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Private Akihabara Historical and Cultural Exploration
Product code 408496P2
From
From JPY 30,000
Dates
Apr 28, 2026 to Apr 27, 2027
Start times
12:30 PM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
Options
Private Akihabara Historical and Cultural Exploration, Adding Maid Cafe, Adding Shopping Tour
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Duration
1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 30,000
Private Akihabara Historical and Cultural Exploration
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Duration
1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Akihabara has undergone a remarkable transformation, from a post-war wasteland to an electronics district and then to the global center of otaku culture. This tour delves deep into the history of Akihabara, allowing you to experience the evolution from the roots of the electronics district to its current state, lined with maid cafes and anime shops.
Overview
Akihabara has undergone a remarkable transformation, from a post-war wasteland to an electronics district and then to the global center of otaku culture. This tour delves deep into the history of Akihabara, allowing you to experience the evolution from the roots of the electronics district to its current state, lined with maid cafes and anime shops.
What's Included
Included
Documentation of the places visited (sent in PDF or other formats)
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
As you exit Akihabara's Electric Town Exit, you will find a Starbucks and a restaurant called Jonathan. We will meet in front of them. (We will meet outside).
End point
As you exit Akihabara's Electric Town Exit, you will find a Starbucks and a restaurant called Jonathan. We will meet in front of them. (We will meet outside).
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Here is a brief history of Akihabara and its origins. Japanese shrines and their differences from temples will also be explained here.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
This is the oldest building in Akihabara. Photos and buildings from those days in the historical buildings in Akihabara will be explained.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
The tour will take participants on a tour of Akihabara's parts stores and other locations, explaining Akihabara's origins and how the Electric Town was created.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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