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Ikebukuro Anime and Game Culture Experience Tour

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$83.47
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Overview

The Ikebukuro Anime and Game Culture Experience Tour showcases the vibrant anime and gaming scene of Ikebukuro. This immersive 3-hour adventure combines nostalgia with modern Japanese culture, making it perfect for fans and newcomers alike.

  • 🎮 Visit a retro arcade featuring classic games from the 1980s and 90s, including nostalgic titles like Street Fighter II, shooting games, and racing games.
  • 🎵 Discover the Toshima Future Flower monument, a symbol of Toshima City's aspirations, adorned with lyrics from the citizens' song "Toshima Mirai e" and representing the community's hopes for the future.
  • 🛍️ Pass by the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, the world's largest anime shop, recognized as one of the "88 Anime Pilgrimage Sites in Japan," perfect for shopping enthusiasts.
  • 📸 Capture fun moments at the largest purikura (print club) specialty store in the area, featuring a variety of themed machines popular among friends and couples.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy authentic maid café service in a cozy atmosphere, where maids greet you with a smile and serve delightful drinks and food. Note that if fully booked, a different café may be visited.
  • 🎲 Experience the Gashapon Ikebukuro Sohonten, one of the largest Gashapon specialty shops, with around 3,000 machines offering unique collectibles and a special photo area.
  • 🐾 Visit the Pokémon Mega Center Tokyo, a must for Pokémon fans, showcasing exclusive merchandise, plush toys, stationery, and clothing in a spacious setting.
  • 🕒 Includes a knowledgeable guide for 3 hours to enhance your journey through Ikebukuro's vibrant culture.
  • 📷 One Amusement Photo Booth Experience (Purikura) included, capturing your fun memories during the tour.
  • 💰 Game play fees, Gachapon costs, and additional meals and drinks are available for purchase, ensuring a customizable experience.

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Ikebukuro Anime and Game Culture Experience Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Guide for 3 hours
  • One Amusement Photo Booth Experience (Purikura)
  • Includes a drink and a photo with the maid at the café. Note: Some cafés may not allow photos.
  • Game play fees (available for purchase)
  • Gachapon costs (available for purchase)
  • Additional meals and drinks (available for purchase)

Meeting point
A guide holding a sign that says 'KOIKOI JAPAN CULTURE TOUR' will be waiting at Ikebukuro Ekimae Park (Toshima City) near the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station. https://maps.app.goo.gl/QkY1TTt8waxCEcccA
Return details
At the end of the tour, you may choose to be dropped off at Sunshine City, Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, or Ikebukuro Station. Our guide will help you get there.

  • This game center is popular among retro game enthusiasts and offers a wide selection of arcade games from the 1980s and 90s. It's a must-visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy classic games in the Ikebukuro area. Visitors can experience nostalgic titles like Street Fighter II, shooting games, and racing games.
  • This monument, shaped like a treble clef, symbolizes the culture and dignity of Toshima City. It was erected to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Toshima City, with the lyrics of the citizens' song "Toshima Mirai e" engraved on the lower part of the front. On the back, the lyrics and sheet music of "Kibou no Hana" are inscribed, representing the community's progress and hopes for the future. This monument, built with the hope that Toshima City would become a place of culture and dignity, has become a beloved symbol of the area. It also appears in the anime "Durarara!!". (pass by)
  • Animate Ikebukuro Main Store has been selected as one of the "88 Anime Pilgrimage Sites in Japan." It is the world's largest anime shop. We will pass by this area again on our way back, so if you'd like to do some shopping, we can guide you then. (pass by)
  • This is the largest purikura (print club) specialty store in the area, offering a wide selection of the latest purikura machines. It's popular among young people and tourists, and is well-known as a spot for friends and couples to visit together. The store's bright interior is decorated according to various themes, creating a fun and enjoyable space for taking photos.
  • This café is known for its warm atmosphere and authentic maid experience. In a cozy and welcoming space, the maids greet you with a smile and serve special drinks and food items. It's a charming spot that can be enjoyed by anime and manga fans, as well as first-time visitors. Please note that if the café is fully booked, we may visit a different maid café.
  • Gashapon Ikebukuro Sohonten
    Gashapon Department Store Ikebukuro Main Store is one of the world's largest Gashapon specialty shops, featuring around 3,000 Gashapon machines. It offers a unique experience for visitors with Bandai's latest products and exclusive items. The store also has a unique "Gasha-dori Spot," where customers can take photos with their purchased Gashapon in a special area.
  • Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
    This is a must-visit shop for Pokémon fans. The store features the latest Pokémon merchandise and exclusive items, making it extremely popular with tourists from around the world. The spacious interior offers a wide range of products, including plush toys, stationery, clothing, and more.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Ikebukuro Anime and Game Culture Experience Tour

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $83.47
    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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