Akihabara Anime & Gaming Adventure Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

-Jump into the world of old school video games in Akihabara
The first stop of the Akihabara tour is a retro video game store that is considered as a treasure trove for game lovers, especially for those who grew up experiencing the rise of Japanese video game industry.

-Get spell casted by cute Japanese maids in a special maid cafe.
Speaking of Akihabara culture, a maid cafe is what you cannot miss out on while you're in Tokyo. In this tour we go to a popular maid cafe among locals where you can hang out with cute maids, get spells casted on your food, and take photos!

-Enjoy a wide array of interactive Akihabara style entertainment such as cosplay, from a local's perspective.
You can enjoy wandering around huge anime stores with hundreds of figures and cosplay goods.

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What's Included

One drink at the maid cafe
Japanese photo booth experience (Purikura)
Polaroid photo shooting with a maid(Available for purchase)
Entrance fee at a Maid Cafe
3 hours with a local guide
Additional drinks and food (Available for purchase)
Maids' Live Performance

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Travel Service Center

In front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station. Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Akihabara (Pass by)

    Meet in front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Super Potato

    Welcome to Akiba The first stop of the Akihabara tour is a retro video game store that is considered a treasure trove for game lovers, especially for those who grew up experiencing the rise of the Japanese video game industry. Here you can listen to the 8-bit video game keyboard music which you can hardly find anywhere else! Your guide will help you find and buy all the old fashion video game machines and disks. While the world is chasing after new games, it is also a good idea to look back to these old-time games that bring back the charm of our childhood memories.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Akiba Cultures Zone

    Some more of Akiba's culture Idols' smiles, an overwhelming variety of anime goods, maid cafes, etc. Once you step inside, you'll find yourself in a world of subculture!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Akihabara Gachapon Hall

    Some gachapon It's been called the “holy land of gachapon” for 10 years! This amusement park is fun for kids and adults alike. You'll find everything from rare items to the latest releases, so you're sure to find what you're looking for...! About 50 new titles arrive every month, so you'll always find something fresh. The store is lined with 430 gachapon machines, and we look forward to your visit!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Heaven's Gate

    Maid cafe Speaking of Akihabara culture, a maid cafe is what you cannot miss out on while you're in Tokyo. In this tour, we go to a popular maid cafe among locals where you can hang out with cute maids, get spells cast on your food, and take photos! If you order an omelet or a hot latte, they will draw cute illustrations on it with ketchup / chocolate sauce!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Taito Station Akihabara

    Some more Akiba for you It's a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station. The large Space Invaders sign is the landmark!

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Akihabara

    Some cosplay or mysterious vending machines

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that a maid cafe we are visiting may vary depending on the situation.
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Supplied by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
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Cancellation Policy

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

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