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Every electronic gadget imaginable can be found in the stores of this hi-tech, neon-lit neighborhood. The Sony Plaza is one of the most popular shopping destinations in the district.
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Neighborhood: Ochanomizu / Akihabara / Kanda
Ochanomizu boasts its academic foundations starting with Yushima Seido, the birthplace of modern day Japanese education. The area has kept its college town feel with several university campuses. If you head towards Jinbocho, you'll find musical instrument and sports equipment shops, and an area of used bookstores for students and anyone interested in literature and the arts. Akihabara is well-known for its computer and electronic goods stores, and is now hugely popular as the must-visit mecca for people interested in anime and games. Kanda is an office district where you can find loads of reasonably priced izakayas popular with professionals who stop to eat and drink before making their way home.
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Restaurants
10,000 within 3 miles
Jiromaru Akihabara
336
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Steakhouse • Barbecue
Honey Toast Cafe Akihabara
290
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Bar Rhythm
284
324 ft$$ - $$$ • Brew Pub • Bar • International
Kawai Maid Cafe & Bar Akiba Zettai Ryoiki
331
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Kyushu Jangara Ramen, Akihabara Honten
303
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Soups
maidreamin Akihabara Idol Street Store
362
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Japanese • Cafe
Akiba Zettai Ryoiki AD1912
121
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Heart of Hearts
111
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Gyukatsu Ichi Ni San
124
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian
Tonkatsu Marugo
206
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese
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Attractions
5,478 within 6 miles
Art Jeunesse Akihabara
11
514 ftArt Galleries
Akihabara UDX
10
464 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Atre Akihabara 1
17
318 ftShopping Malls
Akiba Info
7
464 ftVisitor Centers
Tokyo Radio Department Store
12
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Kokugaku Birthplace Monument
1
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
Monument of Abe Shojin
1
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
Hanabusa Inari Shrine
8
0.1 miReligious Sites
Yanagimori Shrine
56
0.2 miReligious Sites
Kobu Inari Shrine
11
0.2 miHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
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plafeber
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands81 contributions
Stroll through neon lights.
Jul 2022
Akihabara is already fun as a quarter, just walking around. If you make sure to arrive in the afternoon, you will experience the sun going down and the lights coming on. At the same time, the temperature will drop a little, and you can enjoy an evening of entertainment on and off the streets.
Written July 26, 2022
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KokiOta
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Attractions of Akihabara
Jul 2022
In July 2022, I went to Akihabara to look at PC parts.

Located between Tokyo and Ueno, Akihabara is a town where electronics stores flourish and where so-called "otaku" (geeks) who love computers gather.

Recently, with the popularity of "Evangelion" and "AKB48", it has become a tourist destination where otaku culture such as anime and idols spread, and it is also known overseas by the abbreviation AKIBA, attracting many foreign tourists.

On the way to the store, there were queues in front of some stores. It was probably an anime event or a goods sale. The queues included not only Japanese but also many foreign tourists, indicating that Japanese culture is loved beyond the seas.

PC stores in Akihabara sell not only common PCs for general consumers, but also individual parts for home-built PCs. Many of the stores also sell used products called "junk," and many visitors to Akihabara come here for this purpose. Junk is a good way to get high quality products at a reasonable price.

I visited several new PC parts stores that day, and the staff at all of them were kind enough to explain and compare products.

Akihabara is not only home to PCs and anime, but also to many popular restaurants. On this day, I had lunch at a popular ramen shop, "Menya Musashi Iwatora". The two large pieces of pork chashu pork and the thick back-oil soup are very tasty, so please stop by if you visit Akihabara.
Written July 25, 2022
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Elisabethmh
Oslo, Norway567 contributions
Fascinating in a strange way
Nov 2019
Akihabara is primarily seen as the center of modern Japanese culture and the main shopping area for video games, anime, manga and various electronics. Icons from popular anime and manga abound in advertising everywhere. Here you will also find countless "maid cafés" and many young girls in various outfits who turn their voices into something they most likely think sounds sweet - to promote shops and cafes. There is something about this area that is quite fascinating albeit in a slightly strange way. It looks innocent on the surface and a lot is certainly so too. If you look a little closer, it's still easy to see that the difference between "innocent-anime" and let`s call it "adult-anime" flows a little into each other.
Written October 15, 2020
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James H
St. Neots, UK15 contributions
The heart of electronics
Feb 2020 • Family
I wandered around here for hours, ate japanese fast food at Go Go Curry, played in the arcades, wandered through the massive department store, played baseball on the roof. Looked at the old tech in Super Potato and the new tech all over.Great place to visit, full of new soghts and exciting things to do.
Written February 27, 2020
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patrickperbkk
Perth, Australia1,220 contributions
Tokyo Electric Town!
May 2019
Akihabara is well known as Japan Electric Town. The area is very interesting and fascinating with neon lights. There is a big building - Yodobashi outside the train station sells all types of camera and other electrical products.
Also, theme cafes are very popular in this area. Local street food is cool too. Should try.
Written April 5, 2020
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JB Zarcal
Quezon City, Philippines51 contributions
Anime Lovers' Paradise!
Mar 2019
70's Robots, Gundams, Manga, Anime (even Hentai) Aki has it all for you. Where else in the world can you find buildings that have stores that only sell toys, merchandises, etc. that's all anime related? Such a treasure trove for Anime lovers everywhere. Ohh they also have a lot of electronics, if you're into that as well :) You can spend a day there and it still won't be enough.
Written February 17, 2020
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K T
Toronto, Canada1,106 contributions
Electric gadgets, anime, cosplay, and maid cafe
Jan 2020 • Couples
Visited Akihabara in January 2020. This area is known for high tech gadgets, anime, cosplay, and maid cafe. The impression was it’s primarily for boys/men. It’s opposite of Harajuku, which is primarily for girls/women. There are many electronic shops where you can buy the latest high tech gadgets. There are many anime stores where you can buy rare anime figures and original mangas. There are many costume stores (mainly for girls). And maid cafes. There are many girls dressed like French maids on the street. And they serve drinks/snacks at their cafes with cute gestures. It’s a holy ground for “otaku” culture. It’s worth visiting at least once while in Tokyo.
Written January 13, 2020
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Katy Santos
Philippines516 contributions
Endless Discovery in Akihabara
Jan 2021
I never get to explore Akihabara that much due to the limited schedule of the subway therefore I get to only see Akihabara for few hours. Akihabara is well known for its anime shops, claw crane machines, gadget shops, and even adult shops!
Akihabara is known for being the electronic district of Tokyo! It's indeed another district with endless discovery! During my visit to Akihabara, I get to visit some gadget shops that offer a fortress of computer products, gaming consoles, and game cartridges, anime shops that sell action figure items, mangas, and souvenirs. I even stepped into one of the adult shops accidentally without knowing that it's an adult shop lol
Written December 17, 2021
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Raymond
Los Angeles, CA727 contributions
a must!!
Nov 2019 • Solo
Even if you’re not an anime fan - this place is a must! Japanese culture is dominated by manga and anime, so to experience the real Japan, you need to be here at least once.
Akihabara always send a lot of info of new culture in Japan. The culture is animated cartoons, to enjoy wearing costumes and maid’s cafes.
In Akihabara, many electric stores and cartoon stores stand side by side. If you like some Japanese animations, this place is really wonderful- just like a paradise!!

You can easily get there by trains/ buses and subways.
Written October 7, 2020
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ManitraRakotoson
19 contributions
Akihabara, the famous electric town!!!
Dec 2019
Experiencing Akihabara in the day and @night was an amazing and unforgettable experience. Visiting all the shops especially Don Quichote, Lab1, Sega building, the souvenir shop is a must-do. Going to ramen restaurants, exploring the Akihabara station and its surroundings, especially the Pablo mini shop are activities that have added intensity and uniqueness to the experience. Safety and security are very important when travelling. Akihabara makes every visitor feel secure and safe. Happy to have had a memorable visit @that area.
Written February 1, 2020
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