2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan
While the neon-drenched area of Akihabara is known for its anime characters and endless toy stores, its also home to one of Tokyo’s best artisanal shopping strips. Known as 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan, the collection of stores runs underneath the Yamanote line between Akihabara and Okachimachi Stations (hence the name Aki-Oka). Here you will find around 50 different shops and cafés, all displaying classic Japanese arts and crafts created by contemporary artisans.