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Bic Camera AKIBA
Seven floors packed with electronics and a wide variety of other products! One of Akihabara’s leading large electronics retailers.
This large electronics retailer stands out at the intersection of Chuo-dori and Kanda Myojin-dori, two streets in Akihabara lined with electronics retailers and anime shops. It is popular for its extensive selection, wide range of services, and convenient location just a 3-minute walk from the Electric Town Exit of Akihabara Station.
The store spans seven floors, from the 1st through the 7th, and carries not only home and beauty appliances but also a wide variety of other products, including games, toys, and alcoholic beverages. In addition to new vinyl records, which have gained worldwide popularity in recent years, the store carries approximately 5,000–6,000 used records at BIC RECORDS AKIBA by Face Records on the 3rd floor. It also sells medicine, daily necessities, cosmetics, suitcases, and more, making it a convenient place to pick up anything you may suddenly need during your trip.
The store offers tax-free shopping and has many staff members who speak foreign languages, including English and Chinese, making it popular with international visitors. It also offers a reservation service that allows customers to order products online in advance, then pay for and pick them up at the store.
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Seven floors, from the 1st through the 7th, offer a diverse selection ranging from electronics and toys to daily necessities.
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A wide selection of products, including home and beauty appliances.
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Medicine, daily necessities, cosmetics, and more are also available.
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Many staff members speak foreign languages.
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An online reservation service allows customers to pick up their orders at the store.
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The eye-catching store stands along Akihabara’s main street
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are brochures, information signs, or other guidance available in foreign languages? If so, which languages are supported?
Yes. English and Chinese are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available on the premises?
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Are coin-operated lockers available?
No.
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Is tax-free shopping available?
Yes. Please note that a refund-based tax-free system will take effect in November 2026.
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Is there a smoking area?
No.
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Are there any tourist attractions nearby?
Akihabara is a tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the world.
Experience Japanese culture at places such as Akihabara Electric Town, Radio Kaikan, and Kanda Myojin Shrine.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ビックカメラAKIBA
- Postal Code
- 101-0021
- Address
- 4-1-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Phone
- 03-6260-8111
- Closed on
- Open year-round
- Hours
- 10:00 am–10:00 pm
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station on the JR lines
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)