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Akihabara in Tokyo

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.

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 TownAkihabara Electric TownShopping Street
  • Maidreamin Heaven's Gate Live Restaurant AkihabaraMaidreamin Heaven's Gate Live Restaurant AkihabaraCafé & Bakery
  • C.StandC.StandHookah Bar
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Top things to do in Akihabara

  • Akihabara Electric Town in Akihabara, Tokyo

    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.

  • Tcg Gate トレカゲート 秋葉原本店|ポケモンカード専門店 in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Tcg Gate トレカゲート 秋葉原本店|ポケモンカード専門店

    5.0 · 629
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    12 PM – 8 PM
  • Kanda Myojin Shrine in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Kanda Myojin Shrine

    4.4 · 26.0k
    Shrine

    Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Akiba-Hobby in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Akiba-Hobby

    4.6 · 399
    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
  • Akihabara Radio Kaikan in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Akihabara Radio Kaikan

    4.3 · 7.8k
    Shopping Mall

    Iconic, multi-level complex of independent shops selling manga, anime figurines & related items.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Akihabara

  • Maidreamin Heaven's Gate Live Restaurant Akihabara in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Maidreamin Heaven's Gate Live Restaurant Akihabara

    4.9 · 16.6k
    Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–4,000

    A maid cafe and live restaurant in Akihabara, part of Japan's largest maid cafe group with 20 locations worldwide.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 11 PM
  • C.Stand in Akihabara, Tokyo

    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.

  • Maidreamin Akihabara Head Store in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Maidreamin Akihabara Head Store

    4.9 · 13.2k
    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
  • Maidcafe Maidreamin Akihabara idol-dori Store in Akihabara, Tokyo

    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
  • Maidreamin Akihabara Chuo-dori Store in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Maidreamin Akihabara Chuo-dori Store

    4.9 · 9.8k
    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
  • World End 秋葉原シーシャ in Akihabara, Tokyo

    World End 秋葉原シーシャ

    4.9 · 963
    Hookah Bar· ¥3,000-4,000
    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 5 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 AM
  • Maidcafe Maidreamin Akiba in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Maidcafe Maidreamin Akiba

    4.9 · 5.4k
    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
  • Maid Cafe Maid Made Akihabara Electric Town-exit Store in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Maid Cafe Maid Made Akihabara Electric Town-exit Store

    4.9 · 2.9k
    Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–6,000

    A maid cafe in Akihabara where maids from the future serve customers.

    Every day
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Beer Pong Bar Grove ビアポンバーGROVE 秋葉原店 in Akihabara, Tokyo

    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
  • ビアポンバーGROVE Squad秋葉原中央通り店 in Akihabara, Tokyo

    ビアポンバーGROVE Squad秋葉原中央通り店

    4.9 · 1.1k
    Bar· ¥1,000–3,000
  • Shi-Ten coffee in Akihabara, Tokyo

    Shi-Ten coffee

    4.8 · 716
    Coffee Stand· ¥1–1,000
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Akihabara with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Akihabara Electric Town
  2. 2Maidreamin Heaven's Gate Live Restaurant Akihabara
  3. 3C.Stand
  4. 4Tcg Gate トレカゲート 秋葉原本店|ポケモンカード専門店
  5. 5Maidreamin Akihabara Head Store
  6. 6Maidcafe Maidreamin Akihabara idol-dori Store
  7. 7Maidreamin Akihabara Chuo-dori Store
  8. 8World End 秋葉原シーシャ
  9. 9Kanda Myojin Shrine
  10. 10Maidcafe Maidreamin Akiba

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