Overview
This guided tour is designed for anyone curious about Japanese unique world of anime, games, idols, and maid cafes.
Explore colorful shops, capsule toy halls, arcades, and themed cafes — you’ll enjoy fun experiences and discoveries that can only be found in Akihabara.
It’s perfectly fine if you’re new to this culture. — just bring your curiosity and enjoy the playful side of Tokyo!
Perfect for:
・Travelers who want to learn about Japan’s otaku culture in a fun and approachable way
・ Visitors who want to enjoy activities and experiences unique to Akihabara
・Couples and friends looking for a short, exciting Tokyo adventure
What's included
- A Professional Local Guide
- Photo opportunities throughout
- Admission fee - Maid café admission fee JPY 880 per person
What to expect
Akihabara Station Electric Town West Plaza
Meet your guide and fellow guests. The guide will introduce the tour flow while chatting about your favorite anime, games, idols, or Japanese pop culture to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Group photo and tour dismissal.
Tamashii Nations Store
Explore one of Japan’s most famous official figure stores featuring anime and game characters. Learn about Japanese figure culture, collector communities, and the craftsmanship behind highly detailed character models.
Akihabara Radio Kaikan
Visit one of Akihabara’s iconic landmarks and learn how the district evolved from an electronics town into the center of anime, hobby, and otaku culture.
Akihabara Radio Center
Walk through a nostalgic alley packed with small electronic component shops and discover the roots of Akihabara’s postwar electronics culture.
ONODEN
Experience Akihabara as a home electronics district and learn about Japan’s unique multi-floor electronics stores. On the anime and game merchandise floor, you may also browse items related to your favorite series.
Super Potato
Visit a legendary retro gaming shop filled with classic consoles and games such as Famicom, Super Famicom, and Game Boy. Learn why retro gaming remains deeply loved in Japanese otaku culture.
Akiba Cultures Zone
Discover the diversity of modern Akihabara subculture, including idol venues, maid cafés, figure shops, and hobby stores. Guests may also enjoy free time browsing collectible figures.
Heaven's Gate
Experience one of Akihabara’s famous maid cafés. Order a drink and enjoy energetic performances and interactive hospitality from the maids. Optional activities such as souvenir photo sessions may also be available.
Akihabara Station Electric Town West Plaza
Tour closing
Good to know
- Meeting: Meet on location
- Languages: German, Spanish, Chinese, French, English, Japanese, Italian
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before