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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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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teamLab Borderless Odaiba
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Shibamata
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BOOK AND BED TOKYO
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Ebisu Yokocho
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Nihonbashi (cultural experience)
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Water Bus (Tokyo Cruise)
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Ameyoko(Shopping Street)
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The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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Azabu-Juban
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Water Bus (Kasai- Odaiba Line)
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Rikugien Gardens
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Water bus (Asakusa-Odaiba line)
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Sumida Hokusai Museum
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Tokyo City View
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Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
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Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
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Shibuya
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Nezu Museum
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Meiji Jingu
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Tsukiji Outer Market
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Kagurazaka
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Tofuya Ukai
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Sushi making experience (Hassan)
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Harajuku Takeshita Street
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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SKY BUS TOKYO(Odaiba Night Course)
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Origami experience
(Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan) -
Izakaya experience
(Kabukicho)