If you get a chance to visit Akihabara it would be a waste not to stay a bit longer and experience its unique nightlife. This is not a part of Tokyo that is full of clubs and bars or popular for its amazing nightlife, but it has many fun and relaxing places that will make your night memorable.
Karaoke
Let`s start with Karaoke, the most popular way of having fun in Japan. Most Karaoke bars are open until 5~6 in the morning and have special, affordable night plans that are available only after dark.
Karaoke bars are a great place to relax and get loud eighter with your friends or by yourself. They are also good for a casual dinner as they offer a variety of foods and drinks.
There is one more popular way to spend time in these bars. Since most rooms are private enough and usually have a few larger sofas, many people choose to sleep here instead of renting a more expensive room in a hotel. It is cheaper and does not require a reservation.
The biggest karaoke bars in Akihabara are Karaoke Kan and Karaoke Big Eco.
Karaoke Big Eco Akihabara Showa-dori Gate
Access:
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- 6F~9F, Dining Square, Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0025, Tokyo, Japan
- One minute from JR Akihabara Showa-Dori Gate and Tokyo Metro Akihabara Station Exit 3
Business hours:
- Monday~Thursday 11:00~5:00
- Friday 11:00~6:00
- Saturday 11:00~5:00
- Day before a holiday: 11:00~6:00
- Sunday・Holiday 11:00~5:00
Home Page:
Karaoke Big Eco Akihabara Central Gate
Access:
- 2F, Chomp Chomp,1-1-13, Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0025, Tokyo, Japan
Home Page:
Karaoke Kan Akihabara Main Store
Access:
- 1-15-13, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
- One minute from JR Akihabara The Electric Town Gate
Business hours:
Monday〜Thursday:11:00~5:00 A.M. the next day)
- Friday, Saturday, a day before a holiday: 6:00 A.M. the next day)
Home Page:
http://karaokekan.jp/shop/tokyo_area1/03010003.html
Internet Café
Internet cafés are relaxing cafés used to surf the web and read comics but can be an affordable alternative to a hotel, as well.
They are open 24/7 and do not require a reservation. The same as karaoke bars, these cafés offer night plans that are cheaper than their regular daytime prices.
In Akihabara, there is a peculiar internet café styled like a Japanese traditional inn -ryokan. It is a very popular café as it is even more relaxing and a tad bit luxurious. This is why they accept reservations on their homepage. It has Japanese, Chinese, and English language options.
Wa style cafe AKIBA
Access:
- 1F, Sakai Suehiro Bldg., 6-14-2, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
- Seven minutes from JR Akihabara Station
- Ten minutes from Ueno Station
- Seven minutes from Okachimachi Station
- Less than a minute from Ginza Suehirocho Station
Business hours:
- 24/7
Home Page:
Game Center
Last but not least on our list are its huge game centers.
There are countless game centers in Akihabara, most of which are open until midnight or 1 AM.
The most popular ones are Sega, Adores, Taito Station, and Tokyo Leisureland. All offer tons of fun activities, such as crane, racing, rhythm, and VR games.
SEGA Akihabara 2
Access:
- 1-15-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
- Two minutes from JR Akihabara The Electric Town Gate
Business hours:
- 10:00~23:30
Home Page:
SEGA Akihabara 4
Access:
- 1F~4F, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
- Less than a minute from JR Akihabara The Electric Town Station(next to Yamada Denki LABI AKIHABARA)
Business hours:
- 10:00~23:30
Home Page:
https://tempo.sega.jp/am/akiba-eki/
SEGA Akihabara 1
Access:
- 1-10-9, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
- One minute from JR Akihabara The Electric Town Exit
Business hours:
- 10:00~23:30
Home Page:
https://tempo.sega.jp/am/akiba-1/
Club SEGA Akihabara New Building (SEGA Akihabara 3)
Access:
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- Ichichome Building, 1-11-11, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
- Three minutes from JR Akihabara station The Electric Town Gate
Business hours:
- 10:00~23:30
Home Page:
https://tempo.sega.jp/am/akiba-new/
Taito Station Akihabara
Access:
- Takami Bldg., 4-2-2, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
Business hours:
- Sunday~Thursday:10:00~23:30
- Fridays, Saturdays, and a day before a holiday:10:00~24:00
Home Page:
https://www.taito.co.jp/gc/store/00001802
Adores Akihabara
Access:
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- 1F・2F,Akihabara ex, 1-13-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, 101-0021, Tokyo, Japan
- Just outside of JR Akihabara Station the Electric Town Gate
Business hours:
- 10:00~23:30