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