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