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Akihabara Maid Cafe Tour by Former Maid Cafe Manager
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Joined 2024
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?
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
Joined 2024
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
Erin W.
“Wonderful Guide for a Family”
Melody was a wonderful guide for our family. I highly recommend his services. We visited multiple sites and he provided the history of each one across several hundred years. He introduced us to Asakusa and Harajuku as well as providing us tips on how to navigate the subway and where to go for the fashion across age ranges. The group ages ranges from 11 to 76 and he was gracious with all.
John R.
“Highly Recommended”
We had 3 separate personalized tour days with Melody. We did 1 day Tokyo, then 1 day Kyoto, then a 3rd day back in Tokyo. Easy to personalize the tours if you want. Melody can explain history, but also show you great places to eat. He will take as many photos as you want. We highly recommend Melody.
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Melody S.
John, thank you so much for the wonderful review! On the very first day, we visited many places including Tsukiji Market and Japanese Garden. I think the highlight of the day was when we found that incredibly rare Gundam figure in Akihabara!
John R.
“Highly Recommended ”
Great guide for personalized tour. Melody has suggestions but you can change any portion. We highly recommend Melody. Great English also!
Melody S.
Thank you for another wonderful review, John. The three days I spent with both of you became very memorable for me as well. The third day, including Nakano, turned into a bit of an otaku tour! I was also happy that you enjoyed the udon (white wheat noodles) , soba (buckwheat noodles), and chamame (special edamame) so much. Take care, and see you again!
$188/ per group
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