Akihabara
Known by the nickname Akiba, Akihabara, or the area mainly around Chuo Street and Kanda Myojin Street, is known as one of the world's largest electronics towns. The area is dotted with stores of various sizes, from major retailers carrying the latest computers and smartphones to small stores carrying parts for electronics. Akiba is also known as a Mecca for otaku from around the world who love to hang out at shops carrying Japan's latest anime, comics or idol goods, or maid themed cafes. The spot under the elevated tracks of JR Akihabara Station has been transformed into a new destination through redevelopment. Just a short walk from the main street is Kanda Shrine, which has been around for close to 1,300 years.
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More Information about Akihabara
Street address
- Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Access
- Immediately adjacent to JR Akihabara Station
Opening Hours
- Varies by store
Closed
- Varies by store
Best season
- All year
Point

Spots around
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Tokyo City View
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks
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The Kimono Gallery
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
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Haneda Airport
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Shinjuku
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Shibuya
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Nezu Museum
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Daikanyama
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Odaiba Marine Park
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Nihombashi
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Tsukishima
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Omotesando
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Asakusa
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Happo-en: Enju
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Rikugien Gardens
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Tokyo Tower
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Mt. Takao
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SKY BUS TOKYO(Odaiba Night Course)
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
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Yoyogi Park
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Water Bus
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Tokyo Panorama Drive
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Harajuku Takeshita Street
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Meiji Jingu
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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Chanko nabe
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Ninja experience
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Sumida River Cruising (Hotaluna)
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens