Janpara carries new and used computers, phones, tablets and computer paraphernalia. It is a popular choice among Japanese because of its low prices, large inventory and good access to all six stores in Akihabara. Yes, it has six stores in Akihabara only.
Each store has its own merits, so if you have the time we suggest you hop through all of them and compare the inventory and prices.
Janpara Main Store Akihabara
Janpara Main Store Akihabara manly carries smartphones and a variety of smartphone-related products, such as routers, wearable devices, earphones and headphones.
It is easy to get to from the station. Just follow a big street near Akihabara station and it will take you there. The store is on the ground floor, so it should be easy to spot.
The staff can speak English fluently which is a big plus with the number of foreign tourists raising each year.
Address:
Sadasada Bld.1F, 4-4-9, Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo To, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- JR Akihabara station – 5 minutes from Electric Town exit
Business hours:
10:30〜19:30
Janpara Akihabara 2
Janpara Akihabara 2nd is only 3 minutes away from Akihabara Main Store. It has a vast variety of second-hand products. Furthermore, uncommon for second-hand stores, they are well stocke
Janpara Akihabara 2nd is deseptively arather small store but its inventory is comparable to regular stores that sell new products.
It is especially good for finding affordable computer parts.
Address:
Exchange, 4-4-7, Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo To, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- JR Akihabara station – 5 minutes from Electric Town exit
Business hours:
10:30〜19:30
Janpara Akihabara 3
Janpara 3rd is also a second-hand store that mainly carries used tablets, laptops smartphones and PC parts. On their display you will see a number of recently released, barely used products at low prices which is what the store is known for – great bargins on products that are as good as new.
Address:
Nakae Bldg.1F, 3-9-8, Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo To, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- JR Akihabara station – 6 minutes from Electric Town exit
Business hours:
10:30〜19:30
Janpara Akihabara 4
Janpara Akihabara 4th is the nearest to Akihabara station. It is a bit small, but has a great selection of second-hand products, including smartphones, tablets and PCs. They mainly focus on smartphones.
Address:
1F, Kametani Bld., 1-17, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- JR Akihabara – 2 minutes from Showa-Dori exit
Business hours:
10:30〜19:30
Janpara Akihabara 5
Janpara Akihabara 5th is a bit further away from the station. However, it si still fairly easy to find. It faces Chuo-Dori street which is just outside of Electric Town exit. When you get out the gate just keep straight and you should easily get to the store.
Janpara Akihabara 5th is bigger than prefiously mentioned Janpara stores which allowes it to space a larger selection of products.
Address:
Sumiyosi Bld.1F-2F, 3-16-17, Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo To, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- JR Akihabara station – 7 minutes from Electric Town exit
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Suihirocho station – 1 minute
Business hours:
10:30〜19:30
Janbara D-Style Akihabara
Janpara D-Style Akihabara is another second-hand store that carries smartphones, laptops, PCs, headphones, earphones and computer equipment. However, it has a huge selection of Mac products that other stores usually lack or have in small quantities.
Even though, it is last on the list, the store is near the statio and is a good start to your Janpara tour.
Address:
1F-2F, New Akihabara Center, -10, 1-16, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
- JR Akihabara station – 1 minute from Electric Town exit
Business hours:
Weekdays:11:00〜20:00
Saturday・Sunday・Holiday:10:30〜19:30
Official site: