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Overview

・Iconic Landmark (15m): Start at the tower symbolizing Akihabara since 1962. It showcases the area's shift from Electric Town to a global subculture hub. ・Retro Gaming (20m): Travel back to the golden age. Don't just watch—play! Challenge yourself on rare vintage consoles and enjoy nostalgic 8-bit sounds. ・Hobby Complex (20m): Visit a collector’s paradise. Whether for One Piece or Gundam, your guide helps navigate the vast selection to find your specific treasure. ・Ultimate Arcade (20m): Dive into the noisy energy! Experience unique "UFO Catchers," then hop in the driver's seat to race your friends in Mario Kart Arcade. ・Capsule Toys (15m): Conclude at a wall of hundreds of machines. Enjoy the thrill of the unknown and take home a quirky, high-quality miniature souvenir. [Note] One Mario Kart game & one Capsule Toy are included!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Exit the Electric Town Gate at JR Akihabara Station and turn right. Once you leave the building, the meeting point will be on your right-hand side. This is the exit on the TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO side. If you see someone holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan,” that’s your guide.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Akihabara Radio Kaikan

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.

Duration: 10 mins

2. Super Potato

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.

Duration: 20 mins

3. Akiba Hobby Akihabara

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.

Duration: 20 mins

4. Taito Station Akihabara

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.

Duration: 20 mins

5. Akihabara Gachapon Hall

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.

Duration: 15 mins