Hi, I’m Akari

(76)
Kanazawa
Akari

Hi, I’m Akari

(76)

I’ve lived in Kanazawa for 9 years

I speak English, Japanese, Tagalog

I am Self-employed

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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

Hosts graduation Community course (CC) Hosts expertise Photography Hosts expertise 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
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My reviews

    Akari took the time to contact us in advance to ask about our interests resulting in a tour which covered the areas we wanted to see as well as interesting local insights. The day before the tour she also provided restaurant recommendations and offered to help with reservations.

    Jul 2025

    Rachel D

    Any trip to Kanazawa would be made richer with a host like Akari. Akari provided personalised recommendations on places to eat and even reserved a table for us. Her tour was well paced and provided memorable highlights of Kanazawa as well as fascinating history. It was a joy to learn about Kanazawa with such a knowledgeable and interesting guide like Akari.

    Jul 2025

    Matthew R

    Akari was our private tour guide in Kanazawa. She was wonderful and very helpful. We asked to go through a specific Samurai house and she added it to our itinerary and shared many interesting things about the history with us. She was patient and great with our 14 and 10 year old children. We also asked for many recommendations and she was able to help us. Thank you very much for accommodating us!

    Jul 2025

    Jess L

    We went for the quick 2 hour option and it was great because of Akari, the guide’s flexibility. We still saw the tea house district and the samurai house. She knew Japanese history and that was informative. She dropped us off at the fish market and we parted ways! Perfect.

    Jul 2025

    Brandon S

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