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Akihabara & Ueno of Tokyo Highlights Free Tour
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
JR Ueno Station's Park Exit.
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
We start in Ueno Park, home to world-class museums, vibrant festivals, and hidden temples. Nestled among cherry trees and stone lanterns. Here, we meet Saigō Takamori, the “Last Samurai,” whose statue marks Japan’s turning point from feudalism to modernity.
We pass Kiyomizu Kannon-dō and Marishiten, serene spots where incense drifts through history, then wind through Ameya-Yokocho, once a post-WWII black market, now a lively maze of street food and bargain treasures. Next, we enter Akihabara, Tokyo’s tech-saturated playground. Outside Home Café, we dive into maid café culture from the sidewalk. We highlight the AKB48 Theater, and stroll through Electric Town, where neon lights, arcades, and gadget towers shape a city obsessed with reinvention.
This isn’t a trivia dump, it’s a living story. You’ll get local tips, thoughtful context, and fresh questions to take with you.
2 hours. One unforgettable intro to Tokyo. Book now, and let’s walk the story together.
We pass Kiyomizu Kannon-dō and Marishiten, serene spots where incense drifts through history, then wind through Ameya-Yokocho, once a post-WWII black market, now a lively maze of street food and bargain treasures. Next, we enter Akihabara, Tokyo’s tech-saturated playground. Outside Home Café, we dive into maid café culture from the sidewalk. We highlight the AKB48 Theater, and stroll through Electric Town, where neon lights, arcades, and gadget towers shape a city obsessed with reinvention.
This isn’t a trivia dump, it’s a living story. You’ll get local tips, thoughtful context, and fresh questions to take with you.
2 hours. One unforgettable intro to Tokyo. Book now, and let’s walk the story together.
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:
- Shinobazunoike Benten-do
- (Maid Cafe) at-home cafe Akihabara Main
- Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street
- Weird Vending Machines Corner
- Marishiten Tokudaiji Temple
- Akihabara Electric Town
Our Guides
Ethan
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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Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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