Last updated March 29, 2022
See the varied handicrafts
10. Okachimachi, Akihabara
The Underpass is special space utilization in Tokyo. Post-war electronics stores and recently renovated shopping facilities are expanding. See the varied handicrafts such as arts and crafts, subculture and cuisine.
- Metropolitan center and sub-center
- Joto
- Shopping
Route
Select a spot to see details such as tourist information and barrier-free information.
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Start
JROkachimachi Station[North Exit]
About 9 minutes on foot
About 490 meters
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Spot1
2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN
About 8 minutes on foot
About 450 meters
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Spot2
3331 Arts Chiyoda
About 15 minutes on foot
About 880 meters
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Spot3
mAAch ecute KANDA MANSEIBASHI
About 4 minutes on foot
About 220 meters
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Spot4
Akihabara Radio Center
About 6 minutes on foot
About 320 meters
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Spot5
CHABARA AKI-OKA MARCHE
About 3 minutes on foot
About 140 meters
- Goal JRAkihabara Station[JR Electric Town Exit]
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of January 2022
- Indicated route travel times are calculated based on a speed of about 60 meters/minute
Route Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in dark blue if applicable.
- Wheelchair-accessible restroom (located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise)
- Nursing area (with diaper-changing table, unless noted otherwise)
- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
- Osotomate-friendly facility
- Parking for the impaired
- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
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Start JR Okachimachi Station [North Exit]
Start at JR Okachimachi Station [North Exit]
For station details, refer to the JR East website. -
About 9 minutes on foot
About 490 meters
Travel Tips
The northeast entrance of 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN has steps, so wheelchair users should use the northwest entrance.
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Spot1 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN About 30 minutes
A new area themed around handiwork developed during the JR East Japan city development. In railroad terminology, this facility is named "2k540m" to show its distance from Tokyo Station. Okachimachi, once teeming with artisans of traditional Edo crafts, is starting a movement of a new style of handicraft.
Accessibility Information
There are no steps on the west side, but there are 3 steps at the east entrance, so be careful when moving.
The toilet with wheelchair-accessible restroom near the Kuramaebashi-dori side exit. Restroom Information
There is a toilet with wheelchair-accessible restroom near the Kuramaebashi-dori side exit.You can check real-time information about available and crowded restrooms using the following link.
https://vacan.com/en/place/ZnxqNZXoFacility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-6806-0254
- Address
- 5-9 Ueno, Taito-ku (Underpass between Akihabara and Okachimachi Stations on the Yamanote Line)
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 11:00 - 19:00 (Opening times may vary)
10:00 - 20:00 (Center road opening times) - Closed days
- Wednesdays (Closed days may vary if Wednesday is a national holiday)
- Official Website
- http://www.jrtk.jp.e.wz.hp.transer.com/2k540/
*This information was current as of January 2022. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
Various unique stores effectively use the JR underpass, such as stores that are both a shop and a workshop, stores selling unique items, or workshops where one can try a craft.
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About 8 minutes on foot
About 450 meters
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Spot2 3331 Arts Chiyoda About 30 minutes
A cultural-arts complex that opened in 2010 in the old Rensei Secondary School building. It has a gallery, office, café, and shop and is also used for cultural exchange such as workshops, seminars and exhibitions. The free space can be used free of charge for such things as reading or resting.
Accessibility Information
Enter the facilities via the slope. Use the intercom if help is required. Wheelchair users can use the elevator to access each floor. However, there are steps to the roof that restrict access.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 1st floor Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) on the 1st floor.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-6803-2441
- Address
- 6-11-14, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
- Fee
- Free entry (Fees may apply to certain exhibitions)
- Hours
- 10:00 - 21:00 (last entry is 30 minutes before closing)
*Dates and hours vary by tenant and gallery. - Closed days
- Please check the Official Website.
- Official Website
- https://www.3331.jp/en/
*This information was current as of January 2022. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 15 minutes on foot
About 880 meters
Travel Tips
The sidewalks on Chuo-dori are wide, but be careful of tourists and other pedestrians depending on the day and time.
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Spot3 mAAch ecute KANDA MANSEIBASHI About 30 minutes
A commercial facility utilizing made using the old Manseibashi Station viaduct. You can see the vestiges of the former Manseibashi Station.
Accessibility Information
The passageways on the 2nd floor deck and the open-air deck along the Kanda River are somewhat narrow (110 centimeters wide).
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 1st floor Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities and a diaper-changing table) on the 1st floor.You can check real-time information about available and crowded restrooms using the following link.
https://vacan.com/en/place/GnvOpBXqFacility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3257-8910
- Address
- 1-25-4, Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku
- Fee
- Varies by shop
- Hours
- 11:00 - 23:00 (until 21:00 on Sundays and national holidays)
Shop hours 11:00 - 20:00
*Please see the official website. - Closed days
- Irregular holidays
*Please see the official website. - Official Website
- http://www.ecute.jp/maach
*This information was current as of January 2022. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 4 minutes on foot
About 220 meters
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Spot4 Akihabara Radio Center About 5 minutes
In the postwar period, electrical radio engineers would gather at the underpass to sell parts for radios, which was the only entertainment at the time. Close to 40 stores stock their own highly specialized parts. Akihabara flourished as an electronics town with the change in popularity of audio, home electronics and computers recently and many specialists from around the world visit Akihabara Radio Center.
Accessibility Information
Be careful when moving with a wheelchair as the center is usually crowded with tourists and shoppers.
Restroom Information
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Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3251-0614
- Address
- 1-14-2, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
- Fee
- Varies by shop
- Hours
- Varies by shop
- Closed days
- Varies by shop
- Official Website
- http://www.radiocenter.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2022. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 6 minutes on foot
About 320 meters
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Spot5 CHABARA AKI-OKA MARCHE About 30 minutes
An excellent market where great Japanese products are gathered, and on the site of the once bustling Kanda fruit market. As well as being able to obtain tasty goods, this is a place to connect producers and consumers and to feel the traditions and lore of the rich cuisine. In addition to the Nippon Department Store Shokuhinkan, the Yanaka Coffee shop, which sells around 30 types of coffee beans obtained from the producers, and other stores are located here.
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair users can enter the store via the slope on the Okachimachi entrance. Although wheelchairs can maneuver in the store, take care as it may be crowded with shoppers. The toilet with wheelchair access is near the wooden barrel display.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities). (Look for the wooden barrel display.)You can check real-time information about available and crowded restrooms using the following link.
https://vacan.com/en/place/krbzBprDFacility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3258-0051
- Address
- 8-2, Kanda Neribeicho, Chiyoda-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 11:00-20:00
- Closed days
- The first Wednesday in June and November
- Official Website
- http://www.jrtk.jp.e.wz.hp.transer.com/chabara/
*This information was current as of January 2022. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
Chabara is a portmanteau of "Yachaba" and "Akihabara." Also, the traditions and depths of the cuisine can be seen here.
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About 3 minutes on foot
About 140 meters
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Goal JR Akihabara Station [JR Electric Town Exit]
JR Akihabara Station [JR Electric Town Exit] is the goal.
For station details, refer to the JR East website.
Sightseeing spots around the area between
Okachimachi and Akihabara
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Spot6 AMEYOKO PLAZA
A shopping mall below the central guard of Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street. There are many cheap, good-quality stores here.
Accessibility Information
There are no steps at the west exit. Take care as there are 5 places on the east side (JR side) with steps. Be careful as the route is narrow and crowded.
Restroom Information
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Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3836-1800 (AMEYOKO PLAZA Mall Cooperative Office)
- Address
- 6-10-7, Ueno, Taito-ku
- Fee
- Varies by shop
- Hours
- 10:00 - 19:30
- Closed days
- 2nd Wednesday of every month (open every day in December)
- Official Website
- http://www.ameyoko-plaza.com/en/
*This information was current as of January 2022. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot7 Akihabara UDX
This is a multi-purpose complex facility featuring conference or event spaces, restaurants and theaters around the concept of "exchange between people" and "accumulation of information and technology" as a symbol of Akihabara, the town at the cusp of cultural information dissemination.
Accessibility Information
As the 2nd floor only has manual entrances, wheelchair users should use the elevator from the 1st floor. There are no steps on any floor. There are several parking spaces for users with impairments, and the intercom at the entrance provides guidance. Motorized wheelchairs can be borrowed without charge from the 1st floor disaster control center. This can be used between 10:00 and 18:00.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) on 2nd floor Restroom Information
There is a toilet with wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) on each floor.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3252-5091
- Address
- 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
- Fee
- Varies by shop
- Hours
- Varies by shop
- Closed days
- Varies by shop
- Official Website
- http://udx.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2022. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.