Guide #35736
Hi, I'm Akio, a national government licensed guide, living in Yokohama, Japan. I have been working as a tour guide since 2016, conducting more than 500 tours. I was born and raised in Kagawa prefecture, the venue of Setouchi Triennale, facing the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, in western Japan. After graduating from a university, I had worked for a global electronics company in Tokyo for 30 years and retired early. Working with foreign colleagues gave me fantastic opportunities to learn about Japan from their points of views, and I came to think it's fun to talk about Japan with foreign people. Also, I love traveling. I have visited a lot of places throughout Japan, amazed by its beautiful nature, great tradition, and wonderful food. I realized Japan has numerous tourist attractions. Then I became a tour guide, hoping to entertain foreign visitors with my tours based on my experiences as a tourist. I've been living in Yokohama and Kamakura areas for more than 30 years. I know Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone very well. I love food, nature, cultures, and architectures. I value genuineness of what to see, experience, taste and buy, which cannot always be experienced in a group tour. I believe that participating in my guided tour will bring you a lot of fun. I can help you to explore Japan deeper and to get in touch with the locals, taking you to both popular spots and unbeaten sites where you can see the daily lives of the people. Let's share a joy of touring in this lovely country. Thank you and see you in Japan! National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English) Certified Domestic Travel Services Manager Certified Domestic Itinerary Control Manager Due to the restriction of Japanese law, I am not allowed to drive a car while guiding. I can help you arrange a private car with a driver.
Tokyo
Yokohama
Hakone
Kamakura

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144 reviews
Wow, Akio was great! He is kind, flexible and knowledgeable about everything....was a perfect match for our family of four (two adult children). We used him on our first full day in Tokyo with a private driver (who was also great!) and we accomplished exactly what we wanted to....got a good overview of Tokyo, saw a few "tourist" sites and also some sites off the beaten...

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Dear Monisha, Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! That's very nice of you to say. It was truly a pleasure to meet your family and serve as your guide. I enjoyed touring and chatting with each of your family members as well. Your kind words mean more to me than you can imagine. Arigato-gozaimasu! With heartfelt appreciation, Akio
Wow, Akio was great! He is kind, flexible and knowledgeable about everything....was a perfect match for our family of four (two adult children). We used him on our first full day in Tokyo with a private driver (who was also great!) and we accomplished exactly what we wanted to....got a good overview of Tokyo, saw a few "tourist" sites and also some sites off the beaten...

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Dear Monisha, Thank you so much for your excellent review!! I really appreciate your consideration and warm words. I am very happy you enjoyed the day in Kamakura. I had a wonderful time with your family members as well. Thank you for choosing me as your guide! With heartfelt appreciation, Akio
Akio was an excellent guide. We wished we had more time to see more of Yokohama with Akio. He was professional and informative. He did a great job adapting to the weather. It was very wet in the morning so Akio flexed the itinerary and took us to nearby places with displays that were of historical significance. Among the highlights of our day was the visit to the...

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Dear Donna, thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words!! I truly appreciate your feedback. I’m delighted that you and Andy enjoyed the tour in Yokohama. It was a great pleasure for me to be your guide, and I thoroughly enjoyed touring with both of you. Thank you for choosing me to lead your experience! With sincere appreciation, Akio
We enjoyed our tour with Akio! He is very kind and thoughtful did a great job answering our questions. He also happily met us at a different port due to a change by the cruise line. We highly recommend Akio!

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Dear Bill, Thank you so much for your excellent review! That's very nice of you to say. I am delighted you enjoyed the tour around Tokyo. It was a great pleasure being your guide! With sincere appreciation, Akio