Akihabara Highlights Tour – Explore Tokyo’s Otaku Wonderland
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.
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.
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 helping make your visit to Japan smooth, memorable, and deeply rewarding.
Reviews
Zachary A.
“Tour of Tokyo ”
Ken and his wife were wonderful! Our family of 4 had a great time touring Tokyo before heading to the airport. Ken was accommodating and very friendly. We highly recommend using Ken as your guide.
Ken T.
Dear Zachary, Thank you so much for your kind review! It was our pleasure to guide your lovely family through Tokyo before your flight. We're glad to hear you had a great time — we truly enjoyed spending the day with you all. Wishing you safe travels and many more wonderful adventures. We hope to see you again someday in Japan! Warm regards, Ken & Sachi
Narelle D.
“An amazing introduction to Tokyo - HIGHLY recommend!!!!!!”
We did an all day tour if Tokyo with Ken (with his wife driving). This was our first day of exploring Tokyo after attending a conference for a few days. It was such a fantastic way to get to know the city and to learn about its cultures and customs. We loved everything about it - the Sky tower, a cruise through some local shops, a beautiful lunch, the main shrine, the matcha tea ceremony and Hama-rikyu gardens. It was wonderful to learn from Ken about the cultural practices at the shrine and this gave us a real insight that we were able to use for the remainder of our travels throughout Japan. Doing the driving tour was perfect for us as it was so time efficient, enabling us to cover a lot of ground in this VERY busy city. Ken and his wife were an absolute delight to spend time with and we very much felt like we were being introduced to this fabulous city by proud locals. He is also a fabulous photographer - it certainly beats doing selfies (thanks Ken!). Thank you very much Ken and Shanko for a wonderful introduction to your fabulous country.
Ken T.
Dear Narelle & Andrew , Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly made our day! It was such a pleasure to guide you around Tokyo on your first day of exploring the city. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed every part of the tour—from the Sky Tree to the serene Hama-rikyu Gardens, the matcha experience, and the cultural visit to the shrine. It means a lot to us that our explanations helped you better understand Japanese customs and added value to the rest of your journey. And thank you for your kind words about the photos—I’m delighted that you liked them more than selfies! Please know that you’re always welcome here in Japan—I’d love to see you again someday. With warmest regards, Ken
Juliette M.
“Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Ken!”
Having met Ken on our first day in Tokyo following a long flight, we were so grateful for his care and attention, interesting stories and genuine passion for his country. He expertly curated a private tour for us including an incredible and authentic sushi lunch. Highly recommended.
Ken T.
Dear Juliette, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a true pleasure meeting you on your first day in Tokyo. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the sushi lunch — I always try to make the experience both authentic and comfortable, especially after a long flight. Your warm feedback means a lot to me. I hope the rest of your trip in Japan was just as memorable. Please do visit again someday — I’d love to guide you once more! Warmest regards, Ken
$203/ per group
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