Akihabara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy urban street with illuminated billboards and a crowd of people.
A busy urban street at night with illuminated billboards and pedestrians crossing the street.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, bright neon signs, and a crowd of people.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, bright billboards, and a mix of vehicles and pedestrians.
A busy urban street with brightly lit storefronts and signs, including a prominent 'AKIBA' sign.

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A busy urban street with brightly lit billboards and advertisements.
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Akihabara Electric Town

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Akihabara Electric Town during your visit to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$38
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train

NZ$191
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train
Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi Cruise,Owakudani

Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi Cruise,Owakudani

NZ$82
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi Cruise,Owakudani
Picture 2 for Activity Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Oishi Park & Lake Kawaguchi & Oshino Hakkai

Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Oishi Park & Lake Kawaguchi & Oshino Hakkai

NZ$82
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Oishi Park & Lake Kawaguchi & Oshino Hakkai
Tokyo After 5: Small Group Evening Food Tasting Tour

Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours

NZ$117
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
Picture 15 for Activity Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour

TokyoAfternoon Bus Tour Imperial Palace, Asakusa,Tokyo Tower

NZ$66
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
TokyoAfternoon Bus Tour Imperial Palace, Asakusa,Tokyo Tower
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Our pick of the best Akihabara Hotel Deals

APA Hotel Ueno Hirokoji

APA Hotel Ueno Hirokoji

3 out of 5
5-3-3 Sotokanda Tokyo Tokyo
The price is NZ$68 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$68
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
APA Hotel Ueno Hirokoji
Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo

4 out of 5
3-10-11 Sotokanda Tokyo Tokyo
The price is NZ$230 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$230
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Im a fan of their rain shower booth"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota Tokyo Tokyo
The price is NZ$160 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$160
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (12,318 reviews)
"Q"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi Tokyo Tokyo
The price is NZ$337 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$337
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,850 reviews)
"a nice hotel, a clean hotel, location is successful"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$257 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$257
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$129 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$129
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,236 reviews)
"Unlike other countries, we can’t control the air conditioning remote for individual rooms. All amenities, such as tea and coffee powder, are kept on the third floor, which is not disclosed to guests. The breakfast is the same every day, and the food choices are limited for international travelers. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
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Our guide on where to stay in Akihabara

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A modern skyscraper with a distinctive geometric facade, surrounded by other buildings and trees.

Shinjuku

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.

A bustling urban street with a prominent glass building, various commercial signs, and a crowd of people.

Shibuya

Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Yoyogi National Gymnasium. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.

A modern building with a geometric facade and illuminated signage, including a prominent 'NISSAN CROSSING' sign.

Ginza

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

A traditional Japanese gate with red pillars and intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and people.

Asakusa

Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.

A traditional Japanese building with a red exterior and grey roof, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Ueno

Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

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