Akihabara Game Culture Tour and Princess Café Experience
Delve into the vibrant game culture of Akihabara on a 2.5-hour guided tour, starting with a visit to the TAMASHII NATIONS STORE to explore exclusive collectibles. Experience the nostalgia of retro gaming at Super Potato and learn claw game strategies at TAITO STATION. Discover the trading card and mechanical keyboard scene in Radio Kaikan, and challenge yourself with over 500 capsule machines in Gachapon Kaikan. Conclude your adventure at the exclusive Princess Tiara maid café with a delightful afternoon tea. This tour is perfect for gaming enthusiasts and collectors alike, offering insights and a unique cultural experience.
What makes this tour unique
Experience history, retro arcades, figure culture, and limited capsule toys.
Try same-day limited capsules and explore Japan’s newest collectible trends.
Step into Super Potato and relive Japan’s golden age of retro arcade games.
Learn crane game tricks, then race friends in Mario Kart for laughs and thrills.
End in a princess-themed café with sweets, drinks, and unforgettable photo ops.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo
Duration: 10 minutes
Akihabara Radio Kaikan
Duration: 10 minutes
Super Potato
Duration: 20 minutes
Volks Akihabara Hobby Paradise 2
Duration: 15 minutes
Taito Station Akihabara
Duration: 20 minutes
Akihabara Gachapon Hall
Duration: 10 minutes
Classy Princess cafe
Duration: 45 minutes
What's included
A bilingual guide (Japanese & English)
Admission to all listed venues
Exclusive afternoon tea set at Princess Cafe
Capsule toy cost (one turn, 500 yen or less)
One play of Mario Kart
Cheki photo with a concept café hostess
Not Included
Arcade game coins or plays
Crane-game attempts
Additional food, drinks, or shopping
Description
Level up your Tokyo adventure!
In just 2.5 hours, explore Akihabara’s game culture—from retro arcades and figure hunting to capsule-toy fun—before wrapping up at a princess-themed maid café.
1. 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.
2. Retro Arcade: Super Potato Step into Super Potato, the holy ground of the 8-bit era. Surrounded by retro consoles and posters, your guide introduces classic titles and rare cabinets. Drop in a ¥100 coin and relive Japan’s arcade golden age.
3. Figure Hunting at Hobby Heaven Enter a collector’s paradise, from limited-edition statues to affordable prize figures, and discover Japan’s deep connection between anime culture and figure collecting.
4. Heated Mario Kart at TAITO STATION
Beneath the glowing red Space Invader sign, join friends for a Mario Kart showdown and enjoy a time full of laughter and thrills!
5. 500-Machine Capsule Challenge Try your luck at Gachapon Kaikan, home to over 500 capsule machines. Learn about seasonal best-sellers and winning tips, then spin for ¥200–¥500 to test your fortune.
6. Princess Café Finale End your journey at a chandelier-lit, princess-themed café unique to Akihabara. Enjoy a glamorous three-tier afternoon tea set (dessert & drink included). Capture the moment with a decorated instant-photo shoot (cheki) with the maids, while your guide teaches you simple Japanese phrases—making this a truly unforgettable experience.
Important Information
Know before you go
The tour lasts ≈2.5 hours and involves walking, narrow aisles, and some stairs; wear comfortable shoes.
Bring small cash or IC-card balance if you wish to play.
The maid-café tea set contains dairy and eggs; vegan or allergy-friendly alternatives are not available.
Photography is welcome at all stops, but flash may be restricted in certain shops.
Children are welcome; those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and may need help with arcade controls.
Tour runs rain or shine—all venues are indoors and air-conditioned.
