Description
Akihabara Electric Town originates from the concentration of electrical wholesalers in Akihabara after the war. Some stores also served as retail stores, and because they sold at lower prices than other stores, word of mouth made the area popular as an electronics town.
After that, the number of stores that carried computer-related products increased, and the number of stores related to anime and games, which had a similar customer base, also increased.
Nowadays, there are more shops and concept cafes that sell used smartphones, making it a diverse town.
Features
- 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.
Staying time
It will take about 30 minutes to an hour to explore just Chuo-dori (the main street that connects Akihabara Station to Suehirocho Station), but it will take longer if you want to explore the back streets (the narrow streets slightly west of Chuo-dori) and around Akihabara Station.
Business Hours
AM11:00 to PM7:00 (most stores)
Closed Days
None (most stores)
English Support
It depends on the store.
Barrier-Free
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.
Official Links
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.
Reviews
If you want to experience the Akihabara brand
There are still stores that can only be found in Akihabara, such as stores with large collections of Gashapon, but I still feel that the city has become a half-hearted place compared to before.
There is almost no trace of Electric Town, and when it comes to anime shops, Animate in Ikebukuro and Mandarake in Nakano have a much better selection.