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

By MagicalTrip Inc.
8.4 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 5,109 and current price is P 3,423 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Winner of TripAdvisor's “Best of the Best 2025” (Top 1% Worldwide).

Don't just shop in Akihabara—understand its soul. Dive deep into the “Holy Land of Otaku” with a local expert who decodes the fascinating culture behind Japan's famous Electric Town.

① The Untold History: Learn how Akihabara developed into Japan's No. 1 electronics hub, and finally, the global epicenter of anime and gaming.

② Games & Craftsmanship: Play retro arcade games and explore vintage console shops. Discover how the hyper-detailed anime figures of today actually inherit the DNA of 800-year-old traditional Japanese Buddhist sculptors.

③ Maid Cafe & “Moe” Culture: Step into a famous Maid Cafe like an insider. We will delve into the roots of Otaku culture and explain how this unique hospitality was born. ④ Insider Treasure Hunt: Navigate the maze of shops with ease. You'll explore the main highlights of Akihabara and will be ready to hunt for your own treasures with confidence afterwards!

Activity location
  • Akihabara Radio Kaikan
    • 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Akihabara Radio Kaikan Shinhonkan
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Travel Service Center
    • 17
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

Check availability


Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Mix of multiple groups

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 5,108.90
P 3,422.96 x 1 AdultP 3,422.96

Total
The previous price was P 5,108.90 and current price is P 3,422.96
33% off
Until Sat, Mar 14
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Exclusively for your group

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
P 9,695.73 x 2 AdultsP 19,391.46

Total
Price is P 19,391.46
Until Sat, Mar 14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Alcoholic Beverages
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Play retro arcade game
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional drinks and food (Available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Maids' Live Performance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Take a cheki (a Polaroid photo) with a maid ¥880

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Akihabara (Pass by)
Meet in front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station
Akihabara Radio Kaikan
  • 15m
Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a landmark mall packed with anime, figures, games, and retro otaku culture.
Akiba Cultures Zone
  • 30m
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
  • 15m
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!
Akihabara
  • 15m
Some cosplay or mysterious vending machines
Super Potato Akihabara
  • 30m
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.
Maidcafe Maidreamin Akihabara idol-dori Store
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
maidreamin brings a playful "2.5D" maid-cafe experience—entrance fee, magic drink, and group photo are included!

Location

Activity location
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    Akihabara Radio Kaikan
    • 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Akihabara Radio Kaikan Shinhonkan
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Travel Service Center
    • 17
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

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