Things to Do in Akihabara, Tokyo

Known for its electronics shops, anime culture, and maid cafes, with Akihabara Station at its center. The area features Akihabara Electric Town and nearby Akihabara Neribei Park for a mix of shopping and relaxation.

Akihabara Electric TownShopping Street
Maidreamin Akihabara Head StoreCafé & Bakery
Maidcafe Maidreamin Akihabara idol-dori StoreCafé & Bakery

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Top things to do in Akihabara

Akihabara Electric Town
Shopping Street★
Akihabara in Chiyoda shifted from electronics stalls to a dense mix of parts shops, anime stores, arcades, maid cafes, and otaku retail. Side streets are better than the main avenue for specialist shops.
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
★ 4.4 · 25.7k
Shrine
Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Akiba-Hobby
★ 4.6 · 390
Record Store
A hobby shop in Akihabara and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, selling figures, music CDs, games, books, and character goods related to various projects.
Every day
11 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Akihabara

Maidreamin Akihabara Head Store
★ 4.9 · 13.1k
Café & Bakery· ¥3,000–5,000
A maid cafe that is part of Japan's largest maid cafe group, with locations worldwide, offering reservations for banquets and private parties.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 11 PM
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Maidcafe Maidreamin Akihabara idol-dori Store
★ 4.9 · 12.1k
Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–5,000
A maid cafe that is part of Japan's largest maid cafe group, with locations worldwide, offering reservations for banquets and private events.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 11 PM
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C.STAND
★ 4.8 · 2.7k
Hookah Bar· ¥2,000–3,000
A shisha cafe and bar offering various shisha flavors, a wide selection of drinks, and a space equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Every day
1 PM – 5 AM
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Maidreamin Akihabara Electric Town-exit Store
★ 4.9 · 11.2k
Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–4,000
A maid cafe that is part of Japan's largest maid cafe group, with locations worldwide, offering options for banquets and private events.
Mon–Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 11 PM
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Maidreamin Akihabara Sotokanda 1-Chome Store
★ 4.9 · 9.5k
Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–5,000
A maid cafe that is part of Japan's largest maid cafe group, with locations worldwide, offering options for banquets and private events.
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Maidcafe Maidreamin AKIBA
★ 4.9 · 5.3k
Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–5,000
A maid cafe that is part of Japan's largest maid cafe group, with locations worldwide, offering reservations for banquets and private events.
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Beer Pong Bar Grove ビアポンバーGROVE 秋葉原店
★ 4.9 · 1.5k
Bar· ¥1,000–2,000
An amusement bar chain with multiple locations, offering unlimited play of beer pong, darts, and karaoke.
Every day
7 PM – 5 AM
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SHI-TEN coffee
★ 4.8 · 703
Coffee Stand· ¥1–1,000
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Final Fantasy Eorzea Cafe
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–5,000
A Final Fantasy XIV-themed cafe and restaurant, it offers a menu with themed food and drinks, a gift shop, and private rooms.
Every day
10:45 AM – 11 PM
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Cure Maid Cafe
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Coffee Shop· ¥1,000–2,000
The original and not quite as over-the-top (or expensive) as some of the competition. A long line can form on weekends.
Every day
11 AM – 8 PM
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Roast Beef Ōno Akihabara
★ 4.6 · 6.0k
Japanese· ¥1,000–2,000
Simple, busy eatery known for its bowl of egg-topped, tender roast Wagyu beef & rice.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Meat Winery Akihabara
★ 4.6 · 4.8k
Bar & Grill· ¥1,000–5,000
Laid-back restaurant specializing in steak dishes served in cast iron skillets, plus a wine list.
Every day
11:30 AM – 11 PM
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Hinoya Curry Akihabara
★ 4.4 · 1.5k
Japanese Curry· ¥1,000–2,000
Every day
11 AM – 9 PM
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