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Akihabara Pop Culture Tour with Maid Café and UFO Catcher Fun

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180 minutes
English

Experience the real Akihabara — beyond what you see on social media. This 3-hour walking tour takes you deep into Tokyo’s Electric Town, where anime, retro games, capsule toys, and Japanese subculture collide. With a local guide, you’ll explore figure shops filled with iconic characters, browse vintage electronics from Japan’s Showa era, and check out walls of colorful gachapon (capsule toy) machines. You’ll also stop by Super Potato, a legendary retro game shop packed with nostalgia. At Taito Station arcade, try your luck on a UFO catcher — ¥300 worth of game credit is included. The tour ends with a visit to a real maid café, where you’ll be greeted with cheerful service and enjoy one drink with your entry. From start to finish, this experience lets you walk, play, shop, and connect with Japan’s most playful and energetic neighborhood.

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Akihabara Pop Culture Tour with Maid Café and UFO Catcher Fun

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What's included in Akihabara Pop Culture Tour with Maid Café and UFO Catcher Fun

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Itinerary

Akihabara Radio Kaikan

At Radio Kaikan, participants can explore multiple floors filled with anime figures, character goods, and rare collectibles. You’ll have time to browse popular figure shops, discover limited-edition items, and experience the excitement of Akihabara’s otaku culture firsthand. Whether you’re a collector or just curious, it’s a fun and immersive stop for anyone interested in Japanese pop culture.

On the 4th floor of Onoden, participants can step into a nostalgic world of retro electronics and vintage gadgets. You’ll find shelves lined with classic radios, quirky appliances, and old-school tech from past decades. It’s a unique chance to experience a side of Akihabara that blends Japan’s Showa-era charm with pop culture history.

Super Potato

At Super Potato, participants can dive into a retro gaming paradise filled with classic consoles, pixelated games, and nostalgic memorabilia. You’ll have time to browse shelves of vintage cartridges, test out old-school arcade games, and enjoy the quirky atmosphere that brings Japan’s gaming history to life.

Inclusions

  • ¥300 UFO catcher play credit
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Maid café admission fee and 1 soft drink
  • Extra food or drinks
  • Souvenirs or additional game play
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • After arriving at JR Akihabara Station, follow the signs for the “Electric Town Exit” (Denki-gai Exit). Once you exit through the ticket gates, you will see a wide open area with vending machines and signs for Akihabara Electric Town.

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Ticket Redemption

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Operator

Shibainu Tour