Guided Akihabara Tour Discover Anime Game and Manga

5.0 (1 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Explore the vibrant world of Japanese anime, manga, and game culture in Akihabara, Tokyo's anime district!

This guided walking tour takes you through the heart of anime and gaming culture, where multi-story stores and hidden treasures await. Visit popular shops, browsing manga, figures, and rare collectibles.
Your local guide will share fascinating stories about Akihabara's evolution and provide tips for smart shopping, including tax-free options and seasonal sales. Perfect for anime enthusiasts, collectors, and curious travelers looking to uncover unique finds in Tokyo's colorful landscape.

- Guided walking tour through Akihabara’s anime and gaming district
- Visit iconic stores such as Animate, Mandarake, and amiami
- Receive insider tips on shopping, deals, and navigating specialty stores
- Ideal for anime fans, collectors, and families seeking a unique Tokyo experience

What's included

  • English Speaking Guide

What to expect

  1. 15m
    You’ll find a wide range of anime merchandise, from the latest figures to Gundam figures spanning decades. You can also explore the history and evolution of Japanese anime through the displays.
  2. Karaoke Pasela Akihabara Electric Town
    10m
    This colorful street preserves the atmosphere of early Akihabara, when the area became known for selling radios, cameras, and other electronics. Enjoy its nostalgic atmosphere and get a glimpse of what Akihabara was like in the postwar era.
  3. 25m
    The largest anime shop in Akihabara. Here, we’ll explore three floors filled with a wide variety of anime merchandise, including figures, badges, pins, and plastic model kits.
  4. 10m
    Here, we’ll check out Pokémon cards. They have a huge selection, with cards ranging from as little as 100 yen to some rare cards worth several hundred thousand yen.
  5. Pass by
    Here, you can find one of the most expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in the world, of which only four are known to exist, along with a great selection of rare and valuable cards.
  6. Super Potato
    10m
    Here, you can find retro games and consoles from past generations, including the classic Famicom and PlayStation. The store has an incredible selection of rare and hard-to-find items, making it especially popular among collectors.
  7. Animate Akihabara
    10m
    Here, we’ll take a look at some manga. The first floor has a great selection of manga in English, the second floor is dedicated to Japanese manga, and the fourth floor is filled with Jump manga merchandise.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of the TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO, just a 1-minute walk from the Electric Town Exit of JR Akihabara Station.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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