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Akihabara Highlights Tour – Explore Tokyo’s Otaku Wonderland
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Joined 2024
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Akihabara on this 3-hour guided tour. As Tokyo’s epicenter for electronics, anime, and gaming culture, Akihabara offers an exciting mix of high-tech gadgets, anime shops, and unique experiences. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour covers the area’s iconic spots and hidden gems.. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to find your desired items. The highlight of the tour is a visit to a maid café, a truly unique cultural experience.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Akihabara Station Front Plaza
- Akihabara Station Front Plaza Meeting details will be shared in advance through WhatsApp or similar apps for easy coordination
Electric Town Main Street – Akihabara's Core
Start your journey by exploring the heart of Akihabara, lined with stores selling the latest electronics, gadgets, and components. Learn about the history of this area and its transformation into a tech and otaku hub.
Anime & Gaming Stores – Akihabara Culture Dive
Step into the vibrant world of anime and gaming at iconic stores like Animate and Mandarake. Discover collectibles, rare items, and immerse yourself in the otaku subculture that Akihabara is famous for.
2:00 PM Retro Gaming & Figurine Shops
Visit specialized shops featuring retro gaming consoles and stunning figurines. Take a stroll through Akihabara Radio Kaikan, a multi-story building with treasures for every enthusiast.
Exploration Time – Customize Your Adventure
Get insider tips to quickly find specific items or souvenirs you’re looking for. Your guide will tailor the experience to your preferences, ensuring you make the most of your time.
Maid Café Experience – Akihabara's Unique Charm
Conclude the tour with a visit to a themed maid café. Enjoy quirky performances, interactive service, and adorable food presentations in a playful, welcoming atmosphere. Stay for about 40 minutes and experience a part of Japanese pop culture that you won’t find anywhere else.
Ending Point
Return to the meeting point (Akihabara Station Front Plaza) with new memories and recommendations for local restaurants to try after the tour.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Food, drinks, or personal shopping expenses
Maid café fee (approximately 2,000–4,000 yen)
Tour Important Information
Note: Akihabara offers a wide range of products and services, including figurines, games, electronics, and more. This tour is perfect for those new to Akihabara, providing a comprehensive introduction to its vibrant culture before diving deeper into personal exploration.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Ken T.
Certified Domestic Tour Conductor — ensuring safe, smooth, and memorable travel in Japan.
Hello! My name is Ken (Kenichi), and I’m a professional tour guide specializing in private car tours throughout Tokyo and nearby regions. As of April 2025, I’ve guided over 1,600 foreign travelers (340+ tours), offering comfortable, customized experiences by car.
In addition to my experience, I am officially certified as a Licensed Domestic Tour Conductor (Itinerary Control Manager) under Japan’s Travel Agency Law. This nationally recognized qualification ensures that I can professionally manage itineraries, prioritize safety, and provide worry-free travel experiences — the same standards required for group tours operated by major Japanese travel companies.
With over 30 years of work experience in both Japanese and international companies in Tokyo, I’ve gained deep insights into the city and its hidden gems. I’m also an avid traveler, having visited famous destinations across Japan and more than 40 countries worldwide.
I understand the challenges many first-time visitors face in Japan, especially when navigating the busy and complex city of Tokyo. That’s why I focus on private car tours, which allow you to explore more places in less time, all in comfort and without the stress of public transportation. My tours are fully customized to your needs and include an experienced driver — my wife — so you can relax while I guide you through each location.
Whether you’re looking for iconic landmarks, quiet gardens, or local culture, I’ll create an efficient and enjoyable itinerary just for you.
I look forward to making your visit to Japan safe, smooth, and deeply rewarding.
Reviews
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Karen J.
“Tokyo Highlights with Ken!”
Ken is an absolute pro - and so accommodating! This is our second tour with him on this trip and he was amazing. Careful planning, listening to our needs and requests and so knowledgeable. Would recommend him to helping to make magic in Tokyo! He knew what to recommend and was very thoughtful to the group (ages 25-80) and we all had fun! Thank you, Ken!
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Ken T.
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for your wonderful second review — I truly appreciate it! It was such a pleasure guiding you and your lovely family again in Tokyo. I’m very happy to hear that everyone — from your mother to your daughter — enjoyed the tours and had fun together. Your family’s kindness and positive energy made the two days very special for me as well. I’m so glad that we could share the beauty of Tokyo’s autumn and create some memorable moments together. Please take care, and I sincerely hope to see you all again in Japan someday! Warm regards, Ken
Karen J.
“Tokyo Sights”
Ken was amazing! Preplanning, he was really responsive and offered suggestions. This was particularly important on the two separate tours I took with him because we had our elderly mom and young adult daughter so he helped devise a plan that was meaningful to everyone. He is very knowledgeable about the sites you visit and very aware and was considerate of everyone’s pace.
Ken T.
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I truly appreciate your kind words and the time you took to share your experience. I’m very happy to hear that you and your family — especially your mother and daughter — enjoyed the tours and that the pace was comfortable for everyone. Tokyo’s autumn colors were just starting to show their beauty, and I hope you were able to feel the charm of the season while exploring the city. It was a real pleasure guiding you all, and I sincerely hope our paths will cross again in the future. Wishing you and your family all the best! Warm regards, Ken
Robert C.
“Last day Japan”
It was a great idea! Usually, the last day of the vacation is stressed by looming prospect of travel to airport. We spend day with Ken as it was one more day of the vacation. He took “ farewell stress” off and change it to the great experience of seeing beautiful lbuddist temple. He’s a very professional and in contrast to other guides that we use in Japan was involving us all the time by telling stories, explaining culture. There was no “quiet” moment, but we felt free to require one if we need it.(did not happen.:). His had camera and took care of pictures that he shared with us very promptly after event. Perfect English, great manners . Everything flawless : starting at pick up at the hotel up to delivery the airport door in a very relaxing atmosphere. Ken: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Ken T.
Dear Robert, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was truly my pleasure to guide you, your lovely wife, and your daughters. I really enjoyed spending such a pleasant time with all of you. Actually, I was a bit worried about the weather that day, but we were very lucky — no rain during the tour, and it started just after we arrived at the airport! I’m very happy that you could enjoy the last day of your trip in Japan without stress. My wife and I both feel grateful for the opportunity to spend that memorable day together. Please come back to Japan again in the future — we would love to see you all again! Warm regards, Ken
$193/ per group
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