Private tour in Tokyo Akira K

For busy travelers. Tokyo selected spots of your selection in 4 hours by private guide

4.7

(17) reviews

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Akira K.

4.8

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Hello, Hajimemashite! ("Nice to meet you" in Japanese) My name is Akira (Arti) and I would like to be your tour guide when you decide to visit my home country, Japan. First of all, I would like to thank you for looking at my pages. I have been working as a nationally licensed tour guide in Japan since 2010 and JGA class-A guide. I have guided more than 500 groups, working more than 130 days a year. I am a 75 year old male, living in Yokohama suburbs adjacent to Tokyo with my wife. I lived in the USA, Spain and Germany experiencing the local life, culture, language and negotiations. My hobby is riding motorcycles (KTM and Vespa scooters) so I hope to find riders among you travelers too. I travel throughout Japan, not only in guide business, but also on my bikes. My "Around Japan" journey is on its 10th lap and I have been visiting different places and routes every time. That is how I accumulated all the local information which helps me a lot as a guide. I can take you to non tourism places such as various factory tours, utilizing my electrical and mechanical engineering back ground. I have also been a railroad fan since 12 yrs old which helps me to take around travelers to local railroad lines in beautiful sceneries. I lived in the United States for 8 years with my family and have visited 45 countries in the world on business and for pleasure so I understand the people and cultures of many other countries. I recently finished my 6 month Spanish training in Valencia, Spain so I can guide in Spanish, too. My other interest areas are the biology, entomology, linguistics, paleontology and electronics. I am a back alley food gourmet, and of course, I love drinking sake at local back alley taverns, too. So, just email me about your interest in Japan! I will give you various suggestions when you decide to select Japan for your travel destination. I am more than happy to customize your trip for you, too. I am available for multiple days depending on my availability. I own a national license in English speaking guide, itinerary management and an unlimited class motorcycle rider's license. I have been trained in a Japanese and American travel agencies as a guide. I have a master's degree in physics and electronics. I do not drive travelers but need to use publicly available transportation measures. I do not guide underaged persons nor wheel chaired person alone unless accompanied by his/her family due to the local regulations.

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

Tokyo is so big a city with great variation, that it takes 2. 5 days to cover the major spots. Select 2 to 3 hot spots out of your guide book or your preceding research list, I will take you around in a streamlined itinerary, and take you to the corners that those guide books might have missed. I will make this tour special for you by sharing your interests in advanced planning. It may be a good idea to look up my full day tour #182049 and pick up 2 to 3 spots. Also, if you are looking for 1. 5 or 2. 5 day tour, you might book two full day tour and this half day plan. I will offer itinerary ideas for 1. 5 or 2. 5 days.

Recent Reviews

Matthew L.United States
December 2019

Nice tour with Akira. He is very flexible and accommodated our desire to see things off the beaten path. He showed us very interesting areas and is extremely knowledgeable about the region. We enjoyed it very much.

Larry P.Canada
September 2019

Highly personable, knowledgeable and professional. The walking tour was excellent, and we look forward to our next time together, for a full day tour of Tokyo.

David F.Canada
September 2019

We enjoyed our tour with Akira...he was very pleasant, knowledgeable and accommodating. We visited sites as variable as Shrines , Temples and the craziness of Takeshita Street in Harajuko and he had stories and historical anecdotes for all. Highly recommend.

Dale S.United States
April 2019

We used Akira San in our full day tour of Mt Fuji yesterday. He met us again at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Tokyo when we returned from Mt. Fuji. We did an afternoon tour of Tokyo. He planned our tour so we would not be duplicating an all day tour we will be getting as part of our cruise tomorrow. Akira is a wonderful msn and a fabulous tour guide. His English is perfect, as he lived in the USA for a number of years. You could not possibly find a nicer or more knowledgeable guide than Akira!

Hugh G.United Kingdom
April 2019

Akira was punctual, thoroughly reliable and flexible in adapting to our needs and suggestions. His Sumo stable tour was exactly as described and completely met - or even surpassed - our expectations. He enabled us to have two seats/stools in the stable which was a massive improvement on sitting on the floor. A fabulous experience!

Dorit G.United States
April 2019

Very knowledgeable

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

Below is just an example, not the itinerary necessarily I offer. Example 1 (East side of Tokyo) • 9:00 Meet up in your hotel in central Tokyo. • 9:30 Tsukiji food market and Sushi branch • 12:30 Asakusa • 1:30 Disband in Asakusa Example 2 (West side of Tokyo) • 9:00 Meet up in your hotel in central Tokyo. • 9:30 Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine. • 11:30 Takeshita street in Harajuku • 12:30 Shibuya, the scramble crossing and Hachi stature. • 13:00 Shinjuku • 13:00 Disband in Shinjuku. Example 3 • 9:00 Meet up in your hotel in central Tokyo. • 10:00 Taishakuten temple with its hand curved wall sculpture. • 11:15 Yanaka residential town and cemetery. • Lunch in Ameyoko shopping street. • 13:00 Disband. Meet up time can be adjusted up to 1:00pm. I do not meet up at illegal Airbnb locations. The spots to visit need to be relatively close to each other.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

Public transportation. Chartered vehicle can be arranged for a large group.

What's included
Other: Guide fee, guide's transportation and meal/beverage.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: The patronage finance of 3000jpy per PERSON for the Sumo training house, when selected. This additional to any other charges.
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Tastings
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Classes Workshop
Accommodation
Meeting location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Hotels or pre agreed spot.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Shopping
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Museums
Tour reference number
198883
Languages
Japanese
Spanish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.7

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Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?

This private tour in Tokyo is ideal for busy travellers who want to make the most of their limited time in the city. It's perfect for those who wish to see selected spots like Asakusa or Tsukiji and are interested in a streamlined itinerary that covers must-see locations efficiently. Akira K. can also tailor the tour to include places from your own research or guidebook, making it a great choice for travellers looking to connect with a local expert for deeper insights.

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