Editor's choice: The latest must-visit places in Akihabara recommended by Marei|Chiyoda Tourism Association

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Editor's choice: The latest must-visit places in Akihabara recommended by Marei
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We introduce attractive spots in Chiyoda Ward chosen by Editor-in-Chief Marei:
https://visit-chiyoda.com/

One of the most famous places in Tokyo is Akihabara, or short “Akiba”. Formerly known as Tokyo’s “Electric Town” where you could find every single part for radios and computers – no matter how rare –, the area has gradually transformed into an otaku sanctuary with lots of manga, anime, cosplay, and figures. It’s a diverse, fun, buzzing town you HAVE to visit!
We hope this list of amazing places will give you some ideas about where to go when visiting Akihabara to get the full “Akiba experience”.

eXeField AkibaEnjoy e-sports with cutting-edge equipment at eXeField Akiba!

Opened in the summer of 2020, “eXeField Akiba” is a facility where anyone can easily enjoy e-sports with state-of-the-art equipment. The facility allows you to experience the latest online games without having to buy expensive gaming equipment for your home, so it’s a big recommendation for e-sports beginners!

If you are new to e-sports or love gaming, be sure to visit eXeField Akiba. The friendly staff will give you full support, so beginners can have a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience, too.

SPOT INFORMATION

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Address	4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Inside Akihabara UDX 4F LIFORK AKIHABARA)
Business Hour	11:00-22:00（最終入場21時）

Nippon Department Store ShokuhinkanShopping “Japan” under Tokyo’s railway viaducts

The motto of “Nippon Department Store Shokuhinkan” is “Enjoy eating all over Japan.” Even without traveling far away, here you can find delicious foods from all over the country. Why don’t you surprise your friends and family with Japanese gourmet food or rare local treats?

Japan Department Store Shokuhinkan opened in 2013 in Akihabara. Making good use of the space under the railway viaduct, the store offers products from all over Japan. Unlike "antenna shops" that have been very popular lately, this store features products from every prefecture in Japan, instead of concentrating on only one.

So why don't you visit the unique "Japan Department Store Shokuhinkan" where you can meet delicious foods from all over the country, which suits Akihabara, which is a very unique city.

SPOT INFORMATION

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Address	8-2 Kanda Neribei-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Inside CHABARA)
TEL	03-3258-0051
Business Hour	11:00 - 20:00

COSPATIO GEE!STORE AKIBACOSPATIO - the place to go for cosplay costumes and anime-related products

Cosplayers in Japan all agree: if you want to buy a quality costume that has been officially approved by the anime production companies, go to COSPATIO. The costume shop offers everything you might need for a perfect outfit: costumes of anime, game, and manga characters, wigs, and all kinds of other support items and accessories.

Considering the comfort and ease of handling for the person wearing the costume, COSPATIO is very particular about high-quality fabrics, precise sewing, and details. Their biggest goal is to recreate the look of the original anime, manga, or game.In addition to costumes, COSPATIO also offers a wide range of cosplay support products. These items will help you to get a more accurate, beautiful result. The lineup includes items such as wigs, cosmetics, eyebrow colors, false eyelashes, colored contact lenses, ribbons, and socks used for school uniform costumes. You could buy those items on their own in different shops, but here you have everything in one place. Convenient, right?
Also, you can order custom-made costumes. The shop is a true costume paradise – hence the name: COStume PAradise!