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