Free tour

Deep Nakano Walk: Free walking tour for anime and manga lovers

5.00

Excellent(2)

Tokyo

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Real Tokyo Vibes

Registered on 7 May 2025

Welcome to Real Tokyo Vibes! We offer small-group walking tours that dive into the real daily life and culture of Tokyo—through the eyes of locals. Your guide actually lives in the neighborhood and will take you beyond the usual tourist spots. We’ll explore local eateries, independent shops, and hidden alleys while sharing the stories, history, and lifestyle that make each area unique. It’s like having a friend in Tokyo who shows you their favorite places. Join us, and experience a side of Tokyo that guidebooks can’t show you!

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

A Must for Anime & Manga Lovers! Welcome to the Deep Culture Tour of Nakano Broadway!

This tour isn’t your typical sightseeing experience.

Nakano Broadway is often called a holy ground for Japanese anime, manga, and otaku culture. It's packed with rare collectible figures, first-edition comics, and vintage goods—like a walkable museum overflowing with treasures for true fans.

During the tour, we’ll dive into the world of otaku culture and also explore the surrounding local izakaya alleyways and retro Showa-era streets. Since most of Broadway is indoors, it’s perfect even on rainy days. And in the evening, the neon lights give the area a totally different charm.

Note: 1. This tour is designed for people who love Japanese anime and manga. If you're not particularly interested in this world, the content might feel a bit niche. But if you feel a spark of excitement just thinking about anime or manga, you're going to love every moment of it!

2.If you need to cancel this tour, please make sure to contact me by the day before.
Please do not cancel without notice.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

JR Nakano Station, North Ticket Gate, 5-chōme-31-1 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan

[Meeting Point] I'm waiting at the north exit of Nakano Station wearing a name tag that says "Real Tokyo Vibes."

Outside visit

Nakano Sun Mall

Nakano Sun Mall Shopping Street is a 224-meter covered arcade that stretches just beyond the north exit of JR Nakano Station. Rain or shine, it's the perfect place to explore comfortably thanks to its roofed walkway. Unlike flashy tourist districts, this shopping street is filled with local favorites—from traditional Japanese confectionery shops and secondhand vinyl stores to affordable fashion boutiques and everyday grocery stores. You’ll mostly see locals—students, families, and workers—going about their

Free entry

Nakano Broadway B1 Floor

Nakano Broadway B1 Floor is your gateway to the “real” Tokyo, far from the typical tourist path. You'll find old-school butcher shops, fishmongers, and delis—just like locals shop every day. And of course, don’t leave without trying the famous extra-rich soft-serve ice cream!

Free entry

Nakano Broadway 1st Floor

Nakano Broadway 1st Floor blends local everyday shops with niche pop culture stores. You’ll see old-school candy shops and watch repair stores right next to anime goods and figure shops. It’s a quirky mix of “normal Tokyo life” and otaku culture all in one place.

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).