Akihabara Station is on the JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku and Chuo-Sobu lines, the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and the Tsukuba Express. Suehirocho (Ginza Line) is at the north end of Chuo-dori, and Kanda, Ochanomizu and Jimbocho stations serve the western part of this hub. Fares are approximate; see getting to Tokyo.
Routes at a glance
| From | Best route | Time | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narita Airport | Keisei Skyliner to Nippori, then JR Yamanote Line | About 55 min | Around ¥2,750 |
| Narita Airport | Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then JR Yamanote Line | About 70 min | Around ¥3,070 |
| Haneda Airport | Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho, then JR Yamanote or Keihin-Tohoku Line | About 35 min | Around ¥700 |
| Tokyo Station | JR Yamanote or Keihin-Tohoku Line, direct | About 4 min | Around ¥150 |
| Shinjuku | JR Chuo-Sobu Line local, direct (or Chuo rapid, changing at Ochanomizu) | About 18–20 min | Around ¥180 |
| Shibuya | Ginza Line to Suehirocho, direct | About 25 min | Around ¥210 |
| Asakusa | Tsukuba Express, direct | About 5 min | Around ¥220 |
Getting around Akihabara & Kanda
On foot: leave by the “Electric Town” exit for Chuo-dori. The core of Akihabara is about 500 metres long; Kanda Myojin is seven minutes’ walk north-west, Ochanomizu 10 minutes and Jimbocho 20.
Inside the shops: the interesting floors are often upstairs or in the basement. Lifts are small and slow; taking the stairs down from the top floor is usually quicker.
