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Akihabara Electric Town

At the center of Japan’s gaming, manga and anime culture, this district is also the place where much of the world’s latest technology first hits the market. 

Tokyo’s Akihabara Electric Town is Japan’s best-known marketplace for electronic equipment. Even if you have no interest in buying anything, browse the stores for a fascinating glimpse of products that will likely become popular in the next several years. This district is also increasingly known for its gaming and manga shops, with comics appealing to young and old readers. As evening falls, find yourself in a blaze of neon as Akihabara’s skyline becomes a popular attraction in its own right.

Start your visit by walking along Chuo Dori, the main street running through Akihabara. Notice Yodobashi Akiba, a nine-floor electronics store towering over the entire district. Browse the store’s mindboggling selection of TVs, washing machines, computers and appliances; this landmark store provides a great introduction to the kinds of products you’ll see throughout Akihabara’s countless other electronic shops. 

If Yodobashi Akiba had an anime and manga equivalent, it would be the Mandarake. This eight-floor store is packed with DVDs, comics, toys and other memorabilia dedicated to various comic and TV show characters. Spend some time looking through this enormous collection alongside some of the city’s most avid anime and manga fans. 

After checking out these major stores, explore smaller stalls specializing in specific electronics and equipment. Chat with the staff, who are usually extremely knowledgeable and often speak English quite well. Visit a game bar and play a retro video game or stop for coffee in one of the district’s famous maid cafés, where the waitresses dress up as fantasy characters. 

Akihabara Station is a major stop on several JR lines. You can also reach the area by taking the Ginza Subway Line to Suehirochō Station. Visit on Sundays when the main street is closed to pedestrian traffic and many locals engage in “cosplay,” doing their shopping while dressed as their favorite characters from comics or TV. Don’t leave Tokyo without getting one look at Akihabara Electric Town after nightfall, when the neon glow of shop lights adds to its unique atmosphere.

Guide to Exploring around Akihabara Electric Town

Ueno Park

Home to important museums, shrines and one of the city’s most photographed ponds, this public park is a perfect one-stop destination for culture and tranquility.
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Yoyogi Park

In a city where space is at a premium, this expansive park is a popular place for Tokyoites to rehearse, reconnect with nature and enjoy freedom of expression.  
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.
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Hibiya Park

Add some color to your day while exploring Tokyo with a visit to this massive public green space, one of Japan’s oldest city parks, near the Imperial Palace.

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Tokyo Big Sight

A set of extraordinary inverted pyramids appears to dominate the sky, crowning an otherworldly complex with a glassy terrace overlooking Tokyo Bay.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine

Set within a large park filled with thousands of trees from all over Japan, this shrine is dedicated to a much-loved emperor and offers tranquility to visitors.
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Asakusa Shrine

One of the few buildings in Asakusa to survive wartime bombing, today this 17th-century shrine is the site of one of Tokyo’s most important festivals.
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Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art (MOT)

Discover cutting-edge installations and diverse collections within this esteemed contemporary art gallery located in the alluring Edo-era district of Koto.

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Tokyo Imperial Palace

This site was first a shogun residence, then the home for Japan’s emperor. Destroyed in World War II, it was reconstructed to its original splendor.

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Tsukiji Fish Market

One of the world’s largest fish and produce markets offers visitors a unique shopping experience and several good restaurants.

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Tokyo Tower

Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city.

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Tokyo Sky Tree

Marvel at the views from the top of the tallest self-supporting tower in the world then enjoy the shops, restaurants, aquarium and planetarium at its base.

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Sensoji Temple

Tokyo’s oldest temple was built centuries ago to honor the goddess of mercy. It now draws thousands daily for Buddhist prayer or cultural observation.

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Tokyo National Museum

The largest museum in Japan preserves artworks and antiquities revealing Japan’s unique culture and way of life.

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Yasukuni Shrine

A shrine in central Tokyo honors those who died in nearly a century of wars while the adjacent museum documents Japan’s military history.

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Roppongi Hills

This multi-use complex in southern Tokyo has hundreds of shops, an art museum and a spectacular vantage point for bird’s-eye views of the city.

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Rainbow Bridge

Walk this suspension bridge for views of Tokyo’s skyline or see its rainbow lights from waterfront, monorail, boat cruise or restaurant vantage points. 

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Ebisu Vacation

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Ameyoko Shopping Street

Tokyo’s historic “Candy Store Alley” is a great place to find some bargains and sample typically Japanese spices, seafood and dried foods.

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Shibuya Crossing

Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.
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Folk Museum of Ota Borough

From prehistoric shell mounds and ancient pottery to 20th-century literary movements, every aspect of the Ota’s local history is explored in this free museum.

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Tokyo Gate Bridge

Spot major landmarks decorating Tokyo’s skyline and watch planes come in to land while walking across a bridge connecting two islands in Tokyo Bay. 

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Rokugo Shrine

Get a sense of the daily religious practice of Ota Ward at a shrine that holds an impressive annual children’s horseback archery festival.

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Higashiikebukuro

Fun for all the family awaits in a neighborhood where you explore the massive Sunshine City shopping mall, dress up for anime Costume Play and tour the Ancient Orient Museum and Mint Museum.

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Komagata

This blue bridge across the Sumida River is a landmark in Tokyo and the area around it is a nice place to stay and explore, especially if you’re on a budget.

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JR-EAST HOTEL METS AKIHABARA $90

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Jan 5 - Jan 6

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JR-EAST HOTEL METS AKIHABARA

1-17-4 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo
     
    3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    Located in Chiyoda, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Akihabara Electric Town and Ameya-Yokochō. Ueno Park and Tokyo Dome are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tokyo Akihabara Station is only a 3-minute walk and Iwamotocho Station is 5 minutes.

    remm Akihabara $105

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    remm Akihabara

    1-6-5 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
       
      3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

      Located in Chiyoda, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Akihabara Electric Town and Ameya-Yokochō. Ueno Park and Tokyo Dome are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tokyo Akihabara Station is only a 2-minute walk and Akihabara Station is 4 minutes.

      APA Hotel Akihabaraeki Denkigaiguchi $55

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      APA Hotel Akihabaraeki Denkigaiguchi

      3-11-4, Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo
         
        3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

        Located in Chiyoda, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kanda Shrine and Ueno Park. Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Suehirocho Station is only a 4-minute walk and Akihabara Station is 8 minutes.

        APA Hotel Akihabara-ekimae $48

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        APA Hotel Akihabara-ekimae

        2-13-20, Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
           
          3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

          Located in Chiyoda, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Akihabara Electric Town and Ameya-Yokochō. Ueno Park and Ryogoku Kokugikan are also within 1 mi (2 km). Akihabara Station is only a 2-minute walk and Iwamotocho Station is 7 minutes.

          Akihabara Washington Hotel $80

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          Dec 15 - Dec 16

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          Akihabara Washington Hotel

          Akihabara Washington Hotel

          1-8-3 Sakumacho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
             
            3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

            Located in Chiyoda, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Akihabara Electric Town and Ameya-Yokochō. Ueno Park and Tokyo Dome are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tokyo Akihabara Station is only a 2-minute walk and Akihabara Station is 4 minutes.

            Hotel MyStays Ochanomizu Conference Center $40

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            Hotel MyStays Ochanomizu Conference Center

            2-10-6, Kandaawajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
               
              3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              Located in Ochanomizu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Akihabara Electric Town and Ameya-Yokochō. Ueno Park and Tokyo Dome are also within 1 mi (2 km). Awajicho Station and Shin-ochanomizu Station are within a 5-minute walk.

              GLANSIT AKIHABARA COMFORT CAPSULE HOTEL $57

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              Jan 6 - Jan 7

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              GLANSIT AKIHABARA COMFORT CAPSULE HOTEL

              GLANSIT AKIHABARA COMFORT CAPSULE HOTEL

              4-4-6 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
                 
                2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                Located in Chiyoda, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tokyo Anime Center, Akihabara Electric Town, and Ameya-Yokochō. Ueno Park and Tokyo National Science Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Suehirocho Station is only a 2-minute walk and Akihabara Station is 8 minutes.

                HOTEL RESOL AKIHABARA $66

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                HOTEL RESOL AKIHABARA

                HOTEL RESOL AKIHABARA

                2-25-12 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo
                   
                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  Located in Chiyoda, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Akihabara Electric Town and Ameya-Yokochō. Ueno Park and Tokyo Dome are also within 2 mi (3 km). Iwamotocho Station and Akihabara Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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