Akihabara

Neighbourhood Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan

What to expect

Akihabara is a district in central Tokyo famous for its many electronics shops and its recognition as the center of Japan's otaku culture. The area is home to hundreds of electronics shops, ranging from small stalls to large retailers, offering everything from the latest computers and gadgets to second-hand goods and electronic junk. Akihabara has also emerged as a hub for anime and manga culture, with dozens of stores specializing in these genres, as well as retro video games, figurines, and other collectibles. Visitors can find maid cafes, manga cafes, and other themed establishments, making it a unique and fascinating destination. The area is also known for its handicraft shopping and artisanal goods, such as textiles, pottery, and furniture

Plan your family visit to the Akihabara with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: Our son, who is an otaku, loved Akihabara. We bought funny little Godzillas and spent money in the "claw machines"

Highlights: Our son loved Akihabara. "Amateurs of manga, figurines, video games, anime, will be in paradise." ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Akihabara, known for its anime shops, idols, video games and high-tech products. The boys went to dozens of shops looking for their favorite Pokemon cards

Highlights: The boys enjoyed looking for their favorite Pokemon cards ✨

Tokyo with Teens

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Akihabara, the most famous location for gaming and tech, known as Electric Town

Highlights: The kids liked browsing the electronics and playing games in the arcades. We won a doll in the lottery! ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Akihabara district, which is also known as Electric city. We visited a cafe with girls in maid costumes, which was a unique experience

Highlights: We found Akihabara district to be a fun and interesting place to visit. We loved seeing the many electrical appliances and gadgets. The maid cafe was a memorable experience ✨