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Akihabara Sightseeing

Akihabara is the other well-known name for the place around Akihabara Station in Chiyoda district of Tokyo, Japan. Akihabara, short form for Akibagahara, which is taken from the word ‘Akiba’, a firefighting shrine which was built after a fire broke out in 1869. Akihabara is now known as Akihabara Electric Townever since WWII. It is a shopping hub for all kinds of household electronic goods. It is also an otaku cultural center and a shopping spot for anime, manga, video games and computer goods.

Akihabara is a heaven for all the geeks out there. It remains open most of the week but the best day to visit on a Sunday because of hokosha tengoku. Some of the best five shops that you must visit on your tour of Akihabara are :

Yodobashi Camera: It is the ultimate stop for all electrical goods. The best items to shop from Yodobashi Camera are gadgets, mobile tech, cameras, computers. It is also the best outlet for customized digital prints.

Chuo Dori: It is the main street that runs right through Akihabara. It is an ideal place to explore the streets that diverge from here and retail entertainment provided here.

Mandarake: It is the shopping hub for all those travelers who love to collect various kinds of mechanical miniatures such as trains, planes, and automobiles. Grab as much of Ultraman, Godzilla, manga, and Hello Kitty as you want.

Janpara: It is the best place to avail of high-tech gadgets such as products of Apple, PCs and more. Bargaining is entertained here and you will get hold of cutting edge products.

Akihabara can be easily reached from Akihabara station. Most of the shops here are located towards the west of the station. You can take a tour on your own or get the help of a tour guide available.