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Best Things to Do in Akihabara

Best Things to Do in Akihabara

The Sacred Ground of Anime and Otaku

Updated: September 1, 2024

To Japanese people, Akihabara is a sacred place for anime and otaku culture.

In this article, we will introduce some of Akihabara’s sightseeing spots.

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Tourist Spots

1. 秋葉原電気街

Akihabara Electric Town The town filled with anime and otaku culture

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Chiyoda City

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Otaku Anime

Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town

Akihabara’s Electric Town has become a sacred place for otaku culture, with stores selling a wide variety of products including anime, manga, games, figures, cosplay costumes, and idol goods. It is also popular among technology enthusiasts, with stores selling the latest gadgets and PC parts.

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1 Chome-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

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2. アニメイト秋葉原館

Animate Akihabara-kan Specializing in a wide variety of anime, manga, and light novel related products

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Chiyoda City

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Anime

Animate Akihabara-kan
Animate Akihabara-kan
Animate Akihabara-kan
Animate Akihabara-kan

Animate Akihabara-kan is the Akihabara branch of Animate, one of the largest anime store chains in Japan. Here you will find a wide variety of anime, manga, and light novel related products, as well as information on new releases and a large selection of limited edition goods.

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4 Chome-3-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

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3. ラジオ会館

Radio Hall Specializing in animation, games, figures, electronics, etc.

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Chiyoda City

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Anime

Radio Hall
Radio Hall
Radio Hall
Radio Hall
Radio Hall

Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a large commercial building located in front of Akihabara Station, featuring stores specializing in anime, games, figures, electronics, etc. Opened in 1962, it is still loved by many fans today.

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1 Chome-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

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4. セガ秋葉原

SEGA Akihabara Amusement facility with games and animation

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Chiyoda City

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Game Anime

SEGA Akihabara
SEGA Akihabara

SEGA Akihabara is a large-scale amusement facility located in Akihabara, where visitors can enjoy the latest game machines, crane games, purikura (purikura), and more. With its vast space divided into multiple floors, it is an entertainment spot for game enthusiasts and tourists alike.

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1 Chome-10-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

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5. おたちゅう。秋葉原店

Otachi-chu. Akihabara Recycle store selling goods related to anime, manga, and video games

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Chiyoda City

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Anime

Otachi-chu. Akihabara
Otachi-chu. Akihabara
Otachi-chu. Akihabara

Otachu. Akihabara Store is a recycle store selling goods related to anime, manga, and games. It is a place where you can find a wide variety of items such as figures, plastic models, doujinshi, etc., especially used items at great prices.

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2F Oya Building, 3 Chome-2-9, Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

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6. ジャングル秋葉原店

Jungle Akihabara Store Specializing in figures, plastic models and anime goods

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Chiyoda City

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Anime

Jungle Akihabara Store
Jungle Akihabara Store
Jungle Akihabara Store

Jungle Akihabara Store specializes in figures, plastic models, and anime goods. The store is a treasure trove for enthusiasts, especially with its large selection of rare figures and used items.

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Suehiro Building 1F, 3 Chome-9-2, Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

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7. カフェ メイリッシュ

Cafe Meirish One of the famous maid cafes in Akihabara

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Chiyoda City

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Cafe

Cafe Meirish
Cafe Meirish
Cafe Meirish

Cafe Meirish is one of the maid cafes in Akihabara and opened in 2001. You can spend a special time while enjoying drinks and food served by staff members dressed in maid uniforms. Events and limited-edition menus are also held regularly.

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3 Chome-6-2 Fh Kyowa Square, Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

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8. 秋葉原ガチャポン会館

Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan Capsule toy specialty store

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Chiyoda City

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Gachapon Anime

Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan
Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan
Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan

Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan is a capsule toy specialty store located in Akihabara. Hundreds of Gachapon (capsule toy vending machines) are installed, and you can get the latest figures, toys, and character goods.

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〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3 Chome−15−5 Mnビル 1F

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9. AKB48劇場

AKB48 Theater Exclusive theater for female idol group AKB48

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Chiyoda City

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Idol

AKB48 Theater
AKB48 Theater

Located in Akihabara, the AKB48 Theater is the exclusive theater for the female idol group AKB48. Opened in 2005, it is a popular venue where fans can watch the members perform in person. Performances are held daily, and the theater values the close proximity to its fans.

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Minami Building, 8th Floor, 4 Chome-3-3, Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

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10. コトブキヤ秋葉原館

Kotobukiya Akihabara-kan Specializing in figures and plastic models

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Chiyoda City

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Anime

Kotobukiya Akihabara-kan
Kotobukiya Akihabara-kan

Kotobukiya Akihabara-kan is a specialty store for figures and plastic models located in Akihabara, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Here you will find a wide selection of character goods from anime, games, and movies, as well as limited edition items and frequent events.

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Okajima, 1 Chome-8-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

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11. マーチエキュート神田万世橋

March Ecute Kanda-Mansebashi Commercial facility utilizing the remains of the former Bansebashi Station

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Chiyoda City

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Historical Shopping area

March Ecute Kanda-Mansebashi
March Ecute Kanda-Mansebashi
March Ecute Kanda-Mansebashi
March Ecute Kanda-Mansebashi

March Ecute Kanda-Mansebashi is a commercial facility that utilizes the remains of the former Bansebashi Station. Cafes, stores, and galleries are clustered together to create a unique space that blends history and modernity.

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〒101-0041 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Sudacho, 1 Chome−25−4

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12. キュアメイドカフェ

Cure Maid Cafe Pioneer of Akihabara maid cafes

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Chiyoda City

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Cafe

Cure Maid Cafe
Cure Maid Cafe
Cure Maid Cafe
Cure Maid Cafe

Cure Maid Cafe is a pioneer of maid cafes in Akihabara. Maid cafes are unique cafes with staff dressed in maid uniforms, where you will be warmly welcomed by maids and have a special time with them.

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Onoden Building 4F, 1 Chome-2-7, Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

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13. 秋葉原UDX

Akihabara UDX Large complex

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Chiyoda City

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Shopping mall

Akihabara UDX
Akihabara UDX
Akihabara UDX

Akihabara UDX is a large complex located in Akihabara, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It includes offices, restaurants, a shopping mall, and an event hall, and frequently hosts events, especially those related to electronics and anime.

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4 Chome-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

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14. 御茶ノ水ソラシティ

Ochanomizu Sola City Complex of office buildings, stores and restaurants

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Chiyoda City

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Shopping mall

Ochanomizu Sola City
Ochanomizu Sola City
Ochanomizu Sola City
Ochanomizu Sola City

Ochanomizu Sola City is a commercial complex of office buildings, stores, and restaurants located in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. Modern architecture and beautiful gardens combine to create a place for both business and relaxation.

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4 Chome-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0062

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15. お茶の水 おりがみ会館

Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan Origami Specialty Store

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Bunkyo City

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Oriigami

Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan
Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan

Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan is a facility specializing in origami located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The museum offers origami exhibits, sales, and origami classes for beginners and experts alike. It is a place where visitors can learn the beauty and techniques of origami, a traditional Japanese culture.

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1 Chome-7-14 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034

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16. 湯島聖堂

Yushima Seido Historic temple built in the Edo period

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Bunkyo City

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Temple

Yushima Seido
Yushima Seido
Yushima Seido

Yushima Seido is a historical temple located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, and was built in the Edo period. The temple is known as a sacred Confucian shrine dedicated to Confucius, and was a major influence on the development of Japanese education and culture. It is characterized by its black-lacquered wooden structure, and its solemn atmosphere deeply impresses visitors.

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1 Chome-4-25 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034

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17. 神田明神

Kanda Myojin Shrine with over 1300 years of history

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Chiyoda City

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Shrine

Kanda Myojin
Kanda Myojin
Kanda Myojin

Kanda Myojin is a historical shrine located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with a history of over 1,300 years. It is believed to bring many benefits, such as prosperous business, good luck, and protection from bad luck, and is especially famous for the Kanda Festival.

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2 Chome-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021

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Tokyo's Local Cuisine

1. 江戸前寿司

Edomae Sushi Sushi made with fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay

Edomae Sushi is made with fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay and is a symbol of Tokyo’s sushi culture. The artisanal skills of the sushi chefs are evident in the nigirizushi and makizushi, and the high-end sushi restaurants in Tsukiji Market and Ginza are particularly famous.

2. ラーメン

Ramen Various ramen from all over Japan

Tokyo is teeming with a wide variety of ramen restaurants. You can enjoy a variety of soups, such as soy sauce, salt, miso, and tonkotsu (pork bone). Tokyo’s ramen is especially popular among tourists because of its unique style and abundance of toppings.

3. うな重

Unaju Grilled broiled eel on a bed of rice

Unaju is extremely popular. Unaju is a dish consisting of grilled broiled eel on a bed of rice. In particular, unajyu served at long-established restaurants that have been in business since the Edo period offers a traditional taste.

4. もんじゃ焼き

Monjayaki Famous Teppanyaki Cuisine

Monjayaki is a teppan-yaki dish famous in downtown Tokyo, especially in the Tsukishima area. Ingredients such as cabbage, seafood, and meat are mixed into a thin batter and grilled on a teppan grill. It is a homey and familiar dish for locals, as they enjoy grilling it by themselves.

5. ちゃんこ鍋

Chanko-Nabe One-pot meals eaten by sumo wrestlers in their rooms on a daily basis

Chanko-nabe is a nabe dish served at the famous sumo stables in the Ryogoku district of Tokyo. It is nutritious and hearty, with plenty of meat, fish, and vegetables. Chanko-nabe is known as a dish used by sumo wrestlers to improve their physical strength.

6. 油そば

Aburasoba A kind of ramen without soup

Aburasoba is a type of ramen with no broth, a dish in which noodles are tossed with sauce. In Tokyo, there are many restaurants specializing in this dish, and with a wide variety of toppings, it is a fun way to customize the dish to your own taste.

7. 天ぷら

Tempura Fried dishes with fresh seafood and vegetables

Tempura in Tokyo is a deep-fried dish made with fresh seafood and vegetables and characterized by the Edo-mae technique. Its crispy texture and simple seasoning that makes the most of the flavors of the ingredients are appealing.

8. 深川めし

Fukagawa-meshi Rice cooked with clams

Fukagawa-meshi is a dish that originated in the Fukagawa district of downtown Tokyo. Typical dishes include rice cooked with clams and rice topped with miso soup with clams. This dish began as a fisherman’s dish and is still loved by the locals today, a simple yet delicious dish that shows the bounty of the sea.