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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

“Our Tour was amazing!! Tour guide Billy was very polite and as we stopped at lights he gave clear instructions and told us what was around us at the time and what to see for the remainder of stay in japan. I would recommend StreetKart…”

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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

“What a fantastic experience driving on the busy streets of Tokyo! Something which you’ll soak in, remember and share with your friends for life!! Also, if you’re doing it solo, you would want to have your family experience it as well! Our guide was Lewis…”

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4.Gameboy Mod Workshop at Akihabara, Tokyo

Join Tokyo’s top-rated Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara for a hands-on, customizable retro gaming experience led by passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“It was an incredibly fun experience. The crew was informative, energetic, and really great to chat with. The process was easy and they double checked everything. I am so happy with my new gameboy and will have to come back in the future!”

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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

“Best tour of my life! It was a dream come true - after not being able to get tickets to the Ghibli Museum during the monthly ticket drop I couldn’t believe my luck finding this tour. The guide Daiske was so lovely and explained so…”

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6.Akihabara Tailor-made Private Tour for Anime Fans

Discover Tokyo’s anime culture on a personalized tour exploring hidden gems, retro arcades, maid cafes, and unique shopping spots with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“Yuuki is very knowledgeable of the area and of all things otaku. He helped us in our search for certain anime figures and vintage video game consoles. In between, we visited arcades and played some games. Watch out if he challenges you. He's very good!”

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7.Tokyo: Original Street Kart Experience from Akihabara

Experience Tokyo in a fun and adrenaline-filled way driving a go-kart dressed as your favorite anime or game character. Guides, photos, and safety included.

★ 5.0

“This tour was amazing!! I highly recommend it. I was nervous at first but it was super safe. Our tour guide Usman made sure we were safe at all times. Usman was so delightful and funny. He also made sure to review the safety rules…”

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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

“This manga drawing workshop was an incredible experience! Kousei-sensei, the mangaka, was amazing—he clearly explained the drawing techniques, step by step, making it fun and accessible even for beginners. His talent, passion, and years of experience were truly inspiring. What made the activity even more…”

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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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11.Tokyo Akihabara, Anime, Manga, Video Games & Maid Cafe Tour

Explore Tokyo’s Akihabara district with this guided tour focusing on anime, manga, video games, and maid cafes. Discover hidden gems for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“It was a especially nice tour through Akihabara. iNok was very knowledgable about the history and did show some old shops there. For the anime, manga and videogames we visited soweit know and for tourists lesser known shops. Just for watching all of the merchendise,…”

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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 really enjoyed seeing the tech and gaming area in depth and trying out some of the games. The Maid cafe was a fun addition.”

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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

“My daughter loves to draw, having a manga artist walk us through how to things up as well as when to use the tools was an experience that she’ll never forget!”

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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

“Sehr interessante Übungen - tatsächlich viel gelernt und Hemmungen verloren, zu zeichnen. Das war sehr lustig!”

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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