Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba
Giant electronics megastore directly at Akihabara Station, with a large toy/hobby floor of figures, models, trading cards and games.
A huge multi-floor electronics megastore connected to Akihabara Station, open daily 9:30–22:00, with a big toy/hobby floor and tax-free service.
- Tax-free
- English OK
Good to know for otaku
- Getting there
- Directly connected to JR Akihabara Station (Showa-dori Exit) Open in Google Maps ↗
- Tax-free
- Yes — bring your passport
- English
- English-friendly
- Payment
- cash / visa / mastercard / ic / qr
Opening hours
- Monday
- 09:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 09:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 09:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 09:30–22:00
- Friday
- 09:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 09:30–22:00
- Sunday
- 09:30–22:00
Known for
What it is
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba is one of Japan's largest electronics megastores, in a big multi-floor building directly connected to the Showa-dori side of JR Akihabara Station. Alongside cameras, computers, appliances and gadgets, it devotes a large floor to toys and hobby goods — figures, plastic models, trading cards and video games — plus a tourist souvenir corner.
The appeal for visitors is scale and convenience: huge selection, long hours, station access, and tax-free service for tourists, making it an easy first or last stop in Akihabara.
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