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Dive into the neon buzz of Tokyo’s Akihabara district, exploring the playful and surprising sides of Japanese pop culture. This adults-only tour takes you through the electric town’s anime shops, gaming arcades, and figure stores, followed by a stroll down Maid Café Alley, where costumed promoters invite guests to themed cafés. Visit Love Merci, Akihabara’s well-known adult toy shop, and make a quick stop at a stay-in adult video shop, both explained with humor and cultural context. Enjoy a lively all-you-can-eat-and-drink izakaya party, where Japanese dining etiquette and shared-meal traditions are introduced. Travel by public transport to Uguisudani, and conclude with a guided stroll through the love hotel area to learn its history and role in society. Perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers, this tour promises humor and openness in a respectful setting.
** We do not recommend, solicit, promote, sell, or facilitate any illicit activities. **
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meeet at Akihabara Station's Electric Town Exit. Detailed map, direction and meeting place pictures will be sent to participants beforehand.
Itinerary
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The tour begin in Akihabara’s neon-lit streets, home to anime, manga, miniature figures, arcades, and specialty shops. With its flashing signs and buzzing atmosphere, this area showcases both the playful and commercial sides of Japan’s pop culture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The walk continues through Maid Café Alley, where maids in full costume hand out flyers to invite visitors into their themed cafés. The guide explains how maid cafés began, why they remain popular, and what they say about modern Japanese society.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A visit to Love Merci, Akihabara’s well-known adult toy shop, offers a curious yet welcoming glimpse into another layer of Tokyo nightlife. Guests may laugh, ask questions, and learn about how fetishes and adult culture are presented in Japan, with staff on hand to answer questions in a respectful environment
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Dinner takes place at a lively izakaya, where guests enjoy an all-you-can-eat and drink menu. The guide introduces Japanese dining etiquette, showing how shared plates and group meals are enjoyed in Japan, while travelers sample a variety of modern Japanese dishes and unlimited drinks.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The evening concludes with a guided walk through Uguisudani’s love hotel area. Here, the guide explains the cultural significance of these hotels, who uses them, and how they reflect Japanese cultural norms around privacy and relationships. The evening ends at Uguisudani Station, convenient for onward travel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MUST be 20yo or older to join this tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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