Continue reading to learn about the five top places to go to in akihabara to encounter this otaku culture. Administratively, the area called akihabara mainly belongs to the sotokanda and kandasakumacho districts in chiyoda. Friends is somewhat hard to find, and took me a while. Dont worry, its a huge building so you cant miss it. Many of the stores, however, resell movies and games as well. October 1, 2019 town guide map for printingpdf copyrightc 19962020 akihabara electrical town. This chain of used book stores always well, mostly always has old videogames for sale, too. Japans famous comic book popculture industry known as manga has acted like an.
Also kanda and suehirocho stations on the asakusaline subway are within walking distance see the railway map. Besides japanese, the website also has english, chinese and korean version. Inside youll find a full range of lifestyle products, from sexy cosplay sets to adult dvds of every niche you can imagine and many more you cant. Akihabara in tokyo is a very popular district for fans of japanese anime, manga and games. Akihabara is one of the most accessible areas in central tokyo praise the anime gods. Thus, there is no chance you could get bored there.
Akihabara often abbreviated as akiba might be one of the most famous places to a foreigner coming to tokyo. In addition to various jr lines passing through the area, there are also local subway metro stations behind the hotel. Akihabara crossfield consists of two superhighrise buildings. Akihabara electric town tokyo, japan atlas obscura. The website is designed to advertise the attractiveness of. The closest super bazaar you can visit in the tokyo vicinity is the hachiojiminamino branch. Not exactly precise, and dont forget a lot of shops dont have english signs.
For us, akihabara was a shopping expedition first, though an extremely overwhelming one. 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. 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 exaggeration. Eekutsu 88 next to book off is a small store which is actually the 2nd outlet of this chain. We help you experience something new and create memories that will last a lifetime. Akihabara is one of the bestknown places in both tokyo and japan for electronics and otaku goods. If you had to recommend one branch of book off in the tokyo, which one would it be. Cross the road, turn right, and then take the first left. Book off is a chain of stores that buy and sell used books.
Akihabara is a fantastic audio tour of select areas of the city. 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. Im taking this on a different angle, and looking at where else you can buy things that you would not ordinarily expect. Its really easy to stumble into one of those shops by chance, especially around train stations. Akihabara is above all a center of japanese otaku and anime culture. Copyrightc 19962020 akihabara electrical town organization all rights reserved. This article includes twenty fun things to do, information on access to the neighborhood, and specialty stores dealing in otaku goods. Akihabara washington hotel in tokyo, japan expedia. The word hey in the picture above actually means hirose entertainment yard, hirose being a popular japanese first name. The world of akihabara the manga district in tokyo. Im only interested in mainstream fiction and nonfiction so its only about general stock.
The website is designed to advertise the attractiveness of akihabara, with shop and event information posted on it. However, the rooms are very small it can barely fit your. Leave logic at the door, and just enjoy the show in all its manic splendour. Make sure the directions on the map you are looking at. If youre looking for a break or need to quickly look for internet access in japan, then you should check out an internet and manga cafe in akihabara tokyo japan an internet cafe netto kafe or manga cafe. Bookoffstores in japan offer taxfree services to our foreign visitors. Due to its close proximity to asakusa and easy accessibility from narita airport and ueno, akihabara is an ideal spot for sightseeing and shopping with plenty of electronics available at low pricesas well as figures and toys from. Theres also a hardoff in akihabara with games, but again, not at major deal prices anymore. The thing that sets this bookoff apart from others though is that the top two floors are dedicated exclusively to manga. We are operating an akihabara tourist information website which is called as akihabara japan.
From electronics shops to maid cafes, check out best things to do in akihabara area, tokyo 2020. So, if you are looking for a tour through akiba, patrick w. The complex is expected to be a new focal point for the akihabara district, holding areas for industryacademia collaboration, information networking, and attractions for visitors. Ive never been solicited nor seen any solicitations taking place, other than the girls on the street trying to get you to go to their establishments. Book off is a nationwide chain of bookstores that also sells used movies and games. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Akihabara really amazed us by its lively atmosphere and the fact it was extremely busy all the time. One of the most popular secondhand shops is bookoff akihabara ekimae which is known for offering music, books, video games, movies, and manga. Please show us your passport when making a taxfree purchase. Where to buy cheap english books in japan tokyo cheapo. Voyagin is a marketplace to help you discover and book the best things to do, attraction tickets, and unique local tours. Akihabara station is served by the following lines. Running four stores in akihabara, including the main store and three other stores. Well, going down to akihabara depends on where you are staying at, but all you have to do is to find akihabara.
Book the akihabara washington hotel stay at this 3. It is at the center of the akihabara shopping district specializing in electronic goods. Important game shop names i didnt know in the video are below along with locations in order of visiting on film. Akihabaraeki is a railway station in tokyo s chiyoda ward. The aboveground section of the station is crossshaped, with the chuosobu. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience akihabara.
At 10, i head over to bookoff also near the station. 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. Recycle shop purchase sale hard off group purchase. The book off super bazaar formula is essentially book off on steroids.
There is quite a few outdated information and i will gradually be updating them and adding more. Im familiar with the one in omiya and thats a good. From the front you can see a sign boasting its 10,000 foreign books that it has for. Both of us bought items we had long given up on ever owning. Address, rock building 2f, 3f, b1f 3112 sotokanda chiyodaku, tokyo 101 0021. Popular attractions ueno park and tokyo dome are located nearby. The complex is expected to be a new focal point for the akihabara district, holding areas for industryacademia collaboration, information networking, and. Books, games, personal computers, cameras, furniture, figures, handled. Retro game shopping map book off tokyo and yokohama. Again, random toys and anime goods can be bought here for bargain bucket prices.
Akihabaras latest boom is maid cafes, where pretty girls dressed up as french maids serve you drinks and dote on you, some going as far as to spoonfeed you cure maid cafe, jisto akiba 6f, 3155 sotokanda. The one in akihabara is located right next to the sofmap store, in the basement of the game center hey. From akihabara station, its about a 4minute walk to get there. If you had to recommend one branch of bookoff in the tokyo, which one would it be. They are available at bookoff naritaaeonmoll,bookoff shinjukuwest, bingo. Some of the famous stores include k books, kaiyodo and volks which sell all kinds of. Bookoff, across from the large electronic building. People were passing by quickly and there were many cars and different vehicles around.
The store has an extensive selection of games and books and has the cheapest options for used retro as well as modern games. 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. Akihabara in central tokyo is famous for its inexpensive electronics shops, maid cafes and stores ideal for anime and game lovers. There exists an administrative district called akihabara in the taito ward further north of akihabara station, but it is not the. Its the best place to witness the underground culture of japan and shop hightech gadgets. Originally a gateway used mainly by merchants to enter into tokyo proper, the neighborhood of akihabara was born out of a devastating fire in 1869. If youre a geek on a budget, go to any book off store. There is a small section for doujinshi as well but selection is limited.
News, information, guides and events related to akihabara. They are available at bookoff super bazaar 1gou yokkaichi hinaga store,bookoff super bazaar 258gou aeon kuwana store,bookoff plus namba ebisubashi store, etc. Yamagiwa at the border of b2 and b3 on the ntt map. Im familiar with the one in omiya and thats a good one, but im wondering if there is a preferred flagship store. This was the first place i found toradora goods well okay it was a lighter but hey its something. You might find a few other retro games here and there, often in shops that mostly sell porn. A couple of walks around akihabara have acclimatized my senses to the world of geeks and anime fandom, yet surprisingly, the sight of books and magazines multiplied a gazillion times still amazed me when i visited shosen book tower, as assorted and vibrant colors greeted my eyes on every floor a few steps away from the rabbit warren of electronic and gadget stores, food and. Akihabara akihabara, or akiba in slang, is tokyo s electric town on the eastern side of the central chiyoda ward.
Bookoff akihabara ekimae, tokyo ticket price timings. Unless youre living in japan for a few months, youd be better off just waiting until you get back. A deep akihabara tour voyagin verified add to wishlist share id. This is by far my favorite used bookstore in tokyo. I have never been ripped off, drugged, or made to feel uncomfortable. Apr 25, 2020 akihabara is known as the world leading electric town and home to otaku culture. Long story short, this is a book off map book off book off is one of the greatest stores i have ever been to. Akihabara chiyoda 2020 all you need to know before you go. I haven taken up the website again which i started about 5 years ago.
Many shops and descriptions are still needed to be added, and a. Because of those selections, this is a book that will for the most part be relevant for many years to come. Hard off akihabara 1, shinjuku ticket price timings. Map legend coin lockers elevators escalators staircases train tracks gate l in akihabara station the tracks are on the superiors floors 2 and 3, and underground. 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. Its basically a 2nd hand book, video game, toy, and magazine store that. Theres enough articles on the internet on where to buy retro video games in akihabara.
Remm akihabara hotel is located right next to jr akihabara station, which makes it very convenient for travelling in tokyo. Akihabara chiyoda 2020 all you need to know before you. The original and not quite as overthetop or expensive as some of the competition. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Kbooks is on the 3rd and 4th floors of radio kaikan, near the electric town exit of jr akihabara station this is the entrance to kbooks on the third floor the shop is accessible via several flights of stairs, escalators, or the elevator. Akihabara is known as the world leading electric town and home to otaku culture. The 10 best things to do near akihabara, chiyoda tripadvisor. You will see a huge shosen written against a green rectangular background at the topmost part of the building. Akihabara has also become the center of otaku culture japanese anime and manga, so some shops are a bit naughty. Ive been to akihabara six times always spending a week or so at a time and have visited more than 50 maid cafes and girls bars.
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