Akihabara
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Akihabara Tickets & Tours
Have Fun in Tokyo Pass (with options: Warner Brothers and teamLab Planets Tokyo)
Tokyo Akihabara, Anime, Manga, Video Games & Maid Cafe Tour
Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)
Tokyo Go Kart Street Experience in Akihabara & Asakusa by YAHKART
Akihabara Electric & Anime Town Walk : Dive into The Holy Land of Ot
Tokyo: Akihabara Cosplay & Anime Shop Hopping
Tokyo, Guided Tour Exploring Anime and Electronics in Akihabara
Tokyo Amazing Sightseeing Bus Day Tour by Professional guide
Maid Cafe Experience: Maidreamin (Akihabara)
PRIVATE 3Hour Best of AKIHABARA Walk with a Local Otaku Guide
Akihabara Half-Day Private Anime & Manga Tour
Full Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Skytree Ticket
Where to stay in Akihabara
Transport to & from Akihabara
Tokyo - Mt.Fuji Highway Bus
Tokyo - Nagoya Night Bus
Hakone Freepass
Haneda Airport to Tokyo Limousine Bus
Keio 1-Day Ticket with Mt. Takao Cable Car and Chair Lift Ticket
SEIBU 1 Day Pass
SEIBU KAWAGOE PASS
Fuji-Hakone Pass Voucher
Hakone Kamakura Pass
Restaurants near Akihabara
Akihabara Nikuya Yokocho - All-you-can-eat Yakiniku in Akihabar
USHIHACHI - BBQ Restaurant in Tokyo,Shibuya, Ueno, Akihabara, Shinagawa
Isomaru Suisan Seafood Restaurant - Kanto Area
[All Japan Restaurant Booking] Any restaurant you want to eat at - I'll help you book it!
Yakiniku- Rokkasen - Otakibashi Street - Popular All-You-Can-Eat Japanese BBQ
Ikebukuro All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku Yakiniku Watami East Exit of Tokyo Ikebukuro
PRIME TOKYO -Views Restaurants in Tokyo, Shinjuku
Jidoribozu Local Chicken Cuisine Izakaya - Ueno, Tokyo
Tokori Wagyu BBQ - Ueno/ Shinjuku/ Asakusa
Tokyo Sushi Omakase, Sushi Mitsuyoshi, in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Sukiyaki Chinya Asakusa - Sukiyaki in Tokyo, Asakusa
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Akihabara Reviews
Popular places near Akihabara
FAQs about Akihabara
What is Akihabara known for?
What is Akihabara known for?
Akihabara is known for being the center of Japanese Otaku culture and is a major shopping district for video games, anime, manga, electronics, and computer-related goods. Before that, many people went to the iconic district to shop for discounted electronics, where Akiba’s original nickname "Denki-gai,” or “Electric Town.” came from.
Where is Akihabara in Tokyo?
Where is Akihabara in Tokyo?
Located in central Tokyo as part of Chiyoda-ku, Akihabara is both a train station and a popular neighborhood known by locals. Although you might not find "Akihabara" listed in addresses, most spots in this vibrant area go by a Soto-Kanda address (or something similar with "Kanda" nearby).
What important travel advice should I know when visiting Akihabara?
What important travel advice should I know when visiting Akihabara?
Respect the local customs and etiquette when visiting Akihabara, and be mindful of photography restrictions in certain areas. Enjoy your time exploring this unique cultural hub!
What is the best time to visit Akihabara?
What is the best time to visit Akihabara?
Plan your visit on Sundays when Chuo Dori, the main street, is closed to traffic in the afternoon. This creates a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere perfect for exploring the area.
How to get to Akihabara?
How to get to Akihabara?
Akihabara Station is conveniently accessible via various train lines, including the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro's Hibiya Line, and the Tsukuba Express.
- From Haneda Airport: 45 minutes by train.
- From Narita Airport: approximately 1.5 hours by train.
- From Shinjuku Station: take a 20-minute ride from the JR Sobu Line to Akihabara Station.
- From Tokyo Station: Just 4 minutes away on the JR Yamanote Line to Akihabara Station.
Where to eat in Akihabara?
Where to eat in Akihabara?
Akihabara is known as the best spot for tonkatsu lovers, where you can savor juicy, tender pork cutlets at reasonable prices and choose your preferred cut. Akihabara is filled with tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurants, and Marugo is a top favorite among them. Tokyo has a long history of pork dishes, making it the perfect place to enjoy some.
What to know about Akihabara
What to know before visiting Akihabara
Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights
1. Go Kart Experience
Channel your inner Nintendo character as you ride a go kart through the neon lights of streets in Akihabara!
2. Maid Cafe
Go to a popular maid cafe like Maidreamin Tokyo where you can hang out with cute maids, get spells cast on your food, and take photos!
3. Kanda Myojin Shrine
Right by the busy tech hub of Akihabara, Kanda Myojin Shrine, also known as Kanda Shrine, is one of Tokyo's most historic and influential shrines. It's also a popular place for businessmen and entrepreneurs to pray for wealth and prosperity.
After appearing in Love Live! School Idol Project, the shrine has become popular among fans who often visit for cosplay photos. Visit the shrine where you can get themed omamori and ema related to Love Live! School Idol Project!
4. Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan
If you're an Anime fan or just looking for some cute collectibles, Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan is the perfect place for you! With over 500+ capsule toy machines, you can find Pokemon figurines, Gundam toys, food keychains, and even animals acting like office workers!
5. Radio Kaikan
Inside this building, you'll find shops offering toys, collectible trading cards, manga, anime figurines, albums by Japanese idol singers and groups, and much more! If you're a fan of anime and Japanese pop culture, this is the place for you!