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Akihabara Electric Town


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 43 attractions in Taito
Traveller Description:
Every electronic gadget imaginable can be found in the stores of this hi-tech, neon-lit neighborhood. The Sony Plaza is one of the most popular...... more » Every electronic gadget imaginable can be found in the stores of this hi-tech, neon-lit neighborhood. The Sony Plaza is one of the most popular shopping destinations in the district. « less
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood, Landmark/point of interest, Other
Activities: Shopping
Address: Sotokanda Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 101-0021
Japan

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5 of 5 stars
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
9 Aug 2008

My knowledge on electronic products is limited to my IPOD and 5-year old PC. So, I was only expecting to spend an hour (at most) at Akihabara. Boy, was I wrong ! Rows and rows of shops selling the latest and most up-to-date electronic gadgets beckons me to go in. Cameras, notebooks, PCs, IPODs, you name it, Akihabara has it.... more

23 Jan 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Yodobashi has its beautiful flagship store located just footsteps from Akihabara station. It basically follows the depato idea of Japan (department store), but is solely dedicated to electronics, appliances, office goods, and toys. The electronics section is so huge and expansive it makes Frys in the US looks like a cruel joke, by comparison. Practically every little gadget you want... more

20 Jun 2005
14
people found this review helpful

Akihabara used to be a great place for Americans to shop for cheap Japanese electronic goods. That was in the days of old, before the dot coms for sure, and when electronic goods were actually still made in Japan (no longer the case). But Akihabara's value is no longer worth of even a visit unless you're looking for a japanese/english... more

18 Dec 2009

昔は電気の街ですが現在は様変わりして不思議な観光地です 注意点は買い物ならば平日に行くこと 少なくとも休日よりは安くな... more

10 Dec 2009

以前は電気製品で有名な町でしたが、最近はフィギアやメイド喫茶などのショップが増えてきているような気がします。もちろん電気... more

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3 of 5 stars
東北
26 Aug 2009

観光で秋葉原に行きました。 ドンキホーテに立ち寄った衝撃を書きたいと思います。 店内は秋葉原一色でアニメが書かれたグ... more

31 Mar 2009

世界的に有名な電気街です。最近は一時期もりあがった路上ライブなども規制されわりと静かです。 オススメはUDX。中にいろ... more

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4 of 5 stars
大阪
31 Mar 2009

いわずと知れたアキバ 秋葉原の駅を降りたらメイドさん姿の女の子がビラを配っていました.大規模な電気店 カメラ店に加え小規... more

22 Mar 2009

最近、駅周辺の再開発が進んでいて、昔の面影がだんだん少なくなってきました。電気街への改札口を出て直ぐのところに、秋葉原電... more

20 Mar 2009

歩いている際に、メイド喫茶のチラシが配られていたりするので、オタクの町になったという印象は受けます。しかし、ヤマダ電機や... more

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Akihabara Electric Town Address

Sotokanda, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 101-0021, Japan