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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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.
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.
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!
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:
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!
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.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).