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Pop Culture in Tokyo: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Chiyoda City
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In a megalopolis such as Tokyo, a city whose greater region has a population of over 37 million people, each neighborhood has a distinct character. But none are as intense as Akihabara, the city’s tech, gaming and anime capital. On this self-guided walking tour with Context tour guide and journalist Manami Okazaki, you’ll discover the myriad of shops and entertainment complexes that make up this fascinating suburb.
Starting in front of Kenele Stand Akihabara Station, you’ll visit several locations that are representative of entire subcultures like Hello Kitty and military-themed manga. Manami will tell you all about the latest in cutting-edge tech trends, and the fantastical worlds portraye...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
17
This tour starts at Atre 1 Exit of Akihabara JR train station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In a megalopolis such as Tokyo, a city whose greater region has a population of over 37 million people, each neighborhood has a distinct character. But none are as intense as Akihabara, the city’s tech, gaming and anime capital. On this self-guided walking tour with Context tour guide and journalist Manami Okazaki, you’ll discover the myriad of shops and entertainment complexes that make up this fascinating suburb.
Starting in front of Kenele Stand Akihabara Station, you’ll visit several locations that are representative of entire subcultures like Hello Kitty and military-themed manga. Manami will tell you all about the latest in cutting-edge tech trends, and the fantastical worlds portraye...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
17
This tour starts at Atre 1 Exit of Akihabara JR train station. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
秋葉原SILビル
Itinerary
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Akihabara Station
The tour begins at the Akihabara Station, before heading into the heart of Akihabara.
2
Mandarake CoCoo
You'll catch a glimpse of the Mandarake CoCoo, known for its wide selection of manga figurines
5 minutes
3
TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO
We'll also pass by the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo, with its fascinating robotic figurines
5 minutes
4
Namco Akihabara
We'll visit by the Namco Gaming Center, with its multiple floors of gaming and anime memorabilia and toys.
15 minutes
5
Akihabara Radio Kaikan
We'll also pass by Radio Kaikan, with a wide collection of anime and manga media.
10 minutes
6
Maidreamin Akihabara Electric Town-exit Store
We'll also pass by Maidreamin Akihabara Electric Town, with its quirky decor and waitresses. Entrance to the eatery is not included.
7
Akihabara Radio Center
We'll also pass by the Akihabara Radio Center, with its wealth of consumer electronics. However, entry to the center itself is not included in this tour.
8
Cospa Traveling Depot at Atré
We'll also pass by Cospa, the heart of manga and anime cosplay.
5 minutes
9
Super Potato Akihabara
We'll also pass by the Super Potato Akihabara Branch, an ode to early video gaming culture.
10
Cat Cafe Mocha Akihabara
We'll end the tour at the quirky Cat cafe MoCHA Akihabara Store, with its many cats.
