Akiba Cultures Zone, Tokyo Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the main Akihabara area, start by heading towards the intersection of Chuo-dori and Sotokanda Street. Look for the large electronic shops or the famous Akihabara Electric Town area. Walk along Chuo-dori Street until you reach the intersection with Sotokanda Street. Turn left onto Sotokanda Street, and continue walking for about 5 minutes. Akiba Cultures Zone is located at 1 Chome-7-6 Sotokanda, on your right side. Keep an eye out for the distinctive signage of the building, which is a multi-story complex.

• Subway

  If you are near the Akihabara Station, you can take the Hibiya Line. Enter the station and buy a ticket to the 'Nihombashi' station (this is a common route; please check the fare which is typically around 170 yen). Once you arrive at Nihombashi, transfer to the Toei Asakusa Line and ride to 'Tawaramachi' station. After exiting the station, make sure to follow the signs to the Hibiya Line exit. From Tawaramachi, you can either walk (approximately 15 minutes) or take a local bus to get back to Akihabara, where you can then walk to Akiba Cultures Zone as described above.

• Bus

  From Akihabara Station, you can also catch a local bus. Look for the bus stop with routes that include 'Akihabara' in their signs. Board the bus that heads towards 'Sotokanda' (make sure to check the route map available at the bus stop). The bus fare is usually around 210 yen. Get off at the 'Sotokanda' stop, which is very close to Akiba Cultures Zone. From there, it's just a short walk to the venue, located at 1 Chome-7-6 Sotokanda.