We also included a map of tokyos subway system, with markings of all the different lines and stations you can go to, and some other useful information, like the location of tokyos airports and some. The luxurious the ritzcarlton, tokyo is a true landmark of the city. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Akihabara often abbreviated as akiba might be one of the most famous places to a foreigner coming to tokyo. Grab yourself a copy of our ebook, a cheapos guide to akihabara and find out about the otakuanimemanga centre of the universe. Tokyo station maparea maptokyo station city using tokyo. Low rates guaranteed on all akihabara hotels at agoda. Maidcafes, featuring waitresses in maid costumes, have become popular.
While we didnt spend much time in this neigbourhood, heres a short guide on what to do in akihabara with all the things we got to explore. Akihabara hotels remm hotel c4 washington hotel c4 akihabara game centers adores b3 club sega a3 sega 2 b4 hey taito a3 super potato a3 akihabara places akb cafe b3 akihabara dai bldg b3 akihabara metro d4 gundam cafe b3 kurumaebashi metro b1 times tower b2 tokyo pocket guide tokyo pocket guide akihabara map in english store 6. Tokyo station to akihabara station 3 ways to travel via. See a map of tokyo, japan and its major stations and tourist attractions including tokyo parks and gardens, hotels, embassies, shrines, temples and shops.
In more recent years, akihabara has gained recognition as the center of japan s otaku diehard fan culture, and many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. An ultimate location, akihabara is reputed for shopping, nightlife, sightseeing as well as famous landmarks and outstanding hospitality. Ueno and akihabara are neighboring districts in tokyo, but they couldnt be more different in style, substance and atmosphere. Just right outside the ticketing gate, you will find a fresh cream bread store, a welcoming sight. Akihabara places akihabara dai bldg b4 akihabara metro d5 gundam cafe b4 kurumaebashi metro b1 tokyo pocket guide tokyo pocket guide akihabara map in english store 6 idle store iosys hey. Akihabara walking tour self guided, tokyo enter a wonderful world of gaming and technological delights when you set foot in the akihabara district. Map of central tokyo issued by tokyo metropolitan government pdf. We are providing useful information and services to people visiting akihabara. Dress as a character from your favorite computer game, anime movie, or comic, then hop into your gokart and follow your guide around attractions such as rainbow bridge, tokyo tower, roppongi, and shibuya crossing. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Copyrightc 19962020 akihabara electrical town organization all rights reserved. Akihabara ryogoku odaiba ariake shibuya roppongi hibiya park meguro shinagawa imperial palace 5 km 40 km 30 km 10 km 20 km 25 km 15 km 35 km tokyo tower rainbow bridge tokyo skytree tomioka hachimangu shrine tokyo metropolitan government office ginza start tokyo metropolitan government office finish.
Tokyo o ginza itchom u 08 09 ginza tak cho yoyogi park yoyogiuehara akasaka. Dec 09, 2019 akihabara radio kaikan and the akiba culture zone, for example, house many stores dedicated to anime, manga and games. Tokyo subway route map bureau of transportation, tokyo metro tokyo metropolitan government keikyukamata tenkubashi n emerald. Download these useful guides giving you the basics on bathing etiquette, manga and anime, the tokyo train network, museum schedules and walking courses. Akihabara electric town the official tokyo travel guide. Loaded with dvds, comics and original goods you cant get anywhere else. Akihabara chiyoda all you need to know before you go. Click tab on right for highres printable map of akihabara pdf maid cafes. Akihabara has also become the center of otaku culture japanese anime and manga, so some shops are a bit naughty. Tokyo is a big city and it could be hard to find the right information on where to go and what to do, sometimes there are just too many options. A new tokyo is waiting to be discovered, just a few minutes walk away. Certified foreigner tourist information center by japan national tourism organization jnto designated broad area information center by tokyo metropolis travel cube akihabara the center is a tourist information facility located at the place, 1min walk from central gate or showadori cate, jr akihabara sta.
Akihabara akihabara, or akiba in slang, is tokyo s electric town on the eastern side of the central chiyoda ward. Tokyo station city, the only stationcity in the world, bending history, tradition, culture, art, science, business, and advanced technology. The station is located at the northern end of the akihabara electric street. Here is the map of local jr trains in tokyo and vicinities. Akihabara has been tokyo s electronic center since the 1950s. Find all the transport options for your trip from tokyo station to akihabara station right here. Tokyo tower to akihabara station 3 ways to travel via.
Helpful pdf downloads the official tokyo travel guide. 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. Discover carefully selected cultural spots, green spots, activities, restaurants, and shops north of the imperial palace in chiyoda ward tokyo, japan. 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. Our autumnwinter 2014 free map includes photos, discounts. For example, century southern towercst is a popular hotel located in front of shinjuku station south exit, but nobody cares that it is actually in shibuyakuward. Akihabara is one of the most accessible areas in central tokyo praise the anime gods. Helpful pdf downloads the official tokyo travel guide, go tokyo. Akihabara ryogoku odaiba ariake shibuya roppongi hibiya park meguro shinagawa imperial palace 5 km 40 km 30 km 10 km 20 km 25 km 15 km 35 km tokyo tower rainbow bridge tokyo skytree tomioka hachimangu shrine tokyo metropolitan government office ginza start tokyo metropolitan government office finish tokyo station gyokodori tokyo. While ueno boasts the zoo that shares its name, as well as many national museums, art galleries, parks and performing arts venues, akihabara is geek heaven, an electronic wonderland known worldwide for its tech and pop subculture elements such as manga and anime. Click green tab on right for highres printable map of akihabara pdf. In this page you can find a collection of various tokyo districts maps to be downloaded and eventually printed.
You can book unique tours and activities, like visiting temples in kyoto accompanied by a samurai, or driving around tokyo or osaka on a gokart dressed as super mario, or even playing videogames against an unbeatable japanese otaku at his place. We also included a map of tokyo s subway system, with markings of all the. The hotel has more than 200 guest rooms in the 54storey building, and the breathtaking panoramic view of the city is one of obvious advantages of the hotel. Akihabara, also called akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops. There is quite a few outdated information and i will gradually be updating them and adding more. Akihabara atre akihabara 2 3 showa dori exit central exit electric town exit 2 5 fuji soft akihabara bldg. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to tokyo. Akihabara electric town the official tokyo travel guide, go tokyo. Tokyo guidebook dont get lost in tokyo, a pdf guidebook. For that reason, we have conviniently included a city map complete with markings that show the location of each area and attraction in tokyo. 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. This application is available in english, chinese simplified and traditional, korean, thai and japanese. Finding a great deal is made easy with, offering cheap hotels in akihabara or any other area in tokyo.
Explore tokyo holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Akihabara radio kaikan and the akiba culture zone, for example, house many stores dedicated to anime, manga and games. Browse and download minecraft akihabara projects by the planet minecraft community. Explore around akihabara the official tokyo travel guide. I am going to tokyo in march and wondered what is the best map to take with me. Map of tokyo englishwritten or recommended maps for foreigners when a foreign expat visits japan to stay in tokyo for a long term, he or she will try to grasp characteristics of each area in tokyo at first considering the transportation access for commuting or childrens school, and then will decide where to. Map of tokyo englishwritten or recommended maps for foreigners when a foreign expat visits japan to stay in tokyo for a long term, he or she will try to grasp characteristics of each area in tokyo at first considering the transportation access for commuting or childrens school, and then will decide where to live.
The shelves at gundam cafe are stacked with character goods, and tokyo leisure land offers amusements of a very akihabara kind, including floortoceiling lucky dip machines known as gachapon that dispense capsule toys. Its a mustgo spot for visitors to japan who want to bask in geeky otaku culture. In maid cafes customers waitresses wear maid costumes. Home tokyo and surroundings tokyo akihabara animate akihabara map. Once known as a black market where people dealt in random items from international troops stationed in japan after world war ii, akihabara is now a paradise. The toys are often bizarre and finely detailed, making them a perfect, cheap tokyo souvenir. I haven taken up the website again which i started about 5 years ago. It is useless to understand what is in which ward in tokyo. Akihabara area tourism organization akihabara japan. 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. Tokyo subway navigation for tourists is a free application officially provided by tokyo metro to enable users to search transfer information for the tokyo subway network tokyo metro and toei subway. Map of tokyo englishwritten or recommended maps for foreigner. Akihabara chiyoda 2020 all you need to know before you. Its a mash of crusty old electronic stores and shiny new shopping areas, sprinkled with game centers and anime show.
Ginza, marunouchi, nihonbashi, akihabaraochanomizu, ueno, asakusa. Take a gokart tour in tokyo where you become part of the action while dressed in your choice of costume. There are 4 ways to get from tokyo station to akihabara station by train, bus, taxi or foot. H akihabara bakurocho iwamotocho s higashi nihombashi chuo line nakano 17 kuramae transfer at. Akihabara electric townaffectionately known as akibais worldly famous for its densely packed buildings crammed full of anime, manga, and game paraphernalia. Two hours by limousine bus, or about an hour and a half by train. Akihabara, paradise for manga and anime fans go tokyo. You can try the tea ceremony in kyoto and watch a real sumo training session in tokyo. Tokyo station map area map tokyo station city using tokyo. Located in the heart of tokyo, akihabara station is easily accessible via the jr yamanote line. Akihabara map in english for shopping, restaurants, bars, attractions and hotels. I particularly mention the website that at this link provides a series of wellmade maps.
Apr 19, 2017 once you think of akihabara, maid cafes and electronic stores often come to mind. From the fashionable streets of harajuku and the skyscrapers of shinjuku to the oldtown atmosphere of yanaka and nezu or the leafy akigawa valley, choose to embrace the buzz of the capital or explore the easily accessible nature on its borders. There are 4 ways to get from tokyo tower to akihabara station by subway, train, taxi or foot. All areas map in tokyo japan, location of shopping center, railway, hospital and more. Also known as the electric town of tokyo, this is where you will find many electronics stores, ranging from tiny stalls to shops spread across several floors. Most of the electronics shops in akihabara japan are just west of the station, which you cant really miss. Akiba tolim remm akihabara hibiya line ess akihabara showa dori kuramaebashi dori yodobashi camera multimedia akiba store jr sobu line ohokujoetsu shinkansen akihabara center place bldg. Rome2rio makes travelling from tokyo station to akihabara station easy. Map of tokyo area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located. Its a mash of crusty old electronic stores and shiny new shopping areas, sprinkled with game centers and anime show places. Tokyo station to akihabara station 3 ways to travel.
Visualize my surprise when upon arriving at tokyo metros akihabara station. Its neighborhood streets look a lot like the rest of tokyo s most. Yoking past and future, tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything. 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. October 1, 2019 town guide map for printing pdf copyrightc 19962020 akihabara electrical town. Tokyo pocket guide akihabara map in english a b tam tam 4. Click tab on right for highres printable map of akihabara pdf. Just off the main street, this shop is completely given over to capsule machines. Go down southeastwards if you need to go to yodobashi akiba and sofmap stores. Oct 01, 2019 click on the image below to enlarge the map image. Myojin dori ave big vision gaba liberty gacha gacha glanst hotel alley figure hobby liberty anime subway akiba island akihabara dai bldg lammtarra 5 2 1. I will be exploring tokyo but also going out to places like kyoto i live in the uk so the book needs to be able to be purchased here.
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