Concept cafés & girls bars in Akihabara
The home of maid cafés and concept cafés. Anime, idols and themed cafés.
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About Akihabara
Akihabara (秋葉原, “Akiba”) is Tokyo’s center of anime, manga, games and electronics — and the birthplace of the maid café. Around the Chuo-dori main street you’ll find dozens of maid cafés and concept cafés, from bright family-friendly cafés open in the afternoon to cozy bars that open at night.
- Access: JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku and Sobu lines, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and the Tsukuba Express all stop at Akihabara Station. About 4 minutes from Tokyo Station by JR
- Best time: maid cafés are busiest on weekend afternoons; bar-style concept cafés get lively after 7 pm
- Good to know: on Sunday afternoons part of Chuo-dori becomes a pedestrian zone. Street flyers for maid cafés are common — choosing a place in advance is easier
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Akihabara good for maid cafés?
Yes. Akihabara has the largest number of maid cafés in Tokyo, most of them within a few minutes’ walk of Akihabara Station.
Q. Is Akihabara fun at night?
Many shops close around 8 pm, but bar-style concept cafés stay open later, making Akihabara a calm and fun place for a night out.
Q. How do I get to Akihabara?
Take the JR Yamanote or Keihin-Tohoku Line to Akihabara Station, about 4 minutes from Tokyo Station. The Hibiya Line and Tsukuba Express also stop there.