Tokyo Otaku Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
Otaku (also known as “geek culture”) is a phrase used to describe an avid fan of anime, manga and cosplay - gaming, electronics, animation characters, you name it. But in Japan, otaku is celebrated and enjoyed across all age groups! Your host will show you neighborhoods like Akihabara, the mothership of anime culture and many other spots that’ll have your inner geek doing somersaults of joy!
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Tokyo Otaku Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
What's included in Tokyo Otaku Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Join this personalised experience and your host will create an itinerary for you based on what you would like to do. You won’t have time to see everything, so here are some ideas: Get ready to geek out in Akihabara, Tokyo’s pop-culture paradise of anime, tech and total obsession. Discover the crazy world of otaku, or ‘geek’ culture, and immerse yourself in all things pop-culture. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Explore the weird and wonderful world of otaku - the so-called ‘geek culture’ of gaming superfans - in Akihabara, the district famed for it. Your host’s insight into otaku is essential if you have a hope of deciphering its many subcultures, trends, and hotspots! You could discover Mandrake, an eight-floor archive of collectibles and comics, or if you’re more intrigued by Japan’s gadgets and gizmos, you might prefer Yodobashi Camera. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
NakanoPass-by Only
Join a local host and explore Tokyo’s otaku culture hotspots, including Akihabara and Nakano Broadway. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Inclusions
- Private and personalized experience
- 4 hours with a Local Host
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
- Meeting Point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- (The host will be waiting at Akihabara Station, Electric Town Exit, in front of Cow Cow Kitchen and Atre sign) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
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We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you
