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Anime Tour: Discover Nakano's Hidden Gems
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11 Ratings
Nakano City
Step into the 80’s and 90’s on a Nakano Broadway Vintage Toy and Food Tour. Explore vintage toys, manga, and animation cels with a local guide fluent in English.
Step into the 80’s and 90’s on a Nakano Broadway Vintage Toy and Food Tour. Explore vintage toys, manga, and animation cels with a local guide fluent in English.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- JR Nakano Station - Meet the guide at the NORTH exit of JR Nakano station
- Nakano San Mall Shopping Street - Have lunch and stroll through Nakano Sun Mall Shopping Street, a popular spot for locals to shop and dine. Choose between traditional Japanese cuisine or Western-influenced dishes. You’ll also pick up some interesting facts about…
- JR Nakano Station - Meet the guide at the NORTH exit of JR Nakano station
- Nakano San Mall Shopping Street - Have lunch and stroll through Nakano Sun Mall Shopping Street, a popular spot for locals to shop and dine. Choose between traditional Japanese cuisine or Western-influenced dishes. You’ll also pick up some interesting facts about Japanese food culture.
- Nakano Broadway - Dive into Japanese subculture at this shopping complex. We’ll explore the entire building, stopping at stores that catch your interest. Enjoy shopping for manga, figures, and collectibles. If you’re searching for specific vintage items, just let me know! Don’t miss the colorful and flavorful soft-serve ice cream at Dairy Choko in Nakano Broadway.
- Nakano - Return to Nakano station for dismissal
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Newly launched private anime tour. Nakano is a hidden gem in West side of Tokyo. It’s just a few stops from Shinjuku. If you’re looking for less touristy destinations, Nakano fits the bill. Explore Nakano Broadway, the holy place among Vintage item collectors. you’ll be drawn into the 80’s and 90’s SHOWA era. It’s a perfect place to learn real Japan and…
Newly launched private anime tour. Nakano is a hidden gem in West side of Tokyo. It’s just a few stops from Shinjuku. If you’re looking for less touristy destinations, Nakano fits the bill. Explore Nakano Broadway, the holy place among Vintage item collectors. you’ll be drawn into the 80’s and 90’s SHOWA era. It’s a perfect place to learn real Japan and Japanese culture. There are vintage toys, manga, animation cels and so much more. It’s enjoyable for any generations.
Let’s Have lunch at a local restaurant and talk about Japan. Explore the classic shopping street and one-of -kind Nakano Broadway with an English speaking Japanese guide. Talk about JapanThis experience will be the highlight of itinerary.
- walking tour
Location
Nakano Station North Entrance Square
Nakano station, NORTH exit. Meet at the bench on the right.
Your guide welcomes you with the company notice board.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Mzhenna
Feb 27, 2024
Unique relaxed exploration of a non touristy area - This is a great tour for people interested in retro games, toys, and cartoons. Shino was an excellent tour mixing information about the area with anecdotes about the stores and various characters. There is time to shop, look around, and the vegetarian lunch was an unexpected highlight, where we met an interesting owner who has worked in the area for decades.
I'd recommend this to collectors, people who have been to Japan before and want a more relaxed local experience, and even folks interested in something different. I'm not an anime superfan but still really enjoyed it. Shino was very gracious, interesting and fun. I felt like a friend was showing me around the broadway area.
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Johnlucash
Feb 21, 2024
Unique Otaku tour! - Such a unique experience compared to all the other tours we have tried. Shino was friendly and fun. She shared many cool stories about the anime toys and characters from our childhood. We enjoyed so much we asked Shino if she had other tours available!
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Dreamer02894285267
Feb 21, 2024
Amazing tour of a hidden gem. - I had a great time touring around Nakano. There are many vintage and new affordable anime goods. The whole area had an 80's vibe which I was a big fan of. Shino San was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us a lot of cool places. I think it would be fun to come at night as well and try the local bars! All in all a great time!!
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R4051jgeves
Feb 21, 2024
A Wonderful Experience - I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to tour this unique area with an exceptional guide. Shino’s warmth and expertise transformed our tour from mere exploration to profound immersion into the local culture. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Nakano’s distinctive personality were evident, which enriched every moment of our time together. She was more than just a guide; she was a friend, ensuring my comfort and complete immersion in the experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to discover the real essence of Nakano, the heartland of Japan’s vibrant subculture. She made my journey truly unforgettable.
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789milliel
Feb 20, 2024
10/10 experience! - Hitherejapan tour was absolutely fantastic! nakano was a really great place to visit. she knew of the history and all the hidden gems that you don’t see on the internet :) she introduced us to a super cool themed cafe, and lots of otaku/manga stores with a wide variety of goods that you can’t find overseas. for me, akihabara is too crowded and overpriced these days, so i’m really glad i could be introduced to a place with similar vibes and stores which are much less known! me and my friend were super happy, we would definitely book again :)
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Margarita_b
Feb 7, 2024
Nakano Broadway nostalgic memorabilia - Shino brought us to vintage anime heaven! Friends back home in the Philippines were jealous that we got to explore Nakano broadway. I was so awed that some shops sold original cells from animations like Ghost in the Shell, Ghibli movies, Sailor Moon, among others, and that they cost millions of yen! So many collectible toys and cards and books. You can literally spend hours here just looking at nostalgic memorabilia. Shino is a lovely host and my husband I are happy we got to go on this tour with her!
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Bethany_o
Jan 29, 2024
The best tour! - Absolutely perfect! Shino is very kind and a lovely tour guide. We got to see many beautiful areas and eat great food. I hope to book a tour with Shino again soon. Thank you
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Kaitlin_s
Jan 29, 2024
Great experience! - What a relaxing and fun day! I really appreciated my time with the tour. Shino was so kind and helpful showing us around. She was also very knowledgeable of the area and was more than willing to answer any questions we might’ve had. If you’re looking for a fun way to explore the city I highly recommend this tour! A great way to create memories and also enjoy good company.
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Maverick_j
Dec 18, 2023
Personalized Experiences - Everyone goes to Akihabara but fewer go to Nakano, and I’m glad we went. Shino was very kind and a great conversationalist. She was very laid back and we ended up talking about a lot of things about her culture for which I was pleasantly surprised. She showed us lots of little gems of Nakano in the market and gave us great food recommendations. I thought the food options around there were solid and they seemed more affordable. We shared food/drinks with her (on her) and it was one of the more memorable experiences we had on our tours. Wish we had more time to explore Nakano. I definitely recommend this tour with her!
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Jenna_j
Dec 17, 2023
Highly recommend - My family and I were looking for a tour that was off the beaten path. Nakano isn’t an area you typically hear about when people visit but it’s definitely a gem. Shino is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. She recommended some great eateries in Nakano as well as places close to where we were staying. You can find so many vintage collectables walking through the four story building. There is a little for everyone. Our family preferred this over the busy Akihabara. Before leaving, make sure to check out the food on the basement level! I have no complaints and highly recommend this tour.
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