Akihabara
Akihabara
Akihabara

Akihabara Tours and Tickets

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Akihabara, also commonly known as “Electric Town,” is the go-to district in Tokyo for electronics—and a popular spot to immerse in anime and manga culture. The area’s hundreds of stores sell everything from computer parts to home goods, and north of Akihabara Station, you’ll also find video games and popular manga-related items.

  • Akihabara, Tokyo, 110-0006

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Jahmil_B, Sep 2023
Excellent
The staff was terrific. They went over and beyond about safety and made sure we had a good time. I will do it all over again with the same crew.
Jorge_C, Aug 2023
GREAT EXPERIENCE!!
Great experience! The costumes where all clean and the tour guide was extremely friendly and made the driving very fun and enjoyable!
Debbie_S, Nov 2023
Make-A-Wish dream come true.
Nao was very nice and helpful. He did not rush us and was eager to ensure we had a good tour. Our group was most interested in the Anime, Videogame aspects and less so of the historical stuff for this particular occasion and Nao helped change things up to accommodate. We also had young children and appreciated Nao’s patience and kindness. It was my 9 yr old grandson’s wish to come to Japan where Anime and Pokemon originated from and Nao helped in showing us just that. So awesome!!!
Chloe_N, Nov 2023
Absolutely add this to you itinerary
Bastion was great!!! Worth it! You get to see Ginza Akibabara and Tokyo all in an hour and have adorable pictures taken all over. It would be great to choose this at any point in your trip, beginning or end.
People Also Ask
Q:Is Akihabara worth a visit?
A:Yes, Akihabara is definitely worth visiting if you’re looking to buy electronics, video games, or manga. Even if you’re not planning to buy anything, Akihabara Electric Town is a fun and fast-paced neighborhood to visit, browse, and experience part of modern Japanese culture.
Q:What is the best time to visit Akihabara?
A:As Akihabara is mainly a retail area, it’s best to visit during store opening hours if you want to shop. Stores tend to open mid–late morning and stay open well into the evening. Bars and restaurants may have later hours. Akihabara is busiest on the weekends, so avoid visiting then if you’d rather avoid the crowds.
Q:Which street is best in Akihabara?
A:Akihabara’s Chuo Dori—which can be translated as Central Avenue or Main Street—is arguably the best street to check out first. It’s the district’s main thoroughfare, and a good place to get your bearings and a feel for Akihabara. It’s pedestrianized on Sunday afternoons, making it more comfortable for browsing.
Q:What is the best day of the week to visit Akihabara?
A:Akihabara can get very busy on Saturdays and Sundays, so avoid visiting on these days if you dislike crowds. However, the main thoroughfare, Chuo Dori, is pedestrianized on Sunday afternoons. While many people visit then, you won’t be dodging cars as you browse on foot. For a quieter experience, visit on a weekday morning.
Q:Is Akihabara good for tourists?
A:Yes, Akihabara is a good place for tourists to visit, especially if they want to shop for electronics, video games, or manga. It’s a popular neighborhood for tourists to visit and although it’s worlds away from Tokyo’s serene traditional temples, Akihabara provides a fascinating insight into Japanese pop culture.
Q:Is Akihabara foreigner friendly?
A:Yes, Akihabara is a foreigner-friendly neighborhood. Like in other parts of Tokyo, it’s helpful to know some Japanese—and even better to be able to read it—to get the most out of your visit. But foreign visitors still find plenty to enjoy (and to buy) without knowing Japanese.