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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! 

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

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

Experience outline

  • Discover the crazy world of otaku, or ‘geek’ culture, and immerse your self in all things pop-culture.
  • Join a local host and explore Tokyo’s otaku culture hotspots, including Akihabara and Nakano Broadway.
  • Sift through stores stocking everything from games to costumes and even quirky electronics.
  • Stock up on all the anime, manga, and video game souvenirs you could ever want at an otaku mall.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private & personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience

Meeting point

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

What’s not included

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

Cancellation

Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund

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Reviews

    I travel a lot and Kyoko is one of the best tour guides that I’ve encountered. She’s friendly, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. Kyoko took me to some of the best Cherry Blossom viewing areas in Tokyo and it made my trip a very memorable experience. Thank you Kyoko. I have told my friends about you and hope to see you next time I’m in Japan.

    May 2024

    Christine H

    I had such a great experience with Leon! Truly an unforgettable tour.

    May 2024

    Grzegorz B

    We had so much fun with Ayaka today. She completely personalized our experience and took us places we never would have found on our own. She also made us special reservations at a Maid Cafe. She was an absolute delight!!! We loved touring with Ayaka!!!

    March 2024

    Kellie F

    Highly recommend a tour with Leon, great guy that patiently took us around in Akihabara and helped us find exactly what we were looking for and gave us suggestions for other places to check out while we are still in Tokyo!

    August 2023

    Martina R

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