Asakusa
2024.06.25
[Asakusa]Exploring Tokyo: From Asakusa to Akihabara on the Tsukuba Express
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A Tale of Two Tokyos: From Historic Asakusa to Quirky Akihabara
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How to Travel from Senso-ji Temple to Akihabara
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Purchase a ticket to Akihabara using one of their ticket machines or tap your IC card to enter the turnstile. At the time of writing, the price of traveling from Asakusa to Akihabara is 210 yen when you pay with your IC card. Then, just board the Tsukuba Express bound for Akihabara from Platform 2. Local, semi-express, commuter express, and express trains stop at Akihabara, so you can take whichever train comes first—no transfers needed! The train will arrive at Akihabara Station at an underground platform, so if you’re traveling with luggage, I recommend getting on at Car 6, which stops close to the elevator that leads to the ticket gate at Akihabara Station. Or, you can get on at Car 4, which will stop close to the escalator and stairs that lead to the gate.
To get out of the station, exit the ticket gate and proceed straight ahead to get out of the station. Next, turn left and go up the stairs or escalator. Turn right at the top and go up a second escalator or stairs. Follow the path to a third escalator or stairs to reach the surface level. The ride will take only five minutes, but you’ll feel like you’re worlds away from Asakusa when you step out of the station into Akihabara’s vibrant atmosphere filled with electronic shops, anime stores, and themed cafes.
Exploring Beyond Akihabara with the Tsukuba Express
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Moreover, staying at Tavinos Hotel gives you excellent access to the Tsukuba Express Line. So whether you're diving into the historical depths of Asakusa, immersing yourself in the otaku culture of Akihabara, or enjoying nature in the northern Kanto area, the Tsukuba Express is definitely a line you’ll want to make use of during your trip to Tokyo.
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Rachael AokiOriginally from the East Coast of the United States, Rachael has called Japan home for over a decade. She enjoys discovering destinations that are popular with locals from quaint cafes to hole-in-the-wall eateries and sharing that information with visitors from overseas. She also loves taking trips to onsen and is always up for a trip to Hakone, Kanagawa.