Tokyo Anime and Gaming GuideAll the unmissable spots in Tokyo for fans of anime, gaming and pop culture!Authorsbunnytokyo
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Attractions and sightseeing

RED° TOKYO TOWER
This really cool arcade / amusement park opened in 2022 at the base of the iconic Tokyo Tower. It uses VR and new technologies to offer a unique and inmersive experience unlike anything else!
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RED Digital Amusement Park in Tokyo Tower Entry Ticket
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Ghibli Museum
The Ghibli museum is one of the most popular museums in the city among tourists and locals alike. Tickets sell out on the Museum website incredibly fast, so hiring a tour is a great way to guarantee that you get one!
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Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory - Kichijoji
When visiting the Ghibli museum, don't forget to check out this cute bakery and try the adorable Totoro-shaped cream puffs!
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Kanda Myoujin Shrine
When visiting Akihabara, don't forget to visit this beautiful temple, which happens to have anime characters from Love Live! as its official mascot!
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Fuji-Q Highland
Did you know that there's an entire Amusement park dedicated to Naruto? Naruto × Boruto Fuji Hidden Leaf Village is a section of Fuji-Q Highland, a very popular destination for all ages!
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Travel Tokyo with Your Own Personal Photographer
Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Shinjuku,... Tokyo is full of visually striking locations that are great backdrops for unforgettable pictures, so why not take the oportunity to get profesional fotos?
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Shopping

Super Potato Akihabara Branch
Akihabara is probably the most popular place in Tokyo for fans of anime and video game, but it's easy to get lost among the hundreads of shops. One unique visit that is very easy to miss, since it's quite hidden away, is super potato, a paradise of retro gaming that you won't find anywhere else.
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Shibuya Parco
Head to the 6th floor of this newly built shopping mall in Shibuya to find the first ever official Nintendo shop, as well as Pokemon Store, a Capcom shop, and many more!
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Nakano Broadway
Nakano broadway is by far the best place to buy collectibles like anime figures or trading cards, second hand manga and unique merchandise of anime, gaming and pop culture.
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Tokyo Character Street
Character street is an area of the Tokyo Station, on the B1 floor, filled with shops and stores selling merchandise of popular characters from anime, manga, etc. Here you can find Kirby Petit Cafe, where you can buy adorable kirby-themed sweets, as well as other popular shops like Ghibli, Pokemon or Jump store.
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Staying

Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
This luxury hotel in Meguro boasts a beautiful lobby that is said to have inspired some of the scenarios in Ghibli's Spirited Away!
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Book Hotel Jimbocho
Book Hotel Jimbocho is not only a perfect stay for any book lover, it has 2 special rooms dedicated to Manga at the top floor that will make your trip even more unique.
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MIMARU TOKYO UENO EAST
Check out their exclusive pokemon-themed rooms.
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remm AKIHABARA
If you would like to stay close to the action, there's no better place than Akihabara, and this hotel next to the station has the perfect location.
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Bars and Restaurants

Pokemon Cafe Tokyo Nihombashi
An uterly adorable visit, and the food is delicious too! You will need to reserve in advance for this one.
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EXBAR TOKYO plus Akihabara
This themed cafe usually has special collaborations with video games, make sure to check their website for more info!
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8bit Cafe
A true classic, one of the oldest gaming-themed bars in Tokyo.
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Game Bar A-Button
Tucked away in the backstreets of Akihabara, this is a hidden gem that not many people know!
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