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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Japan  /  Kanto  /  Tokyo Prefecture  /  Tokyo  /  Chiyoda  /  Akihabara

Akihabara, Tokyo

3.9
#4 of 36 in Neighborhoods in Tokyo
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Tokyo's hub for all things hi-tech, Akihabara serves as a haven for gamers, computer enthusiasts, and in recent times, fans of anime and manga. This "Electric Town" is the place to go when shopping for electronic devices, gadgets, and computer-related items. Roaming the streets of the lively neighborhood, you'll come across countless electronics stores, game shops, and internet cafes, but also a variety of anime distributors and maid cafes, cosplay establishments employing waitresses dressed up as French maids. With our online itinerary creator, Tokyo attractions like Akihabara can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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Tours to Akihabara

FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Akihabara Anime & Gaming Adventure Walking Tour
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Electric-Powered Biking Tour: Asakusa, Akihabara, and Imperial Palace
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Enjoy local Tokyo E-bike tour, 3 hours of ride starts near Tokyo Station
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $168 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Walking Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Tailored to You ★★★★★
4.8
Duration: 3 to 6 hours
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FROM $222 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Half Day Tokyo Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems- Custom ★★★★★
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR AKIHABARA Culture Tour with a knowledgeable Guide
4.9
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $103 BOOK WITH VIATOR Adventurous Japanese Food Tour
4.5
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $111 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
4.9
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $163 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Tokyo Food Tour - A Journey Through Time Through Food
5.0
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $328 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tokyo Food Tour - A Journey Through Time Through Food
5.0
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $202 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Customizable Walking Tour of Tokyo
5.0
Duration: 4 to 8 hours
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  • By izyphotos
    Akihabara is known as the world leading electric town and home to Otaku culture. It’s the best place to witness the underground culture of Japan and shop high-tech gadgets - from electronics shops to....  more
    Akihabara is known as the world leading electric town and home to Otaku culture. It’s the best place to witness the underground culture of Japan and shop high-tech gadgets - from electronics shops to....  more »
  • By iamkatysantos
    I never get to explore Akihabara that much due to the limited schedule of the subway therefore I get to only see Akihabara for few hours. Akihabara is well known for its anime shops, claw crane... 
    I never get to explore Akihabara that much due to the limited schedule of the subway therefore I get to only see Akihabara for few hours. Akihabara is well known for its anime shops, claw crane...  more »
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