Hi, I’m Akari
Hi, I’m Akari
I’ve lived in Kanazawa for 9 years
I speak English, Japanese, Tagalog
I am Self-employed
Hi there! I'm Akari, your friendly local host here in Kanazawa. Kanazawa has stolen my heart with its relaxing vibes and stunning natural scenery. Oh, and let's not forget about the amazing food – it's an adventure for your taste buds! One of my favorite things to do is explore the breathtaking nature around us, from serene gardens to beautiful landscapes, Kanazawa never fails to amaze me. And I love our seasonal and cultural events like hanabi (fireworks) and hyakumangoku (one million koku of rice)! I know the city's neighborhoods like the back of my hand. Whether you need recommendations for the best restaurants or insider tips on hidden gems, I've got you covered. So come on, let's explore Kanazawa together and uncover all the wonders this city has to offer. There's so much to be discovered and I can't wait to show you around!
My knowledge & interests
Community course (CC)
Photography
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Wildlife
Social history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Traditional drinks
Traditional art
Art history
Second-hand markets
Video game stores
Music stores
Landscape photography
Food photography
Fashion photography
Nature photography
Pop music
Jazz music
Rock music
Traditional music
R&B
My reviews
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Akari was a gem. She was very knowledgeable. She customized the tour and showed us the highlights of Kanazawa based on our questions and interests. I’d highly recommend booking this tour to get the layout of Kanazawa at the start of your stay. Thanks Akari!
Dec 2025
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We had a wonderful tour with Akari. We requested to go round the Samurai district as we hadn't gone ourselves. She shared so many interesting facts as well as guiding us round the local Samurai museums. We learned so much we otherwise would never have known. She was so personable and friendly, we had a great time.
Nov 2025
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We had a wonderful tour with Akari. We requested to go round the Samurai district as we had not been there before. She shared so many interesting facts and also showed us round the Samurai museums. We learned so much more than we otherwise would have. She was extremely personable and friendly. We did not feel rushed at all, we were able to browse in a couple of shops on the route. We had a great time.
Nov 2025
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Akari was super nice and accommodating. She gave us many tips and walked us to some beautiful hidden corners while giving us lots of information about the area and its history.
Nov 2025