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Akihabara

Akihabara
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Type of Attraction
Shopping Areas & Stores
Neighborhood
East
Interests That Apply
Technology, Literature, Shopping, Local Culture, Photography
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Price: Free
It's free to wander the district, but bring your wallet if you want to do some serious shopping. Dollars, Euros, and major credit cards are accepted at most shops in the area.
Is there parking?: Limited
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Notes: Individual stores differ in accessibility. Check website for store phone numbers, and call ahead for information. Most shops have English speakers on staff.
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch Breakfast
Restrooms: Availability Unknown
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Akihabara

Electric Town!


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Address:
Soto-Kanda
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, Kanto 101-0021

Description

Long known as the center for electronics shops for Tokyo (and by extension for Japan and the rest of the world), Akihabara's streets are crammed head to toe with multi-story electronics department stores and tiny covered alleys with booths selling microchips. Come here to see what might appear in your home two years from now. Bigger stores include Yamagiwa, Laox, Sato Musen, and Ishimaru, while large camera stores are on the other side of Akihabara Station. Some items are intended for export. In addition, Akihabara has more recently become a center for "manga" (Japanese comic books), sold in narrow buildings several stories high.


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Times & Dates

Notes: Individual stores have different hours of operation. See website for details.
Visit Time: 1hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Price Notes: It's free to wander the district, but bring your wallet if you want to do some serious shopping. Dollars, Euros, and major credit cards are accepted at most shops in the area.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX

Exposure

Indoor with climate control. Notes: You'll probably be spending a lot of time walking among shops, so prepare accordingly. Often the street is closed off to traffic on weekends.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Akihabara station
Best Modes of Transportation: Subway Train
Notes: The JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, and JR Sobu Lines all stop at Akihabara.
Parking Availability: Limited


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Photo Credits:
© Kevin Greene