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.
View scenic routes that include this spot
HISTORY & RELIGIONMore 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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Azabu-Juban
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Mt. Takao
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Sushi making experience (Hassan)
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Nihonbashi (cultural experience)
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teamLab Borderless Odaiba(Closed down on August 31, 2022)
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The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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Rikugien Gardens
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Tokyo City View
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Tofuya Ukai
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Sumida Hokusai Museum
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Origami experience
(Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan) -
Meiji Jingu
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Shibamata
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Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
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SMALL WORLDS miniature museum
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ANIME TOKYO STATION
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Shibuya
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BOOK AND BED TOKYO
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Tokyo Skytree Town (a city walk between Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree Town)
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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Sake tasting experience
(Meishu Center Sake Shop Ochanomizu) -
Water Bus (Tokyo Cruise)
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Harajuku Takeshita Street
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Ameyoko(Shopping Street)
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NAKANO BROADWAY
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Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
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SKY BUS TOKYO(Odaiba Night Course)
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Ebisu Yokocho
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Izakaya experience
(Kabukicho) -
Kagurazaka
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Tsukiji Outer Market
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Water Bus (Kasai- Odaiba Line)
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Water bus (Asakusa-Odaiba line)
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Nezu Museum