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Akihabara Tour with Vintage Gaming Anime and Gachapon Experience

By Alva Japan Tours 🇯🇵
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,722 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Delve into the vibrant world of Akihabara, starting at the iconic Radio Kaikan, where vintage audio gear and collectible treasures reflect the essence of Electric Town. Explore Super Potato, a nostalgic haven for gaming enthusiasts, featuring vintage consoles and beloved titles. Discover Hobby Heaven, a multi-floor paradise filled with anime, manga, and model collectibles, while your guide shares insider tips and stories. Test your skills at TAITO STATION, learn crane-game secrets, and race against friends in Japan’s famous arcade Mario Kart. Finally, immerse yourself in the quirky culture of Gachapon Kaikan with over 500 capsule machines, each offering a surprise.

  • Explore Akihabara's iconic Radio Kaikan and its vintage treasures
  • Visit Super Potato for a nostalgic gaming experience
  • Discover a multi-floor anime and model paradise at Hobby Heaven
  • Enjoy thrilling arcade games and Gachapon capsule surprises
Activity location
  • Akihabara Radio Kaikan
    • 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Akihabara Radio Kaikan Shinhonkan
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Akihabara Sta. Electric Town Exit West Square
    • 18 17
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

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Akihabara Tour with Vintage Gaming Anime and Gachapon Experience
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 3,722.47 x 1 AdultP 3,722.47
Total
Price is P 3,722.47

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Capsule toy cost (one turn, 500 yen or less)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One play of Mario Kart Cost

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Akihabara Radio Kaikan
  • 10m
Start your journey at Radio Kaikan, a legendary eight-floor tower that has defined Akihabara since 1962. Even from the outside, its colorful façade reflects the treasures inside—vintage audio gear, collectible cards, and custom-built keyboards—showcasing the eclectic energy of Electric Town. See how this landmark shaped Akihabara’s “Electric Town” identity, blending Showa-era charm with today’s pop culture. Cameras welcome—capture a slice of history still alive.
Super Potato Akihabara
  • 20m
Step into gaming’s golden age at Super Potato, a shrine to 8-bit nostalgia. Climb the poster-lined stairwell and enter a trove of vintage consoles, rare cartridges, and original boxes. Your guide introduces titles that defined generations, from Famicom hits to cult arcade favorites. Drop a ¥100 coin into a cabinet and hear the chiptune melodies that once filled arcades. Whether you play or just soak in the vibe, it’s a time machine for gamers.
Akiba Hobby Akihabara
  • 20m
Next, explore Hobby Heaven, a multi-floor wonderland for anime, manga, and model fans. Glass cases brim with crafted figures, plastic models, and limited editions from One Piece, Gundam, and SPY×FAMILY. Your guide shares stories behind characters, tips for spotting authentic items, and points out rare finds. Browse, snap photos, and maybe take home a figure that speaks to you.
Taito Station Akihabara
  • 20m
Beneath TAITO STATION’s glowing red Space Invader sign, your guide reveals crane-game tricks—prize rotations, claw strength, and timing. Watch, then try your luck. Then, jump into Japan’s famous arcade Mario Kart. Race colorful tracks, unleash items, and battle friends for first place. Whether you win a rare plush or the podium, the thrill is pure Akihabara.
Akihabara Gachapon Hall
  • 15m
Cap your adventure at Gachapon Hall, with 500+ capsule machines. Feel the click and spin, and learn the quirky culture behind this toy craze. For ¥200–¥500 a turn, will you score art, a gag, or a rare gem? The suspense is the magic.

Location

Activity location
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    Akihabara Radio Kaikan
    • 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Akihabara Radio Kaikan Shinhonkan
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Akihabara Sta. Electric Town Exit West Square
    • 18 17
    • 101-0021, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

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