[103]2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN

Description

  • ‘2k540’ is around 2,540m from Tokyo Station, ‘AKI-OKA’ is between Akihabara and Okachimachi, ‘ARTISAN’ means ‘artisan’ in French.
  • This area was originally a town of craftsmen, and in order to support artisanal creators, a specialized shopping mall was established under the elevated railway.
  • It has everything from leather goods to woodwork and jewelry, and you can even try your hand at making things.

Reviews by situation

“Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 /4 points

It’s not very crowded, so you can feel at ease even if you come alone and browse the shops.


“Having fun with the kids” Recommended: 1 /4 points

Children probably won’t be very interested.


“Getting into the mood on a date” Recommended: 3 /4 points

You can come on a date and enjoy shopping.


“Getting along with friends” Recommendation level: 3 /4 points

You can come with friends and enjoy shopping.

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“Comfort” Rating: 3 /5 points

The interiors of the stores are not large, but the aisles are wide, so you can walk around the stores at your leisure.


“Length of fun time” Rating: 3 /5 points

There are about 50 stores, so it will take you 2 to 3 hours to look around carefully.


“Price range” Rating: 2 /5 points

There are some one-of-a-kind items made by artisans, so the prices are higher than the market price.


“Suitable for rainy days” Rating: 5 /5 points

It’s completely indoors, so there’s no need to worry about rain.


“Night-friendly” Rating: 3 /5 points

Some shops are open until late at night, but the entrance closes at midnight, so you can’t enter.


“Uniqueness” Rating: 4 /5 points

We think it’s relatively rare to have a facility where shops run by creators are gathered.

Business Hours

AM11:00 to PM7:00 (example)

Closed Days

Every Wednesday (example)

English Support

unknown

Fees

Free (admission)

Access

Suehirocho Station (Metro Ginza Line)

Main limited-time events

See the official website.

Official website

https://www.jrtk.jp/2k540/

Nearby spots

unknown