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Akihabara. Also known as Akihabara Electric Town and sometimes shortened to Akiba by locals. The town began as a trading area, after the second war world, where many electric appliance stores gathered and sold their wares. This city area of Tokyo is under constant development. In the 1990's, the character of the town began to showcase computers and various electronic and digital devices for Internet technology.
Recently, there was the launch of new transportation route called Tsukuba Express Line in early 2005. The opening of the electronic appliance department store called Yodobashi Akiba recently occurred .... Akihabara is still aggressively changing, adapting to the times, and now giving many people all over the world the thrills and excitement of Anime and a place to buy all the products of the Otaku culture.
Otaku Culture - Definition
A Japanese word describing a person beyond the realm of fandom, a form of mania...Now the otaku have a relentless appetite for different types of digital culture products like anime (animation) manga (picture novels). playing video games and surfing the Internet.
So, Akihabara is a huge supermarket, with blocks and blocks of stores, maybe the biggest in the world, for all types of video games, computers, electronic devices and toys to keep the true 'otaku' content and satisfied.
Websites of Interest
Akihabara Official Site
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There are many other tourist attractions in Tokyo. Here is only a small selection of the most popular.
Asakusa
An old town that retains the nostalgic and traditional atmosphere the past life of Tokyo. Asakusa is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo and has the famous temple Sensouji Temple
How to get there from Akihabara
Use Tsukuba Express Line - Akihabara Station to Asakusa Station.
Approx. 5 min.
Shinjyuku
A downtown area having amusement quarters with many large department stores, shopping streets as well as high-rise buildings.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use JR Sobu Line or Chuo Line - JR Akihabara Station to JR Shinjyuku Station. Approx. 20 min.
Ginza
An exclusive, upscale shopping area, where many top brand stores are located.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use Hibiya Subway Line - Akihabara Station to Ginza Station.
Approx. 15 min.
Tsukiji
The town is famous for the Tsukiji Fish Market. Traditional fish auctions in the early morning are an exciting attraction. Enjoy the freshest sushi you will ever have the chance to.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use Hibiya Subway Line - Akihabara Station to Tsukiji Station.
Approx. 10 min.
Odaiba
One of the newly developing areas in Tokyo. From Toyota's amusement park to large shopping malls, there are many interesting spots. A place many young couples enjoy to visit.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use JR Yamanote Line - JR Akihabara Station to JR Shimbashi Station.
Approx. 7 min. AND THEN
Use
Yurikamome Line to Daiba Station. Approx. 15 min.
(Approx. 30 min. total)
Roppongi
A stylish town where many people from all over the world enjoy. There are many cool and trendy restaurants and bars.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use Hibiya Subway Line - Akihabara Station to Roppongi Station. Approx. 25 min.
Hamarikyu Garden
A traditional Japanese style garden in the heart of urban Tokyo, which has a very long and revered history.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use JR Yamanote Line - JR Akihabara Station to JR Shimbashi Station.
Approx 7 min. Then walk to the Hamarikyu Garden. Approx 15 min.
(Approx. 25 min. total)
Kabukiza (Kabuki theatre)
Kabukiza is a building created only for the traditional form of Japanese theatre called Kabuki.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use Hibiya Subway Line - Akihabara Station to Higashi Ginza Station. Approx 15 min.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has many amazing exhibitions showcasing the rich history and culture of the Edo period (former name of Tokyo, for over 400 years)
How to get there from Akihabara
Use JR Sobu Line - JR Akihabara Station to JR Ryogoku Station.
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Here are a few nearby (day trips) sightseeing and tourist attractions in the suburbs, and surrounding areas of Tokyo.
Nikko
One of the most popular sightseeing tourist spot in Japan. Nikko is surrounded with beautiful nature and has one very famous attraction, the Toshogu Shrine, the Mausoleum of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use Hibiya Subway Line - Akihabara Station to Kitasenjyu Station.
Approx. 13 min. Use Tobu Line to Tobu Nikko Station. Approx. 120 min. (Approx 140 min. total)
Kamakura
A historic city, founded in 1192, Kamakura was the center of government in Japan for over 150 years. There are many historical temples and shrines surrounded by beautiful natural surroundings and that highlight the sensitivity of traditional Japanese culture.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use JR Yamanote Line - JR Akihabara Station to JR Tokyo Station. Approx. 4 min. Use
JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura Station. Approx. 60 min. (Approx. 70 min. total)
Hakone
One of the most popular Onsen (Hot Springs) resort areas in Japan. You can enjoy the art of relaxation, surrounded by beautiful nature in Japanese traditional style.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use JR Sobu Line or the Chuo Line - JR Akihabara Station to JR Shijyuku Station. Approx. 20 min. Use the Romance Car of the Odakyu Line to Hakone Yumoto Station. Approx. 90 min.
(Approx. 110 min total)
Mount Fuji
The highest and most majestic mountain in Japan. Mount Fuji is a beloved physical monument, and it's beautiful form is a powerful symbol of Japan.
How to get there from Akihabara
Use JR Sobu Line or Chuo Line - JR Akihabara Station to JR Shinjyuku Station. Approx. 20 min. Use Kosoku (Express) Bus to Kawaguchiko Station. Approx. 120 min.
(Approx.140 min total) |
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| Capsule Inn Akihabara |
6-9 Akihabara Taito-ku Tokyo 110-0006 JAPAN
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- 4 min. walk from the
JR Akihabara Station
- 5 min. walk from Akihabara Station of Hibiya Subway or Tsukuba Express Line
- 5 min. walk from Suehirocho Station of Ginza Subway Line
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Telephone
(Int+81) 03-3251-0841
Fax
(Int+81) 03-3251-0844
Email
troilus@troiluscorp.com
Website
http://akihabara.capsuleinn.com/
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Room Rates
4,000 Yen per night
Includes all tax and service fees. Also, amenities are included in the room rate.
Check-In Time
From 5:00 PM (17:00)
Check-Out Time
Before 10:00 AM
Extending your stay
If you say later than 10:00 AM there is an extra charge of 500 Yen per 30 minutes.
Free Mineral Water
Coffee at 100 Yen
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