Tokyo: Tour around 10 charms to know Akihabara!

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Manga, anime, cosplay, kawaii, and electronics...
This tour is an easy way to fully enjoy the deep charms of Akihabara, the leading of pop culture!

This tour focuses on the 10 elements that make up Akihabara.
You will visit and see each store and learn how to enjoy each genre.
Our knowledgeable Akihabara guide will make you an Akihabara connoisseur!

Whether you are a fan of Japanese pop culture, visiting Akihabara for the first time,, or want to experience Akihabara and Japanese pop culture with your family, let's enjoy the charms of Akihabara together!

What's Included

English-speaking guide
Shopping cost (it depends on the guest and store)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Travel Service Center

Meet in front of Midori-no-Madoguchi ( JR Ticket Office ) at JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit

End point
Akihabara Radio Center

The tour end at the exit of Radio Center

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Travel Service Center

    First, at the meeting place, the guide will explain the transition of Akihabara from the postwar period to the present. Let's go around with the guide to see the 10 elements that have come to make up modern Akihabara!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This is one of the typical general anime stores. We will especially visit the magazines on the first floor and the comics and light novels section on the third floor.

    23 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This is a store specializing in figurines. You will be surprised at the number of figures and the wide range of genres.

    18 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Gachapon was first introduced in 1970 for children, but now it is popular among adults as well. You can spend a whole day looking at a wide variety of Gachapon products, each with its own special flavor.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Next, we will go to a store called “Retro Game Heaven. You can buy games that were popular in Japan in the past, such as NES and Game Boy.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Cosplay is an essential part of introducing Akihabara! This store has not only costumes, but also wigs, contacts, footwear, weapons and even makeup supplies to help you become your favorite anime and game characters!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    GiGO Akihabara Building 3

    Next, we take you to the world of games! This is one of the largest game centers around Akihabara. Enjoy crane games and retro arcade games.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Akihabara Radio Center

    Finally, we invite you to the deepest area of Akihabara. This building, which retains the atmosphere of the electric town that has developed since the postwar period, is a maze of old stores selling small parts of electronic devices and new stores that have entered the area, making it a jumbled and mysterious place!

    8 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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