About Akihabara
Tokyo’s Electric Town is one of the more popular destinations for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the geekier side of Japanese culture. The brightly-lit streets are bathed in neon lights, and the number of shops and stores is staggering. It’s the epicenter of Tokyo’s “otaku” scene, which consists of stores selling beloved manga, anime, video games, and other merchandise. You’ll shop through hundreds of stores dedicated to iconic characters from Pokémon and Dragon Ball.
For travelers of a certain age, it will be an exercise in nostalgia. For older visitors, it can be a perplexing experience. Either way, Electric Town offers a quintessential peek into daily life in Japan. The food scene isn’t the main draw, but it’s absolutely solid for cheap Izakaya bites or ramen.
Reaching Akihabara couldn't be easier as Akihabara Station enjoys useful connections through both JR trains as well as the metro’s subway lines. Because you can spend a full afternoon and even a few hours in the evening exploring Akihabara, finding a place to store your bags or extra belongings can be helpful. That’s where Bounce can help! Our Akihabara luggage storage service is considerably more convenient than luggage lockers. Here's everything you need to know:
Getting around Akihabara
Akihabara Station is conveniently located on the same lines as major hubs like Ueno Station and Tokyo Station. The Japan Rail Network’s top line, the well-connected Yamanote, is routed through Akihabara Station and will pay dividends if you’re staying in the neighborhood during your trip to Tokyo. There are also a few subway lines routed through Akihabara Station, with the Ginza Line being particularly useful.
Getting to Akihabara by train
- JR Keihin-Tohoku Line: Ueno Station (5 minutes), Tokyo Station (5 minutes), Shinagawa Aquarium (17 minutes), Yokohama Station (43 minutes), Shinjuku Station (14 minutes)
- JR Yamanote Line: Yokohama Station (35 minutes), Ueno Station (6 minutes), Tokyo Station (4 minutes), Shibuya (40 minutes)
- JR Chuo-Sobu Line: Ochanomizu Station (2 minutes), Shinjuku Station (19 minutes), Nakano Station (25 minutes), Chiba Station (52 minutes)
Taking the Tokyo Metro around Akihabara
- Hibiya Line: Tokyo Tower (30 minutes), Imperial Palace (20 minutes)
- Ginza Line: Senso-ji Temple (12 minutes)
Airport connections
Haneda Airport is only 40 minutes away from Akihabara Station via the Asakusa Subway Line. The line runs every 15 minutes from the airport, making Akihabara an easy place to visit right after you fly in. Of course, Bounce’s luggage storage locations in the neighborhood make it even easier to sightsee on a travel day.
Travelers flying into Narita Airport can take the JR Yamanote Line directly from the arrivals terminal to Akihabara Station. The trip only takes 50 minutes and involves no transfers.
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