Akihabara Adventure: Anime, Gaming, & Street Food

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4 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English

Anime, gaming, AND street food? Welcome to Akihabara, Tokyo’s otaku paradise. This whirlwind guided adventure tour includes street food, local restaurants, maid cafe entry, anime stores, and more.

Highlights

  • 4-hour professionally guided tour of Akihabara Electric Town

  • Stops: Maid cafe, anime stores, 3 restaurants of your choosing, a hidden shrine

  • Foods: Local snack foods, lunch at 3 restaurants of your choosing

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Anime, gaming, and street food? Say no more. This professionally guided Akihabara tour features the best of it all. You’ll visit a maid cafe, sample local street foods, visit 3 restaurants of your choice, tour a local shrine, check out unique anime stores, and more.


Your host Adam is an Akihabara aficionado. Having extensively explored the city’s back streets, he has found the hidden gems, tastiest local street foods, and beyond; there’s no one better to lead this otaku charge.


Akihabara–affectionately known as ‘Akiba’–is the beating heart of anime and gaming culture in Tokyo. As you wander through the busy streets, you'll be greeted by a flurry of colorful billboards, enormous screens showcasing the latest anime releases, and eye-catching cosplayers adding a touch of magic to the atmosphere. The energy here is electrifying, and you'll instantly feel like you've stepped into an animated wonderland. From figurines of your favorite characters to limited edition DVDs and manga, you'll find it all in Akihabara. Embrace your inner gamer as you browse through multistoried arcades, each floor offering a unique gaming experience. Feeling peckish? Let’s head to one of the famous maid cafes, where the maids treat you like royalty and perform cute dances while serving you delicious snacks.


Exploring Akihabara is not complete without indulging in some delectable street foods. As you walk around, you'll sample tasty treats at various food stalls to keep your energy levels high during your adventure.

Inclusions

  • Entrance fee and one drink at a maid café

  • Stops: Maid cafe, anime stores, 3 restaurants of your choosing, a hidden shrine

  • Foods: Local snack foods, lunch at 3 restaurants of your choosing

Exclusions

  • Tips/gratuity Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at guests' own expense)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transportation to and from the experience locations

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Details are shared upon booking

Remarks

  • Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start time of your experience

  • Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult

  • Not wheelchair or stroller accessible

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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