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- English
Spend four relaxed hours exploring Akihabara with an English native guide who loves anime, manga and retro games as much as you do!
This beginner‑friendly tour is ideal for fans who enjoy Shonen and Seinen stories with more mature themes and want more than basic sightseeing.
Starting at the Starbucks near Akihabara Station, you will visit a curated mix of bookstores, figurine shops, card shops, game stores and hidden backstreets.
Learn how to spot real versus fake items, recognize first print manga and avoid overpriced tourist traps so you can build a haul you are proud of.
The vibe is chill and conversational, with plenty of time to browse, ask questions and take photos.
Small‑group tours keep things friendly, while an optional private upgrade lets you fully customize stops. Maid cafés are only included if requested. The tour finishes back at Akihabara Station, with extra Japan travel tips and photos from your guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Let's 10mins before the tour out the front of Starbucks to get a drink and chat!
Itinerary
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1
Here we will warm up and talk about what prices we should expect, what is considered fair and what is considered a 'tourist-trap'. We will take photos and refer to them when looking at other store pricing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A smaller store with Gundam, Dragon ball, Jujitsu Kaisen, Naruto etc
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Akihabara
Small stall that sells anime merch and clothes called アキバゲンキロウノカラアゲ
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Akihabara Radio Kaikan
This is a big one, 5+ floors of anime, card games etc. It's important that we keep the pace up because there is a lot going on. in here. Take photos and make purchase decisions at the end of the day.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Super Potato
Retro games and merch
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Akihabara
Mandrake complex: Specializes in used and collectible items rather than new mass‑market stock, so it’s popular with collectors and resellers
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Animate Akihabara
This is a special one for art-books, manga and other artistic merch. My personal favourite!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Akihabara
Toys Goldenage is for place to get your retro fix
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Akihabara
Tokyo Hobby Centre. They have some really cool randomized prize bags
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Akihabara
This store is last because it has the best prices and a great selection of different merch, manga, art-books tech and gaming. 3 whole floors dedicated to figurines!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A lot of walking required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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