending.

Akira F.

(51 reviews)

was truly an honor for me to be your guide in Nara. First of all, I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time with your family. You are such a warm and kind family, and I was especially impressed by your strong interest in Japanese history and culture. Because of that, our time together felt very meaningful — every moment of the tour was engaging and worthwhile. I was also very impressed by your children. They listened carefully and showed a great attitude toward learning and understanding things, even the small details behind them. Thank you again — it was a real pleasure meeting all of you. I sincerely hope we will have another opportunity to meet again in the future.