Japan's No.1 Electric City Lit by Neon and Specialized Stores Flourishes in The Area

Tokyo Tourism Info: Tokyo's Attractions by Area -Akihabara abd Ochano...
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/spot/area_intro/akiba/...
Sightseeing spots in Tokyo Tokyo's Attractions by Area Anime Guide for Tourist Spots Experiencing Tokyo by Interest Tourist Information by Area Tokyo Tourism from Foreigners' Eyes Tourist Spots in Suburban Tokyo
Japan's No.1 Electric City lit by neon and Specialized stores flourishes in the area.
An area with the most advanced electric products and an area with a retrospective atmosphere coexist in perfect harmony. Good for shopping and walking as well.
Recommended routes in this area Staying in this area Tips for affordable trips
from Tokyo Station Tokyo Station JR Yamanote Line / Bound for Ueno,Ikebukuro Akihabara time requiredabout 4 minutes fare130 yen (one way) from Tokyo Station Tokyo Station JR Chuo Line Rapid (about 2 minutes) Walk Akihabara time requiredabout 15 minutes fare130 yen (one way)
2 of 4
6/28/2011 5:10 AM
Notice on this site | Links | Updates | Site map | Archives Copyright(C)2004 TOKYO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT All rights Reserved.
Denkigai (wholesale store's street of electrical appliances)

This started as a large wholesale store that attracted traders dealing in electronics from all over Japan because it was said that the store was very cheap. The street has developed rapidly since then.
Access Just close to JR Line Akihabara Denkigaiguchi Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo -Akihabara(JR) 8-minute walk from 6th exit of Kanda-station on the Metro Ginza Line Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo - Kanda(JR) 8-minute walk from 3rd exit of Akihabara, the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo - Akihabara(JR) 6-minute walk from A2 exit of Akihabara, the Tsukuba express Line Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo - Akihabara(JR)
Asakusabashi Ton-Ya-Gai (Wholesale District)

The biggest wholesale-store street in Tokyo. Most stores also sell retail. Prices are sometimes 30 - 40 percent below retail.
Access 4minutes walk from A6 exit of Asakusabashi station, JR Sobu Line and Subway Asakusa Line,Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Asakusabashi (JR, Asakusa line) 11minutes walk from A1 exit of Bakuro-Yokoyama station, JR Sobu Line, Subway Shinjuku Line Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Bakurocho-yokoyama (Toei Subway Shinjuku line) and 11minutes walk from B4 exit of Higashi-Nihonbashi station, (Toei Subway Asakusa Line).Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Higashi-Nihonbashi (Toei Subway Asakusa Line)
Kanda-Koshoten-Gai (Used Book Store District)

The world's largest district that houses approximately 150 used book stores. You will find a vast selection of books in various fields.
Access 2minutes walk from A7 exit of Jinbo-Cho station of Toei Subway Mita Line, Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzoumoun Line.Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Jinbocho (Toei Subway Shinjyuku Line ,Mita Line and Tokyo Metro Hanzomonsen Line)
Ochanomizu-Gakki-Gai (Music Instrument Store District)

Lining along the streets are music instrument stores and music halls. Rental spaces are also available.
3 of 4
6/28/2011 5:10 AM
Access From Ochanomizu exit of Ochanomizu station to Surugadai-intersection, along to Meidai street.
Sports-Gai
Lining up Yasukuni Street are large sports merchandise stores, outdoor shops and cycling shops.
Access 9 minutes walk from B2 exits of Ochanomizu station JR Line,Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~Ochanomizu (JR) 6 minutes walk from B2 exit of the Shin Ochanomizu station of Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Refer to a separate sheet for Tokyo~Shin-Ochanomizu 8 minutes walk from Jinbo-Cho station of Hanzoumon Line,efer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Jinbocho, and 6 minutes walk from B5 exit from Ogawa-Cho station of Toei Sybway Shinjuku Line.Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~Ogawacho.
Tokyo Dome City

Includes Tokyo Dome, Korakuen Amusement Park and Tokyo Dome Hotel. Various events are held all through the year.
Access 2 minutes walk from west gate of JR, Chuo Line, Sobu Line, Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Suidobashi (JR) 4 minutes walk from exit A2~5 of Suidobashi of Toei Subway Mita Line , Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Suidobashi (Toei Subway Mita line), 4 minutes walk from A1 exit of Kasuga station of Toei Subway Oedo Line, refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo ~Kasuga (Toei Subway Oedo line) 5 minutes walk from exit 1, and 2 ofKorakuen station of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Nanboku Lineasily accessible to the Dome and the amusement facilities Refer to a separate sheet for details of Tokyo~ Korakuen.
by Train | by Bus | by Car | Sightseeing Map
4 of 4
6/28/2011 5:10 AM
Tokyo Tourism Info:Self-guided Walking Tour
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/guideservice/route/rou...
Free Guided Tours for Foreign Tourists 53 Ways to Explore Tokyo on Foot 13 Ways to Understand Tokyos Urban Infrastructure Recommended routes by sightseeing volunteer guides
Discover old Edo (Half Day) [Monzen-Nakacho]

This course allows you to enjoy the relaxing scenery of a Japanese garden and soak up the atmosphere of the old downtown districts of Tokyo. This route is ideal for a leisurely stroll, and on festival days there are flea markets and antique fairs.
Return
2 of 2
6/28/2011 5:41 AM
Discover old Edo (Half Day) [Monzen-Nakacho]

This course allows you to enjoy the relaxing scenery of a Japanese garden and soak up the atmosphere of the old downtown districts of Tokyo. This route is ideal for a leisurely stroll, and on festival days there are flea markets and antique fairs.
Area of interest! Recommended for
2 of 3
6/28/2011 5:43 AM
Go to the List of All Routes Click here to visit Tokyos Attractions by Area for information about the areas surrounding this route. Click here for useful information about transportation, including One-day pass. Click here for accommodation search in the areas surrounding this route.
3 of 3
6/28/2011 5:43 AM
Keyword Search
Search
Top > Self-guided Walking Tour > 53 Ways to Explore Tokyo on Foot > Enjoy shopping from Akihabara through Ueno. (Half Day) [Akihabara/Ueno]
Enjoy shopping from Akihabara through Ueno. (Half Day) [Akihabara/Ueno]

You can enjoy a brilliant shopping experience on this route from the electronics quarter of Akihabara to Ameya Yokocho in Ueno. There are areas with big department stores and jewelry stores, or many beef barbecue restaurants nearby. You might have fun discoveries while you browse the area even without buying anything.
Return
1 of 2
6/28/2011 5:57 AM
Enjoy shopping from Akihabara through Ueno. (Half Day) [Akihabara/Ueno]

You can enjoy a brilliant shopping experience on this route from the electronics quarter of Akihabara to Ameya Yokocho in Ueno. There are areas with big department stores and jewelry stores, or many beef barbecue restaurants nearby. You might have fun discoveries while you browse the area even without buying anything.
Area of interest!
Recommended for
2 of 3
6/28/2011 5:59 AM
Go to the List of All Routes Click here to visit Tokyos Attractions by Area for information about the areas surrounding this route. Click here for useful information about transportation, including One-day pass. Click here for accommodation search in the areas surrounding this route.
3 of 3
6/28/2011 5:59 AM

Japan's No.1 Electric City Lit by Neon and Specialized Stores Flourishes in The Area

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Japan's No.1 Electric City Lit by Neon and Specialized Stores Flourishes in The Area

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Japan's No.1 Electric City Lit by Neon and Specialized Stores Flourishes in The Area

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Tokyo Tourism Info: Tokyo's Attractions by Area -Akihabara abd Ochano...

Tokyo Tourism Info: Tokyo's Attractions by Area -Akihabara abd Ochano...

Denkigai (wholesale store's street of electrical appliances)

Asakusabashi Ton-Ya-Gai (Wholesale District)

Kanda-Koshoten-Gai (Used Book Store District)

Ochanomizu-Gakki-Gai (Music Instrument Store District)

Tokyo Tourism Info: Tokyo's Attractions by Area -Akihabara abd Ochano...

Tokyo Dome City

Tokyo Tourism Info:Self-guided Walking Tour

Discover old Edo (Half Day) [Monzen-Nakacho]

Tokyo Tourism Info:Self-guided Walking Tour

Discover old Edo (Half Day) [Monzen-Nakacho]

Tokyo Tourism Info:Self-guided Walking Tour

Tokyo Tourism Info:Self-guided Walking Tour

Enjoy shopping from Akihabara through Ueno. (Half Day) [Akihabara/Ueno]

Tokyo Tourism Info:Self-guided Walking Tour

Enjoy shopping from Akihabara through Ueno. (Half Day) [Akihabara/Ueno]

Tokyo Tourism Info:Self-guided Walking Tour

You might also like