Stop 1: Welcome and Introduction — 5 minutes
Meet your English-speaking guide near Akihabara Station. Get an overview of the experience and share your interests in Japanese anime, games, and culture.
Stop 2: Pachinko History and Anime Culture — 20 minutes
Discover how pachinko developed into a distinctive part of Japanese entertainment. Learn about its history, cultural significance, and connections to famous anime, manga, and gaming franchises.
Stop 3: How to Play Pachinko — 10 minutes
Learn the basics of pachinko, including machine controls, how to get started, screen animations, parlor etiquette, and Japan's pachinko prize system.
Stop 4: Walk to a Local Pachinko Parlor — 5 minutes
Follow your guide to a real pachinko parlor in Akihabara.
Stop 5: Hands-On Pachinko Experience — 50 minutes
Try pachinko for yourself with assistance from your guide. Learn how to operate the machine and understand its visual effects and gameplay features.
Stop 6: Return Walk — 5 minutes
Return to the meeting location with your guide.
It is the building next to the Akihabara Washington Hotel. Please gather in front of the first-floor entrance by the meeting time; the guide will come to meet you there.
It is the building next to the Akihabara Washington Hotel. Please gather in front of the first-floor entrance by the meeting time; the guide will come to meet you there.
