Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide

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Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide is a 2-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $10000 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

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48 / 100
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Duration
2 hours
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$10000 per person

Akihabara is well known as one of the most popular towns for Japanese subcultures in Tokyo. The itinerary written in this page is just a model. This tour is wholly tailor-maid. Please tell me what you want to do and wher

What you get

  • English speaking otaku guide.

About this experience

Akihabara is well known as one of the most popular towns for Japanese subcultures in Tokyo. The itinerary written in this page is just a model. This tour is wholly tailor-maid. Please tell me what you want to do and where you want to go, and please ask me the recommendation related to your interest. You can do shopping, playing in the game arcade, and more. I'm an anime and video game otaku and I know about Akihabara that far as I usually have lessons about this place for the other tour guides, so I can assure that you can have fun if you are also otaku. And I will take huge load of photos of you and will send you them using Airdrop, Google Photo at the end of the tour, or later by email. I deliberately didn't include maid cafe, because it takes time at least an hour, but if you want to go, I can take you to the recommendable one. It's the same for animal cafes like cat cafe. Let me know your requests. If you can, please send me the list of the titles of anime or manga you like.

What's included

Included

  • English speaking otaku guide.

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee

What you'll see and do

  1. Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo

    "Tamashii Nation" is one of the toy brands of Bandai, which is famous for the realistic and detailed figurines. Tamashii Nations store is the HQ of them, and they have not only shopping area but also exhibition area.

    30 minutes here

  2. Yodobashi Akiba

    Yodobashi Akiba is one of the biggest electric appliance stores in Japan. They sell appliances, PC, health care items, video games, liquor, figurines and more.

    30 minutes here

  3. "Rajio Kaikan" or Radio Hall is one of the versatile shopping building for items related for Japanese otaku culture. They have figurines, dolls, trading cards, plastic models and more.

    30 minutes here

  4. Kotobukiya Akihabara

    Kotobukiya is a branch of one of the oldest model shops in Japan from Tachikawa, in western part of Tokyo. They also deal with Vtuber stuff these day , not only anime things.

    Pass by without stopping

  5. There are many game arcades in Akihabara, but I recommend this one. They have claw catching games, photo sticker machine, music games like using taiko or feet, racing games like Mario Cart and more. The strong point of this arcade is that they have retro game floor. You can play old games like Space Invader, Street Fighter 2, House of the Dead and more. *The games they have changes frequently.

    30 minutes here

  6. Super Potato

    Super Potato is a retro video game store, which is popular world widely. They sell rare retro video games, both consoles and software. At the top of the building, they have retro game arcade. They also sell Japanese unique cheep snacks called "dagashi", which was popular amongst older generation because dagashi shops got rare in Tokyo.

    30 minutes here

  7. Kanda Shrine

    Kanda Myoujin shinto shrine is one of the most important shrine in Tokyo and very attractive. This is the local shrine for Akihabara. They have many unique attractions, for example, they have a adorable pony in the precincts.

    30 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Tokyo

If you get off at JR Akihabara station from Electric Town Exit, turn to the right and go along the railroad (north side of Akihabara station), You will see a shop with a large sign board says "TAMASHII NATIONS STORE" and arrive in 30 seconds.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

A local Shinto shrine of Akihabara , and has many attractions. Tightly connected to Japanese anime and idol cultures.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 7 travelers per booking
Operated by
Japanese Subculture Tours in Tokyo

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
2 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
1+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$10000 to $11000
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 48

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)7
Listing quality (10% weight)90
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

How much does Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide cost?

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Prices start at $10000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide take?

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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.

Is Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Akihabara Tour with Anime and Video Games Otaku Licensed Guide start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Tokyo?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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