Akihabara, also lovingly known as Akiba, is a famous place in Tokyo where one can shop for manga, games, cosplay and all kinds of electronics. There are more than 200 electronic shops to find that make Akihabara one of the biggest electronic towns in Japan. Perhaps you might also be interested in theme cafes such as maid cafes or owl cafes. The maid cafes have become iconic in Akihabara.
Close to Akihabara, you will find Kanda and Jimbocho, enjoy a leisurely stroll around historic sites and old book shops. Read more about what Akihabara has to offer here:
Akihabara
Find everything from idols to electronics in Akihabara
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| Address | Akihabara Station, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://akiba.or.jp/english/index.html |
Owl-no-Mori (Forest of Owl)
A café where you can enjoy cute owls to your heart’s content
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| Business Hours | Everyday Weekdays 1:00pm-11:00pm （Wednesdays are only open from 5:00pm） Weekends and holidays 12:00pm-11:00pm |
| Price | Adults: 890 JPY Child: 540 JPY 1 free drink with admission |
| Address | 4 Chome-5-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3254-6366 |
| Website | https://gurunavi.com/en/japanfoodie/2015/07/owl-cafe.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_term=owlcafe&utm_campaign=twitter_post_owlcafe&__ngt__=TT0af48a69d000ac1e4a0f13JJNdOxkEuuvwUtJxb14iPg |
Kanda
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In the Edokko neighborhood of Kanda, you can also take a historical stroll as well as do some specialty shopping.
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| Address | Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
@home Café
At @home Café, maids will welcome their masters and mistresses home
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| Business Hours | Monday ( 11:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Tuesday ( 11:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Wednesday ( 11:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Thursday ( 11:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Friday ( 11:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Saturday ( 10:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Sunday ( 10:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) [close] No fixed holidays |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 300 JPY The above is the admission price which is paid alongside the cost for any dishes and drinks |
| Address | Mitsuwa Bld. 4F - 7F Sotokanda 1-11-4, Chiyoda, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5207-9779 |
| Website | http://www.cafe-athome.com/en/ |
Yodobashi Akiba
A multiple facility filled with specialty shops and restaurants to be enjoyed by the entire family
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM ) Varies depending on the store Online orders can be accepted outside of the above opening times |
| Address | 1-1, Kandahanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5209-1010 |
| Website | http://www.yodobashi.com/ec/store/0018/ |
Don Quijote Akihabara
The Mecca of subculture and an Akihabara landmark
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 05:00 AM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 4-3-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5298-5411 |
| Website | http://www.donki.com/en/store/shop_detail.php?add=1&shop_id=98&pref=13 |
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