Top Things to do and places to visit in Akihabara and around

Akihabara, also lovingly known as Akiba, is a famous place in Tokyo where one can shop for manga, games, cosplay and all kinds of electronics. There are more than 200 electronic shops to find that make Akihabara one of the biggest electronic towns in Japan. Perhaps you might also be interested in theme cafes such as maid cafes or owl cafes. The maid cafes have become iconic in Akihabara.
Close to Akihabara, you will find Kanda and Jimbocho, enjoy a leisurely stroll around historic sites and old book shops. Read more about what Akihabara has to offer here:

Akihabara

Akihabara is always crowded with tourists from all over the world. It’s famous as the center of the “anime” and the “manga” culture. It’s also popular as a sightseeing spot because of the many stores offering electronics made in Japan.

Don Quijote Akihabara

Don Quijote is a discount store with a wide lineup of products including daily goods, food, medical items and brand-name products. It is also famous for selling products which can only be found at the Akihabara branch.

Yodobashi Akiba

Beginning with the multimedia Yodobashi with all of its household electronics, there is also a wide variety of establishments such as a bookstore and restaurants. Even in famous Akihabara, it stands out as a landmark.

Owl-no-Mori (Forest of Owl)

Spend a relaxing time in a café where you can encounter up to 30 owls. Children are of course welcome. You can meet rare species and some of the world’s largest owls.

Kanda

Kanda is the town for Edokko who live that stylish life while treasuring both the old and new. The Kanda Festival celebrates the area.

@home Café

@home Café is Akihabara’s first maid café. Maids warmly greet their masters and mistresses, and there you can take a souvenir photo with the maid of your choice and play games with her.