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Akihabara Private Guided Walking Tour

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Experience Japan's Otaku culture, discover a range of Anime and Manga collectibles and witness cosplaying characters on the streets of Akihabara during a 4-hour guided walking tour in Tokyo.

Highlights

  • Indulge in the Otaku culture of anime and manga fandom and shop kawaii (or cute) souvenirs, cosplay costumes, and electronic goods in Akihabara, on a guided tour.

  • Stroll through and explore Akihabara—the anime and manga district in Central Tokyo.

  • Look for otaku collectibles in manga book shops and anime souvenir shops in Akihabara.

  • Gaze at characters in cosplay costumes on the sidewalks of Akihabara and stores selling cosplay outfits.

  • Fun Fact: The original name of Akihabara was "Denki-gai," or Electric Town. Before the boom of otaku culture, Akihabara was a black market for discounted electronic goods, especially famous for radio and radio parts during World War II.

Inclusions

  • English-speaking guide

Exclusions

  • Meal inclusions

  • Hotel transfers

  • Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

In recent decades, the neighborhood of Akihabara in central Tokyo has gained international acclaim as the epicenter of Japan's otaku culture. Whether you are a diehard fan of the anime and manga world or just curious about it, this is the place to go for geeky fandom stuff and to shop for collectibles and official merchandise.

Shop at the Electronics Stores

Many streets of Akihabara, especially the main Chuo Dori Street, are still packed with hundreds of electronics shops, from tiny stalls to large electronics megastores like Yodobashi Camera or Laox. Check out electronic goods to your heart's content, from computers to cameras to home appliances and even second-hand products. Owing to fierce competition, some stores may even offer you duty-free prices.

Experience the Famous Otaku Culture

Anime is simply Japanese animation. Manga is a Japanese comic book or graphic novel, like Doraemon or Naruto. And "otaku" is the Japanese word for people with geeky interests in anime, manga, and related video games. Head to Akihabara to experience the one-stop destination for fans of this Japanese idol culture on a guided tour. Experience an atmosphere like the anime and manga worlds, strolling through vibrant streets filled with stores covered with anime and manga icons. Explore shops specializing in idol figurines, collectibles, and retro video games. Check out the bizarre cosplay cafés and characters in cosplay costumes walking the streets of Akihabara that further enhance the themed ambiance.

Spend a few hours in Akihabara to experience the influence of manga and anime in Japanese culture, and you may walk out being a fan yourself or at least with a Kawaii souvenir!

Restrictions

  • This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Akihabara Station..

  • Address: 1 Chome Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Akihabara Eki. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board buses Akihabara/Tokyo - TDR/Shin-Urayasu,Tokyo - Higashi Osaka to get you there.

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