Akira N.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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.
Reviews
Layla G.
“ 15,000 steps a day the interesting way ”
When we booked Akira in Tokyo for two days he made sure we understood that his tours require lots of walking, and he wasn’t lying. However, I don’t think we could have gotten a better experience any other way. Akira shows you the historic sites as well as off the beaten path areas that helps one understand both history and current culture. By the end of the day you look back and realize you’ve trekked through half of Tokyo learning new and interesting things. Only then do you understand why all of a sudden you’re so tired. We had a wonderful time with Akira, he even took great pictures and shared them with us which is a bonus. Strongly recommend!
Akira N.
Dear Layla, Thank you so much for the great review. I always think that walking, and using public transportations, is the best way to know about Tokyo and I am so happy that you somehow felt the same way. I believe you could get an idea of what it is like to be a local like me. Living in Tokyo is like being in a strong stream, or flow you can say. I observed that you and Jason were pretty good at riding the stream, without paddling too hard and get exhausted in there. So glad that you liked the pictures. It made me smile taking pictures of two young couple with bright future having great time, and enjoying each moment. Thank you so much for hiring me as a guide this time. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Oliver D.
“ Wonderful local perspective of Tokyo life ”
My partner and I had a wonderful tour with Akira. We visited the Imperial Palace gardens, walked through local neighborhoods, and had fresh drip coffee from independent shop Aoyama Coffee Roaster. We had a great local lunch, visited a local ceramics store, and concluded with the freshest fruit from the local market. Akira was a great host - we appreciated sharing his personal perspective on Japanese history, culture, and customs. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and we highly recommend a tour with Akira. Get off the tourist trail, and see more of the real Tokyo. Thanks Akira!
Akira N.
Dear Oliver, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy that you enjoyed the tour. Your (and Viviana's) kind, generous, and sincere behavior brought you all the great things that we experienced that day, especially when we exchanged with local people whom I love. I will let them know that you two had a real great time and I am sure that they will be pleased. I tried to add more personal and human touch on this tour as much as I could and I am so happy that it worked and you liked it. Thank you so much for letting me be myself and I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Gregory E.
“ Exactly What We Imagined ”
Akira is a very funny and knowledgeable guide. My wife and I booked his services for our honeymoon, and he did not disappoint. We went to different shrines, hidden restaurants and cafes, and interesting open markets. I had THE best miso soup of my life at one of the places that we visited. I still think about that sometimes. Well worth the money if you want a guide who is nice, flexible, and on time. Thanks Akira!
Akira N.
Dear Gregory, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy that I didn't make your honeymoon a nightmare, but memorable one. I totally agree your commentary on the miso soup that we had in the restaurant. Miso and broth are mixed after they get order from customers, and that's why it taste clear, fresh and flavorful. It is my pleasure to guide generous, jolly, serious, and thoughtful people like you and beautiful Chelsea. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Christel M.
“ We loved our tour with Akira! ”
We thoroughly recommend Akira as a personal guide to Tokyo. He is friendly, engaging and has a great sense of humour and it feels as though you are discovering the city with a friend rather than a guide. Akira clearly loves Tokyo and he brings a personal touch to his explanations which give a great sense of what it is like to live in this huge and multi faceted city. We gave Akira some information about our interests beforehand, and he tailored a wonderful tour which included some well known places but more importantly some places which we would not have discovered were it not for him, and simply followed a guidebook. He also provided us with extra information and links to other places we might want to visit. Thank you Akira, you helped to make our visit to Tokyo informative, fascinating and fun.
Akira N.
Dear Christel, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy that you enjoyed the day with me. Guiding you and Rob was like guiding people who I met for the first time but known for many years. The weather was unpleasant that day and we had to change our itinerary, but something good happened that I found something in common between us when we started enjoying conversation at the coffee shop. After we talked enthusiastically about things we love such as Murakami, Beatles, Keb Mo, and etc, I started to have a feeling that it would be a fun day and I am so happy that the feeling was right. The rest of the 6 hours was like discovering the city with a friend rather than customers. All the places we went were places that I have visited hundreds of times however, being with great people like you and Rob, the sceneries never get me bored or tired but it bring me joy, fun, and new discoveries. Thank you so much for the great time. And also, thank you so much for paying respect to locals and its culture. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira