Private Tokyo Anime Tour | Akihabara & Nakano Broadway
Floor-by-floor routing. Genre specialists. Shopping strategy for collectors who know what they want.
Why Choose This Experience
Hunting List Routing
Build the route around your actual targets—specific figures, vintage games, rare manga—not a fixed template
Nakano Broadway Access
25 minutes from Akihabara, 16+ specialist Mandarake stores where rare items surface after years unavailable
Price Cataloging Strategy
Compare across Radio Kaikan, Mandarake Complex, and Nakano before buying—save 30-50% on high-value items
Transaction Support
Language assistance for negotiations, special requests, and verifying condition on ¥10,000+ purchases
Private Tokyo Anime Tour | Akihabara & Nakano Broadway Highlights
What Our Guests Say
"I'd been to Tokyo many times before and still had never seen or heard of most everything he included in our tour. We liked it so much, we immediately booked a second day!"
"It felt like we were touring with a friend who lives in Japan. Rina adapted the tour for our diverse group — kids from 7 to their 20s. Some of our best memories were things she improvised."
"My family wanted anime stuff and everything else jam packed into the day. Satoshi did not disappoint. My family is still raving about this tour days later!"
"Felt like we'd known him for years. Wanted an authentic lunch with no Ramen for a change — a 3rd floor Hot Pot Restaurant we never would have found."
Izakaya Lanterns
Hie Jinja Shrine
Yanaka Ginza Cafe
Your Journey
Radio Kaikan & Mandarake Complex
Start at Radio Kaikan's 10 floors—AmiAmi for new figures and Gundam models, Kotobukiya's multi-floor flagship for mainstream to Western properties. Then Mandarake Complex: Floor 8 for toys/figures, Floor 7 for trading cards. Catalog prices, don't buy yet.
- Start top floor, work down—elevators crowded during peak hours
- Note what you find and prices for later comparison
- Genre routing based on your hunting list—mecha, idol, vintage games
Akihabara Specialty Stores
Animate's 8 floors for current-season merchandise, Super Potato for vintage gaming (entrance is Mario decals on building exterior), genre-specific shops based on your targets. This is cataloging time, building your comparison list.
- Upper floors typically hold specialized collectibles, ground floors mainstream
- Adult content on top floors of most buildings—know where to start
Quick Meal Break
Efficient lunch near Akihabara Station—this is a shopping day, not a food tour. Ramen, curry, or quick udon to maximize store time.
- Most shops don't open until 11am or noon—early lunch keeps afternoon clear
Nakano Broadway Hunt
25 minutes from Akihabara. 16+ specialist Mandarake stores—Special 1 for Ultraman/Transformers, Galaxy for vintage games, Card-Kan for trading cards. This is where rare items surface. Compare prices against Akihabara notes before purchasing.
- Nakano shops don't open until noon—arrive early afternoon for best selection
- Weekend visits recommended, more stores open
- Items priced above ¥2,000 worth comparing—gaps widen fast on high-value pieces
Purchase Decisions & Return Routing
Make purchase decisions based on price catalog. Return to Akihabara if best prices were there, or finish shopping at Nakano. Your guide handles negotiations and condition verification on expensive items.
- Prices for same item can vary 30-50% between stores
- Language support for special requests, verifying condition on ¥10,000+ purchases
- Tour wraps by 5:30pm—evening free for your purchases
This is merely a suggestion. Your itinerary is fully bespoke.
Your Private Experience Includes
Rikugien
Tsukiji Market
Harajuku - Takeshita Street