Akihabara Electric Town Guide: 10 of the Best Shops

Akihabara Electric Town

From its small shops to huge complexes, Electric Town will have anything you are looking for when it comes to electronics as well as many other items. Here are some of the best shops to check out in Electric Town.

Yamada Denki LABI Akihabara PC Store

One of the great things about Yamada Denki LABI is that the entire store is duty-free.
This store is popular for customers wanting to purchase computers and mobile products but other items are available as well.

On the second floor you can find health and beauty products as well as kitchen appliances. The store is always fully stocked so they will always have what you need.
They also sell souvenirs, snacks, and sweets.

Yamada Denki LABI Akihabara PC Store

Tokyo Subway Ticket

If you have a Subway Free Pass Tokyo Subway Ticket, you can get an additional 7% discount in addition to the 8% tax exemption (15% in total).
To get this discount you will need to present your passport.

Opening hours: 10 am ― 10 pm

ツクモ 秋葉原駅前店

東京都千代田区外神田1-15-8

0352076711

【URL】http://yamada-taxfree.com/en/

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EDION AKIBA

Edion Akiba offers a wide range of products from digital appliances to daily necessities, groceries and sundries.
Each floor features different items and they also offer their items duty-free. Floors one to three all sell a variety of electronic goods, on the fourth floor you can find home goods and appliances, and on the sixth floor you can find lighting products.
There are many kind and polite staffs, so if you want to shop slowly, please stop by here.

EDION AKIBA

Charge Spot

Mobile Battery

Edion Akiba also has a convenient Charge Spot where you can rent a mobile battery, so stop by when your battery is running low.

Opening hours 9:30 am ― 7:30 pm

エディオン AKIBA

東京都千代田区外神田1-2-9

0332571100

【URL】https://www.edion.com/

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Anshin Oyado Tokyo Akihabara Denkigai - Male Only

1-2-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

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Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba

Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba has nine levels and you can find everything from home appliances to games, fashion, and even gourmet food. Finding this giant electronic store is easy since it is connected directly to Akihabara Station.

Figurines on 6F

Gunpla on 6F

If you are looking for figurine or Gunpla (Gundam’s plastic model) stop by on 6F where you can find a rich variety of options to choose from. If you need local currency you will find Traverex currency exchange on 1F.
The gourmet food floor is on 8F where you can choose from 30 different restaurants offering various cuisines and on 9F there is a batting cage.
Yodobashi is the perfect place for everyone to be entertained and can be said to be the representation of Akihabara Electric Town.

Opening hours: 9:30 am ― 10 pm

Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kandahanaokachou 1-1

0352091010

9:30-22:00

【URL】https://www.yodobashi.com/ec/store/0018/

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Akihabara Bay Hotel (Female Only)

44-4 Kandaneribeicho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

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Sofmap Tokyo AKIBA 2Store

Sofmap Akiba is a PC specialty store that sells a large selection of items related to gaming PC in particular. There is a specialized corner, which is especially popular, where you can try out their gaming devices for yourself.

Sofmap Tokyo AKIBA 2Store

Sofmap Tokyo AKIBA 2Store

If you decide to purchase a gaming device, the knowledgeable staff is ready to help you pick the best option. Many different brands are featured here with each having its own section, so if you have a favorite brand it's easy for you to quickly find it and see all of their available products.

Opening hours: 11 am ― 8 pm

ソフマップAKIBA(アキバ)2号店 パソコン総合館

東京都千代田区外神田3-13-8

03-3253-3399

【URL】https://www.sofmap.com/akiba-bicmap/en/pc-tablet/

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Bic Camera Akiba

Bic Camera Akiba is a seven floors store that sells a wide range of products.
On the first and second floors you can find many kinds of medicine and daily necessities such as masks, drinks, sweets, cosmetics, and more.
On floors three to five they sell electronics such as phones and cameras, on the sixth floor they sell home appliances, and on the seventh floor there are a variety of toys.

On 1F

Foreigner travellers can use their Online Reservation Service to reserve a product in advance and then later collect it in the store.
This convenient option makes shopping easy and ensures you get exactly what you want.

Opening hours: 10 am ― 9 pm

ビック酒販 東京・AKIBA店

東京都千代田区外神田4-1-1 ビックカメラAKIBA 1F

0362608111

【URL】https://www.biccamera.com.e.lj.hp.transer.com/bc/i/shop/shoplist/shop121.jsp

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JR-EAST HOTEL METS AKIHABARA

1-17-4 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

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Laox Akihabara Main Store

Laox Akihabara is a general duty-free shop which sells a wide variety of products including home appliances, cosmetics, games, clothing, shoes, souvenirs, jewelry, and health foods. In total Laox Akihabara stocks around 70,000 products and is one of the most comprehensive tax- free store in Tokyo.

Laox Akihabara Main Store

Information

Subway Free Pass Tokyo Subway Ticket are sold at information of the shop as well.
(Other Places of Purchase in Akihabara:Bic Camera or Sofmap)

They also offer an online after-sales service (English / Chinese) and an overseas extended warranty service (only in China), which gives you peace of mind even after returning to your home country.
If you need help with anything, the multilingual staff at Laox is ready to assist.

Opening hours: 9 am ― 7 pm

Laox Akihabara Main Store

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 1-2-9

0332537111

【URL】https://www.laox.co.jp/laox_store/en/stores/akihabara/

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Anshin Oyado Tokyo Akihabara Denkigai - Male Only

1-2-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

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Janpara Akihabara Main Shop

Check out Janpara which specializes in selling second hand smartphones and tablets. Janpara is a chain shop with many shops across Japan, including 6 locations in Akihabara. There are many originally high-priced items that you can get at bargain prices.

Second hand smartphones

You can even find iPhones at reasonable prices.
A variety of models of smartphones and tablets from different countries are available so this is a great place to come if you are looking for a model that has been discontinued.

Opening hours: 10:30 am ― 7:30 pm

ONODEN Main Store Akihabara

With a history of over 50 years, Onoden is one of the oldest electronic stores in Akihabara. The store has a retro feel with a Showa atmosphere.
Here you can find smartphones, PCs, audio visual systems, digital cameras, home appliances, and much more. If you need any assistance there are staff that speak English and Chinese who can help you.

ONODEN

ONODEN

Onoden is easy to find, just look for the landmark Onoden Boya. Onoden is also next to Loax.

Opening hours: 10 am ― 8 pm

Onoden

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 1-2-7

0332533911

【URL】https://www.onoden.co.jp/

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Anshin Oyado Tokyo Akihabara Denkigai - Male Only

1-2-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

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HARD OFF Akihabara

If you want to be a part of the shopping craze in Akihabara but want to keep it strictly budget-friendly, you need to stop by Hard Off.
Famous as a recycle shop, at HARD OFF you will find reasonable prices since everything is second-hand. You can often get good bargains on good quality items.

On 3F

On 3F

If you are into music, there is a special floor just for musical instruments such as drum sets, flutes, and a wide selection of guitars.
There is also a variety of electronics including cameras, speakers, MP3 players, and cell phones.

Opening hours: 11 am ― 8 pm

Hard Off Akihabara 1 Go

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 3-11-2 Rock Building 2F/3F

0362064861

【URL】https://www.hardoff.co.jp/en/

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APA Hotel Akihabara-Eki Denkigaiguchi

3-11-4 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Tokyo

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Outlet Plaza

If you want to shop at extremely low prices in Akihabara, be sure to stop by Outlet Plaza where all their items are sold at cheap outlet prices.
These products here are new or used but priced much lower than other stores. In addition to the already low prices, foreign travellers can also purchase items here duty-free.

Outlet Plaza

Outlet Plaza does not have displays for their items so before you go to the store, be sure to visit their website to choose and reserve the items you want to purchase.
Please be careful as payment is only cash.


Opening hours:
10 am ― 7:30 pm on weekdays
10 am ― 6:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays