Akihabara Area Guide

Overview

If you are seeking to buy electronic goods or not sure where to look in Tokyo, there is no doubt that a shop in Akihabara would be able to give you the right answer for what you are looking for. Akihabara, also known as "Akiba" is a prime destination for fans of anime and manga, used parts for computers or new gadgets, and the list goes on. There are hundreds of electronics shops along the main street, Chuo-dori.

To the east of the train station, there is Izumi Bridge looking over Kanda River. With tons of restaurants and cafes around the town, you will not have any trouble finding your favorite gourmet spot.

Now, it may seem like Akiba is more commercial district than a place for residences, but due to convenience of Akihabara station serving five different train lines (Yamanote, Chuo-Sobu, Keihin-Tohoku, and Metro Hibiya Lines). If you are a constant traveller, it’ll be an advantage for you to live in this area. However, it’s more commercial oriented than a place to live. However, if you are single and can afford to live in the central (4 mins to Tokyo Station), wanting accessibility to city, you are looking at average 100,000 yen/month for a small one bedroom.