Everything Electronic, All in One Place – Right at Akihabara Station
🌟 What is Yodobashi Akiba?
Yodobashi Camera Akiba is one of the largest electronics stores in the world, rising 9 floors high in the heart of Akihabara.
From high-end cameras and gaming PCs to home appliances, watches, toys, and trading cards, this tech mecca is more like a department store dedicated to all things digital and gadgety.
Whether you’re a serious photographer, casual gamer, or just looking for Japanese tech souvenirs — Yodobashi Akiba is a must-visit stop.
🔭 Why Visit Yodobashi Akiba?
- 📸 Giant Camera Section: Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, lenses, tripods & pro gear
- 🎮 Gaming Heaven: Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, PC gaming chairs & rigs
- 💻 Build-a-PC Floor: Motherboards, GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, water cooling & cases
- 🕹️ Toys, Gacha & Model Kits: Gunpla, capsule machines, figures galore
- 🍣 Restaurants on 8F: Sushi, ramen, steak, and more with seating
- 🌍 Multilingual Support & Tax-Free Shopping for tourists
📸 Featured Floors
| Floor | Focus | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| B1F | Home appliances, kitchen | Rice cookers, massage chairs, Japanese smart toilets |
| 1F | Smartphones, accessories | SIM cards, chargers, cases, Apple & Android brands |
| 2F | Cameras & drones | DSLRs, mirrorless, tripods, GoPros |
| 3F | Audio & wearable tech | Headphones, earbuds, speakers, smartwatches |
| 4F | PCs & tablets | Laptops, tablets, monitors, printers |
| 5F | Build-your-own PC paradise | GPUs, CPUs, parts, cables, RGB & custom cooling kits |
| 6F | Games & hobbies | Switch/PS5/Xbox, toys, trading cards, figures, Gunpla |
| 7F | Watches, glasses, lifestyle gadgets | Japanese watches, shavers, glasses, health tech |
| 8F | Restaurant zone | Sushi, tonkatsu, curry, Chinese, cafés |
🎟️ Admission & Services
- 🎫 Admission: Free
- 🕒 Open Daily: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- 🌐 Free Wi-Fi available
- 🧾 Tax-Free: Available with passport (for purchases over ¥5,000)
- 🌍 Language Support: English, Chinese, Korean available at info desk
🚨 Visitor Tips
- 💳 Use Yodobashi Points Card (can be made on-site, free)
- 💴 Bring your passport for tax-free counter
- 🧴 Coin lockers & baby changing rooms available
- 🛍️ Want to ship overseas? Ask for international shipping options at checkout
- 🥢 Visit 8F before 7 PM to avoid dinner crowd
🚉 Access
- Directly connected to JR Akihabara Station (Showa-dori Exit)
- Also reachable from:
- Tsukuba Express Line
- Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (Exit 3) – 5-minute walk
📍 Address:
1-1 Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0028, Japan
📞 +81-3-5209-1010
🍴 Top 3 Dining Spots on 8F
1. Sushi Misaki
- 🍣 High-quality sushi at casual prices
- 🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
2. Menya Musashi
- 🍜 Famous thick tsukemen (dipping noodles) with rich broth
- 📸 Popular with tourists and locals alike
- 🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
3. Steak House Bronco Billy
- 🥩 Grilled-to-order steaks and all-you-can-eat salad bar
- 🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🔁 Sample Plan: “Gadget Geek Half-Day”
🕐 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 🎮 Start with gaming floor (6F) for Switch, PS5, or retro game finds
- 💻 Head to 5F to build your dream PC rig
- 📸 Explore camera & drone floor for epic gear
- 🧸 Grab a model kit or card pack from toy section
- 🍜 Late lunch at 8F ramen or sushi spot
- 🛍️ Use tax-free counter and head home with cool tech!