Neighborhood Discoveries
5.0 (43)

Geek out in Akihabara, Tokyo's pop-culture paradise

4 hours English
5.0 (43)
100% Personalized

Explore the top destination of gaming, manga and anime fans (otaku). Visit unique shops, huge game arcades, electronics megastores and themed cafes.

Kenji
Kenji
Martina
Martina

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

4 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in Arabic, Cantonese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Host will wait at Akihabara Station, Electric Town Exit, in front of Cow Cow Kitchen and Atre sign

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

Private & personalized experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

What makes it special

Key Highlights:

  • Dive into Tokyo's otaku 'geek' culture and explore the vibrant world of Japanese pop-culture
  • Explore Akihabara and Nakano Broadway hotspots with a local who shares your passion
  • Browse quirky stores packed with games, costumes, and unique electronics
  • Hunt for anime, manga, and video game treasures in specialized otaku malls
  • Experience maid cafés and themed restaurants that bring anime fantasies to life
  • Discover hidden arcade gems where locals compete in the latest gaming crazes

What travelers think of this experience

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Jody Nov 2025

We were lucky to have such a wonderful guide in Kay. He spent so much time taking us through the anime areas we were interested in and showing us how the locals shop for these items. After that we went on a local cultural tour to a nearby Shrine and a Japanese garden. Both incredibly lovely places. Kay was friendly, knowledgeable and just a lovely person and his English was excellent. Highly recommended.

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Ibrahim Jun 2025

Kai was super helpful and friendly! His tips and knowledge were on point which made my trip much easier and more enjoyable. It was a great and fun experience. Highly recommend for anyone exploring Akiba!

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Charise Jun 2025

Leon was great! I appreciated the communication before the tour confirming the meetup location and what we wanted to see. Leon also checked in often with my son on what he was interested in seeing next. I really appreciated him going the extra mile to make sure we saw the thongs we wanted to as well as making sure we made it back to the train station for our ride back to Kyoto.

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Charise Jun 2025

Leon was very open to where my son wanted to go and what he wanted to see. I liked how personal the tour was.

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Andrea May 2025
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Daniel May 2025

The wonderful conversation

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