Description
- There are few traces of Electric Town, and in recent years the number of stores related to anime and games has increased.
- More years have passed, and now the town has become a rambling town with an increasing number of shops and concept cafes that sell used smartphones.
Reviews by situation
“Relaxing alone” Recommendation score: 8 /10
Akihabara Electric Town is currently bustling with tourists from overseas, but it is actually a place where people usually come alone to shop. However, there are a lot of touts in some areas, so we recommend doing some research on the area beforehand.
“Kids will love it” Recommendation score: 5 /10
Children will also enjoy the game centers and gashapon machines.
“As a date” Recommendation score: 5 /10
Some couples visit for dates, but there are fewer things you can only do in Akihabara.
“Fun with friends” Recommendation score: 5 /10
For example, if you have never been to Akihabara before, we recommend that you go there together.
Business Hours
AM11:00 to PM7:00 (most stores)
Closed Days
None (most stores)
English Support
It depends on the store.
Fees
Free (passing)
Access
The Denkigai exit of Akihabara Station (JR Yamanote Line / JR Keihin Tohoku Line / JR Sobu Line) is the most famous, and the area in front of the station is also crowded. But the closest station is Suehirocho Station (Metro Ginza Line). It has few passengers and is comfortable.
Main limited-time events
See the official website.
Official website
Nearby spots
Yushima Cathedral (Yushima Seido)・Shoheizaka Academy(Shoheizaka Gakumonjyo)
Japan’s first school was established over 200 years ago, and since Confucianism was the academic discipline at the time, it is dedicated to its founder, Confucius.
Kanda Myojin (Kanda Shrine)
It is an old shrine with a history of about 1300 years and is one of the ten shrines in Tokyo. In addition to hosting the Kanda Festival, a major festival dating back to the Edo period, it is also a sacred place for the anime Love Live.
Ueno Park (Ueno Koen)
This park includes the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Nature and Science, and Ueno Zoo.
