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!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Akihabara station
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
TBD
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Tour guide pay
Your transportation fee
Your food/drinks
* 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.
Available date is negotiable.
Please do not hesitate to contact me!
Hi! I’m a government licensed tour guide with profound knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography. I was born in a suburb and grew up in Tokyo. I studied abroad in the US and UK, and met great people from all over the world. I was an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe in Akihabara.
Although I know many spots in Tokyo, Akihabara, the very special Otaku mecca, is my home. I lived in Akihabara nearly 10 years to become a genuine Otaku!
Interests
- Maid cafes and Pop idols
- Anime and Comics
- IT and Electronics
- Socializing and Eating
Carina L.
“Akihabara Geek town and dreamin Maidcafe”
Another amazing time with our knowledgeable and professional guide Melody. Like the previous tour we learnt so much more about culture, history and habits. Our whole Tokyo experience was made so much more in depth thanks to the gentle and fun guideance. We are already planning to return next year and will plan more discoveries with Melody. Thank you so much for your kindness and sharing of your vast knowledge. Domo Arigatogozaimasu
Melody S.
Thank you for the great comment again, Carina! Yes, I’m sure you enjoyed the different atmospheres of "Kawaii" in Harajuku and "Moe" in Akihabara. Wow, it’s great to hear you are already thinking of a next trip to Japan. Can’t wait to see you again! Domo Arigatogozaimasu!
Manish P.
“Excellet hard working guide”
Meloday san, Was very efficient in handling the guests. Gusets were very happy with the energetic support for 3 days. They also got help from him for shopping. They had a good time
Melody S.
Manish san, Thank you for your heartfelt review. It was the greatest honor to join you. Yes, shopping areas such as Ginza are one of Tokyo’s greatest attractions! Hope I can help you again! Arigato Gozaimasu.
Carina L.
“Best Experience with Guide Melody”
Arriving in Tokyo can be daunting no matter how much you try to prepare. We feel it was absolutely amazing to get a head start on our Tokyo experience with professional guide Melody S. He is super attentive, empathetic, enthusiastic, friendly and easy going as well as highly knowledgeable in all aspects of Japanese culture and able to converse in depth on any topic. Prior to our arrival in Japan we communicated and expressed our interests and having a teenager along, special interests there too. Melody put together a fun day, carefully noting our interests, and we experienced things we had no idea existed. The tour was reasonably priced and worth every penny! We covered parts of the Harajuku area. Today we did TeamPlanet Tokyo on our own. We have another appointment with Melody for another part of town tomorrow. Can’t wait!
Melody S.
Thank you for joining my tour, Carina! Since you had shared your interests prior, the tour got well organized. Still, traveling is always with lots of unexpected events, especially funny puricura (photo sticker) part ;) Let’s make Day2 great too!
$210/ per group