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 & RELIGIONMore 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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SUIGIAN
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Azabu-Juban
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Edo Kiriko Asakusa Ojima
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Ebisu Yokocho
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Meiji Jingu
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Nezu Museum
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Rikugien Gardens
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Tama Sushi (sushi-making experience)
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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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Mt. Takao
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Kagurazaka
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NAKANO BROADWAY
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Ameyoko(Shopping Street)
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Shibuya Scramble Square
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Origami experience
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SKY BUS TOKYO(Odaiba Night Course)
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Water bus (Asakusa-Odaiba line)
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Izakaya experience
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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Nihonbashi (cultural experience)
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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Shibuya
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Sake tasting experience
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SMALL WORLDS miniature museum
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ANIME TOKYO STATION