Akihabara Electric Town

Tokyo · Shopping

120–300 min

🚶 1 1 min walk from Akihabara Station (JR Yamanote Line)

Insider Tip

Super Potato (retro games) is a real gem, but can be easy to miss as it's on the 5th floor of a nondescript building. Mandarake (rare manga/figures) is another must-visit. Radio Kaikan also has excellent figure shops. Skip the main-street tourist shops.

JEMS Tip

JEMS curates a shopping route based on your interests—whether vintage games, anime figures, tax-free electronics, or maid cafes. It maps the best floors of each multi-story electronics building and identifies English-friendly shops with the best prices and authentic goods.

About

Dive into Akihabara, Tokyo's electric town. It's a neon-lit paradise and sensory overload in the best way, brimming with multi-story electronics shops, anime merchandise stores, maid cafes, and retro gaming arcades. From cutting-edge tech and the latest gadgets to vintage manga and retro collectibles, this district is a pilgrimage for pop culture enthusiasts.

Crowd Avoidance

Visit weekday mornings before 11am for the most relaxed shopping experience. Weekends are extremely crowded, especially in the afternoons and around Chuo-dori.