【Akihabara + Ueno 】 𝓜𝓪𝓲𝓭𝓼 💕 VS 𝔖𝔞𝔪𝔲𝔯𝔞𝔦 ⚔️🍵 From Ancient Tradition to Pop Culture
Based in Tokyo, our team consists of experienced guides who are not only knowledgeable about the local attractions but also dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences.
Pickup
Find us near Hibiki Cafe, about 150m in front of JR Ueno Station's Park Exit. On the way to Ueno Zoo. For Tokyo Metro’s Ueno Station, please follow the map. Look for an Orange Flag.
Description
Akihabara is for Anime & Videogames Fans; Ueno is for Samurai Fans. This tour has it all!
We start by learning about The Fall of the Samurai & the Shogunate in Ueno, standing on the very ground where the feudal era ended, visiting the statue of The Last Samurai.
Then, we fast-forward to finally understand the Videogame & Kawaii culture in Akihabara by delving deep into the phenomenon of Maid Cafes and the nostalgia of Vintage arcades.
We will visit these places:
🥷 UENO:
- Kiyomizu Kannon-dō: One of the few temples that survived the devastating war that ended the Shogun's rule.
- Shogitai Grave: The final resting place for the Shogun's elite Samurai who fought and died in the Battle of Ueno.
- Last Samurai Statue: The legendary Saigō Takamori stands proud of his legacy here.
- Marishiten Tokudaiji: Once a temple for Samurai praying for victory, it is now a power spot for merchants seeking business success.
👾 AKIHABARA:
- @Home Café: The epicenter of Maid culture. We stop here to decode the "Moe" magic spells and the unique rituals that make this a billion-yen industry.
- AKB48 Theater: The birthplace of modern J-Pop idols. See where the "Idols you can meet" concept began and fueled a massive fan culture.
- Hey (Hirose Entertainment Yard): One of the few remaining arcades strictly dedicated to vintage gaming. A noisy, neon paradise of CRT screens and retro shooters.
- Electric Town: The humble beginnings of Akihabara. We navigate the labyrinth of radio parts and wires where the tech city was born—electric components galore.
DISCLAIMER: We do not accept reservations with strollers.