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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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FROM $126 BOOK WITH VIATOR 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour
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FROM $285 BOOK WITH VIATOR Authentic Geisha Performance and Entertainment including a Kaiseki Course Dinner
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  • By Tiy35ha
    Go to same area in Shenzhen. Goods are much expensive here. There are many displays no child should see.  more »
  • By Lance_Kerwin
    For me, Akihabara is heaven on earth. Haha. I just love everything about this place. Akihabara is a place to be for manga & anime lovers... or for those who just love shopping for electronic gadgets.....  more »
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