Akihabara, Tokyo

Name: Akihabara
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#531 among attractions in Tokyo

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Akihabara is a common name for the area around Akihabara Station in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, Japan. Administratively, the area called Akihabara mainly belongs to the Sotokanda and Kanda-Sakumachō districts in Chiyoda. There exists an administrative district called Akihabara in the Taitō ward further north of Akihabara Station, but it is not the place people generally refer to as Akihabara. ()

Local name: 秋葉原 Coordinates: 35°41'52"N, 139°46'23"E

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千代田区 (秋葉原)Tokyo Japan

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Nearby attractions include: Kanda Shrine, Shitamachi Museum, Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan, Holy Resurrection Cathedral.

0.4 miNW
Enduring shrine with red and gold decor
Kanda Shrine, Tokyo
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling district of Chiyoda in Tokyo, Japan, the Kanda Shrine stands as a serene oasis amidst the urban sprawl. Known in Japanese as Kanda Myojin, this Shinto shrine has been a spiritual cornerstone for the local community and visitors for centuries...
0.9 miN
Cultural museum with replicas and relics
Shitamachi Museum, Tokyo
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo's historic Ueno district, the Shitamachi Museum offers a unique window into the city's past, specifically the Shitamachi area, which was once home to Tokyo's working class. This museum is a treasure trove for those interested in...
0.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan, Tokyo
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, the Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan offers a unique glimpse into the history of money in Japan and the evolution of currency around the world. This specialized museum, though less known than some of Tokyo's other attractions...
0.4 miW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Resurrection Cathedral, Tokyo
10 min walk • Nestled within the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan, the Holy Resurrection Cathedral, also known as Nicholai-do, stands as a spiritual haven and architectural marvel in the Chiyoda special ward. This cathedral is the main cathedral of the Japanese Orthodox Church...
0.4 miNW
Temple, Historical place, Confucian temple
Yushima Seido, Tokyo
10 min walk • Yushima Seidō, is a Confucian temple in Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. It was established in end of the 17th century during the Genroku era of the Edo period. Towards the late Edo period, one of the most important educational institutions of the shogunate, the Shōhei-zaka Gakumonjo, or Shōheikō, was founded on its grounds.
~910 ftN
Museum, Shopping, Art museum
Tokyo Anime Center, Tokyo
5 min walk • The Tokyo Anime Center is a permanent facility that has been created to market anime to residents of Japan and foreign visitors. The facility hosts regular events, live radio interviews with creators and voice actors, and merchandising fairs. It includes the AKIBA3DTheater.
0.9 miN
Park, Garden, Historical place
Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden, Tokyo
22 min walk • Kyū-Iwasaki-tei Garden is located in Taitō, Tokyo. It is the former estate of the Iwasaki clan who were the founders of Mitsubishi.
~640 ftSW
Bridge
Manseibashi, Tokyo
4 min walk • Mansei Bridge is a concrete single arch bridge across the Kanda River in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The bridge carries National Route 17 across the Kanda River. Two public transport stations and a police station nearby are named after the bridge.
1 miSE
Theater, Kabuki theatre, Concerts and shows
Meijiza, Tokyo
27 min walk • The Meiji-za is a theatre in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally constructed in 1873. It presents kabuki and Western stage plays.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Hongokucho, Tokyo
19 min walk • Hongokuchō or more formally Nihonbashi Hongokuchō is a neighborhood of Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. It is the location of the Bank of Japan.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum, Event space
Mitsui Memorial Museum, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Mitsui Memorial Museum is an art museum in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. It is located within the Mitsui Main Building, an Important Cultural Property as designated by the Japanese government.

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Which popular attractions are close to Akihabara?

Nearby attractions include Manseibashi, Tokyo (4 min walk), Tokyo Anime Center, Tokyo (5 min walk), Iwamotochō, Tokyo (9 min walk), Kitanorimonochō, Tokyo (10 min walk).

How to get to Akihabara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akihabara:

Train

Akihabara (2 min walk)
Kanda (11 min walk)

Bus

Akihabara Station • Lines: 秋26, 秋葉原ルート, 茶51 (3 min walk)
Akihabara-eki-mae • Lines: 秋26 (3 min walk)

Metro

Akihabara • Lines: H, H-Ts, Ts;H (4 min walk)
Iwamotocho • Lines: S (6 min walk)