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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HISTORY & RELIGION
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

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ANIME TOKYO STATION
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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SMALL WORLDS miniature museum
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Sushi making experience (Hassan)
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teamLab Borderless Odaiba(Closed down on August 31, 2022)
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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Water Bus (Kasai- Odaiba Line)
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Origami experience
(Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan) -
Nihonbashi (cultural experience)
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Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
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The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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Shibuya
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Tokyo City View
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Water bus (Asakusa-Odaiba line)
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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SUIGIAN
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Toyosu Market and Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
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Rikugien Gardens
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Nezu Museum
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Shibamata
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BOOK AND BED TOKYO
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Ebisu Yokocho
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Tokyo Sakura Tram(Toden Arakawa Line)
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Ameyoko(Shopping Street)
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Izakaya experience
(Kabukicho) -
Harajuku Takeshita Street
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Sake tasting experience
(Meishu Center Sake Shop Ochanomizu) -
The Sumida Hokusai Museum
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NAKANO BROADWAY
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Tama Sushi (sushi-making experience)
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Tofuya Ukai
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Mt. Takao
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Shibuya Scramble Square
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Edo Kiriko Asakusa Ojima
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TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN (a city walk between Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN)
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Water Bus (Tokyo Cruise)
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Azabu-Juban
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Meiji Jingu
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SKY BUS TOKYO(Odaiba Night Course)
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Kagurazaka
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Shunkaen BONSAI Museum