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Akihabara & Ueno Tokyo Free Tour: Maids vs Samurai
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
JR Ueno Station's Park Exit. Between Cafe Hibiki and the restrooms
Languages
English, Spanish
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Overview
Walk the timeline of Tokyo's wildest contrast.
This tour takes you from the last stand of the Samurai in Ueno to the neon chaos of Akihabara. We begin at the site of the civil war that ended the Shogunate, navigate the bustling post-war black markets, and finish in the heart of "Electric Town" to decode the world of Anime, Maids, and Gaming.
We talk about:
The Samurai & Shogun: The rise, the fall, and the tragic story of Saigō Takamori.
Survival: How post-war "Black Markets" evolved into today's famous Yokocho alleys.
Subculture: The sociology behind Maid Cafés and the intense world of Idol Fandom.
Places we visit:
• Ueno Park: A cultural hub built on a battlefield.
• Saigō Takamori Statue: The bronze icon of the Last Samurai.
• Kiyomizu Kannon-dō: An ancient temple with a unique moon pine.
• Ameya-Yokocho: The bustling market street under the train tracks.
• Akihabara Electric Town: The neon heart of Tokyo.
• AKB48 Theater & Maid Cafes: (We discuss the culture from the outside).
This tour takes you from the last stand of the Samurai in Ueno to the neon chaos of Akihabara. We begin at the site of the civil war that ended the Shogunate, navigate the bustling post-war black markets, and finish in the heart of "Electric Town" to decode the world of Anime, Maids, and Gaming.
We talk about:
The Samurai & Shogun: The rise, the fall, and the tragic story of Saigō Takamori.
Survival: How post-war "Black Markets" evolved into today's famous Yokocho alleys.
Subculture: The sociology behind Maid Cafés and the intense world of Idol Fandom.
Places we visit:
• Ueno Park: A cultural hub built on a battlefield.
• Saigō Takamori Statue: The bronze icon of the Last Samurai.
• Kiyomizu Kannon-dō: An ancient temple with a unique moon pine.
• Ameya-Yokocho: The bustling market street under the train tracks.
• Akihabara Electric Town: The neon heart of Tokyo.
• AKB48 Theater & Maid Cafes: (We discuss the culture from the outside).
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple
- Akihabara Electric Town
Our Guides
Ethan
Juan Pablo
Meeting point
JR Ueno Station's Park Exit. Between Cafe Hibiki and the restrooms
On arrival
Find us about 100m in front of JR Ueno Station's Park Exit, on the way to the Ueno Zoo. For Tokyo Metro’s Ueno Station, please follow the map. Look for an Orange Flag.
Things to note
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Sadly, we can't accept bookings with strollers or Wheelchairs.
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