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 & RELIGIONStreet 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

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