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.
*Note: March and April are almost fully booked with daytime tours. Even if a date cannot be selected on the calendar, I may still be able to offer cherry blossom viewing tours with a professional photographer (very popular!) , short night tours, bar-hopping tours, or maid cafe tours. If you are interested in any of these, please feel free to send me a message. During the tour, I can also give travel advice and help you plan for other days of your trip, so it can be a very valuable experience.
【Biography】
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
Lynda G.
“I'd give Melody 500 stars if i could!!”
Melody was an absolutely brilliant guide! We ended up needing to book a guide last minute and we were so lucky to get Melody! He's incredibly knowledgeable in a variety of subjects from art and history to anime and gaming. He was a really fun person to walk around the city with and his English is top notch! He answered all our questions and was curious about our backgrounds as well. We started as clients and ended up as friends! We highly recommend Melody to provide you with an appreciation for Japan and the Japanese people!
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Melody S.
Lynda, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I would also like to give you 500 thank-yous in return. I really enjoyed learning about your culture as well. It was great fun exploring so much architecture together. I’m especially happy we managed to find plenty of cat goods along the way! I truly enjoyed our time together and hope the rest of your trip in Japan is fantastic. Take care, my friends!
Judy P.
“Wonderful look at Tokyo with flexible guide ”
Melody was knowledgeable, flexible and attentive for our six hours together. He tailored our day to my preferences and was especially good at gauging how much history I wanted.
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Melody S.
Judy P, thank you so much for your kind review. I really appreciate you choosing me, especially since you don’t usually hire guides and are very busy during your trip. We talked about many different topics in a short time. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan and have many more great experiences!
Jeff G.
“Excellent Tokyo Tour”
Wonderful guided experience with Melody. Repeat forthcoming. ;-) JG
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Melody S.
Thank you, Jeff!! I really enjoyed talking with you about many topics, especially diesel engines and quartz watches. It's also funny that, out of all the photos, you chose the maid cafe picture. Most of all, I’m very happy that you enjoyed Japan. Let’s meet again soon. ;-) MS
$188/ per group
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