Tomogo LogoTOMOGO

Meet your Local Expert, Akane!

Akane Watanabe

Akane W.

Certified
5.0(9)

English, Japanese

JapanJapan

Tokyo

Akane

Hi! I'm Akane. Let's Have fun!

🏙️ City Explorer🍜 Foodie Adventurer🎨 Art Lover🏢 Local Life Lover🌿 Nature Seeker

Hi, I’m Akane. I’ve been living in Tokyo for 14 years, I speak both Japanese and English fluently. I’m a graphic designer, videographer and a big lover of all things creative-fashion, movies, plants, studio ghibli, starwars and ofcourse…food! If you want to discover cool local spots - hidden restaurants, cozy bars, stylish cafes, or art museums, and capture amazing photos/videos along the way, I am the one! ;) IG @hyperbeamcatt if you’d like to know a bit of more about me before you book your tour!

Akane photoAkane photoAkane photoAkane photo
View All

Available Tours

Tap the card to see the tour detail and book with this Tour Leader!

Private Tokyo Walking Tour: Shinjuku Secrets with a Local Expert Guide

Private Tokyo Walking Tour: Shinjuku Secrets with a Local Expert Guide

Shinjuku
3 hours
Private Tour
From¥17,050
4.9
Tokyo Omakase Tour: A Custom Experience Curated by a Local Expert

Tokyo Omakase Tour: A Custom Experience Curated by a Local Expert

Tokyo
3 hours
Private Tour
From¥29,700¥33,000
5.0
Shinjuku: Private Bar Hopping & Neon Backstreet Tour

Shinjuku: Private Bar Hopping & Neon Backstreet Tour

Shinjuku
4 hours
Private Tour
From¥21,780¥24,200
4.8
Tokyo Cafe Culture Tour

Tokyo Cafe Culture Tour

Tokyo
3 hours
Private Tour
From¥18,920
5.0
Tokyo Shrine and Fashion District Walking Tour

Tokyo Shrine and Fashion District Walking Tour

Tokyo
3 hours
Private Tour
From¥17,050
4.8
Shinjuku Private Food Tour

Shinjuku Private Food Tour

Shinjuku
3 hours
Private Tour
From¥27,720¥30,800
5.0
Shimokitazawa Tour: Vintage Finds & Lucky Cats

Shimokitazawa Tour: Vintage Finds & Lucky Cats

Setagaya
3 hours
Private Tour
From¥17,050
5.0
Shibuya Private Food Tour

Shibuya Private Food Tour

Shibuya
3 hours
Private Tour
From¥27,720¥30,800
5.0
Nature in the Middle of Tokyo

Nature in the Middle of Tokyo

Tokyo
4 hours
Private Tour
From¥17,820¥19,800
5.0
View All

Tour Reviews

5.0
(9 reviews)
J
John Schultz
Jul 16th, 2026

Akane was a terrific guide and host. Very friendly and entertaining.

C
Chad
Jun 20th, 2026

Akane is laid back and fun highly recommend!

B
Bram R
Mar 14th, 2026

Akane was great! Highly recommend.

S
Scott
Feb 11th, 2026

Akane was an excellent tour guide. She translated different menu options, explained various nuances in the Japanese food culture, and shared knowledge that only a local would know. Her expertise was greatly appreciated, and her guidance definitely made that night in Shinjuku very enjoyable.

M
Matthew Baez
Feb 2nd, 2026

Akane was awesome. Also go at nighttime. That is the best time to go.

Language Match

Jacob Lindahl
Jacob L.
us-
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Eugenio Mitsuru Tsukamoto
Eugenio Mitsuru T.
jp-
Tokyo
Akio Fujita
Akio F.
jp-
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Kaori Shirakawa
Kaori S.
jp-
Tokyo
Marielle Smith
Marielle S.
ph-
Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
Yasuo Shimizu
Yasuo S.
jp-
Osaka
Rei Nakamura
Rei N.
jp-
Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
YOSHIKAZU TAKAHASHI
YOSHIKAZU T.
jp-
Tokyo
LI YE
LI Y.
cn-
Tokyo
Miki Masuda
Miki M.
jp-
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Dexter Greenwood
Dexter G.
ca-
Tokyo
Ryota Miyamoto
Ryota M.
jp5.0
Tokyo
Yusuke Nishijima
Yusuke N.
jp5.0
Tokyo
Gordon Yuen
Gordon Y.
au-
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Naira M
Naira M.
jp-
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Nagisa O
Nagisa O.
jp-
Kyoto, Osaka
Inoue Tadaaki
Inoue T.
jp5.0
Tokyo
Kazuto Enomoto
Kazuto E.
jp5.0
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Louis Hirai
Louis H.
jp-
Kyoto, Osaka
Tsutom Ichikawa
Tsutom I.
jp-
Kyoto
Shuhei Dohi
Shuhei D.
jp-
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Taiga Saito
Taiga S.
jp5.0
Tokyo
Yusuke Kurata
Yusuke K.Certified
jp5.0
Osaka
Dylan Lamb
Dylan L.
au5.0
Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
Ippei Miyagi
Ippei M.Certified
jp-
Tokyo
Kengo Matsuzuka
Kengo M.Certified
jp4.8
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Hibikana Nogami
Hibikana N.Certified
jp5.0
Tokyo
Ryota kubo
Ryota k.
jp-
Tokyo
Vivian Reed
Vivian R.Certified
gb5.0(9)
Tokyo
Mansoor Khan
Mansoor K.
pk-
Tokyo
Lime Maeda
Lime M.
jp5.0
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Filippo Sbarbaro
Filippo S.Certified
it-
Tokyo
Noemi Saida
Noemi S.Certified
jp5.0
Tokyo
Mia Nguyen
Mia N.
vn-
Kyoto, Nara
Roxana Lopez
Roxana L.Certified
mx5.0(18)
Osaka
Rodrigo Sabato
Rodrigo S.Certified
ar-
Tokyo
Naz Bayram
Naz B.Certified
tr5.0(11)
Tokyo
Yuki Oka
Yuki O.
jp-
Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
Chiara Mischke
Chiara M.Certified
de5.0(10)
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Victor Balsan
Victor B.Certified
fr4.8
Tokyo
Mariana Avalos
Mariana A.Certified
sv5.0(21)
Kyoto
Joshua Moore
Joshua M.
us-
Tokyo
Yuki Matsutani
Yuki M.Certified
jp5.0
Tokyo
Kanae Matsubara
Kanae M.Certified
jp5.0(11)
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Bibi Takeda
Bibi T.
mn5.0
Tokyo
Rose Mae Fujita
Rose Mae F.Certified
ph4.8(23)
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Glenn Villasica
Glenn V.
ph-
Kyoto
John Roman Aquino
John Roman A.
jp-
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Dean Rigby
Dean R.Certified
nz4.5
Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
Fuma Uchida
Fuma U.
jp5.0(6)
Tokyo
Nori Kosuge
Nori K.Certified
jp5.0(8)
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Filippo Veschi
Filippo V.Certified
it5.0
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Jake Campbell
Jake C.Certified
us5.0(18)
Kyoto
Keigoh Okazaki
Keigoh O.
jp-
Osaka
Emilija Kaulinyte
Emilija K.Certified
lt5.0
Tokyo
Yu Ogata
Yu O.Certified
jp5.0
Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa
Anne Langley
Anne L.
us-
Tokyo
Timea Szoke
Timea S.Certified
hu-
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Saitama, Kanagawa, Nara
Sho Chirathivat
Sho C.
jp-
Tokyo
Antoine Milet
Antoine M.
fr-
Osaka, Nara
Ichiro Araki
Ichiro A.Certified
jp-
Tokyo, Kanagawa
Apy Masuda
Apy M.Certified
th5.0(7)
Tokyo
View All
Select Local Expert

Take Japan
with you

Book tours, chat with your guide, and discover hidden gems, all from your phone.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
TOMOGO app mockup