What Is Akihabara Station Area Like?

When moving to a new place, how do you choose which area to live in?

We all have different priorities as to what makes a place comfortable: public security, accessibility to schools and work places, abundance in shopping facilities, etc.
No matter the preference, it is often difficult to find a suitable area without acquiring enough understanding of the place in advance.

In this article, I’ll tell you about the public transportation and atmosphere of Akihabara Station area.
To those who are interested in Akihabara Station area, or are on the lookout for a good place to live in―this may be the article for you.

What is Akihabara Station Like?

Many people associate Akihabara with names such as “Electric Town” and “Otaku Mecca”. It is a town that attracts many tourists, domestic and international.

Although you may imagine this town to be bustling with commercial activity, Akihabara actually has some peaceful residential areas that offer you a hideaway from the busy city.

Furthermore, in Akihabara you can find unique stores that developed from its traditions of being an artisan town. These shops gather underneath the overpass between Akihabara and Okachimachi, selling crafts such as leather products, ceramics, jewelry, and other handmade goods.

Public Transport And Accessibility Of Akihabara Station

≪Trains Running Through Akihabara Station≫
① JR Yamanote Line
② JR Keihin–Tōhoku Line
③ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

≪Approximate Travel Time From Akihabara Station To Central Stations≫
– Shinjuku Station: 18 min (0 transfer)
– Tokyo Station: 4 min (0 transfer)
– Roppongi Station: 22 min (0 transfer)
– Shinagawa Station: 16 min (0 transfer)
– Ikebukuro Station: 20 min (0 transfer)
– Shibuya Station: 31 min (0 transfer)

As shown above, Akihabara Station provides extremely convenient access. Railway lines available are JR Yamanote Line, Sobu-Chuo Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and Tsukuba Express.
It’s an area dense with stations, so a mere 10 minute walk can take you to different stations. Akihabara is top-class in terms of transportation, with many neighboring stations affording access to multiple railways.

Popular Restaurants Around Akihabara Station

①Aging Beef Waterras
A fashionable Yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat) restaurant.
The restaurant’s interior is based around the color white, which gives it a bright clean appearance. The place provides a nice atmosphere to use for a date or for a casual dinner with a client.

●Restaurant Information
Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Awajicho, 2−105 Waterrasu Annex 2F
TEL: 050-5868-5739
Opening Hours:[Mon~Fri]Lunch: 11:30～15:00（L.O.14:00）
Dinner: 17:00～23:30（L.O.22:30）
[Saturday]Lunch/Dinner: 11:30～23:00（L.O.22:00）
[Sundays/Holidays]Lunch/Dinner: 11:30～22:00（L.O.21:00）
Regular Holidays: No regular holidays
Store Link: Not available

② Sushi Dokoro Kinnodashi Akihabaraten
●This place is an all you can eat of authentic sushi. You can select from over 60 dishes of authentic Edo-style sushi as well as more than 38 exclusive cuisines!
The all you can eat course for enjoying both authentic sushi and Japanese black beef hot-pot, costs from 3,980 yen. From exclusively selected blue fin tuna to sea urchin to salmon roe, you are free to have as many quality sushi as you like. They also offer many courses with all-you-can-drink.
●Restaurant Information
Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1-13−1 6F/7F
TEL: 050-5595-2341
Opening Hours: [Mon~Fri] 17:00~23:30 (L.O.23:00)
[Sat/Sun/Holidays] 16:00~23:30 (L.O.23:00)
Regular Holidays: No regular holidays
Store Link：http://www.kinnodashi-akihabara.com/

Main Shopping Facilities In Akihabara Station Area

●Supermarket
・Seiji Ishii Atre Akihabara 1 (7:30~22:30) directly connected to Akihabara Station
・Fukushimaya Akihabara (normal hours 10:00~22:00) 3 min walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
・Hanamasa Akihabara (open 24 hours) 2 min walk from Suehirocho Station
…and more.

●Drugstore (Medical supplies & Daily Life Essentials)
・Drug in KIMURAYA Akihabara Branch (Mon~Fri 8:00~23:30/Sat. 9:00~23:00/Sun. 10:00~20:00) 0 min walk from Akihabara Station A1 Exit
・Matsumoto Kiyoshi Akiba branch (10:00~21:00) 2 min walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
・KOKUMIN Akihabara East (8:00~22:30 Sat: 8:00~22:00 Sun/Holiday:9:00~21:00) 0 min walk from Akihabara Station Showa-dori Exit

●Other Large Scale Shopping Facilities
・Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba (9:30~22:00) Directly connected to Akihabara Station
・Don Quijote Akihabara branch (9:00~5:00 following day) 3 min walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
・Akihabara UDX (depends on branch) 3 min walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
・BicCamera Akiba (10:00~21:00) 3 min walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
・Yamada Denki LABI (Akihabara computer store) (10:00~22:00) 1 min walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit

Akihabara is a mecca of anime goods and electronics, but the area also affords convenient shopping for daily life essentials!

Rental Market Value In Akihabara Station Area

●General Rent Values From A Current Real Estate Agent
[For Singles] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2^nd floor and above/ 1K
▹10 min walk from station⇒86,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒82,000 yen~

[For Couples] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2^nd floor and above/ 1LDK
▹10 min walk from station⇒153,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒145,000 yen~

[For Families] Separate Bath and Toilet/ 2^nd floor and above/ 2LDK
▹10 min walk from station⇒200,000 yen~
▹15 min walk from station⇒190,000 yen~

In terms of both accessibility and livable environment, Akihabara ranks high among most stations in central Tokyo. Consequentially, this area’s apartment values can be quite high.

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Although Akihabara is more closely associated with anime, otaku, and electronics, it can provide a comfortable living environment with efficient transport and abundant shopping. With this in consideration, a life in Akihabara may well be worth paying for. It’s a town that is not only great for shopping, but also for living in!

I’ve also published articles about other station areas, so be sure to check them out.