Pop Culture in Tokyo: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

In a megalopolis such as Tokyo, a city whose greater region has a population of over 37 million people, each neighborhood has a distinct character. But none are as intense as Akihabara, the city’s tech, gaming and anime capital. On this self-guided walking tour with Context tour guide and journalist Manami Okazaki, you’ll discover the myriad of shops and entertainment complexes that make up this fascinating
suburb.

Starting in front of Kenele Stand Akihabara Station, you’ll visit several locations that are representative of entire subcultures like Hello Kitty and military-themed manga. Manami will tell you all about the latest in cutting-edge tech trends, and the fantastical worlds portrayed in anime. You’ll also take a deep dive into the ways Japanese youth interact with technology.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
17

This tour starts at Atre 1 Exit of Akihabara JR train station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Akihabara Station (Pass by)

    The tour begins at the Akihabara Station, before heading into the heart of Akihabara.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    You'll catch a glimpse of the Mandarake CoCoo, known for its wide selection of manga figurines

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO

    We'll also pass by the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo, with its fascinating robotic figurines

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We'll visit by the Namco Gaming Center, with its multiple floors of gaming and anime memorabilia and toys.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Akihabara Radio Kaikan

    We'll also pass by Radio Kaikan, with a wide collection of anime and manga media.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by Maidreamin Akihabara Electric Town, with its quirky decor and waitresses. Entrance to the eatery is not included.

    Admission ticket free
  • Akihabara Radio Center (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Akihabara Radio Center, with its wealth of consumer electronics. However, entry to the center itself is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We'll also pass by Cospa, the heart of manga and anime cosplay.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Super Potato (Pass by)

    We'll also pass by the Super Potato Akihabara Branch, an ode to early video gaming culture.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cat Cafe MOCHA Akihabara (Pass by)

    We'll end the tour at the quirky Cat cafe MoCHA Akihabara Store, with its many cats.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
New Product
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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