Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba
Giant electronics megastore directly at Akihabara Station, with a large toy/hobby floor of figures, models, trading cards and games.
Opening hours
- Daily
- 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.
More of the area, shop by shop: the Akihabara guide.
FAQ
- What are Yodobashi Akiba's opening hours?
- As of 2026-10-03, the official Yodobashi-Akiba site lists 9:30–22:00 for Yodobashi Camera. In the same building, the B1F and 7F specialty shops also run 9:30–22:00, the 8F restaurant floor 11:00–23:00, and 9F's golf shop 11:00–22:00 (golf range and batting centre 10:30–23:00).
- Is Yodobashi Akiba tax-free?
- Yes. The official Yodobashi-Akiba site carries its 'Japan. Tax-free Shop' notice listing Yodobashi Camera on 1F–6F (checked 2026-10-03). Bring your passport.
- How do I get there?
- The building connects directly to Akihabara Station — the official site names five lines: the JR Yamanote, Sobu and Keihin-Tohoku lines, the Tsukuba Express and the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (as of 2026-10-03).
- What is on each floor?
- Yodobashi Camera fills 1F–6F; B1F and 7F are specialty shops, 8F is the restaurant floor, and 9F has a golf shop, a golf range and a batting centre (official site, as of 2026-10-03).
