Free tour

Akihabara Free Tour - The best tips to get to know Electric Town in depth

5.00

Excellent(8)

Tokyo

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Juan

Registered on 9 December 2022

Hi everyone, I'm Juan :) To say that I'm a Japan geek is an understatement, but if you mention Akihabara even more so! I've been living in Japan for a while, studying Japanese, but you could almost say that it's like I've been here all my life. Do you want to know more about Japanese culture and society? Do you want to know all the tips and advice that will make your vacation 100% better? Do you want to know where or how you can get what you are looking for? I may not have all the answers, but if it's in Akihabara, I know where to find it.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

What are we going to find?

Akihabara , the heart of manga and anime in Japan, the Mecca of Otaku . A place that has evolved throughout history to end up becoming what it is today.

Fans calls this AkibaStyle .
Also called Electric Town ( Electric City ) Akihabara is one of the most famous, touristic and well-known points for all fans of Japan and its culture. And that is why it is also a place where very touristic businesses have emerged.

Local experience.

If what you want is a local experience and enjoy as much as a Japanese would in this wonderful place, then this is what you are looking for . Sign up!

What is the AkibaStyle?

Do you want to know everything about Akihabara? Would you like to find something from your favorite series or video game? You most likely know where to find it if it even exists in Akihabara.
This tour is perfect for people who want to delve deeper into the pop culture of manga, anime, and video games ; learn the history of Akihabara , its secrets and the most interesting places that you should not miss.

Itinerary:

The main idea is to understand where this wonderful place comes from, after a brief introduction we will begin to walk through its streets and through the best buildings in the entire district, I will also tell you what they keep inside. (This experience will last around an hour and a half or more depending on the speed).
Once we finish the walk, we will walk to a square where I will give you time to ask questions, share opinions about the area or about Japan and I will try to help you find the perfect place to eat, shop or visit .
After the consultation, if there is time and for those who want it, I will accompany you in order of distance to the places we were talking about.

These are some of the most iconic places that we will visit during the tour:

Akihabara Station and Atre
Yodobashi Camera
The Radio Kaikan Building
Hey!
The Official Kotobukiya Store
Super Potato
Akiba Zone
Mandarake
Animate
Don Quijote

Among them we can find some secret places and share all kinds of tips . Some of them will help you save on your future purchases!

Besides, we will have time to share stories , talk about the culture of Japan , its society and I will share the best tips to make your stay in Japan the best possible experience.

See you in Akihabara!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

1-1 Kanda Hanaokachō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0028, Japan

The Tour will start from the Yodobashi Camera building, in front of the main door there is a bench around a cylinder and a zebra crossing, I will be waiting for you with a pink handkerchief hanging in my pocket. Search Google Maps for Cafe Moff Akihabara for a more exact location.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).