Private Akihabara Retro Tokyo Anime Game Maid Cafe Tour w/ pickup

4.9 (11 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

How about immersing yourself in an experience that feels like traveling from the newest technology of Akihabara Anime and Game culture all the way back in time to Japan's Showa eras? It's a tour where you can vividly relive the nostalgic streets created from the good old days of the retro periods.

Furthermore, for those wishing for a underground Akihabara stores, we can take you to the more interesting shops that only locals usually go. After booking, we'll confirm your preferred places and times in advance, allowing us to create a fully customized tour just for you. We can also add a maid cafe tour as well, if you are interested.

We'll also make a stop at some retro "Dagashiya", where you can purchase retro Japanese snacks, games and souvenirs that you can't find anywhere else.

Our transportation service will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location.

What's included

  • English Speaking Driver
  • Local Japanese Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free pickup and drop off on a comfortable LEXUS LS 460
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Additional fee will be paid separately if you want lunch or dinner added to the tour.

What to expect

  1. Mandarake Complex
    45m
    This is the Mecca of retro figures, manga, toys, dojinshi, games, anything you can think of related to the "Otaku" culture. This will be our first stop of the tour for you to immerse yourself in the midst of Akihabara culture.
  2. Animate Akihabara
    45m
    If you are interested in Manga and Anime merchandise this is the Mecca of all of it. We can stop here as an option.
  3. Super Potato
    30m
    *Optional Tour for Gamers* When it comes to retro games, it's Super Potato Akihabara store! From Game Watch to 3DS, a wide lineup and overwhelming stock. Masterpieces, obscure titles, and rare items are all abundant. Western games and MSX are of course available too.

    Just browsing through this fantastic chaos is fun-filled! Occasionally, even celebrities drop by.
  4. Akihabara Radio Kaikan
    45m
    Iconic, multi-level complex of independent shops selling manga, anime figurines & related items. I can take to a more deeper shop for specific items like dolls or toys if you are interested.
  5. Akihabara
    45m
    We can either go to other manga shops or figure shops or maid cafes or anything you prefer of your choice. We can custom the Akihabara tour just for your hobby.
  6. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    This is one of the oldest Maid cafe and still the most iconic maid cafe in Akihabara. We can go here for option if you wish and we can introduce you to the manners and rituals of how to enjoy a maid cafe from a local perspective.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We can meet you at Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit and head to the tour from there.

End point

We can meet you at Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit and head to the tour from there.

Pickup details

Please advise preferred pickup location. Hotel or station or any specific area you prefer. Anywhere within 5km of center of Tokyo is preferable. I will come pick you up on a white Lexus LS 460. Very comfortable ride.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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