Stranger than fiction; Tokyo's weirdest places
From unconventional themed cafes to bizarre shops, discover some of the weird, wacky, and wonderful places in Tokyo you never knew existed
Yayoi
Shohei
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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:
NewDays Harajuku - The host will wait in front of the store, located inside JR Harajuku Station.Cancellation:
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:
Private & personalized itinerary
4 hours in the city with a host
1 drink + a light meal in a Cafe
Walking experience
What’s Excluded:
Food & drinks (other than the ones included above)
Cover charges to additional venues (other than the one included above)
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Key Highlights:
- Join your host and discover some of the weird, wacky and wonderful places in Tokyo you never knew existed!
- Explore a district famous for anime, manga and cosplay culture
- Visit a totally unique pet cafes or experience one of Tokyo’s famous maid cafes
- Explore Piss Alley - a historic lane packed with tiny bars where you can eat some unusual dishes and drink local sake and beer
- Ask your host about niche Japanese sub-cultures, and visit the places where you can experience them
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What you’ll do
Discover the quirky underbelly of Tokyo, following your host to bizarre places that only a local insider could reveal to you. Why not sample strange foods in Omoide Yokocho or explore one of the city's quirky cafes like no other?
You could be treated like royalty at a maid (or even a butler) cafe, buy quirky gifts in the Alice in Wonderland shop or a 100 yen store, or discover some very underground anime subcultures with your host to tell you all about it.
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