Welcome to WaToTokyo's Hand-Held Walking Tours – explore Tokyo's vibrant neighborhoods with our unique, self-guided tours. Immerse yourself in the worlds of manga, anime, and otaku culture, all through our easy-to-download PDF guides.
Welcome to the Ikebukuro Anime Tour! Ikebukuro is known for one thing: anime culture. Through our hand-held walking tour, WaTo Tokyo will introduce you to the history of anime, from its humble origins on Otome Road to the mega-industry it’s become. We’ll start in the center of anime activity in Nishi-Ikebukuro Park, walk over to Otome Road and the famous Swallowtail, Mandarake, and K-Books, and then head over to take a tour through Sunshine City and the Pokemon Center. We’ll end with the best shopping of all: the world’s biggest Animate. Along the way, our tour will direct you to yummy food, incredible photo opportunities, and we'll keep you busy with mini-games and challenges along the tour route to make things fun and interactive. Come walk with us!
Welcome to the Ikebukuro Manga Tour! Everyone knows Ikebukuro for its huge influence in anime, but did you know that it was first known as a center for the manga art scene? Through our hand-held walking tour, WaTo Tokyo will introduce you to the history of manga as we wander through the incredible Rikkyo University and the Ikebukuro Montparnasse neighborhood, stop to look at the only Frank Lloyd Wright building in Tokyo, detour to the one-of-a-kind Tokiwaso Manga Museum, and end at the biggest bookstore in Japan. Along the way, our tour will direct you to incredible photo opportunities to make sure you leave with some unique memories to share with your friends. Come walk with us!
Welcome to Akihabara, the area known for anime and technology! Through our hand-held walking tour, WaTo Tokyo will introduce you to this neighborhood by taking you on a tour through time. We’ll explore how Akihabara went from a backstreet black market to the huge anime and otaku megalopolis it’s become! We’ll visit the famous Radio Kaikan, the old train station, Junk Street, and a variety of shops and the local shrine. Along the way, our tour will direct you to yummy food, incredible photo opportunities, and we'll keep you busy with mini-games and challenges along the tour route to make things fun and interactive. Come walk with us!
Our tours are perfect for groups of 2-6 seeking a 1-3 hour adventure. Tailored for early afternoon to early evening, our tours offer a personal exploration of Tokyo.
Easily accessible offline, with enhanced experiences if connected, these guides are available at just $4.99 each (Akihabara tour free for a limited time). Remember your walking shoes, sunscreen, and pocket change. Download your tour, step into discovery, and let your journey unfold. Come, walk with us!
