Akihabara "Otaku" Adventure – Ramen, Games & Gacha
Explore Akihabara in a private, custom tour built for nerds of all ages.
Safe, relaxed, and super fun for families, kids, parents and/or adults. I help shy guests open up, and will guide you to spots tourists never find.
⭑⭑⭑Top 10 Things To Do In Akihabara⭑⭑⭑
⭑ Retro arcades & stores
⭑ Crane games
⭑ Anime & manga
⭑ Maid cafe
⭑ Trading cards
⭑ Figures & models
⭑ Hidden food spots
⭑ Animal cafe
⭑ Secret shrine
⭑ SEGA, Ghibli, etc.
⭑ Food vending machine
⭑ Akiba-only treasures
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Namco Building
- Meet at the Namco building. If coming from JR Rail it's opposite the Electric Town South Exit. If coming via metro, use Google maps.
Namco Building Gachapon
Let's check out the world of Gachapon – the OG analog loot box – and take pictures of our haul inside the nerdy photo booths there.
Radio Kaikan
Nerd MEGASTORE feat. pokemon and Magic the Gathering cards, idol group merch, figures, stuffies, Kirby, Ghibli, Sanrio, Godzilla, Kamen Rider, One Piece, Marvel, etc.
Radio Center
WW2-era analog electronics shōwa-era market under the train tracks.
Check out rare analog cameras and original portable tape players including the original Sony walkman. Also check out turntables, figures, rare coins, batons and cuffs, buttons, diodes, PC parts, etc.
Meet "Kikuchi-san" – 94-year old vendor who's been working there for 70 years.
Taito Hey Arcade
Best 2D-shooter and 2D-fighter arcade in Tokyo
Super Potato | Retro Gaming Store
See the best retro-game seller in Japan: consoles and cartridges for Master System, Genesis/Megadrive, Saturn, Dreamcast, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, PS1, Atari, Etc.
Kotobukiya
Hobby store inc. video-game items and Ghibli.
Gigo building [retro SEGA arcade]
The best retro 3D SEGA games including SEGA Rally, House of the Dead, etc. along with table-top retro games inc. Donkey Kong, Galaga, Pacman, etc.
Also the best modern arcades including Mario Kart multiplayer.
Underground Beef Bowl restaurant "SANBO" / OR best ramen in the area.
Legendary store featured in Stein's Gate anime with a "mama-san" owner who will get angry if you use your smartphone in the store. Serves "gyudon" beef bowl (stewed beef on rice with raw egg you can stir in; optional), with miso soup and side salad.
Alternatively, let's hit the best ramen in the area (queues depending).
Don Quijote (discount goods store; wild place)
Insanely huge nerdy discount goods store selling everything from mad-flavored kit kats and portable tonkotsu-ramen packs to Sanrio and anime-branded cutlery, chopsticks, T-shirts.
Crane-Game loft
Tons of great crane games above Donki Hote. A real Japanese experience.
Yodobashi Camera
Insanely large electronics store with a breathtaking "toy and fun goods" floor on the 6th. Super-famous in the area.
Street-food dessert (crepe)
Get the famous Japanese crepe filled with fresh fruits, ice cream and/or cheesecake.
Maid Cafe
Drop you at a maid-cafe.
Ending Point
Maid Cafe (or Ninja-Maid cafe; or Cyclops cafe…)
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
Guests are responsible for all food, drinks, games, tickets, etc.
Food, drinks, games and tickets.
Guest should bring about ¥10,000 each for games and toys, food, etc.
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
Start from 14:30.
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 Johnny A.
15 years in Tokyo, 1000s of tours conducted; I will show you all of the best Japanese spots, saving you time, money and hassle. Guaranteed fun!
Reviews
Lisa J.
“Private Tour - just what we needed!”
Johnny was INCREDIBLE! Especially with our kids. We had a hard time finding a tour guide for families and Johnny was the perfect match. It was so nice to be able to just follow along with him instead of trying to figure out how to get to everything ourself. He customized our day to exactly what we wanted…a little bit culture, a little bit fun, and stuff for the kids (which us grownups loved too!). Definitely recommend Johnny!
Alexandra C.
“The Perfect Tokyo Day with Johnny - Like Travelling with Family”
Our day with Johnny was absolutely wonderful. My son and I instantly felt like we were exploring Tokyo with a cool family member who knows the city like the back of his hand. He thought of everything. Especially when it came to keeping a toddler happy, comfortable, and entertained. Johnny planned the day so thoughtfully. We visited a fun indoor play area (“Playground 4 Kids Shibuya”) which was perfect for my little one — and surprisingly cheap! He took us to Meiji Shrine for a gorgeous photo under the giant torii gate, wandered through “kawaii street” on Takeshita Street, and even introduced us to the sweetest Hamster and Hedgehog Café. One of my favourite moments was at Togo Shrine: watching huge koi fish, doing a fortune, making a wish, and exploring all the beautiful amulets. It was peaceful, meaningful, and so special. Throughout the day, Johnny adjusted our plans based on my son’s moods and what we were interested in. It made everything feel relaxed and perfectly tailored to us. He also introduced me to real, traditional mochi, which I absolutely loved! On top of all that, Johnny brought his own camera and took the most beautiful photos during the tour. They captured the day so naturally and are memories I’ll treasure. If you’re visiting Tokyo (especially with a child or family) I can’t recommend Johnny enough. Kind, fun, flexible, and incredibly knowledgeable. We loved every minute of our day with him.
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Johnny A.
Thanks so much for a special family day Alexandra. That's certainly an eloquent review! What an honour! I'm lucky to have been able to spend time with your family, really. Genuinely wishing you all the best =]
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