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

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Dave B.

August 23, 2025

I am going to ugly cry on your step Friday. From sega to now 20 years... I love you. Thank you for so many great memories. Seriously I am crying right now. To the GiGO folks around you, I love you too. Thank you thank you for decades of wonderful memories. I can not express enough how much I love you all.

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ORBIS P.

June 13, 2025

Fun and vibrant place right in the heart of Akihabara! Great selection of crane games, from cute plushies to anime collectibles. It can get busy, but that just adds to the energy. Everything is clean, well-lit, and the staff is helpful if you get stuck. If you’re into arcades or just want to try your luck with claw machines, - definitely worth a visit. I may or may not have spent too much trying to win a stuffed Pikachu

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Matthew R.

April 15, 2025

GiGO Akihabara is still one of the most recognizable and energetic arcades in Tokyo, but for those of us who remember the golden era of the Sega building, there’s definitely a bittersweet feeling walking through it now. The exterior is largely the same—bright red, bold signage, that unmistakable Akihabara energy—but something in the air carries a bit of history with it. For years, the Sega arcade was a landmark, not just geographically but emotionally. It was a symbol of what Akihabara was all about—pure, unapologetic dedication to gaming culture. The change to GiGO hasn’t stripped that away, but it does feel like the end of a chapter. That said, GiGO has done a respectable job keeping the spirit alive. Inside, it’s everything you’d want in a modern arcade—rows of crane games, rhythm games like maimai and Taiko no Tatsujin, fighting games, and the newest releases sitting right alongside fan favorites. The UFO catchers are loaded with limited-edition anime figures and plushies, and even if you don’t win, it’s fun to just walk around and soak it all in. The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is still buzzing with that otaku charm. The upper floors often have pop-up exhibits or themed events, sometimes collaborating with popular anime or game franchises, which keeps things feeling fresh. But for longtime fans, it’s hard not to glance at a corner and remember what used to be there—a particular machine, a gathering spot, a moment frozen in time. So while it’s no longer called Sega, and the logo on the building has changed, GiGO still holds the heart of what made this place special. It’s a place to play, to connect, and to celebrate the culture of gaming and anime. And for those of us who remember when it said “SEGA” in bold blue letters, it’s also a place to quietly say thank you.