Itinerary
- Day 1
Tokyo
Touch down in Tokyo and settle into your hostel. The rest of the day is yours to walk around, get your bearings, and start figuring out how the city works. It's a good chance to grab some food, check out nearby neighborhoods, and shake off the travel fatigue.
- Day 1
Tokyo
After arriving, you'll meet up with your Adventure Leader at the hostel for a full briefing on what's ahead. Then head to Tokyo Tower for sweeping views across the city and hunt down the anime-themed manhole covers scattered around. By evening you have time to explore on your own, and if you're interested, Tokyo Tower RED has anime collaborations, VR games and eSports zones to check out.
Included Activities
- Visit Tokyo Tower for city skyline views
- Trip briefing with Adventure Leader covering itinerary and health and safety in Japan
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo Tower RED with anime collaborations, VR games and eSports zones
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Tower Tokyo Tower RED - Day 2
Tokyo
Start at the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum, where Hayao Miyazaki found inspiration for Spirited Away. From there, walk through Inogashira Park in the Kichijoji area and browse the shops and local eateries at Harmonica Yokocho. Stop by Suga Shrine, which features in the anime Your Name. Later you have the option to head to Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho food district and try ramen, soba, sushi or yakitori.
Included Activities
- Visit Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum
- Explore Inogashira Park
- Visit Suga Shrine
Optional Activities
- Browse clothing stores, bars and local eateries in Harmonica Yokocho
- Explore Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) food district with ramen, soba, sushi, yakitori and kushiyaki eateries
Landmarks/POIs Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum Inogashira Park Harmonica Yokocho Suga Shrine Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho - Day 2
Tokyo
Pass by Suga Shrine's famous stairs from the anime Your Name, with all that Edo period history soaked in. Head to Harajuku, Tokyo's fashion district, where you'll see cosplay shops and quirky trends everywhere. Visit NHK Hall and Yoyogi Park, which doubles as a hub for concerts and anime culture. In the afternoon, move to Shibuya and explore locations from anime like Jujutsu Kaisen. You'll have free time to check out Parco, the Pokemon Center, One Piece Mugiwara Store and Tokyo Anime Center. If you're keen, there's an optional Kartoon Karting experience in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Suga Shrine
- Explore Harajuku fashion district
- Visit Yoyogi Park
- Free time to explore Shibuya
Optional Activities
- Visit Parco shopping center
- Visit Pokémon Center
- Visit One Piece Mugiwara Store
- Visit Tokyo Anime Center
- Kartoon Karting experience - zoom through Tokyo's neon streets
Landmarks/POIs Suga Shrine Harajuku NHK Hall Yoyogi Park Shibuya Crossing Parco Pokémon Center One Piece Mugiwara Store Tokyo Anime Center - Day 3
Tokyo
Take a cruise up Sumida River to see Tokyo from the water. After that, head to Asakusa and learn about Buddhism at Sensoji Temple. Then you can either explore Akihabara's shops or try one of the city's maid cafes. Later, race themed go-karts around Tokyo streets with Kartoon Karting. Finish the evening with karaoke, a totally different take on the traditional Japanese experience.
Included Activities
- Sumida River cruise
- Visit Sensoji Temple
- Explore Akihabara neighborhood stores
Optional Activities
- Maid café visit - 1800 JPY
- Kartoon Karting go-kart racing experience (surcharge applies, booking necessary)
Landmarks/POIs Sumida River Sensoji Temple Akihabara - Day 3
Tokyo
Start at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza and see the life-size Unicorn Gundam, then explore Gundam Base. Stroll over to Aqua City Odaiba and visit the Retro Museum with its arcades and Showa-era vibes. The afternoon is yours to enjoy Joypolis, Tokyo's indoor amusement park with VR rides and Attack on Titan collaborations. Before the day ends, head to the Ghibli Giant Clock at Nittele Tower.
Included Activities
- Visit DiverCity Tokyo Plaza to see life-size Unicorn Gundam
- Explore Gundam Base
- Visit Aqua City Odaiba
- Visit Retro Museum
- Visit Ghibli Giant Clock at Nittele Tower
Optional Activities
- Joypolis - Tokyo's indoor amusement park with VR rides, simulators and Attack on Titan collaborations
Landmarks/POIs DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Unicorn Gundam Gundam Base Aqua City Odaiba Retro Museum Joypolis Nittele Tower Ghibli Giant Clock - Day 4
Tokyo
Check out Nakano Broadway, a massive shopping arcade packed with collectibles, anime memorabilia and action figures. Head to Meiji Shrine in Harajuku, soaking in the history, then explore Harajuku's shopping area with everything from punks to maids. Stop by Shibuya Crossing, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and watch the organized chaos from above. The rest of the day is free for you to explore however you like.
Included Activities
- Visit Nakano Broadway shopping arcade
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Explore Harajuku shopping area
- View Shibuya Crossing from above
Landmarks/POIs Nakano Broadway Meiji Shrine Harajuku Shibuya Crossing - Day 4
Tokyo
Begin in Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo's vibrant anime and shopping hubs. You'll have free time to explore Sunshine Mall and discover Namja Town, Bandai Namco's quirky indoor theme park. Visit Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo, Japan's largest, and browse the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store for manga and collectibles. In the afternoon, head to Tokiwaso Manga Museum, the birthplace of the modern manga era. There's also an optional cosplay photo session if you want to book one.
Included Activities
- Visit Tokiwaso Manga Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Sunshine Mall
- Visit Namja Town - Bandai Namco's indoor theme park with retro streets and themed food stalls
- Visit Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo - largest in Japan
- Visit Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
- Cosplay photo session
Landmarks/POIs Ikebukuro Sunshine Mall Namja Town Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Animate Ikebukuro Main Store Tokiwaso Manga Museum - Day 5
Tokyo
Spend time in the Ikebukuro district and walk through Sunshine City shopping mall. Let your inner child loose at Namjatown, Japan's largest indoor theme park, with tons of attractions and an entire street devoted to dessert stores. Stop by Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo to grab original merchandise and play retro Pokemon games.
Included Activities
- Explore Sunshine City shopping mall
- Visit Namjatown
- Visit Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
Landmarks/POIs Ikebukuro Sunshine City Namjatown Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo - Day 5
Tokyo
Today is completely yours. Choose what sounds good to you and explore Tokyo or head beyond the city. Theme parks, coastal towns, anime icons and more are all options depending on what interests you most.
Optional Activities
- Visit Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea
- Explore Kamakura's coastal streets, see the Great Buddha and visit the First Slam Dunk railway crossing
- Visit Fujiko F Fujio Museum in Kawasaki
- Visit Sanrio Puroland
- Visit Naruto Town in Fuji Q Highland
Landmarks/POIs Tokyo Disneyland DisneySea Kamakura Great Buddha First Slam Dunk railway crossing Fujiko F Fujio Museum Sanrio Puroland Naruto Town - Day 6
Tokyo
You've got a free day to explore Tokyo at your own pace. Go off solo or tag along with your adventure leader. Consider visiting Shinjuku Gyoen, one of Tokyo's largest parks and especially beautiful during cherry blossom season. Or head to Ameyoko Market to pick up souvenirs.
Optional Activities
- Explore Shinjuku Gyoen park
- Visit Ameyoko Market
Landmarks/POIs Shinjuku Gyoen Ameyoko Market - Day 6
Tokyo
Head to Akihabara, Tokyo's ultimate paradise for anime and gaming. Explore multi-floor stores and manga shops, then step into Japan's famous arcades. Check out Kanda Shrine, a traditional Shinto shrine loved by otaku culture. In the afternoon, regroup at a themed cafe picked by your Adventure Leader to swap stories and show off what you've bought. End the night with a karaoke bar visit, the ultimate Japanese night out and perfect way to celebrate your anime journey.
Included Activities
- Explore Akihabara stores and arcades
- Visit Kanda Shrine
- Visit themed café with group
- Karaoke bar experience
Landmarks/POIs Akihabara Kanda Shrine - Day 7
Tokyo
Depending on your flight time, either head to the airport in the morning or spend some time exploring Tokyo with your tour leader before you need to leave.
- Day 7
Tokyo
The tour wraps up today. Take the morning to say goodbye to your group and think back on the adventures you've had together. Then head to your next destination or back home.
