Akihabara
Shopping Areas & Stores
East
Technology, Shopping, Literature, Local Culture, Photography
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.
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.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Akihabara
Electric Town!
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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.
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, AdultAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: 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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