Plan Your Visit

Plan your trip to Akihabara: how to get there, budget, best time to visit, itineraries, free things to do and history.

All guides in Plan Your Visit (12)

Day or night in Akihabara? Compare shopping, photos, neon lights and crowds, and see how to combine both in one visit.

The best things to do in Akihabara: anime stores, Pokémon cards, arcades, gashapon and events, with one-day and two-day itineraries.

How Akihabara's lighting evolved, its role in pop culture and tips to enjoy the neon at night, from the best time to go to areas to explore.

What to do in Akihabara in winter: illuminations, seasonal offers, warm themed cafés, winter events and tips for the cold.

How much to budget for Akihabara: shopping, food, experiences and events, with approximate prices and practical tips to save money.

Enjoy Akihabara without spending: photo walks on Chuo-dori, Kanda Myojin shrine, free exhibitions, events, shop browsing and cosplay spotting.

How Akihabara went from electronics district to the capital of anime and manga: history, stores, themed cafés, doujinshi and must-visit spots.

Plan a full day in Akihabara: cultural roots, the best shopping, food beyond themed cafés, anime and games, and tips to make the most of it.

What happened in the Akihabara massacre of June 8, 2008, its social and cultural impact and how the local community responded.

Akihabara UDX Sabonius Square: where it is, how to get there from Akihabara Station, and the anime, itasha, cosplay and eSports events held there.

When to visit Akihabara: what spring, summer, autumn and winter offer, from sakura and anime events to winter illuminations.

How to get to Akihabara by train and other transport, plus a short history, attractions, where to eat and tips for your visit.