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4 Hour Akihabara Anime and Retro Game Shopping Tour

Spend four relaxed hours exploring Akihabara with an English native guide who loves anime, manga and retro games as much as you do! This beginner‑friendly tour is ideal for fans who enjoy Shonen and Seinen stories with more mature themes and want more than basic sightseeing. Starting at the Starb

📍Meeting point: Let's 10mins before the tour out the front of Starbucks to get a drink and chat!

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

30 min

Here we will warm up and talk about what prices we should expect, what is considered fair and what is considered a 'tourist-trap'. We will take photos and refer to them when looking at other store pricing.

2

Stop 2

10 min

A smaller store with Gundam, Dragon ball, Jujitsu Kaisen, Naruto etc

3

Stop 3

15 min

Small stall that sells anime merch and clothes called アキバゲンキロウノカラアゲ

4

Stop 4

1h

This is a big one, 5+ floors of anime, card games etc. It's important that we keep the pace up because there is a lot going on. in here. Take photos and make purchase decisions at the end of the day.

5

Stop 5

30 min

Retro games and merch

6

Stop 6

30 min

Mandrake complex: Specializes in used and collectible items rather than new mass‑market stock, so it’s popular with collectors and resellers

7

Stop 7

20 min

This is a special one for art-books, manga and other artistic merch. My personal favourite!

8

Stop 8

20 min

Toys Goldenage is for place to get your retro fix

9

Stop 9

20 min

Tokyo Hobby Centre. They have some really cool randomized prize bags

10

Stop 10

45 min

This store is last because it has the best prices and a great selection of different merch, manga, art-books tech and gaming. 3 whole floors dedicated to figurines!

What’s Included

  • Tea and coffee

What to Bring

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A lot of walking required

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