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 culturally rich 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
84% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter

Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter

£26
per student
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Tokyo Go Kart Tour Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

Tokyo Go Kart Tour Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**

£62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tokyo Go Kart Tour Asakusa, Skytree, and Akihabara **IDP MUST**
Picture 1 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
84% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Sightseeing Trip

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Highlights Sightseeing Trip

£47
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Full-Day Highlights Sightseeing Trip
Tokyo: Ninja Kabuki Performance

Tokyo: Ninja Kabuki Performance

£23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Ninja Kabuki Performance
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Top hotels in Akihabara

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo

4 out of 5
3-10-11 Sotokanda Tokyo Tokyo
The price is £117 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£117
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"If anime figures. Gundam and general electric and electronic appliances are your thing this is the hotel. Near enough that you can walk everywhere, but off the main road enough for a quiet sleep. Beds great shower excellent staff wonderful would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota Tokyo Tokyo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £73 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£73
17 Sept - 18 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (12,478 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and being connected to the international terminal was excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi Tokyo Tokyo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £130 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£130
17 Sept - 18 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is £117 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£117
15 Sept - 16 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,451 reviews)
"From check in the receptionist was rude I was waiting for my room for 4 hours and she didn’t give me the keys until exactly three in the afternoon this young lady from Thailand was not helpful at all and when I check out the same lady I don’t know why she giving me a rude attitude I will never come ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is £67 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£67
27 Sept - 28 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,250 reviews)
"Very clean room and very convenient locations for shopping and dining. Train stations and airport bus on site."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku

THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku

3.5 out of 5
4-31-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is £67 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£67
23 Sept - 24 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,389 reviews)
"We loved that the hotel was across the street from a park. It was so nice to start and end a day of sightseeing with a walk across the park. The Toto bathroom was up to date. The staff were nice and helpful. The onsite bakery was convenient (and delicious!). I was nervous about the air conditioning ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
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Where to stay in 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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