Nakano Otaku WALK: Exploring Hidden Gems and Local Flavors
This tour offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in Nakano Broadway's anime culture while discovering the charms of the local area. At Nakano Broadway, you'll browse through anime merchandise and related goods, soaking in the essence of Japanese pop culture. Additionally, you can delight in delicious food and interesting finds at local chic cafes and souvenir shops. Experience the diverse allure of Nakano on this walking tour and uncover new perspectives on Japanese culture!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Nakano Station or your hotel in Tokyo
- *Meeting time is flexible depending on your hotel location.
Nakano Broadway
Nakano Broadway" is a popular shopping complex located in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan. It's renowned for its diverse range of shops, particularly those catering to anime, manga, and pop culture enthusiasts. Visitors can explore multiple floors filled with stores selling collectibles, merchandise, vintage items, and more related to Japanese animation and subculture. In addition to anime shops, Nakano Broadway also features various restaurants, cafes, and general stores, making it a vibrant hub for both locals and tourists alike.
Nakano station
Ending Point
Nakano 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 fee
Food and drink
transportation costs
Tour Important Information
<PLEASE NOTE>
○Please let me know in advance if you have any food restrictions.
○Travel light and wear comfortable walking shoes.
○The tour price does not include the cost of food and drinks.
○Bring cash for food and drink purchases.
Important message from the supplier
Feel free to ask me anything
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 Shusaku M.
My name is Shusaku. I was born and raised in Osaka, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the beautiful landscapes and rich culture of the region.
During my travels to 10 different countries, I came to realize the importance of listening to the locals to truly understand the culture and charm of a place. This experience taught me that local knowledge and experiences are invaluable in building a deeper understanding and connection while traveling.
In my tours, I make it a point to not only showcase the popular tourist destinations but also to share insights into the everyday lives of locals and the culture of the region. By incorporating stories and knowledge from locals, I aim to provide a more enriching travel experience.
My mission in life is to foster a deeper understanding of the world through travel and to build connections with people from different backgrounds. I look forward to creating unforgettable memories and sharing new discoveries with all of you!
Reviews
Travis B.
“Shinjuku izakaya/bar tour”
SHUSAKU is a great guide. I thoroughly enjoyed all the places we stopped at and he was able to provide all the answers to my questions about shopping, foods, etiquette, etc. he went above and beyond. Even after the tour was over he took the time to send me some more info on some of the stuff I mentioned on the tour. Thank you again Shu!!
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Shusaku M.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! I’m really happy that you enjoyed the tour and all the places we visited. It was a pleasure spending the day with you. I’m also glad I could help with some extra information after the tour. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan. If you need anything else, please feel free to reach out anytime! ArigatoGozaimasu!!!
Amanda S.
“Best tour ever”
Shu was fantastic and so gracious. My husband & I and our 2 adult daughters had a 5 hr tour. He met us at our Airbnb and we took the train to Tsukiji Mkt. Shu knew the best stalls for tuna, Wagyu, shrimp tempura, grilled crab etc. We ate our way through very casually. He never rushed at all. Then train to Asakusa to see the oldest temple and walk around more pedestrian only shops. At this point we were past 5 hrs but Shu asked me if we were ok and if so he was and would take us to Ueno. We all had so much fun talking with him and sharing stories and pictures. He was literally the best guide I’ve ever had and I travel a lot and try to start new cities with a guided tour.
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Shusaku M.
Amanda, thank you so much for such a wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and your family, and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour! I hope you have an amazing rest of your trip in Japan. If you need anything while you’re in Osaka, please don’t hesitate to message me anytime! Please say hi to your husband and your daughters for me too. Thank you again for spending such a wonderful day with me. I really enjoyed our time together! Hope to see you all again someday! ArigatoGozaimasu!!
Fiona H.
“An Absolute Treat”
On our second visit to Tokyo, we were fortunate enough to have Shusaku guide us for the second time, in a completely different area to our first tour with him two years ago. Shusaku gave us a wonderful night seeing the sights and bright lights in these famous Shinjuku areas, trying a variety of drinks and foods at three bars. Each one had a different atmosphere and added to our experience of the area, and each one was also full of locals enjoying the house specialties. A highlight was the hot sake with a burning blowfish fin, and another was entering a bar that I wouldn't have known was there or even found if I had known it was there, a truly hidden spot. I won't spoil the surprise by describing more, but I will say you can trust Shusaku to curate an experience that you cannot find as a foreigner without a guide. Shusaku is also considerate in every way, and very good company. Thanks again, mate, for an absolute treat!
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Shusaku M.
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. They truly mean a lot to me. It was an absolute pleasure and honor to have you back in Japan and to have the opportunity to guide you again. Time flew by, and I had such a wonderful time with you both. It makes me very happy, as a Japanese person, to know that you love Japan and continue to enjoy your time here. Please feel free to reach out anytime if you come back to Japan or if you ever need anything. Thank you again for such a wonderful time. I’m already looking forward to seeing you again! ArigatoGozaimasu!!!
$162/ per group
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