Akihabara

At night, Akihabara shows a different face as the electronics district's hustle settles. Step into the side streets off the main station square, and neon signs light up adult-oriented shops.

Geographically, the area centers on JR Akihabara Station, split between the Electric Town exit side and the Showa-dori side. Adult venues are mainly concentrated east of the station, in buildings and back alleys along Chuo-dori.

Akihabara's adult scene is dominated by delivery health (deliheru), followed by pink salons and hotel health. Delivery health typically uses nearby love hotels or capsule hotels, with rates starting around ¥10,000 for 60 minutes. Pink salons are popular among salarymen for quick, easy fun. Hotel health often includes the room fee, averaging around ¥20,000.

For foreign visitors, Akihabara is relatively accessible. Delivery health requires a phone reservation, but more shops now offer English support. Pink salons are walk-in type; you pay at the entrance and may need to show ID.

Access is easy via JR Akihabara Station. Operating hours vary, but many delivery health shops are open late into the night. Fridays and weekends get busy, so book early.

Note that street touts are strictly regulated in Akihabara. If approached, don't follow them; choose a shop yourself. Also, delivery health may not always verify staff availability, so pick a reputable shop.