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

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$90.36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group Tour
Mix of multiple groups
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Entrance fee at a Maid Cafe
  • A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Polaroid photo shooting with a maid(Available for purchase)
  • Japanese photo booth experience (Purikura)
  • One drink at the maid cafe
  • Maids' Live Performance
  • Additional drinks and food (Available for purchase)

Meeting point
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"
Return details
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"

  • Meet in front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station (pass by)
  • 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.
  • 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
    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!
  • 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
    Some more Akiba for you It's a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station. The large Space Invaders sign is the landmark!
  • Some cosplay or mysterious vending machines

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $90.36
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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