Geek out in Akihabara, Tokyo's pop-culture paradise
Explore the top destination of gaming, manga and anime fans (otaku). Visit unique shops, huge game arcades, electronics megastores and themed cafes.
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Experience Overview
Time:
4 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Host will wait at Akihabara Station, Electric Town Exit, in front of Cow Cow Kitchen and Atre signCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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:
What’s Excluded:
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
What you’ll do
Explore the weird and wonderful world of otaku - the so-called "geek culture" of gaming superfans - in Akihabara, the district famed for it. Your host's insight into otaku is essential if you hope to decipher its many subcultures, trends, and hotspots!
You could discover Mandrake, an eight-floor archive of collectibles and comics, or if you're more intrigued by Japan's gadgets and gizmos, you might prefer the Yodobashi Camera.
Discover the true meaning of kawaii (cute) at AKB48 Cafe, a sweet treat paradise dedicated to Akihabara's favorite J-Pop girl group, or grab a bite at a maid cafe, where costumed servers will treat you like royalty before you check out Nakano Broadway, Tokyo's mecca to anything and everything anime!
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