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Akihabara Anime & Game Adventure Walking Tour (Group or Private)

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Akihabara Anime & Game Adventure Walking Tour (Group or Private)

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13 Jan
Wed
14 Jan
Thu
15 Jan
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Highlights

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.


Explore Akihabara’s iconic pop culture on this guided walking tour. Start at a retro video game shop loved by fans of classic Japanese games, offering a nostalgic look into the early days of the gaming industry. Next, visit a popular maid cafe favored by locals, where you can enjoy the playful atmosphere, fun food performances, and photo opportunities unique to Akihabara.


The tour continues through the district’s lively streets, stopping at large anime and hobby stores filled with figures, cosplay items, and interactive entertainment. Discover Akihabara from a local perspective and experience the heart of Japan’s otaku culture.


This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.

Itinerary

  • Akihabara(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Meet in front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station
  • Super Potato Akihabara

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Akiba Cultures Zone

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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!
  • Akihabara Gachapon Hall

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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!
  • Maidreamin Akihabara LIVE RESTAURANT Heaven's Gate

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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!
  • Taito Station Akihabara

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

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Some cosplay or mysterious vending machines

What's included

INCLUDED

One drink at the maid cafe
Japanese photo booth experience (Purikura)
Polaroid photo shooting with a maid(Available for purchase)
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Entrance fee at a Maid Cafe

NOT INCLUDED

Additional drinks and food (Available for purchase)
Maids' Live Performance

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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.
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.

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