Have you already been to all the major cities in Tokyo? Well, here's another option from your local guide.
We will explore Nakano Broadway, a shopping centre that can be described as "deep" Akihabara. You might be able to find anime merch you've never seen before, or find items from years ago.
At your hotel (within the 23 wards of Tokyo)
Meeting at your hotel lobby (within the 23 wards of Tokyo)
We'll walk through the Nakano Shopping Arcade and see where the locals buy groceries, look at the area where a lot of Izakayas (dining bars) are crammed, to reach Nakano Broadway, our final destination.
My recommendation is the Udon shop inside Nakano Broadway, which is run by a former animator of Studio Ghibli. But, Nakano has many places to eat, so if you have any other requests, I will give you other options!
Most shops in Nakano Broadway (shopping mall) opens from 12:00 so we'll have an early lunch before we go shopping.
I'll walk you through Nakano Broadway, where you'll be able to look for anime merch and other items. The building has many anime merch shops, comic store, Gatcha games, two game centers, a few snack shops, and more! The underground floor has groceries, so if you're interested, you can see what kind of things the locals buy for their everyday meal.
Nakano Station
Nakano Station
- Guide fee
- Hotel pick-up
- Adjusting itinerary as many times as you want
- Transportation fee (you and the guide)
- Lunch fee (you and the guide)
- Others (snacks, drinks, shopping, etc.)
For places where the whole group must enter such as restaurants, cafes, transportation, etc., I kindly ask that my fee be covered as well.
- Some places only accept cash, so please don't forget to bring cash with you
- Please inform me with any information concerning allergies, dietary restrictions, etc. in advance.
- Many lunch shops don't accept reservation, so we may have to wait in a line. Please come in comfortable shoes and clothes!
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