Akihabara Tour To Experience Anime Culture in Maid Café and Gachapon Kaikan

Meet at Akihabara Station(Electric Town Exit)

Please meet us at Akihabara Station – Electric Town Exit. Look for your guide holding a sign with the tour name. The Electric Town Exit is one of the main exits and leads directly into the heart of Akihabara’s anime and electronics district. It’s easy to find, but feel free to arrive early in case the station is busy.

Akihabara Radio Kaikan Visit

Head over to Radio Kaikan, a legendary building filled with shops selling everything from anime goods and model kits to electronics. It's a must-visit for anyone looking to shop for authentic, high-quality anime merchandise, and it offers a glimpse into the history of Akihabara as a center for tech and pop culture.

Maid Café Experience

Maid cafés are themed restaurants where waitresses dressed in cute maid outfits treat guests like masters and princesses in a storybook-like setting.Enjoy playful conversations, games, and even mini performances. The maids often sing or draw cute pictures on your food with ketchup! You can take a commemorative photo with the maid staff —a perfect souvenir of your visit. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of a Maid Café. Enjoy delicious food and drinks served by waitresses dressed in cute maid costumes, while being entertained by fun performances and games. It’s an experience that combines cosplay, hospitality, and otaku culture in a lighthearted and friendly atmosphere.

Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan

Let's visit Gachapon Hall, where you can explore a treasure trove of capsule toy machines. From quirky anime figures to rare collectibles, this is the perfect spot to experience Japan’s beloved Gachapon culture and pick up some unique souvenirs. Whether you're into anime, animals, food miniatures, or just weird Japan-only items, there’s a gachapon for you. You never know what you’ll get—half the fun is the mystery!

Purikura Experience

Purikura Experience at an Arcade: Finally, conclude the tour with a fun and nostalgic visit to an arcade for a Purikura photo booth experience. Take funny and creative photos with your friends or fellow travelers, adding adorable stickers and decorations to your pictures. Japanese purikura machines come with beauty-enhancing filters that make your eyes bigger, skin smoother, and face cuter—like an anime character! After taking photos, you can decorate them with colorful stamps, cute fonts, hearts, or write your name and date—totally personalized! Your photo sheet prints out right away, and many machines also let you download the images to your phone—great for sharing on social media. It’s a popular pastime in Japan and a great way to capture memories of your day in Akihabara.

Tour ends at the final activity

After the final activity, feel free to continue exploring Akihabara on your own or head straight to your next destination from Akihabara Station. The tour officially ends after the purikura photo session, where you'll say goodbye to the guide. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!