Akihabara Gaming & Anime Walking Tour: Explore Retro Video Games and Maid Cafes in Tokyo

Immerse yourself in the world of retro video games and maid cafes on this Akihabara walking tour. Explore a treasure trove of old-school games, get spells cast by cute maids, and experience Akihabara’s interactive entertainment. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akihabara - Meet in front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station
  • Super Potato Akihabara - Welcome to Akiba
  • Akiba Cultures Zone - Some more of Akiba’s culture
  • Akihabara Gachapon Hall - Some gachapon
  • Heaven’s Gate - Maid cafe
  • Taito Station Akihabara - Some more Akiba for you
  • Akihabara - Some cosplay or mysterious vending machines
What's Included
  • Local guide for 3 hours
  • Entrance to Maid Cafe
  • Live performance by maids
  • One drink at Maid Cafe
  • Japanese Purikura photo booth experience
What's Not Included
  • Additional drinks and food (Available for purchase)
  • Polaroid photo shooting with a maid(Available for purchase)
Additional Information

-Embark on a nostalgic journey through Akihabara’s old school video game scene.
First on the agenda for the Akihabara tour is a visit to a throwback video game store, cherished by gaming enthusiasts, particularly those who witnessed the ascendance of Japan’s video game industry.
-Experience adorable Japanese maid service at a unique maid cafe.
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Location
Travel Service Center
In front of Ticket Office right outside of Electric Town Gate of JR Akihabara station. Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Migueldq4767ag
Oct 26, 2024
Akihabara and maid café - Host is open to your wants and needs and tries to adapt the tour to the group. Friendly and knowledgeable he gives historical details about Akihabara and it's various activities.
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Joryandsteph
Oct 25, 2024
Enjoyed exploring Akihabara - Our tour of Akihabara with Seina was a blast. Their enthusiasm and knowledge of the area made the experience both informative and entertaining. The highlight of the tour was definitely our visit to the maid cafe. It was a unique and memorable experience that we probably wouldn't have had without Seina's guidance. We also enjoyed exploring the various and diverse amount of shops and all the insightful commentary on the different subcultures and trends in Akihabara, which gave us a better understanding of the area. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Akihabara for their first time.
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P1539pabenh
Oct 25, 2024
So much fun! Our guide was awesome! - We had a great time on this tour! Ai was such a nice tour guide and we learnt a lot about Akihabara/Tokyo from her. Thanks again!
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Andrewcb2899zk
Oct 21, 2024
Great Experience for First Time Solo Traveler - I traveled to Japan for the first time solo and stayed in Akihabara. This tour was a great way to familiarize myself with the area. Seina was an amazing guide who was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions about the area/Japan in general. I ended up being the only one on my tour and we immediately bonded over our love of Sanrio. The maid cafe was a fun experience and something I would have felt awkward doing alone, so I’m really happy it was included on the tour. I feel a lot more comfortable exploring the area alone now and appreciated Seina’s recommendations along the way. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn more about Akihabara!
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Z4538gzstephens
Oct 20, 2024
Great experience with a great guide - AI was supremely informative and showed us just how much Akihabara had to offer. She guided us right along, answered questions and told us a bit about gaming. I'd definitely recommend AI. 5 stars easy
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Faraway12011048750
Oct 16, 2024
Was as expected with an accidental bonus - The tour went as expected based on what's advertised. I ended up being the only one who had booked that slot, so I had the added bonus of having a highly personalized tour. The tour guide was Seina who did a splendid job of explaining the history of Akihabara as well as the context of any location we visited. She guided me through an exhibition as well as a bunch of stores with figurines and such. There were some options, such as to visit a photo booth, that you can choose if you wish. It ended after a visit to a maid cafe followed by a visit to another store. The tour went on for the scheduled 3 hours. I'd recommend this tour mainly for those who are new to Akihabara and need an initiation to get things going.
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Corentaplustravel
Oct 13, 2024
Fun Akihabara Experience with Seina - Had a fantastic time exploring Japanese pop culture in Akihabara with Seina as our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of anime and pop culture, and she enthusiastically answered all my questions. The highlights of the tour were visiting a maid café, having fun in a photobooth, and trying out rhythm games. Seina made the experience both engaging and unforgettable!
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Salvador_l
Oct 13, 2024
A fun time! - I had a lot of fun playing arcade games and visiting a maid cafe for the first time ever! Seina was such a great guide! She was very energetic and a true Otaku. I had a great time hanging out with her.
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Vrdenshao
Oct 13, 2024
A great general overview of Akihabara - I had a great time walking around ava, she showed me the good bits of Akihabara. Some of the stores were small and crowded. But I managed to pick up some stuff
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R0yb0ys
Oct 12, 2024
You have to do this! - Awesome adventure world recommend to anyone. Very knowledgeable guide and learned a lot while having fun at the same time!
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From $90
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).