Welcome to Akihabara—Tokyo’s “Electric Town” and a paradise for trading card hunters. This quick-hit list mixes the best TCG stores (Pokémon, One Piece, and more) with easy, tourist-friendly eats and experiences—perfect for first-timers who want a little bit of everything in one neighborhood.
- 1 1) Clove Base Akihabara — Polished showcases, near the station
- 2 2) Card Rush (Akihabara) — Playable singles at sharp prices
- 3 3) Every TCG (Akihabara Main) — New, cute, and super visitor-friendly
- 4 4) Yellow Submarine (Radio Kaikan 6F) — The classic inside Akiba’s landmark
- 5 5) Mandarake Complex — Treasure hunt across 8 floors
- 6 6) Surugaya Akihabara (Trading Card & Board Game) — Deep, all-round stock
- 7 7) Yodobashi Akiba — Easy sealed finds + tax-free
- 8 8) Akihabara Radio Kaikan — One building, dozens of hits
- 9 9) Sweets Pure Recipe — Storybook-cute concept café for a sugar break
- 10 10) Gyukatsu Motomura (Akihabara) — Crispy beef cutlet refuel
- 11 Two Easy Mini-Routes
- 12 Practical Tips for First-Timers
1) Clove Base Akihabara — Polished showcases, near the station
Why go: A tidy, modern showroom with clearly labeled conditions and a strong selection across Pokémon and One Piece. Easy in–out location steps from JR Akihabara (in “Chomp Chomp” building, 6F). Check their social feed for restock notes.
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2) Card Rush (Akihabara) — Playable singles at sharp prices
Why go: Famous for competitive pricing and a huge wall of playable singles. Multiple branches in the area; the newer Card Rush 0TC sits in Bito Akiba Plaza (7F). If you’re upgrading a deck in one go, start here.
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3) Every TCG (Akihabara Main) — New, cute, and super visitor-friendly
Why go: A fresh, photogenic card shop that focuses on Pokémon and One Piece, plus fun merch. The interior is clean and cute, with separate men’s & women’s restrooms and a duel space (32 seats) for on-the-spot matches. Right next door you’ll find a TCG vending corner with 9 machines selling oripa (mystery packs)—perfect for a quick thrill before sitting down to play. Address: 1F Nippo Akiba-kan, Sotokanda 3-9-10. Typical hours posted on their socials.
Pro tip: Warm up with a few oripa pulls outside, then grab a table in the duel space for photos and a couple of friendly games.
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4) Yellow Submarine (Radio Kaikan 6F) — The classic inside Akiba’s landmark
Why go: A long-running chain with wide TCG coverage, conveniently located inside Radio Kaikan—so you can hit several hobby stores in one building.
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5) Mandarake Complex — Treasure hunt across 8 floors
Why go: A multi-floor otaku landmark where you can stumble into older promos, oddities, and retro goods. Open daily, typically 12:00–20:00.
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6) Surugaya Akihabara (Trading Card & Board Game) — Deep, all-round stock
Why go: Big inventory spanning many titles plus sleeves and supplies. Great for filling gaps and grabbing accessories in one go.
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7) Yodobashi Akiba — Easy sealed finds + tax-free
Why go: A huge mall-style store directly connected to Akihabara Station. While it’s an electronics giant, the toy/hobby floors often carry sealed product and TCG supplies—plus tax-free checkout is straightforward.
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8) Akihabara Radio Kaikan — One building, dozens of hits
Why go: Iconic, 10:00–20:00 daily, and packed with specialty stores (figures, cards, parts). If you only have an hour, do a lap here to sample everything.
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9) Sweets Pure Recipe — Storybook-cute concept café for a sugar break
Why go: A concept maid café themed around sweets—think storybook décor, pastel interiors, and ultra-cute uniforms. It’s a friendly, beginner-friendly stop to recharge between shop hops, with photogenic drinks and desserts designed for your feed. Check their official X for the latest hours and events. X(Twitter)
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10) Gyukatsu Motomura (Akihabara) — Crispy beef cutlet refuel
Why go: Juicy, lightly fried beef cutlets you finish on a mini grill at the table. The Akihabara shop sits in B1 of the Okuyama Building near the action; typical hours run late.
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Two Easy Mini-Routes
Speed-run (2–3 hours): Radio Kaikan → Yellow Submarine → everyTCG (oripa vending + quick duel) → Sweets Pure Recipe (dessert/photo stop)
Collector’s crawl (half-day): Card Rush → Clove Base → Surugaya → Mandarake Complex → everyTCG (singles hunt & duel space) → Yodobashi Akiba → Sweets Pure Recipe (sweet recharge)
Practical Tips for First-Timers
- Bring your passport for tax-free shopping where available. Many big retailers in Akihabara support it.
- Selling cards: Policies differ. Many shops require Japanese ID to sell to them; as a visitor, plan on buying rather than selling.
- Etiquette: Don’t lean on cases; ask staff before taking photos; keep backpacks tight in crowded aisles.
- Timing: Weekend middays are most crowded—go early or late for breathing room.
- Cash vs. cashless: Most shops take cards/IC, but bring some cash for gacha/oripa machines.
Have fun in Electric Town—and if you want an easy, photo-friendly place to play and shop for Pokémon/One Piece, everyTCG or Sweets Pure Recipe is a comfy first stop before you tackle the rest of Akiba.
