Akihabara Anime and Gaming Walking Tour
Whether you’re an anime and gaming fan, or you just want to learn more about this exciting part of Japanese popular culture, this is the tour for you. Get explanations about Japanese culture that you wouldn’t get if exploring the area alone, and experience all the “must do” activities in Akihabara, such as visiting a retro video game store, a maid cafe, a photo booth, and much more.
Highlights
- ✓Get a guide’s shortlist of top Akihabara experiences, such as a maid cafe
- ✓A small-group tour means a more personalized experience
- ✓Enjoy the perk of having maid cafe entry and a drink included
- ✓Benefit from having a guide who can answer questions as you explore
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet in front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station
- ✓Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a landmark mall packed with anime, figures, games, and retro otaku culture.
- ✓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.
- ✓maidreamin brings a playful "2.5D" maid-cafe experience—entrance fee, magic drink, and group photo are included!
- ✓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!
- ✓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!
What's included
- ✓Tour photos
- ✓A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- ✓Maid cafe entrance fee
- ✓One drink at Maid cafe
- ✓Play retro arcade game
Good to know
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.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Akihabara Anime and Gaming Walking Tour
Whether you’re an anime and gaming fan, or you just want to learn more about this exciting part of Japanese popular culture, this is the tour for you. Get explanations about Japanese culture that you wouldn’t get if exploring the area alone, and experience all the “must do” activities in Akihabara, such as visiting a retro video game store, a maid cafe, a photo booth, and much more.
Highlights
- ✓Get a guide’s shortlist of top Akihabara experiences, such as a maid cafe
- ✓A small-group tour means a more personalized experience
- ✓Enjoy the perk of having maid cafe entry and a drink included
- ✓Benefit from having a guide who can answer questions as you explore
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet in front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station
- ✓Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a landmark mall packed with anime, figures, games, and retro otaku culture.
- ✓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.
- ✓maidreamin brings a playful "2.5D" maid-cafe experience—entrance fee, magic drink, and group photo are included!
- ✓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!
- ✓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!
What's included
- ✓Tour photos
- ✓A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- ✓Maid cafe entrance fee
- ✓One drink at Maid cafe
- ✓Play retro arcade game
Good to know
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.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.