Akihabara Maid Cafe Tour by Former Maid Cafe Manager
The first maid cafe was started in Akihabara.
Nowadays, there are around 200 maid cafes alone in Akihabara.
Maids will welcome guests of all genders, generations, and nationalities, but some have difficulties in English communication.
No problem. I can help you talk to them!
The good news is that I was a manager at one of the largest maid cafe chains and led 40 maids.
Other Otaku activities are also included in the tour.
Hopefully, all anime, pop idol, and gadget Otaku can enjoy the tour!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Akihabara Station
- In front of Electric Town Gate, JR Akihabara Station *Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off are also available.
Stroll in Akihabara
Destination can be changeable according to your interest.
Top destinations are...
Animate, Mandarake (comics/toys), Gachapon Kaikan (capsule toys), Don Qijote (tax-free souvenirs), AKIBA CULTURES ZONE(pop idols) Radio Kaikan, Superpotato (retro games/consoles), Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba Store, Dospara, Kanda Myojin Shrine, Mansei Bridge and more.
Maid cafe
You can enjoy a highly selected, safe and fun maid cafe.
Followings are approximate prices.
- Entrance fee: 800 JPY/ 1person
- Drink: 700 JPY
- Food: 1,500 JPY
- Photo with maid 700: JPY
Ending Point
Akihabara Station
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide
- Personal Expenses (e.g. meals, admission)
Tour Important Information
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* The tour is customizable and can be addressed in advance or even on the day of the tour. If you have a particular interest, please let me know.
Important message from the supplier
Available date is negotiable.
Please do not hesitate to contact me!
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
About Tour Guide Melody S.
Hi! I’m a nationally licensed tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography.
I was born in a suburb and raised in Tokyo, which gives me both a local and metropolitan perspective on Japan.
I studied abroad in the United States and the United Kingdom, where I met wonderful people from all over the world and developed a truly global mindset.
Before becoming a full-time guide, I worked as an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe—experiences that help me connect naturally with travelers from many different backgrounds.
【Interests】
-Maid cafes and pop idols
-Manga and anime
-Art and architecture
-Hot springs and public baths
-Socializing and exploring great food
【Certifications】
-National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
-General Certified Travel Supervisor
-Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor
I am based in Tokyo but will happily arrange a tour only for your group, in area Kawagoe, Saitama, Hakone, Kamakura, Narita, Nikko, Shizuoka, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Tochigi, Kyoto, etc. Please contact me!
Reviews
Maya G.
“The best half day tour”
We want to thank Melody for an exciting experience! First, he made up an itinerary perfect for our interests, and was flexible to change it with us during the day. He has so much knowledge and experience and mostly was kind and generous, we are so lucky to had had him for the day. Hope to meet again
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Melody S.
Thank you, Maya! It was truly a great pleasure meeting you and your son. I feel very happy to have spent such a wonderful and memorable time together. I really enjoyed our conversations about culture, religion, and peace. Your son has such a bright future ahead of him. I was very impressed by his knowledge of math, geography, English, and even Pokémon Go! During the 6 hours, we visited the fish market, a Japanese garden, a shrine, a fashion street, and even a maid cafe! We also bought chopsticks and enjoyed delicious ramen and gyoza. I was especially amazed that he still had so much energy even after walking 15,000 steps! Please take good care of yourselves, and I truly hope to see you again someday!
Fumio T.
“Go Tokyo Tower”
Thanks to Melody's guidance, all participants had a wonderful time. It seemed to be a perfect way to refresh themselves after the conference. Appreciate your great coordination.
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Melody S.
Fumio san, thank you very much for joining the Tokyo Tower tour despite your busy schedule. I hope you were able to relax and take many beautiful photos. Please take good care of yourselves! Arigato Gozaimashita!!
Wanda U.
“Great, flexible tour with Melody ”
Melody was terrific. He designed a tour based on our guidance—less touristy and a mix of historical & current culture. He then pivoted twice during the day based on our random interests. We ended the day at the Tokyo Skytree with perfect timing for sunset. Thanks you Melody!
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Melody S.
Thank you, Wanda! Our journey with you was truly wonderful. From Hamarikyu Japanese Garden and Kabukiza Theatre to the cherry blossom collaboration at the Art Aquarium, as well as Ginza, Akihabara, the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, and the sunset at Tokyo Skytree — it was a perfect blend of history and modern pop culture. All four of you were incredibly kind, and we really enjoyed being able to talk about so many different topics together. Our first day in Japan was certainly busy, but I hope you’ll be able to relax and enjoy a slower pace as you continue your travels in the countryside. Until we meet again!
$188/ per group
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