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