Tokyo Otaku Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Summary

What You'll Do Join a like-minded Local Host on this personalised experience and explore the weird and wonderful world of otaku - Japan’s ‘geek culture’ as it’s also known. But don’t let that fool you, otaku is celebrated by Japanese people young and old! Stroll through the neighbourhoods that are most famous for their otaku credentials; from Akihabara, the mothership of anime culture to Odaiba, where cosplayers gather to check out each other’s style, you’ll see some of the best otaku spots in the city. Browse the stores and shopping centres where otaku fans gather and buy everything from comics to electronics, like the popular Nakano Broadway shopping centre and the huge electric stores in Akihabara. Get to know your Local Host, who will give you a unique local perspective into this culture; whether you’re a newbie or you already love anime and want to discover the best spots in the city for all things otaku, your Local Host will create a personalised experience based around what you’d most like to explore. What To Expect * Get to know the world of otaku, or ‘geek’ culture - meaning all things anime, manga, cosplay and gaming to name a few * Explore the neighbourhoods that are famous for being the centre of otaku culture * Browse stores where you can find anything from games to comics, cosplay costumes to electronics * Stroll through areas where cosplayers hang out and see the incredible costumes * Buy some otaku souvenirs to take home with you while you browse, or search for something specific in an otaku themed shopping centre * Get to know your Local Host, who will give you tips and tricks for other places to visit during your stay

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Otaku (also known as “geek culture”) is a phrase used to describe an avid fan of anime, manga and cosplay - gaming, electronics, animation characters, you name it. But in Japan, otaku is celebrated and enjoyed across all age groups! Your host will show you neighborhoods like Akihabara, the mothership of anime culture and many other spots that’ll have your inner geek doing somersaults of joy! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What’s included?

  • Private and personalised experience

  • 4 hours with a Local Host

  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

  • Food and drinks

  • Tickets to any attractions

  • Transportation costs

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

City Unscripted and all City Unscripted hosts follow the WHO (World Health Organization) and local government’s health and safety recommendations at all times. To keep up to date with the latest news we recommend visiting these World Health Organization (WHO) website pages.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

City Unscripted Tokyo

About operator:

Some people live in a city, some people live for the city. They are curious about where they live, and never want to stop exploring, and discovering the hidden gems that - to the uncurious mind - remain hidden. City Unscripted believes you should see the city with these people, and so we connect curious travellers with equally curious hosts. We exist to give travellers truly personal connections to cities, offering an alternative to the old, predictable world of tour guides. With a network of 1400+ hosts in 40 cities across the world, City Unscripted personally matches each guest to the right host, who creates an experience personalised just for them. This way, no two experiences are the same. The hosts are here to be the guests’ open-minded, passionate and knowledgable friend who can’t wait to show off their home. The service is trustworthy, safe and secure as each host is individually verified, who always check in with their guest before each experience to understand their needs.

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