20 Top Tourist Spots in Tokyo

4. Akihabara

Location: Akihabara

Akihabara (秋葉原) is a must visit for anime and manga lovers. This unique district in north-east Tokyo features popular electronics stores as well as intriguing otaku spots (otaku means geek in Japanese). Yodobashi Akihabara is a giant shopping complex specializing in electronics, home appliances, cameras, PCs, and other gadgets. Explore the endless arrays of classic Japanese video games at Super Potato, or visit Radio Kaikan to immerse yourself into the otaku world full of anime-related merchandise. The buzzing shopping district is also home to a number of themed cafes like Japan’s famous maid cafes and the Gundam Cafe is definitely a must-visit spot for die hard fans (The Gundam Cafe officially closed in 2022).