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15 Best Tokyo Anime & Akihabara Tours

The otaku itineraries guided properly: Akihabara’s gaming floors and retro shops, anime-district walks out to Kichijoji and Gameboy modding benches for the hands-on. The electric town rewards a guide who knows which stairwells to take.

1.Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Akihabara

Discover Tokyo’s sights in a fun and lively way aboard a street go-kart, driven by expert guides. See major landmarks for around $60 per person.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“IT WAS AMAZING!! Our tour guide Julian was awesome! Super attentive, direct, funny, and he was the whole experience. My husband and I were joined with another couple and they all seemed nervous but he eased us and we just had so much fun!”

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2.Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

Experience Tokyo like never before—drive a go-kart through vibrant neighborhoods, iconic sights, and lively streets with expert guides in this fun, safe tour.

★ 5.0

“This was sooooo much fun! We weren't sure at first if it was worth the trouble of our entire family getting an international drivers license but it was well worth it. This was a blast. We just couldn't believe that we were driving through the…”

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3.Akihabara Anime & Gaming Adventure Walking Tour

Explore Tokyo's Akihabara through a guided 3-hour walking tour featuring retro gaming stores, maid cafes, anime shops, and unique pop culture sights.

★ 5.0

“This tour is great for anime, Manga, retro video gamers and appreciators of everything gaming. This tour was suited more for my partner than me but I still enjoyed walking through all of the stores, learning about the area and of course the maid café.…”

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5.Tokyo: Kichijoji Food and Anime Walking Tour with Lunch

Explore Tokyo’s hidden charm on this Kichijoji walking tour featuring local food, serene parks, and a visit to the famous Ghibli Museum—an authentic slice of Japan.

★ 4.6

“Mimi was awesome! She was very kind and informative about local shops, restaurants and manga! The Ghibli museum was amazing and I’m so happy I was able to go.”

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8.Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour Tokyo Cooking Class

Join this 3.5-hour Tokyo ramen-making and Akihabara tour to learn authentic cooking, explore vibrant streets, and discover Japanese ingredients firsthand.

★ 5.0

“This by far the was best cooking class we have taken. The whole adventure from beginning to end was excellent. The kitchen and staff were great and spoke good English. Our guide was full of so much information. She allowed us to feel liRead more”

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9.Tokyo: Manga Drawing Workshop Guided by Pro Manga Artist

Discover Tokyo’s manga culture firsthand with a professional-led workshop. Create your own manga, learn techniques, and take home a unique keepsake.

★ 4.9

“The Manga workshop was definitely a highlight of my time in Tokyo. I was super lucky, as I was the only one that day and I had lots of fun talking to my interpreter Madoka and the Sensei. I told them in the beginning that…”

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10.Tokyos Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Tour

Explore Tokyo’s highlights in 5 hours with this guided tour through Tsukiji, Akihabara, and Asakusa. Enjoy authentic foods, cultural sights, and insider insights.

★ 5.0

“Was lucky to be the only one on the tour with Kenji as my guide. He was friendly, generous, and informative. The tour was a good first intro to three of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods. Highly recommended”

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12.Akihabara: Anime & Gaming Adventure Tour

Explore Akihabara’s vibrant anime and gaming scene on a guided tour including stores, a maid cafe, and interactive experiences, ideal for fans and curious travelers alike.

★ 4.6

“We found places we wouldn't have discovered on our own except by luck. We were also really happy to experience a family friendly Maid Cafe, because some of the others looked much less innocent.”

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13.Manga Lesson with a professional Japanese Manga Artist in Nakano

Discover Tokyo’s manga culture with a private 2-hour lesson from a professional artist in Nakano. Perfect for beginners and manga fans alike.

★ 5.0

“This was such a fun experience for all, parents and teens alike. The experienced Manga artist introduced us to the basics and we ended up producing some great (some passable - mine!) drawings. Our instructor shared fascinating insights into the history of Manga and how…”

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14.Manga drawing workshop by famous pro-Manga artists (Ikebukuro)

Discover Tokyo's vibrant manga culture through a professional-led drawing workshop in Ikebukuro, suitable for all skill levels, with expert guidance and authentic tools.

★ 5.0

“This was a great class to learn Manga drawing. The teacher took us through step by step on what we needed to do and taught us there are no limits in terms of what you can drawn and achieve!”

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15.Tokyo Manga Adventure

Discover Tokyo’s manga culture with a 3-hour hands-on workshop. Learn, create, and enjoy a fun, authentic experience perfect for all ages.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience! The staff were very courteous and friendly, definitely a must do activity in tokyo!”

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More Tokyo Anime & Akihabara Tours

5.0Tokyo Manga Drawing Workshop Guided by Active Pro Manga Artist$132.10 4.5Akihabara: Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide in Tokyo$72.66 5.0Real Anime & Culture Tour in Shibuya: Food, Shopping & Game Fun$75.00 5.0Tokyo: Akihabara/Asakusa Go-Karting Tour (including guide)$71 4.9Real-Life Anime Pilgrimage Tour: Shibuya Incident$71 5.0Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour Cooking Class3 hours$120 5.0Kids Free Anime, Eats & Games Akihabara Ultimate Private Tour$177.36 5.0Private custom Akihabara tour for Anime,Game,Manga lovers$197.06 5.0Professional Japanese Anime Voice Acting Workshop in Tokyo$172.65 5.0Create Your Akihabara Tour! Anime, Games & Local Tips$91.31 5.0Official Street Go Kart Tour Akihabara 2nd$62.40 4.5Tokyo Anime Adventure: Studio Tour, Drawing Class & Museum Visit$128.75 4.5Otaku Tour for Anime & Manga Lovers (Group Tour)$105.10 5.0Explore Maidreamin Akihabara Walking Tour$32.84 5.0Akihabara / Asakusa 60min Go Karting Tour – *IDP required!*$65.69 5.0Akihabara Family Fun Private Guide to Anime, Food, and Games$210.00 5.0Tokyo : Akihabara Private Anime & Game Pop Culture Tour$52.26 4.8Tokyo: Akihabara Private Hentai Tour3 hours$116 5.0Anime, Manga, Game & Maid cafe Tour in Akihabara$99.00 5.0Tokyo: Akihabara, Shibuya, Karaoke & City Lights Night Tour$79 5.0Tokyo Akihabara Anime Manga Video Games and Maid Cafe Tour$84.92 5.01 Day Nikko Walking Tour, Toshogu and Kanmangafuchi from Tokyo$169.75 4.5Tokyo Night Tour Akihabara, Shibuya, Karaoke and City Lights$62.30 3.7Akihabara: Self-Guided Tour with a special brochure1 day$6