Day 1 focuses on the core of otaku culture in Akihabara, an iconic themed cafe experience, and a traditional anime pilgrimage site.

1

Pokemon Cafe Tokyo Nihonbashi

Cafe

4.2

Dine on Pokémon-themed meals, meet a Chef Pikachu mascot, and buy exclusive cafe-only merchandise. A fully immersive dining experience where every dish and detail is inspired by the Pokémon world. Reservation is essential.

2

Akihabara Radio Kaikan

Shopping mall

4.2

Browse 10 floors of diverse hobby shops, hunt for rare trading cards, and find second-hand figure bargains at AmiAmi. A historic landmark of Akihabara, housing dozens of specialized stores under one roof.

3

TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO

Store

4.4

View high-end figure prototypes, purchase limited-edition collectibles, and take photos with life-sized figure displays. The official flagship for Bandai's premier figure brand, showcasing the pinnacle of Japanese toy craftsmanship.

4

Animate Akihabara

Store

4.2

Purchase the latest manga volumes, official anime CDs/Blu-rays, and character goods from current seasonal hits. One of the most famous branches of Japan's largest anime retail chain, right in the heart of Electric Town.

5

Akihabara Gachapon Hall

Store

4.0

Experience "Gacha" culture with hundreds of machines and collect miniature versions of your favorite characters. Known as the "Holy Land of Gachapon," offering an overwhelming variety of capsule toys.

6

Sensō-ji Temple

Place of worship

4.8

Walk through the Kaminarimon Gate, try traditional street food at Nakamise-dori, and imagine the Taisho-era setting of Demon Slayer. Tokyo's oldest temple and a major cultural landmark that serves as a backdrop for various anime.

Day 2 focuses on the largest anime stores in Ikebukuro and the spectacular scale of the life-sized Gundam in Odaiba.

1

Evangelion Store Tokyo-01

Store

4.2

Enjoy a meal themed around the Gundam universe. A themed dining experience for mecha fans.

2

animate Ikebukuro main store

Book store

4.2

Explore 9 floors of anime heaven, visit the "Animate Hall" for events, and see the world's largest collection of anime goods. Recently renovated to become the world's largest anime shop, it is a massive hub for all types of fans.

3

Gashapon Ikebukuro Main Store

Store

4.1

Visit the world's largest gashapon store with over 3,000 machines and take photos in the themed display areas. A Guinness World Record-holding venue for the sheer number of capsule toy machines in one location.

4

The Gundam Base Tokyo

Store

4.5

Build Gunpla in the "Build Room," see rare vintage kits, and purchase exclusive "The Gundam Base" limited models. The ultimate destination for Gundam fans, featuring a shop, museum, and factory-style exhibit.

5

Unicorn Gundam

Landmark

4.6

Watch the "Transformation" show where the statue shifts between Unicorn and Destroy modes, and enjoy the night projection mapping. A 19.7-meter tall engineering marvel that is a pilgrimage site for mecha fans worldwide.