Pop Culture in Tokyo: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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
📍Meeting point: 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.
What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass byThe tour begins at the Akihabara Station, before heading into the heart of Akihabara.
Stop 2
⏱ 5 minYou'll catch a glimpse of the Mandarake CoCoo, known for its wide selection of manga figurines
Stop 3
⏱ 5 minWe'll also pass by the Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo, with its fascinating robotic figurines
Stop 4
⏱ 15 minWe'll visit by the Namco Gaming Center, with its multiple floors of gaming and anime memorabilia and toys.
Stop 5
⏱ 10 minWe'll also pass by Radio Kaikan, with a wide collection of anime and manga media.
Stop 6
Pass byWe'll also pass by Maidreamin Akihabara Electric Town, with its quirky decor and waitresses. Entrance to the eatery is not included.
Stop 7
Pass byWe'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.
Stop 8
⏱ 5 minWe'll also pass by Cospa, the heart of manga and anime cosplay.
Stop 9
Pass byWe'll also pass by the Super Potato Akihabara Branch, an ode to early video gaming culture.
Stop 10
Pass byWe'll end the tour at the quirky Cat cafe MoCHA Akihabara Store, with its many cats.
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
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Smartphone and headphones
- ✗Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- ✗Food and drink
- ✗Transportation
What to Bring
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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