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Journey to the Showa era in Nakano, the cradle of the Otaku subculture

By Godo Kaisha Champloo Corporation
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$52 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Get off the beaten track and discover a unique area
  • Discover the hidden treasures of Nakano with a bilingual local resident
  • Immerse yourself in the Showa era, between modernity and nostalgia

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 5 Chome-31 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japon | By the circular benches in the square at the North Exit of Nakano train station. I will be wearing a red cap so you can recognize me.
    • Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan

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Journey to the Showa era in Nakano, the cradle of the Otaku subculture

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$51.76 x 1 AdultNZ$51.76
Total
Price is NZ$51.76

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking tour of the Nakano area.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explanations and anecdotes about the history and culture of the area.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interpretation during interactions with the locals.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Advice on the best stores in the area and Nakano Broadway
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and snacks during coffee and izakaya breaks (optional at the end of the tour).

What you can expect

Discover the popular Nakano district on this walking tour, which will introduce you to the district's essentials as well as its most unusual places.
Nakano, located just a 5-minute train ride from Shinjuku, is often referred to as “Otaku Paradise.”

1- Nakano San Mall Shopping Street: A typical Showa-era shopping arcade with a wide variety of shops and restaurants. It is a particularly lively place, full of nostalgic charm.

2- Arai Tenjin Kitano Shrine: A local Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a deity associated with academic success and passing exams.

3- Araiyakushi Baishouin: A Buddhist temple located in Tokyo. It is dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of medicine, who is associated in particular with the healing of eye problems.

4- Yakushi Ai Road Shopping Street: A pedestrian shopping street, off the beaten track and particularly popular with locals

5- Nakano Broadway: A large shopping centre in Nakano, Tokyo, famous for its video game, manga, and anime stores. It's a favourite spot for fans of Japanese pop culture.

6- Nakano Yokocho: A maze of narrow streets with a variety of izakaya bars and restaurants.

This tour will be an opportunity to take a journey back in time to Showa-era Japan. You will discover many aspects of the country, from shopping arcades to places of worship, including the unmissable yokocho alleys teeming with bars and izakayas.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 5 Chome-31 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japon | By the circular benches in the square at the North Exit of Nakano train station. I will be wearing a red cap so you can recognize me.
    • Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan