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Tokyo Anime & Arcades
5 days 5 destinations¥80,000–130,000 + shopping
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Haruto M.
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An unapologetically otaku Tokyo adventure — Akihabara's electric maze, Ikebukuro's anime malls, the Ghibli Museum, retro arcades, and everything in between.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Akihabara
- Yodobashi Camera — 8 floors of electronics and anime goods
- Mandarake complex for vintage manga and figures
- Spend an evening at a multi-floor arcade (Club Sega, Taito Station)
- Try a maid cafe experience
- Kanda Shrine nearby for a cultural breather
2
Ikebukuro
- Sunshine City and its Pokemon Center
- Animate Ikebukuro — Japan's largest anime retail store
- Otome Road for doujinshi, BL manga, and idol merch
- J-World Tokyo (Dragon Ball, Naruto themed) if open
- Tokyu Hands for hobby supplies and unusual finds
3
Ghibli Museum & Kichijoji
- Ghibli Museum, Mitaka — MUST pre-book tickets months ahead
- The Catbus room, hand-drawn animation exhibits, Totoro garden
- Kichijoji afternoon — indie shops, jazz bars, great coffee
- Inokashira Park for a boat ride on the lake
- Harmonica Alley for dinner — tiny izakayas packed into a narrow lane
4
Shibuya Pop Culture
- Mandarake Shibuya for more vintage finds
- Tower Records Shibuya — still the best music store in Tokyo
- Scramble Square observation deck (Shibuya Sky) for city views
- Animate Shibuya and surrounding otaku shops
- Rainy Day option: Nakano Broadway for rare vintage collectibles
5
Odaiba
- Unicorn Gundam RX-0 — 20 meter life-size statue at DiverCity
- DiverCity Tokyo for more anime goods and food
- teamLab Borderless digital art museum
- Fuji TV building and the Odaiba waterfront
- Yakatabune (river dinner boat) for a departing night cruise
Destinations
AkihabaraIkebukuroKichijojiShibuyaOdaiba
Duration5 days
Budget¥80,000–130,000 + shopping
Days planned5
StyleAnime, Pop Culture