Akihabara · Shopping

Chuo-dori

中央通り

The main avenue through Akihabara, closed to cars on Sundays and lined with flagship electronics and anime shops.

Why visit

On Sundays it becomes a pedestrian street — the best time to wander and people-watch.

Practical tips

  • •Car-free hours are usually Sunday afternoons.
  • •Look up — the tall storefront billboards are part of the appeal.

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