4 Days Anime Pioneer Adventure

From Tokyo To Tokyo
Customer Rating
2 Customer Reviews
Thursday, December 20, 2018 Updated

The Pokemon Center is the perfect place for Pokemon fans to reminisce their childhood with Pikachu. Whether your favorite Pokemon character was Jigglypuff, Bulbasaur or Eevee, the Pokemon Center is sure to have caught them all!

Pokemon Center

While some of us remember playing Mario Kart for hours growing up, Maricar in Japan found a way to thrill tourists and locals alike with their real life Mario Kart services. Of course costumes are included!

Mario Kart

J-World Tokyo, located in the Namja Town plaza in Ikebukuro is an indoor theme park for Naruto, One Piece, and Dragon Ball fans and more. They have several games and attractions based on the manga itself.

J-World

Nakano Broadway is an indoor shopping mall located in Nakano, Tokyo. It’s also called the sacred place of Otaku culture. There are about 100 shops selling a lot of Otaku stuff.

Nakano Broadway

Every night in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, enormous robots battle against each other while lasers, flashing lights and trance music encompass the room.

Robot Restaurant

Ghibli Museum, Official name Mitaka Forest Ghibli Museum, is a museum operated by the world famous Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli located in Mitaka city, Tokyo.

Ghibli

Sushi is known well as one of the Japanese soul foods. Please enjoy fresh seafood at the Tsukiji fish market. Also, the market sells kitchen tools, fresh produce, and features a variety of sushi and other restaurants.

Sushi

Print Itinerary Overview

Print Detailed Itinerary

Limited Time Savings

Early Bird Discount

Save 10% on all Japan Tours

Departing after May 1st, 2019

Private Anime Tour Option

How to Book

Tour Descriptions

*Tours departing on December 27th do not include admission to the Ghibli Museum. For tour participants who want to experience the museum for this departure, please contact us when booking your tour. For the fans of anime and manga looking to see the best of Japan's Anime culture, our Anime Pioneer Adventure Japan Tour is the perfect vacation for you! Discover Tokyo's most famous Anime and Manga spots during this tour on an epic journey you'll remember for years to come. Make your fantasy come true in this exciting Anime Adventure Japan Tour!
* The minimum number of required participants for this tour is 2 (two) guests.
* To secure a ticket for the Ghibli Museum, guests must provide their passport information and full payment for the tour by the 1st of the month prior to the date the tour visits the museum.

Day	Itinerary
Day 1 12/27/2018	Day 1 Tokyo \| Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel 12/27/2018 Featured Destinations & Experiences Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) Arrival Transfer Arrival Transfer Optional Travel Insurance Optional Travel Insurance Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar Sunshine City Prince Hotel ( Western Style ) Expedia Rating Trip Advisor Rating Sunshine City Prince Hotel is 8 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, across Sunshine City. Sunshine City is one of the biggest entertainment center in Tokyo. The complex holds an aquarium, observation deck, planetarium, theater, the Ancient Orient Museum, Namja Town, J World Tokyo, and shopping mall. Staying at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Prince Hotel is having Japan's entertainment close at hand. Near by........ -Rikugien Garden -Toshimaen -Sunshine City Note: There will be a fine for 50,000 Yen for guests who smoke (including electronic cigarettes, vapes, etc.) in the rooms. View Hotel Detail View Day 1 Itinerary Arrival* Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) or Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) Arrival Transfer Purchase Optional Travel Insurance Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour handbook for more information. Rest at the hotel and be ready to start your exciting tour tomorrow. INFORMATION** From Narita Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 90 mins(Bus) From Haneda Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 30 mins(Bus)
Day 2 12/28/2018	Day 2 Tokyo \| Akihabara Anime Adventure Breakfast Lunch 12/28/2018 Breakfast Lunch Featured Destinations & Experiences Pokemon Center Pokemon Center Tokyo Character Street Tokyo Character Street JUMP SHOP JUMP SHOP Ramen (JDT Recommends) Ramen (JDT Recommends) Akihabara Akihabara Animate Animate Gacha Gacha Machines (JDT Recommends) Gacha Gacha Machines (JDT Recommends) Super Potato (JDT Recommends) Super Potato (JDT Recommends) SEGA Arcade (JDT Recommends) SEGA Arcade (JDT Recommends) Maid Cafe (JDT Recommends) Maid Cafe (JDT Recommends) Robot Restaurant Robot Restaurant J-World J-World Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar Sunshine City Prince Hotel ( Western Style ) Expedia Rating Trip Advisor Rating Sunshine City Prince Hotel is 8 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, across Sunshine City. Sunshine City is one of the biggest entertainment center in Tokyo. The complex holds an aquarium, observation deck, planetarium, theater, the Ancient Orient Museum, Namja Town, J World Tokyo, and shopping mall. Staying at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Prince Hotel is having Japan's entertainment close at hand. Near by........ -Rikugien Garden -Toshimaen -Sunshine City Note: There will be a fine for 50,000 Yen for guests who smoke (including electronic cigarettes, vapes, etc.) in the rooms. View Hotel Detail View Day 2 Itinerary Morning Pokemon Center Tokyo Character Street JUMP SHOP Ramen (JDT Recommends) Afternoon [ Akihabara ] Animate shopping Gacha Gacha Machines (JDT Recommends) Super Potato (JDT Recommends) SEGA Arcade (JDT Recommends) Maid Cafe (JDT Recommends) Evening Robot Restaurant J-World - Dragon Ball, Naruto, Jump Theme Park! Return to the Hotel Kicking things off with our anime tour, we head to the Pokemon Mega Center, a must-go for all Pokemon lovers. Besides all the Pokemon goods they sell, they also have a battling and trading room for customers to interact with other Pokemon fans. From there, we will visit the lively Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Central Station. The area is lined with various anime-themed shops, including a Jump Store, Pokemon Center, Hello Kitty shop, Ghibli store, and more! There's also Tokyo Ramen Street, Okashi Land, and Gachapon Street, perfect for someone who wants some lunch and to do a little more gift shopping for friends or for themselves! After our adventures at Character Street, we will head to Akihabara, the town of anime. While there, enjoy shopping at some of the most popular otaku destinations, including Animate. Animate carries all kinds of character goods, electronics, and games from current and popular anime/manga series. There's plenty of free time in Akihabara, so check out Super Potato for vintage games, SEGA arcade, visit a Maid Cafe, or just explore the city. After shopping through the Electronic Town of Akihabara, it's off to the Robot Restaurant for dinner and a show. Enjoy thunderous music and crazy colors at a show unlike any other. Be sure to have your camera ready for the giant robots and dancing performers. To end our day with a great finish, we will go to J-World, the Shonen Jump theme-park in Tokyo! Play games and win prizes based on all your favorite characters, including Goku from Dragonball, Luffy and Co from One Piece, Naruto and Sasuke, Kuroko and the rest of the Generation of Miracles, and Hinata and his team of volleyball hopefuls!
Day 3 12/29/2018	Day 3 Tokyo \| Discovering J-Pop Culture Breakfast 12/29/2018 Breakfast Featured Destinations & Experiences Tokyo One Piece Tower Tokyo One Piece Tower Nakano Broadway Nakano Broadway Ghibli Museum Ghibli Museum Gundam Base Tokyo (JDT Recommends) Gundam Base Tokyo (JDT Recommends) Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar Sunshine City Prince Hotel ( Western Style ) Expedia Rating Trip Advisor Rating Sunshine City Prince Hotel is 8 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, across Sunshine City. Sunshine City is one of the biggest entertainment center in Tokyo. The complex holds an aquarium, observation deck, planetarium, theater, the Ancient Orient Museum, Namja Town, J World Tokyo, and shopping mall. Staying at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Prince Hotel is having Japan's entertainment close at hand. Near by........ -Rikugien Garden -Toshimaen -Sunshine City Note: There will be a fine for 50,000 Yen for guests who smoke (including electronic cigarettes, vapes, etc.) in the rooms. View Hotel Detail View Day 3 Itinerary Morning Tokyo One Piece Tower Afternoon Nakano Broadway -Shopping Ghibli Museum Optional Gundam Base Tokyo (JDT Recommends) Evening Return to the Hotel We will begin our morning with a trip to Tokyo Tower, Japan’s iconic tower. Tokyo Tower has been taken over by One Piece, resulting in Tokyo One Piece Tower. Known as Tongari Island, this event is filled with attractions, wonderful restaurants, and a live-action show designed to wow fans of all ages. Following our time at the tower, our anime tour will head to the anime specialized shopping complex: Nakano Broadway. Explore the many stores dedicated to anime and otaku goods or try the eight-layer ice-cream they serve downstairs! Once we finish up at Nakano Broadway, we head east to visit the famed Ghibli Museum. This animation and art museum exhibits works of Miyazaki Hayao, creator of world famous films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. Ghibli Film fans will definitely enjoy the artistic museum, which not only exhibits the history and techniques of animation but also plays short movies in a theater room, produced exclusively for the museum. Before calling it a day, we recommend visiting the Gundam Base Tokyo to see the awesome life-size RX-0 Unicorn Gundam model (72 ft). The Gundam Base is an expansive store, museum, and features a cafe for guests to enjoy everything Gundam.
Day 4 12/30/2018	Day 4 Tokyo \| Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast 12/30/2018 Breakfast Featured Destinations & Experiences Departure Transfer Departure Transfer Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) View Day 4 Itinerary * Departure Transfer Departure* Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) or Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) or Extended-Stay $180 (Twin/Double), $150(Single) is available Available Excursions* Opt 1 Mario Kart (JDT Recommends) - $100 Opt 2 Tokyo City Tour - $100 Opt 3 Tsukiji Fish Market (Sushi) Tuna Auction & Sushi - $150 Opt 4 Mt. Fuji - $200 Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan. INFORMATION From downtown hotel in Tokyo to Narita Airport - about 90 mins(Bus) From downtown hotel in Tokyo to Haneda Airport - about 30 mins(Bus)

▪Important Notice▪
*Complimentary transfers are for designated airports/hotel only, on the designated tour arrival/departure date only.
*Your group may be joined with other groups during the tour. If so, your tour guide and bus may be changed during your tour.
*Any special request(s) must be submitted when booking your tour (meals, accommodations, etc.). Note: Not all requests can be fulfilled.
*Itinerary, hotels, and meals are subject to change or cancellation without notice. No refund will be owed for any changes or cancellations if the tour still occurs.
*This tour includes 1.5~2 hours of walking on sightseeing days. Tour Participants are expected to be of moderate fitness, keep up with the pace of the group, and can climb stairs with no difficulty.
*B : Breakfast L : Lunch D : Dinner

4 DAYS

3 nights accommodation

4 MEALS

3 breakfasts
1 lunch

TRANSPORT

All transport shown

Tour Includes

3 nights Western hotel

Daily Breakfast-Buffets and 1 Lunch included

All ground transportation in Japan during the tour

Complimentary Airport Transfers (see details)

Admission Fees, Tax & Gratuities at all included Destinations

Full time service of licensed English speaking tour guide & separate bus driver

Japan Deluxe Tours Handbook and Tour Goods Package

Free Wi-Fi in Bus & Most hotels

Not Included

- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Excursions

Travel Highlights

Time spent geeking out in Akihabara

20+ Anime stores at Tokyo Character Street

Admission to J-World Jump Theme Park

Tokyo's popular Asakusa Sensoji Temple

Tokyo's lively Harajuku and Takeshita Dori

The well known Ghibli Museum

A visit to Tokyo One Piece Tower

Souvenir shopping at Harajuku Kiddy Land

Shopping and trading time at the Pokemon Center

Sightseeing and shopping at the best spots in Akihabara

Important Information

Maximum Group Size

The maximum number of participants will not exceed 26 people during your Japan tour. Your group may be joined with other tour groups during the tour. Please note that your bus and tour guide may be changed if other groups join the tour.

Single Supplement

Single travelers are required to pay a single supplement in order to guarantee single room accommodation.

Luggage

We request one suitcase, one carry-on bag, and an overnight bag per person. The tote bag we provide can be used to hold any small merchandise/souvenirs purchased during your tour. When you check out, bring your luggage to the lobby and the bus driver will assist in loading it onto the bus. When you arrive at the next hotel, the bus driver will unload your luggage for you to bring to your room.

Please note: The maximum weight of a checked in bag is typically 20 Kilograms or 44 Pounds. You will be traveling with your luggage except during the bullet train ride (if applicable).

Accommodation

All hotel rooms come with a full bathroom and room amenities free of charge unless stated otherwise.

Transportation

All motor coaches come equipped with air-conditioning, plenty of space, comfortable seats, and Wi-Fi.

International Flights

All of our tours begin in either Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto. When beginning or ending a tour in Tokyo, please book flights to or from Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. For tours beginning or ending in Osaka/Kyoto, please book flights to or from Kansai International Airport or Itami Airport.

We recommend you do not book your flights until the tour status changes from Book Now to Guaranteed Departure. You can also contact us if you would like for Japan Deluxe Tour's to arrange your flights.

Fitness & Shoes

Traveling and visiting sights in Japan includes a good amount of walking. To fully enjoy the tour, please be prepared to keep up with the pace of the group, climb stairs with no difficulty, and wear comfortable shoes for all day use.

Tattoos

Guests with tattoos may not be able to use the hot-springs or onsens while in Japan. We apologize if you are unable to enjoy this experience during your stay.

Travel Insurance

We understand sometimes unanticipated situations may arise before or even during your Japan tour. In order to best assist you when things don't go as planned, Japan Deluxe Tours recommends purchasing travel insurance offered through Travel Guard® Insurance.

Travel Guard® Insurance offers coverage for: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Medical Expense (deductible required), Emergency Medical Transportation, and an Exclusive Family Protection Plan: One child 16 or under will receive coverage at no additional cost for every adult that purchase a protection plan. Every Travel Guard policy includes 24-hour emergency travel assistance services for emergencies or last-minute travel changes, such as re-booking flights, hotel reservations or ground transportation, tracking lost luggage, and more!
For more information about coverage, view our Travel Insurance Page.

Day	Itinerary Print Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 12/27/2018	Day 1 Tokyo \| Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel 12/27/2018 Arrival* Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) or Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) Arrival Transfer Purchase Optional Travel Insurance Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour handbook for more information. Rest at the hotel and be ready to start your exciting tour tomorrow. INFORMATION From Narita Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 90 mins(Bus) From Haneda Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 30 mins(Bus) Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar**
Day 2 12/28/2018	Day 2 Tokyo \| Akihabara Anime Adventure 12/28/2018 Breakfast Lunch Morning Pokemon Center Tokyo Character Street JUMP SHOP Ramen (JDT Recommends) Afternoon [ Akihabara ] Animate shopping Gacha Gacha Machines (JDT Recommends) Super Potato (JDT Recommends) SEGA Arcade (JDT Recommends) Maid Cafe (JDT Recommends) Evening Robot Restaurant J-World - Dragon Ball, Naruto, Jump Theme Park! Return to the Hotel Kicking things off with our anime tour, we head to the Pokemon Mega Center, a must-go for all Pokemon lovers. Besides all the Pokemon goods they sell, they also have a battling and trading room for customers to interact with other Pokemon fans. From there, we will visit the lively Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Central Station. The area is lined with various anime-themed shops, including a Jump Store, Pokemon Center, Hello Kitty shop, Ghibli store, and more! There's also Tokyo Ramen Street, Okashi Land, and Gachapon Street, perfect for someone who wants some lunch and to do a little more gift shopping for friends or for themselves! After our adventures at Character Street, we will head to Akihabara, the town of anime. While there, enjoy shopping at some of the most popular otaku destinations, including Animate. Animate carries all kinds of character goods, electronics, and games from current and popular anime/manga series. There's plenty of free time in Akihabara, so check out Super Potato for vintage games, SEGA arcade, visit a Maid Cafe, or just explore the city. After shopping through the Electronic Town of Akihabara, it's off to the Robot Restaurant for dinner and a show. Enjoy thunderous music and crazy colors at a show unlike any other. Be sure to have your camera ready for the giant robots and dancing performers. To end our day with a great finish, we will go to J-World, the Shonen Jump theme-park in Tokyo! Play games and win prizes based on all your favorite characters, including Goku from Dragonball, Luffy and Co from One Piece, Naruto and Sasuke, Kuroko and the rest of the Generation of Miracles, and Hinata and his team of volleyball hopefuls! Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar Breakfast Lunch
Day 3 12/29/2018	Day 3 Tokyo \| Discovering J-Pop Culture 12/29/2018 Breakfast Morning Tokyo One Piece Tower Afternoon Nakano Broadway -Shopping Ghibli Museum Optional Gundam Base Tokyo (JDT Recommends) Evening Return to the Hotel We will begin our morning with a trip to Tokyo Tower, Japan’s iconic tower. Tokyo Tower has been taken over by One Piece, resulting in Tokyo One Piece Tower. Known as Tongari Island, this event is filled with attractions, wonderful restaurants, and a live-action show designed to wow fans of all ages. Following our time at the tower, our anime tour will head to the anime specialized shopping complex: Nakano Broadway. Explore the many stores dedicated to anime and otaku goods or try the eight-layer ice-cream they serve downstairs! Once we finish up at Nakano Broadway, we head east to visit the famed Ghibli Museum. This animation and art museum exhibits works of Miyazaki Hayao, creator of world famous films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. Ghibli Film fans will definitely enjoy the artistic museum, which not only exhibits the history and techniques of animation but also plays short movies in a theater room, produced exclusively for the museum. Before calling it a day, we recommend visiting the Gundam Base Tokyo to see the awesome life-size RX-0 Unicorn Gundam model (72 ft). The Gundam Base is an expansive store, museum, and features a cafe for guests to enjoy everything Gundam. Sunshine City Prince Hotel or similar Breakfast
Day 4 12/30/2018	Day 4 Tokyo \| Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan 12/30/2018 Breakfast * Departure Transfer Departure* Narita Int'l Airport (NRT) or Haneda Int'l Airport (HND) or Extended-Stay $180 (Twin/Double), $150(Single) is available Available Excursions* Opt 1 Mario Kart (JDT Recommends) - $100 Opt 2 Tokyo City Tour - $100 Opt 3 Tsukiji Fish Market (Sushi) Tuna Auction & Sushi - $150 Opt 4 Mt. Fuji - $200 Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan. INFORMATION From downtown hotel in Tokyo to Narita Airport - about 90 mins(Bus) From downtown hotel in Tokyo to Haneda Airport - about 30 mins(Bus) Breakfast

Dining Experience

Ramen

Ramen has developed into a popular dish in Japan and throughout the world. Ramen consists of noodles, soup, and toppings, each with a great variety of choices.

See Details >

Sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market

It traditionally consists of seafood placed on top of a small, bite sized portion of vinegared white. The seafood is usually a sliced piece of raw fish; tuna, salmon, yellow tail, or seafood such as shrimp or uni.

See Details >

Cultural Experience

Anime & J-Pop

Anime is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation." There are huge anime fairs in spring and summer which attract tourists from all over the world.

See Details >

Tour Departure and Prices *Price per person. Airfare is not included.

Start	Disband	Twin Share	Single	Note	Tour Status
This tour has ended. Click here for upcoming tours.

Customer Reviews

Overall Customer Rating 2 customer reviews

5 star		100%
4 star		0%
3 star		0%
2 star		0%
1 star		0%

Such a variety of sights in different parts of Japan

By traveler Wesley H. on 2018

Best place visited in this tour: Tokyo Tower Best experience had in Japan: Robot Restaurant Any place went to visit next time: Outdoor hot springs

Overall an interesting and enjoyable tour.

By traveler Kathleen.E on 2013

Some days had too much cramped into them, thus making it a very long day. A show pace for more mature clients would be better. Overall an interesting and enjoyable tour.

Book with Confidence

All small-group journeys are guaranteed to operate with just 6 guests.

Detailed Itinerary

Reserve Your Air with Japan Deluxe Tours

Call for preferred rates through our partner.

Travel Insurance

Protect your investment.

Tour Standard

All ground transportation
All admission fees as listed
Gratuities & Local Taxes
Round-trip airport transfers
licensed tour guide throughout

4 Days Anime Pioneer Adventure

Limited Time Savings

Tour Descriptions

Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel

Featured Destinations & Experiences

Sunshine City Prince Hotel ( Western Style )

Day 2 Tokyo | Akihabara Anime Adventure Breakfast Lunch

Featured Destinations & Experiences

Sunshine City Prince Hotel ( Western Style )

Day 3 Tokyo | Discovering J-Pop Culture Breakfast

Featured Destinations & Experiences

Sunshine City Prince Hotel ( Western Style )

Day 4 Tokyo | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast

Featured Destinations & Experiences

Tour Includes

Travel Highlights

Important Information

Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel

Day 2 Tokyo | Akihabara Anime Adventure

Day 3 Tokyo | Discovering J-Pop Culture

Day 4 Tokyo | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan

Dining Experience

Ramen

Sushi at Tsukiji Fish Market

Cultural Experience

Anime & J-Pop

Tour Departure and Prices *Price per person. Airfare is not included.

Customer Reviews

Book with Confidence

Tour Standard