Nakano City Trip Overview
Nakano is known to be the “holy land of otaku”.
In contrast to Akihabara which has all the newest and most popular works of anime and its merchandise, Nakano is a place that has a series of much more maniacal anime merchandise. These include anime from older generations that are still loved to this day and the less mainstream anime. Unlike Akihabara, all the shops are huddled together in one area of Nakano, so you will easily be able to tick-off anime goods from your shopping list.
Jump into the world of Otaku as you window shop for figures, cosplay costumes, second-hand books and games, fanzines and much more!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Nakano City, Japan
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan
Nakano is known to be the “holy land of otaku”.
In contrast to Akihabara which has all the newest and most popular works of anime and its merchandise, Nakano is a place that has a series of much more maniacal anime merchandise. These include anime from older generations that are still loved to this day and the less mainstream anime. Unlike Akihabara, all the shops are huddled together in one area of Nakano, so you will easily be able to tick-off anime goods from your shopping list.
Jump into the world of Otaku as you window shop for figures, cosplay costumes, second-hand books and games, fanzines and much more!
Stop At: Nakano Sun Mall, 5-chōme-63-3 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan
Nakano SunMall: A shopping district that can be called the heart of Nakano! As it is a road that leads to Nakano Station, many people come and go at any time of the day. Experience the liveliness of the area as you walk through a shopping street full of locals!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nakano Broadway, 5-52-15, Nakano, Nakano 164-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Nakano Broadway: A commercial facility where you can feel the elements of a subculture. There is a food and miscellaneous goods store that is closely linked to the local area. However, the highlight is small stores specializing in otaku in various fields such as idols, manga, anime, games, cosplay, toys, cards, dolls, and military. It’s as if you’re lost in a different world!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: まんだらけ 中野店 買取処, 5-chōme-52-15 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan
Mandarake Nakano store: It can be said that this store is one of the reasons why Nakano is called the holy land of otaku. This store has all kinds of otaku goods such as manga, toys, games, and anime. This is a great opportunity to experience the amazing otaku culture!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Adores Nakano, 5-52-15 Broadway 185, Nakano, Nakano 164-0001 Tokyo Prefecture
Adores Nakano Store: This is a game center founded in 1985. It is a unique arcade game center with old-fashioned models to the latest models. Let’s experience games here, such as UFO catcher and photo booth only in Japan!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: リバティー中野ブロードウェイ店, Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 5-chōme−52−１５ 中野ブロードウェイ 3F 312~3-2
Liberty Nakano #2: The figure is lined up. The store is a very popular spot for figure lovers. Models of vehicles such as railroad models and minicars are available from the latest models to vintage models. You may find rare goods!? Find the treasure you want to cherish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Apple Symphony, １６４－０００１ 東京都 中野区 中野 ５ ５２ １５ ブロードウェイ, ５丁目-５２ 中野 中野区 東京都 164-0001, Japan
Apple Symphony: You can buy anime cels at this shop. You can find your favorite scene from old works to recent works. Don’t miss the cel images of famous anime that are worth watching!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Daily Chico, Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 5-chōme−52−１５ 中野ブロードウェイ 地下1階
Daily CHICO: We will introduce you to a huge soft ice cream shop where you can enjoy 8 kinds of flavors, one of Broadway’s specialty! Each of the 8 colors has a different taste! Of course, there are also regular sizes, so please enjoy your favorite taste.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 黒猫メイド魔法カフェ 中野本店, Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 5-chōme−56−１１ 1F
KURONEKO (Black Cat Maid Cafe): A cafe where cute maids with cat ears serve you! Enjoy the atmosphere inside the cafe with a concept unique to Japan.
Duration: 30 minutes
