Neighbourhood · Tokyo
Akihabarawithin reach by train
The district of electronics, manga and video games, on the Yamanote line between Ueno and Tokyo Station.
How far in 15, 30, 45 and 60 min
- ≤ 15 min
- ≤ 30 min
- ≤ 45 min
- ≤ 60 min
From Akihabara, 240 of the 572 station hubs in the covered area are under 30 minutes away, that is 42%, and 85% are under 45 minutes.
- ≤ 15 min
- 7%
- ≤ 30 min
- 42%
- ≤ 45 min
- 85%
- ≤ 60 min
- 98%
Very central, served by three JR lines, the Hibiya subway line and the Tsukuba Express; an efficient base for the east and north.
To the major districts
Door-to-door times from Akihabara’s main station to the city’s other hubs, with the lines of the fastest route.
| Destination | Time | Lines used | Link to the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ueno | 5 minno transfer | Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line | Route |
| Tokyo Station & Marunouchi | 6 minno transfer | Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line | Route |
| Ginza | 16 minno transfer | Yamanote Line | Route |
| Shinjuku | 19 min1 transfer | Chuo Sobu Local LineChuo Rapid Line | Route |
| Asakusa | 19 min1 transfer | Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi LineGinza Line | Route |
| Ikebukuro | 23 minno transfer | Yamanote Line | Route |
| Shibuya | 27 min2 transfers | Chuo Sobu Local LineChuo Rapid LineSaikyo-Kawagoe Line | Route |
| Roppongi | 27 min1 transfer | Yamanote LineHibiya Line | Route |
Lines served
6 lines stop within 500 metres of Akihabara’s main station (walking transfers included).
- Chuo Sobu Local Line
- Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
- Yamanote Line
- Shinjuku Line
- Hibiya Line
- Tsukuba Express Line
Further reading
Open the map from Akihabara- Tokyo airportsHaneda and Narita: calculated times to the main districts, which lines to take, practical tips.
- Where to stay in TokyoThe neighbourhoods that reach the most stations within 30 minutes, ranked.
- Tokyo train linesJR, subway and private railways: stations served and average frequency.
- How to read a travel time mapColours, isochrones, how times are calculated, and frequently asked questions.