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 component parts. Akiba is also known as a Mecca for anime fans from around the world who love to hang out at shops carrying Japan's latest anime, comics or idol goods, or at maid-themed cafes. It is bustling with inbound tourists and customers looking to purchase energy-saving home appliances. Have fun looking for your personal treasures at "Treasure Island" Akiba.
Just a short walk from the main street is Kanda Shrine, which has been around for close to 1,300 years.
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
Route1
- Immediately adjacent to JR Akihabara Station (Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, Sobu Line)
Route2
- Immediately adjacent to subway Suehirocho Station (Ginza Line) and Akihabara Station (Hibiya Line), and Tsukuba Express Akihabara Station
Opening Hours
- Varies by store
Closed
- Varies by store
Best season
- All year
Point
update: Dec.25.2024

Spots around
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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The Kimono Gallery
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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SKY BUS TOKYO(Odaiba Night Course)
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Shinjuku
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Sumida River Cruising (Hotaluna)
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Omotesando
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Chanko nabe
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Shibuya Scramble Square
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Tsukishima
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Edo-Tokyo Museum *Scheduled to close for major renovations by fiscal 2025.
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Happo-en
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Mt. Takao
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Meiji Jingu
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Tama Sushi (sushi-making experience)
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Harajuku Takeshita Street
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teamLab Planets TOKYO
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience Chazen
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Tokyo Panorama Drive
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Tokyo City View
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TOKYO SKYTREE
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Yoyogi Park
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Water Bus
(Tokyo Cruise Ship) -
Edo Kiriko Asakusa Ojima
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Tokyo Tower
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Nezu Museum
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Rikugien Gardens
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
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Haneda Airport
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SUIGIAN
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Odaiba Marine Park
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Daikanyama
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Ninja experience
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Nihombashi
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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Toyosu Market and Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Shibuya
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Asakusa
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Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa