Akihabara is known as the world leading electric town and home to otaku culture. As you are about to go through the ticket gate, look on your right and look for some free pamphlets which contain a map of akihabara. Pictures, maps, detailed information, related articles, and nearby sightseeing spots and restaurants are. Akihabara, tokyo photo stroll to many people around the world, japan is known as the most technologically advanced country. Here is the top 20 things to do, where to go, and mustsees in this city surrounded by subcultures. Besides japanese, the website also has english, chinese and korean version. So, for all you anime fans out there, here is the ultimate guide to akihabara, specially designed for the otaku in you. Continue reading to learn about the five top places to go to in akihabara to encounter this otaku culture. Now, now, i know everyones excited but before we dive into the holy land of otaku culture, lets get some basic but essential info out of the way. As you probably already know, it is the place to go for all kinds of geekery, with a high concentration of electronics shops and the most manga, anime goods, and maid cafes you can find in one place anywhere on earth not even an. Sign in the coronavirus outbreak is having a large impact on travel to and within japan. Akihabara is two stations north of tokyo station by jr yamanote or keihintohoku line. They are available at bookoff naritaaeonmoll,bookoff shinjukuwest,bingo.
When you get off the train, go down the stairs and look for the signs that say akihabara electric town exit. We cover all the basics including things to do in tokyo, how to get from narita airport to tokyo, which jr rail pass to choose, getting a sim card and pocket wifi to find why we started this site, check out the tokyo cheapo manifesto. Jan 20, 2010 you get slim cardboard to house the cd which comes with files including the main audio mp3 file, an 18page booklet with photos of akihabara and included is a bifold of a map of akihabara showing the tour that patrick will take you on starting from jr akihabara stations electric town exit and going through 18 spots and ending at gachapok. To my amazement, more than a hundred thousand books met my eyes in just one floor, yet none of them were the usual kind of books i read. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Ako37 one the most well known second hand shops for books, music, movies. Akihabara library walk up to the second floor to talk about all kinds of japanese literature out there. From akihabara station, its about a 4minute walk to get there. And whether or not you are familiar with the otaku culture of japan, you would still be familiar with akihabara, the goto place for. With over 750,000 readers each month, tokyo cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in tokyo. In addition to various jr lines passing through the area, there are also local subway metro stations behind the hotel. I took this shot on akihabara, this was in the vitrine of a strange pub called play, its near book off anyway funny poster. On sundays the central chuodori street is blocked off to vehicles. Administratively, the area called akihabara mainly belongs to the sotokanda and kandasakumacho districts in chiyoda. The anime stores to check out in akihabara culture trip. Important game shop names i didnt know in the video are below along with locations in order of visiting on film. Underneath the station and off the main drag is akihabaras book off, with its.
The area houses thousands of shops selling every technological gadget you can imagine, from computers to gaming consoles and vacuums to dvds, at rather reasonable prices. The trip takes about three minutes and costs 140 yen. Some of the famous stores include kbooks, kaiyodo and volks which sell all kinds of. They have floors stocking music, books, merchandise, dvds and more. From electronics shops to maid cafes, check out best things to do in akihabara area, tokyo 2020. However, the rooms are very small it can barely fit your. Akihabara often abbreviated as akiba might be one of the most famous places to a foreigner coming to tokyo. If you had to recommend one branch of bookoff in the tokyo, which one would it be. Voyagin is a marketplace to help you discover and book the best things to do, attraction tickets, and unique local tours. During weekday daytime, the keihintohoku line skips the station between tokyo and akihabara, which shaves off a few more seconds from the travel time.
Hard off akihabara 1, shinjuku ticket price timings. Shop 1 book off akihabara shop 2 mulan akiba shop 3 surugaya co. Ed hardy japanese tattoo i took this shot on akihabara. Akihabara, tokyo photo stroll otaku japan lover me. They are available at bookoff naritaaeonmoll,bookoff shinjukuwest, bingo. Im only interested in mainstream fiction and nonfiction so its only about general stock. Dress as a character from your favorite computer game, anime movie, or comic, then hop into your gokart and follow your guide around attractions such as rainbow bridge, tokyo tower, roppongi, and shibuya crossing. Now you can order japanese books not found at the store. You will see a huge shosen written against a green rectangular background at the topmost part of the building. Bookoff akihabara ekimae, tokyo ticket price timings. They are available at bookoff naritaaeonmoll,bookoff shinjukuwest,bingo shibuya centergai,bookoff super bazaar yokohama seya minamidai store, etc.
The area houses thousands of shops selling every technological gadget you can imagine, from computers to gaming consoles and vacuums to dvds, at reasonable prices. Friends is somewhat hard to find, and took me a while. The store has an extensive selection of games and books and has the cheapest options for used retro as well as modern games. Visitors will find countless anime and mangarelated goods nearly everywhere, making for great shopping for souvenirs and goods. This was the first place i found toradora goods well okay it was a lighter but hey its something. Apr 25, 2020 akihabara is known as the world leading electric town and home to otaku culture. Akihabara in tokyo is a very popular district for fans of japanese anime, manga and games.
No shipping cost, no hustle, several million variety of titles, less price than others. There is a big building yodobashi outside the train station sells all types of camera. Bookoff is a nationwide chain that mainly deals in used books and manga. We are operating an akihabara tourist information website which is called as akihabara japan. Akihabara is tokyos electric town, located on the eastern side of the central chiyoda ward. Do you want to know the entry ticket price for hard off akihabara 1. In some of the cafes situated in akihabara, young japanese girl im not going to mention here about their looks cause it is quite rude to give opinions based on my perception but if the guys reading this topic likes to be called master by the girls dressed up in maid costumes, these maid. Unless youre living in japan for a few months, youd be better off just waiting until you get back.
Take a gokart tour in tokyo where you become part of the action while dressed in your choice of costume. Add these shops to your must see list next time you are in tokyo. They make excellent gifts for your friends back home too. I haven taken up the website again which i started about 5 years ago. I love the somewhat tucked away, multilevel akihabara location. Visit akihabara on your trip to chiyoda or japan inspirock.
As far as retro games, trader akihabara, several locations, super potato akihabara, one location, and friends akihabara, see below are your best bets. Apa hotel akihabaraekimae this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, city walks and cleanliness check location 1010025 tokyoto, chiyodaku kanda sakumacho 220, japan this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, city walks and cleanliness check location great location show map subway access. We help you experience something new and create memories that will last a lifetime. This article includes twenty fun things to do, information on access to the neighborhood, and specialty stores dealing in otaku goods. A gamer buyers guide to otaku mecca akihabara kotaku. We cover all the basics including things to do in tokyo, how to get from narita airport to tokyo, which jr rail pass to choose, getting a sim card and pocket wifi. This modern hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions such as tokyo anime center, embassy of the democratic republic of congo, akihabara. Akihabara electric town tokyo, japan atlas obscura. October 1, 2019 town guide map for printingpdf copyrightc 19962020 akihabara electrical town. Akihabara in central tokyo is famous for its inexpensive electronics shops, maid cafes and stores ideal for anime and game lovers. Not just electronic devices, but akihabara is also wellknown for the maid and otaku culture. Wellpositioned in akihabara, first cabin akihabara hotel is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in tokyo.
Im only interested in mainstream fiction and nonfiction so. Some popular games even require you to sign a form and wait in line for. One of the most popular secondhand shops is bookoff akihabara ekimae which is known for offering music, books, video games, movies, and manga. A guide to points of interest in tokyos electronics, gaming, and mangaanime mecca, akihabara. From playful pikachu figures that hang off your cup to bottle panties and buttpoking salarymen, theres something for everyone. A deep akihabara tour voyagin verified add to wishlist share id. Tokyo and akihabara, which shaves off a few more seconds from the travel time. Akihabara, or akiba in slang, is tokyos electric town on the eastern side of the central chiyoda ward. In recent years akihabara electric town has only become more of a consumers paradise. The website is designed to advertise the attractiveness of akihabara, with shop and event information posted on it. Again, random toys and anime goods can be bought here for bargain bucket prices. Bookoff akihabara ekimae details explore japan travel by. Bookoffstores in japan offer taxfree services to our foreign visitors. Remm akihabara hotel is located right next to jr akihabara station, which makes it very convenient for travelling in tokyo.
Eekutsu 88 next to book off is a small store which is actually the 2nd outlet of this chain. Shosen book tower can easily be spotted at a glance, as it stands majestic on a street corner with windows reflecting the sun and glistening blue. Its the best place to witness the underground culture of japan and shop hightech gadgets. If you had to recommend one branch of book off in the tokyo, which one would it be. Our guide to akihabara gives you expert recommendations on the best attractions, restaurants, hotels, and more. While you can easily find gachapon machines strewn all across akihabara, what makes the gachapon hall special is the old school akihabara experience. Underneath the station and off the main drag is akihabaras book off, with its entire first floor committed to. Akihabara is one of the most lively and noisy districts in tokyo often refereed to as electronics and geek town. Akihabara chiyoda 2020 all you need to know before you go.
They are available at bookoff super bazaar 1gou yokkaichi hinaga store,bookoff super bazaar 258gou aeon kuwana store,bookoff plus namba ebisubashi store, etc. My fondness for books brought me to kbooks while strolling through the rabbit warren of akihabara, the electronics and anime hub of tokyo, if not japan. You get slim cardboard to house the cd which comes with files including the main audio mp3 file, an 18page booklet with photos of akihabara and included is a bifold of a map of akihabara showing the tour that patrick will take you on starting from jr akihabara stations electric town exit and going through 18 spots and ending at gachapok. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. There is another subway station suehirohicho on the ginza line at the end of akihabara though. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. Akihabara akihabara, or akiba in slang, is tokyo s electric town on the eastern side of the central chiyoda ward. There is quite a few outdated information and i will gradually be updating them and adding more. My fondness for books brought me to k books while strolling through the rabbit warren of akihabara, the electronics and anime hub of tokyo, if not japan. The area is very interesting and fascinating with neon lights.
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