If you happen to visit Akihabara, you should definitely check out figurines. They are extremely well-done with great attention to details.
While today you can find all types of figurines almost everywhere in Akihabara, there are few stores that carry rare collectibles and pieces that are not from popular anime or game series.
This article will introduce you to seven stores that have the biggest selection of figurines.
Kaiyodo
Kaiyodo is one of the most well-established figurine companies known for its realistic figurines with exceptional details.
Kaiyodo Hobby Lobby Tokyo in Akihabara is directly managed by Kaiyodo which is why they have a number of exclusive pieces that you can`t find anywhere else.
It is under a minute from JR Akihabara station Electric Town exit, on the 5th floor of Radio Kaikan. Just look for a large blue and white board.
Address:
Radio Kaikan5F, 1-15-16, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
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Business hours:
11:00～20:00
Official site:
http://kaiyodo.co.jp/kaiyodo_HB/TK_topics/
Volks Akihabara Hobby Paradise
Volks Akihabara Hobby Paradise is a prominent figurine store with a wide selection of figurines.
It is in an orange building, also only a minute walk from JR Akihabara station Electric exit.
You will be surprised by the amount of pieces displayed inside. It seems like a whole day won`t be enough just to check out all of them.
Access:
1-15-14, Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo To, 101-0021, Japan
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Official site:
Business hours:
Monday~Friday: 11:00~20:00
Sunday, Saturday: 10:00~20:00
Surugaya
Surugaya is a hobby shop that carries new and used games, trading cards, books, figurines, etc. They have a lot of hidden gems and figurines at very affordable prices which makes Surugaya a great store for those on a tight budget.
Kaiyodo, Volks Akihabara Hobby Paradise and Surugaya Ekimae are in the vicinity of each other so you can eacn easily hop from one to another and compare their inventories and prices.
Akihabara Mae Store:
Address:
Yamamoto Musen Bld. B1～3F, 1-15-15, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
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Business hours:
9:00〜22:00
There are two more Surugaya stores that carry figurines.
Akihabara Abune・Hobby Kan
Address:
1F～4F, 4-5-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
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Business hours:
9:00〜22:00
Akihabara Trading・Boarding Game Kan
Address:
1F～2F, 3-15-4, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
Business hours:
9:00～22:00
Akihabara Head Store
Address:
3-11-3, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
Google Maps:
Business hours:
10:00～21:00
KOTOBUKIYA
KOTOBUKIYA Akihabara is another hobby store that sells a variety of goods, such as, plastic models, figurines, character goods, magazines, Akihabara souvenirs and gacha gacha.
It is located in a tall, green building 3 minutes from JR Akihabara station.
It is known as a comfortable, spacious store suitable for big groups and families.
Access:
Okasima Bld., 1-8-8, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
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Business hours:
10:00~20:00
Official site:
