Free tour

OTAKU Sightseeing in Akihabara

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Excellent (12 ratings)

Akihabara

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Tiago

Registered on 09 June 2024

As a passionate enthusiast of otaku culture and PC technology, I'm dedicated to helping fellow enthusiasts navigate the vibrant world of Akihabara, Tokyo's electric town, with confidence and excitement. With an in-depth understanding of the local scene, I offer personalized recommendations and insider tips to ensure an unforgettable experience in the heart of Japan's geek culture.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join me as we dive into the enchanting world of Japanese OTAKU culture! Our adventure will take us to Akihabara, Tokyo's vibrant hub for anime and manga enthusiasts. We'll discover the finest anime merchandise, from rare collectibles to unique memorabilia, all amidst the buzzing atmosphere of Akihabara.

Share your favourite anime genres or series, and I'll guide you to the best shops tailored to your interests. We'll visit iconic stores like Mandarake and Animate, explore specialty shops with animation cels, and enjoy themed cafés with cosplaying staff. Get ready for an exciting journey filled with discovery and otaku fun!

What‘s not included

- Transportation fee - If your hotel is accessible from Tokyo Metro subway station, total transportation fee on this tour is only 600 JPY per person by using 24 hours ticket.
Optional prices:

- Lunch fee - avg. 10USD per person

- Entrance fee, meal or drink at the Theme Cafe

Maid Cafe: (Entrance fee: 5 USD for a person + One drink 5 USD for a person / Total: 10 USD per person for one hour)

- Any extra services inside the Theme Cafe

- Others (snacks, drinks, shopping, arcade game fee, etc.)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Akihabara Station, 1-chōme Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0028, Japan

Near Atre 1 in the Electric Town Exit (JR Station) Anime Bag pack plus Anime T-shirt.

Free entry

Mandarake Complex

Ticket not included

(Maid Cafe) at-home cafe Akihabara Main

My suggestion for lunch, however there is a variety of places for eating

Free entry

amiami Akihabara Radio Kaikan

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).