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.
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WISDOM&VIRTUAL REALITYStreet 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
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Map
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TOKYO SKYTREE
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Sake tasting experience
(Meishu Center Sake Shop Ochanomizu) -
Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
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Experience an Izakaya (Japanese pub) in Kanda
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Tokyo Station
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Shibuya
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Saideigama Pottery
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VR Ninja Dojo
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SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory
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Haneda Airport
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Todoroki Valley
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Houseboat
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
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Daikanyama
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Imperial Palace
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Happo-en Enjyu
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Harajuku Takeshita Street