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Free Tour of Akihabara and Kanda Shrine

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Free Tour of Akihabara and Kanda Shrine

Ready for a different Tokyo? Join this free tour of Akihabara and the mystical Kanda Shrine. Discover the vibrant otaku culture, cutting-edge technology and hidden historical secrets in the most famous electronic neighborhood.

We will meet at the Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara station in front of the iconic Radio Kaikan building, from here we will enter the heart of Tokyo's otaku culture. Electric Town was the paradise of technology and now it is the paradise of anime. Here you can find streets full of stores specializing in electronics, video games, anime and manga, the perfect place to discover the latest trends in the Otaku world!

Next, we will walk to the old Manseibashi station, a place with a lot of history that has been restored and transformed into a cultural space with cafes and stores. It is the ideal place to take pictures and enjoy a unique view of the city.

We will end our free tour of Akihabara at the Kanda Myojin Shrine, an important Shinto shrine with a special connection to technology and the otaku community. Here we will learn more about Japanese traditions, and see the peculiar offerings of visitors.

Two hours later, we will end the free tour in the shrine area - see you in Akihabara!

Meeting point

Radio Kaikan

Before you go

Length
About 2h
Languages
Spanish
Usual start times
11:00, 14:00 (Tokyo time)
Coming up
120 departures in 3 months, 11 this week

Questions about this tour

How much does this tour cost?

Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

How long does it take?

About 2h.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Radio Kaikan. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.

When does it run?

120 departures are listed in the next three months, 11 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 14:00. Times are local to Tokyo.

Do I need to book?

Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.

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