Akihabara Travel Guide

Tokyo

A busy urban street with illuminated billboards and a crowd of people.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated billboards and pedestrians crossing the street.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, bright neon signs, and a crowd of people.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, bright billboards, and a mix of vehicles and pedestrians.
A busy urban street with brightly lit storefronts and signs, including a prominent 'AKIBA' sign.

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A busy urban street with brightly lit billboards and advertisements.
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Akihabara Electric Town

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Akihabara Electric Town during your visit to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

£17
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

£56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Lake Ashi & Oshino Hakkai

Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

£112
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip
Tokyo: Shinjuku Ninja Live Show Ticket

Tokyo: Ninja Kabuki Performance

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Ninja Kabuki Performance
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Highlights Sightseeing Trip

£48
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Highlights Sightseeing Trip
Picture 3 for Activity From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

£84
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train
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Top hotels in Akihabara

APA Hotel Ueno Hirokoji

APA Hotel Ueno Hirokoji

3 out of 5
5-3-3 Sotokanda Tokyo Tokyo
The price is £36 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£36
16 Aug - 17 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
APA Hotel Ueno Hirokoji
remm Akihabara

remm Akihabara

3.5 out of 5
1-6-5 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is £60 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£60
17 Aug - 18 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
remm Akihabara
Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo

4 out of 5
3-10-11 Sotokanda Tokyo Tokyo
The price is £104 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£104
24 Aug - 25 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,024 reviews)
"I really like the hotel's attention to guest. The property seems well managed and clean. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo
Akihabara Washington Hotel

Akihabara Washington Hotel

4 out of 5
1-8-3 Sakumacho, Kanda Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is £64 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£64
9 Aug - 10 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was nice"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Akihabara Washington Hotel
THE TOURIST HOTEL & Cafe AKIHABARA

THE TOURIST HOTEL & Cafe AKIHABARA

3 out of 5
1-6-6 Taito, Taito Tokyo Tokyo
The price is £54 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£54
5 Aug - 6 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"Great stay. Beds were pretty solid but overall a great option if you’re looking to be in Akihabara / near a pretty central train station."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

THE TOURIST HOTEL & Cafe AKIHABARA
MONday Apart Premium Ueno Okachimachi

MONday Apart Premium Ueno Okachimachi

4 out of 5
3 Chome-8-8 Ueno, Taito Tokyo Tokyo
The price is £143 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£143
17 Aug - 18 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
MONday Apart Premium Ueno Okachimachi
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Where to stay in Akihabara

Find the best Akihabara areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Akihabara
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A modern skyscraper with a distinctive geometric facade, surrounded by other buildings and trees.

Shinjuku

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.

A bustling urban street with a prominent glass building, various commercial signs, and a crowd of people.

Shibuya

Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Yoyogi National Gymnasium. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.

A modern building with a geometric facade and illuminated signage, including a prominent 'NISSAN CROSSING' sign.

Ginza

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

A traditional Japanese gate with red pillars and intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and people.

Asakusa

Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.

A traditional Japanese building with a red exterior and grey roof, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Ueno

Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

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