Mall & Department Store · Akihabara

Yodobashi-Akiba ヨドバシカメラ マルチメディアAkiba

A gigantic electronics department store on Akihabara's east side: cameras, Japanese gadgets, video games, toys and plastic models across many floors, with a restaurant floor up top.

About

Yodobashi-Akiba is one of the largest electronics stores in Japan, filling a whole block on Akihabara's Showa-dori side. You can try every Japanese camera, lens, rice cooker, hairdryer and massage gadget, and browse huge games, toys and plastic model departments. Tax-free counters and English-speaking staff make it easy, and the upper floors hold a restaurant zone. It's a good alternative to the crowded west-side shops.

Highlights

• One of Japan's largest electronics stores
• Japanese camera and lens floors
• Huge video game, toy and plastic model departments
• Rice cookers, hairdryers and beauty gadgets
• Restaurant floor upstairs

Tips

• Tax-free with your passport on ¥5,000+ per store per day; from 1 Nov 2026 you pay the 10% tax at the till and reclaim it at airport customs, so keep purchases in your carry-on
• Check voltage and plugs for appliances, many are 100V Japan-only; look for 'overseas model' labels
• Earn points by asking for a points card, useful if you shop multiple times
• Walk through the Central Exit station concourse to reach it

Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-09

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