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
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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
DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR DRIVING SERVICES.
Available date is negotiable.
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 US and the UK, 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
-Instagram and YouTube
-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
Karen H.
“Excellent full day tour of Tokyo”
Melody was an excellent guide for our full day tour. He was happy to meet all of our requests. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great day.
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Melody S.
Karen, thank you very much for an amazing day! We visited an incredible number of places on your very first day in Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Tsukiji Market, Ginza Art Aquarium, Akihabara, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree! Your family was such a joy to spend time with! I sincerely hope you have an unforgettable trip to Japan and that all the useful information I shared with you will help make your journey even more wonderful. Until we meet again! Arigato Gozaimasu!
Don C.
“Great guide, wonderful day!”
Melody is a very knowledgeable and kind guide. He speaks English very well and was very conscientious about our needs. Would highly recommend!
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Melody S.
Don, thank you very much for your wonderful review! Your request was truly special! Revisiting places filled with memories in Yokosuka after 30 years, tasting Japanese pears again for the first time in three decades, and even reuniting with someone from your past felt nothing short of a miracle. I'm incredibly proud to have been part of such a meaningful day. I was also deeply impressed by your excellent Japanese and how kind, warm, and funny your family was! Afterward, we headed to Kamakura, where we enjoyed delicious okonomiyaki at a local restaurant frequented by superstars! We also visited Houkokuji Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, and the Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple. What an unforgettable day we had together! Take care, and I hope our paths cross again someday!
Yaretzi S.
“Friendly and knowledgeable!”
Our group was very impressed with the information that Melody was able to provide us with. We had an amazing time! He went above and beyond for us and I greatly appreciate his service. We were able to customize our tour to our liking and Melody was able to accommodate us at every step of the way. Even before we met up communication with him was smooth and efficient. We all have nice memories and if we come back I will definitely book with him again! 10/10 would recommend
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Melody S.
Yaretzi, thank you very much for your great review! Spending the day with such a wonderful group of young people and students like you made me feel younger myself! We explored Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, took a cruise down the Sumida River to the beautiful Hamarikyu Japanese Garden, admired the famous Ghibli Clock, enjoyed an incredibly delicious gyoza lunch, shopped for vintage clothes in Shimokitazawa, and hunted for anime merchandise in Nakano! What an incredibly fun day, experiencing both traditional Japanese history and modern pop culture! I'm sure the rest of your journey through Japan will be filled with even more exciting adventures and unforgettable memories. Until we meet again! Arigato ; )
$189/ per group
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