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