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Akihabara, Chiyoda

3.9
#4 of 36 in Neighborhoods in Tokyo
Neighborhood · Other
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 $298 BOOK WITH VIATOR Authentic Geisha Performance and Entertainment including a Kaiseki Course Dinner
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $83 BOOK WITH VIATOR Introduction To Tokyo, Highlights & Hidden Gems With A Local: Private & Custom
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FROM $104 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tokyo Half-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
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  • By Elisabethmh
    Akihabara is primarily seen as the center of modern Japanese culture and the main shopping area for video games, anime, manga and various electronics. Icons from popular anime and manga abound in...  more »
  • By 495christianj
    They have the best service ever they have the best foodstuff and they always get the best prices on my way to the restaurant ✨  more »
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