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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
In a megalopolis such as Tokyo, a city whose greater region has a population of over 37 million people, each neighborhood has a distinct character. But none are as intense as Akihabara, the city’s tech, gaming and anime capital. On this self-guided walking tour with Context tour guide and journalist Manami Okazaki, you’ll discover the myriad of shops and entertainment complexes that make up this fascinating
suburb.
Starting in front of Kenele Stand Akihabara Station, you’ll visit several locations that are representative of entire subcultures like Hello Kitty and military-themed manga. Manami will tell you all about the latest in cutting-edge tech trends, and the fantastical worlds portrayed in anime. You’ll also take a deep dive into the ways Japanese youth interact with technology.
What's included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
What to expect
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The tour begins at the Akihabara Station, before heading into the heart of Akihabara.
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You'll catch a glimpse of the Mandarake CoCoo, known for its wide selection of manga figurines
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We'll also pass by the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo, with its fascinating robotic figurines
Namco Akihabara
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We'll visit by the Namco Gaming Center, with its multiple floors of gaming and anime memorabilia and toys.
Akihabara Radio Kaikan
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We'll also pass by Radio Kaikan, with a wide collection of anime and manga media.
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We'll also pass by Maidreamin Akihabara Electric Town, with its quirky decor and waitresses. Entrance to the eatery is not included.
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We'll also pass by the Akihabara Radio Center, with its wealth of consumer electronics. However, entry to the center itself is not included in this tour.
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We'll also pass by Cospa, the heart of manga and anime cosplay.
Super Potato
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We'll also pass by the Super Potato Akihabara Branch, an ode to early video gaming culture.
Cat Cafe MOCHA Akihabara
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We'll end the tour at the quirky Cat cafe MoCHA Akihabara Store, with its many cats.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
This tour starts at Atre 1 Exit of Akihabara JR train station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
