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Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips
5.0(22)Tokyo1h 40min–2h
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(19)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 40min–2h
Price from
$90 / person
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 22 reviews
Languages
JA, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
ASK Mune
Meeting point
Meet at the Electric Town Exit ticket gate at JR Akihabara Station.On the day of the activity, our guide will be holding a board that says "Ask Mune."
Description
Explore the heart of Akihabara with a local resident who knows every hidden gem! This tour is designed for anime, gaming, and pop culture lovers who want to dive deep into Japan’s otaku capital while also learning essential Japanese manners. Unlike generic tours, this experience is fully customizable—tell me your interests, and I'll craft the perfect route for you!
On this tour, you can visit iconic landmarks like Radio Kaikan, browse retro games at Super Potato, and even explore a shrine with deep cultural significance. Along the way, your friendly guide will share fun facts, insider tips, and etiquette rules to help you navigate Japan with confidence. Ever wondered why you shouldn’t walk in the middle of a shrine path? I’ve got you covered!
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Akihabara explorer, this tour offers a unique mix of culture, history, and nerdy excitement—all with the personal touch of a true local. Let’s make your Akihabara adventure unforgettable!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 17–64)
$90
Senior (ages 65+)
$65
Youth (ages 6–16)
$58
Child (ages 2–5)
$45
Infant (ages 0–1)
Free
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:53 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips
Itinerary
Akihabara Radio Kaikan
45 min
Let's have fun shopping for anime merchandise and more! This is one of Akihabara’s most iconic landmarks, even making appearances in popular anime. Each floor is filled with anime shops, card stores, and more—it's like a department store designed just for otaku!
GiGO Akihabara 1st
25 min
Next, we’ll visit GiGO, one of the most popular game centers in Akihabara! Whether you're into claw machines, rhythm games, or fighting games, there's something for everyone. I'll also explain how to play in a Japanese game center, so don’t worry if it’s your first time. If you see a game you want to try, go for it!
Super Potato
25 min
Step into nostalgia at Super Potato, where you can relive the golden age of retro gaming! Browse classic consoles, vintage games, and even enjoy arcade machines from the past.
Kanda Shrine
20 min
Kanda Myojin is a beautiful shrine with a unique otaku-friendly twist—it even appears in popular anime! Here, you'll experience a piece of Japan’s rich tradition as I guide you through the proper way to pray at a Shinto shrine. Let’s step into history and culture together!"
What's included
Included
Japanese Manners 101
Wi-Fi
A passionate local guide who loves Akihabara!
Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests✨
Not included
Food and drinks
Transportation costs
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Tokyo
Rated higher than 74% of 1,004 reviewed tours in Tokyo
Starting price $90 is 14% above the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,170 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips take?
Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips lasts about 1h 40min–2h. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM.
How much does Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips cost for children?
Children aged 2–5 pay from $45, adults from $90. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet at the Electric Town Exit ticket gate at JR Akihabara Station. On the day of the activity, our guide will be holding a board that says "Ask Mune.". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(22)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Carolyn_B
June 3, 2026 · via Viator
Awesome tour of Akihabara!
We had a great tour of Akihabara with Mune! Akihabara is so overwhelming with so many shops. Mune helped us maneuver through all the stores so smoothly. He was able to take us to the stores that sold the anime items that our kids would be interested in. Our kids had a great time and bought way too many souveniers. Mune was awesome to communicate with and our kids really enjoyed talking anime with him. My favoritre part was when Mune took us to the Kanda Shrine. It was a beautiful place and Mune helped us walk through the shrine properly and respectfuly. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Hi Carolyn!
Thank you so much for your lovely review ✨
I really enjoyed talking about Anime with your daughters as well ☺️
Seeing them having so much fun choosing figures made me very happy as a tour guide.
I'm also glad you enjoyed the shrine visit ⛩️✨
And I have to say, your souvenir choices were wonderful too 🐕️🐈️
The next time you visit Japan, please feel free to reach out anytime—even if it's not related to one of my tours! 🌟
If you ever have questions about Japan or need any recommendations, I'd be happy to help.
You can always contact me through the email address listed on my profile 😉
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K6177YGhannahs
March 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible guy, amazing tour, insane knowledge
We bumped into this amazing guy whilst wandering around Akihabara… and then we ended up spending the next few days with him as a genuine friend. He is incredibly interesting, knowledgable, kind with his time, good at English and his tours absolutely opened our eyes to Japan, not just Tokyo. I cannot recommend Mune enough!
Operator response
Hannah & Ben, thank you so much for your incredibly kind review—honestly, it’s almost too much! 😂✨
I also had such a wonderful time with you both—it’s truly a memory that adds something special to my life.
The way you think about travel and how you value things really made a big impression on me.
I’ll keep doing my very best as a tour guide so that everyone who visits Akihabara can have a great experience!
I’m really looking forward to seeing you again someday 🇬🇧🇯🇵✨️🥰
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Bryan R
November 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun Tour of Akihabara
This Akihabara tour was awesome! Mune was a great tour guide, and he made the tour super customizable.
He also gave advice about stores I can visit and a good ramen spot in Akihabara. He even showed me how to order ramen and what Japanese to use.
Great experience!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review ✨
I also had such a great time with you—it really felt like spending time with a friend, thanks to how friendly you are ☺️
And I was honestly impressed by how good your Japanese is!
I hope you enjoyed my favorite ramen spot afterward 🍜✨
If you ever come back to Akihabara, please feel free to reach out anytime 🌟
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FrancoisC1287
October 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Nice tour around Akihabara
Mune was very available on WhatsApp before the visit and he followed our requests carefully. On time, accommodating, polite, he was a good guide for us. He gave us some very useful tips for our stay in Japan. Thank you Mune and good luck!
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour ton super avis, François !
Grâce à tes demandes envoyées à l’avance, j’ai pu organiser votre parcours à Akihabara en toute fluidité.
Je suis vraiment heureux que vous ayez passé un bon moment dans le quartier 😊
N’hésite pas à me contacter si tu reviens un jour à Akihabara ! ✨
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Tara_S
October 13, 2025 · via Viator
Mune is the best!! My favorite trip!
Mune was absolutely amazing. I cannot give a higher praise. He was so welcoming, kind, attentive, and extremely helpful. Mune was very clear with his instructions for the meeting spot and was easy to communicate with.
The informality of the tour was astounding. He asked us what we liked and took us to the best places. At the end he even helped us find a ramen spot that was delicious.
Absolutely would recommend - Mune is the best!
Operator response
Tara, thank you so much for your wonderful review!
It was truly a pleasure guiding you both — you were so friendly, kind, and fun to talk to (and fellow game lovers too!) ✨️
I feel honored that you chose my tour out of so many options 🥰
If you ever come back to Japan, please visit Akihabara again! 💡
Next time, I’d love to take you to some of the spots we couldn’t visit this time☺️
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Chele_S
October 7, 2025 · via Viator
Tour of Akihabara, An Anime Lover’s Tour
I booked this tour as a birthday gift to my husband who loves anime. Mune communicated great leading up to the tour, met us promptly and guided us through Akihabara. He explained the history and background for each stop.
We went to an arcade and he told us about the Japanese games as well as showing us how to play the one we were interested in. We were also able to sooth some nostalgia by playing retro games from our childhood. Mune took photos and videos of us playing which was great because now we have those memories of playing together. He even covered a couple of games for us. ☺️
Mune provided a lot of anime history as well as history on the area of Akihabara. We went to a collectible/figurine store and purchased a few items. Mune was extremely patient and did not rush us. He took us to a huge anime store and walked around with us as my husband browsed and they discussed different anime and characters. He offered suggestions for where we should go and even helped me look for tshirts. My husband was so happy with the tour.
I am glad I booked the tour with Mune and I highly recommend this tour. 10 out of 10, no notes!! Book it!!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful words!
It was truly an honor that you chose my tour as a birthday gift for your husband ☺️✨️
I’m so happy to hear that you both enjoyed the experience!
Seeing you two having fun playing games and shopping for anime goods made me genuinely happy 🥰
And I really appreciated how interested you were in the history of Akihabara — it means a lot to me as someone who lives here!
If you ever come back to Akihabara, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Wishing you both continued happiness and wonderful adventures ahead 🌟
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775justinw
September 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A wonderful tour of Akihabara.
We had a wonderful couple of hours with Mune touring Akihabara. We definitely went to places we would not have otherwise gone.
Mune was polite, friendly, well spoken, and clearly passionate and knowledgeable about Akihabara culture.
We went as a family, as our 15 year old loves anime. It was really lovely to watch her chat away with someone that loves the subject as much as she does.
Well done Mune, we loved it. 🙂
Operator response
Hi Justin!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review, especially while traveling!
It was a real pleasure guiding your family through Akihabara. Everyone was so friendly, which made the tour really enjoyable for me as well☺️
Your daughter’s passion for anime was truly inspiring, and I loved chatting with her about it. I hope she found some items that she really treasures from the shops we visited!
I’d be delighted to welcome you all back to Akihabara again whenever you return to Japan. There’s always something new to discover here, and I’d love to show you more next time!
Mune
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sfisher6
August 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
He was great. Would recommend to anyone doing a tour of this part of Tokyo.
My brothers and I had a great time. Mune really knows his stuff. He knows exactly where to go for specific items that I was looking for and took us to a great arcade. Also showed us a good udon spot. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Hi Sam!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m really glad you and your brothers enjoyed exploring Akihabara. Guiding you through the arcades, anime shops, and even the udon spot was a lot of fun for me too!
I’m happy I could help you find the items you were looking for, and thanks a lot for recommending me! Honestly, I was super impressed by how much you know about anime culture 😂
I’m really looking forward to seeing you again in Japan someday!
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T8596NQstephenm
August 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best guide in Japan
My family and I found Mune in Akihabara when we were visiting recently.
He was an amazing guide that helped us navigate the whole area without fuss. He speaks perfect English and knows all the right places to see, even those little hidden gems. My kids love Anime and Mune knew all the right places to take us.
I would highly recommend his tour it is totally worth it
Operator response
Hi Stephen,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
It was such a pleasure guiding you and your lovely family around Akihabara. I had a great time not only exploring the shops together but also relaxing at the café and learning some Australian English from you all — that was such a fun and memorable moment for me!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever come back to Tokyo — I’d love to guide you again!☺️
J
jimmycH235IE
July 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The coolest Japanese I ever met
Lovely guy! He took me to experience the local culture and took me to different places for food toys and Japanese culture!
The best guy I ever met in Japan!!
Operator response
Jimmy, thank you for the amazing review!
I feel very lucky to have met someone as fun and full of energy as you 😂✨
Seeing how quickly you made friends with the shop staff made me so happy — it really felt like you were enjoying Akihabara to the fullest!
I’m cheering for the success of your business all the way from Japan 🔥
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