The 6 Best Anime & Manga Tours in Japan

1.Official Street Go-Kart Tour – Akihabara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,578 reviews · from $61Our pick

Drive a single-seat go-kart through Tokyo with a lead guide, wearing a comic, game, or anime-inspired costume. This 60 to 90 minute tour leaves Akihabara, passes Tokyo Station and Ginza, and returns to the starting point. Guides including Sam, Khan, Billy, and Julian are praised for clear road instructions and free photos. An eligible IDP and passport are required.

“The Go-Kart experience was great! Went at night to see all the lights. Very safe and great guides. I would do it again!”

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2.Tokyo Go Kart: Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 988 reviews · from $99

Join Monkey Adventure Kart in Asakusa for a 70-minute guided drive through Tokyo. You will operate a go-kart in costume, pass Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree, Akihabara, Ryogoku Kokugikan, and Nihonbashi, then receive tour photos and a printed picture. A valid hardcopy 1949 Geneva Convention IDP is required.

“What a fantastic experience driving on the busy streets of Tokyo! Something which you’ll soak in, remember and share with your friends for life!! Also, if you’re doing it solo, you would want to have your family experience it as well! Our guide was Lewis and he really made sure we have a fun and safe experience!! A 10/10”

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3.Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Film Appreciation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · from $193

Join a guide from Shinjuku for an 8.5-hour Ghibli-themed day with coach transport, buffet lunch at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, and free time at the Ghibli Museum. Guides such as Miki, Mika, Michiko, and Yoko have been praised for warm, helpful commentary, while the museum visit itself is unguided.

“This was such an awesome tour! Michiko was the best tour guide, very friendly, helpful, informative and passionate. We had a wonderful time touring the other sightseeing places included in this tour, and Michiko made sure we were able to have as much time as possible at the Ghibli museum. Highly recommend this as it's very hard to get tickets to the museum on your own as a foreigner. It was also amazing to get some sneak peaks from Michiko about what to look for in the museum (SO many fun easter eggs!)”

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4.Akihabara Anime & Game Adventure Walking Tour (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · from $90

This three-hour Akihabara walk visits Super Potato, Akiba Cultures Zone, Gachapon Hall, Taito Station, and a maid cafe. A guide such as Ryo, Seina, Ai, or Taka helps you navigate anime, retro games, arcades, purikura, and Japanese subculture. Entry and one maid cafe drink are included, with groups capped at seven.

“It was not exactly what I thought it would be and that was a good thing, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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5.Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $179

From Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, ride to Ghibli Park with a guide, enter Grand Warehouse between 10:00 and 10:59, and explore three areas at your own pace. A bento lunch, transport, and a later museum visit are included. Guides such as Taka and Akiko have been praised for clear advice and warm English.

“Taka is a great tour guide. Making sure we got through the ghibli warehouse with our tickets safely and bento was great”

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6.Gameboy Mod Workshop at Akihabara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 2 hours · from $360

In Akihabara, multilingual instructors including Gabi, Franz, Shio san, and Ro guide you through Game Boy history, disassembly, and a custom DMG-01 rebuild. Choose the shell, buttons, screen, and other parts, then test your finished console and take it home with a game. Groups are limited to four.

“Absolutely amazing experience. All the people who run the workshop were lovely friendly and knowledgeable. I will absolutely be back for the gba version next time I’m in town!”

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