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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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Neighbourhood: 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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10,000 within 5 kms
Jiromaru Akihabara
266
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Steakhouse • Barbecue
Akiba Zettai Ryoiki AD1912
120
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Honey Toast Cafe Akihabara
290
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegan Options
Bar Rhythm
285
99 m$$ - $$$ • Brew Pub • Bar • International
Kawai Maid Cafe & Bar Akiba Zettai Ryoiki
329
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Kyushu Jangara Ramen, Akihabara Honten
295
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Soups
maidreamin Akihabara Idol Street Store
359
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Japanese • Cafe
Gyukatsu Ichi Ni San
124
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian
Heart of Hearts
109
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe
Tonkatsu Marugo
205
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese
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5,010 within 10 kms
Art Jeunesse Akihabara
11
0.2 kmArt Galleries
Atre Akihabara 1
18
97 mShopping Malls
Akihabara UDX
9
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Gindako Akiba Yokocho
2
76 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Akiba Info
6
0.1 kmVisitor Centres
Tokyo Radio Department Store
12
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Hanabusa Inari Shrine
7
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Yanagimori Shrine
54
0.3 kmReligious Sites
Kobu Inari Shrine
12
0.3 kmHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
Metropolitan Intercity Railway
56
0.3 kmPublic Transportation Systems
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Tiyesha
5 contributions
Electronics
Mar 2021
Go to same area in Shenzhen. Goods are much expensive here. There are many displays no child should see.
Written 28 March 2021
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Lance Kerwin
Tromso, Norway614 contributions
Akihabara
Feb 2020
For me, Akihabara is heaven on earth. Haha. I just love everything about this place. Akihabara is a place to be for manga & anime lovers... or for those who just love shopping for electronic gadgets etc. I've been here many times and I just can't get enough of Akihabara.
Written 23 January 2021
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Elisabethmh
Oslo, Norway566 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 15 October 2020
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Christian J
5 contributions
TRAVEL 🧭 DAY
Oct 2020
They have the best service ever they have the best foodstuff and they always get the best prices on my way to the restaurant ✨
Written 10 October 2020
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Raymond
Los Angeles, CA716 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 7 October 2020
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BVinLA
Los Angeles, CA84 contributions
A place for the imaginative
Oct 2019
Perhaps because its a megacity some neighborhoods in Tokyo can become quite specific with an intended target audience. Around town one will find entire neighborhoods devoted to specific hobbies or interests.

Akihabara is one such neighborhood, with a focus on all things electronics, video games, anime, and manga. Here you will find alternating electronic and manga shops for blocks, with the occasional maid cafe and video game arcade thrown in for good measure.

Magical wizards seek out Harry Potter's fictional Diagon alley. Tech wizards only have to travel to the real world Akihabara neighborhood.
Written 15 September 2020
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Yuki Draws The Things
Adelaide, Australia18 contributions
Home away from home
Dec 2019
We stay here every time we visit Japan. It's great for anime shopping, cute food places and cheap electronic goods! Very convenient train station!.
Written 2 August 2020
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Joseph
9 contributions
Anime and Electronics
Sep 2019
There is a LOT to see and do for otaku, plenty of cafes and merchandise stores. I'd suggest having a plan beforehand of what you'd like to get done.
Written 15 June 2020
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Komator
Barcelona, Spain646 contributions
Curious place
Aug 2019
Tons of electronic shops, tons of manga shops, tons of game centers.. lots of people up and down, some of them dressed in costumes. Girls (too young?) inviting you to go for a tea in the bar (just a tea!). For lot of people it's a must go. For me.. it's a very interesting place to walk around (I have no interest on manga). In any case, there are lots of restaurants and fun things to do. It's a nice area to stay when you're in Tokyo.
Written 22 May 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 5 April 2020
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