Vie e quartieri

Akihabara Electric Town

Indirizzo: 1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Zona: Tokyo, Giappone

Orari: There are no unified opening hours; hours vary by shop, building, and floor.
Prezzo: Entry to the district is free; shops, cafés, and individual attractions charge separately in Japanese yen (¥).
Come visitare: Start at Akihabara Station’s Electric Town Exit; the main shopping area is about a 5-minute walk away. On Sundays, the main street becomes pedestrian-only from 13:00–18:00 April–September and 13:00–17:00 October–March; it may be cancelled in bad weather.
Orari: Ingresso libero
Orari: Circa 60 min

Perché vale la deviazione

From a post-war radio-parts black market to the world capital of electronics, anime, manga and maid cafés.

Akihabara Electric Town evolved from a post-war radio-parts market into a global symbol of Japanese pop culture, known for its electronics, anime, and unique cafés.

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