By Video Street View Japan
This detailed walking tour explores an off-the-beaten-path section of Tokyo along the Hibiya Line, starting at Kayabacho Station and ending at the renowned Akihabara district. Filmed in 4K with immersive binaural sound, the video guides viewers through a lesser-seen route across three key neighborhoods, each offering its unique atmosphere and local character.
The journey begins at Kayabacho Station, a business-centric area with convenient connections to Tokyo’s financial district. As the walk continues, the route traverses Ningyocho, famed for its enduring Edo-period charm, doll shops, and small eateries. The symbolic Ningyocho-dori Avenue is prominently featured, giving viewers a taste of this traditional yet quietly bustling neighborhood. Viewer attention is drawn to the missed Ningyocho Station, demonstrating the difference between the various subway entrances and the walking routes locals use.
From there, the tour proceeds through the subdued streets of Kodenmacho, a district that merges the modern with a residential feel, ending at Kodenmacho Station. Notable stops such as the Family Bazaar showcase everyday commerce that contrasts with Tokyo’s more tourist-heavy locales. The tour concludes at Akihabara, but specifically around the Hibiya Line’s Akihabara Station—not the JR hub that most international visitors know. This gives a fresh look at a tech-and-anime mecca from a quieter, more residential side, introducing viewers to a less-glamorized but equally interesting face of Akihabara.
Along the way, viewers gain a deeper appreciation for Tokyo’s urban diversity and can easily follow the walking route via a linked Google Map. The video is ideal for those who wish to discover Tokyo’s hidden corners and experience daily life as locals do. Points visited in this tour include Kayabacho Station, Ningyocho (including Ningyocho-dori Ave), Kodenmacho Station, Family Bazaar, and Akihabara’s quieter station area.