Akihabara + Depart

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Final Shopping Akihabara Departure

Akihabara Electric Town - anime, games, and electronics paradise

Morning

πŸŒ… Morning β€” FINAL CARD SWEEP

Akihabara Card Shopping

Your last chance to hunt for singles! Hit the Radio Kaikan area and surrounding card shops.

Strategy:

  • You know prices now from Osaka β€” use that knowledge
  • Focus on your remaining target list cards
  • Don't buy just to buy β€” be selective
  • Stock up on supplies (sleeves, toploaders) if needed

Key shops: Card Labo, FullComp, Hobby Station, various shops in Radio Kaikan

πŸ“ Radio Kaikan Area ⏱️ 2-3 hours

Akihabara Highlights (if time)

Beyond card shops, Akihabara has:

  • Arcades β€” Multi-floor game centers
  • Electronics β€” Yodobashi Camera is massive
  • Anime/manga shops β€” Figures, merch, etc.
  • Gachapon β€” Streets lined with capsule machines

Afternoon

β˜€οΈ Afternoon

Final Packing

Head back to the hotel to finish packing. Make sure everything fits!

Packing tips:

  • Valuable cards in carry-on (never checked luggage!)
  • Keep receipts together for customs
  • Wear your heaviest items on the plane
  • Leave room for airport snacks/last purchases

Airport Transfer

Head to the airport with plenty of time. Options depend on your flight:

To Narita (NRT):

  • Narita Express from major stations (~1 hour)
  • Limousine Bus from hotels/stations

To Haneda (HND):

  • Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho
  • Keikyu Line from Shinagawa
  • ~30-45 minutes from central Tokyo

Tip: International flights = arrive 3 hours early

At the Airport

✈️ Airport

Last Purchases

Japanese airports have great shopping!

  • Duty-free sweets and snacks
  • Last-minute gifts
  • Pokemon/anime merch shops in terminals
  • Regional food specialties

Departure

Thank you for an incredible trip! Safe travels home.

またね!(Mata ne! β€” See you again!)


Final Card Shopping Checklist

Before you leave Akihabara:


Departure Checklist


Trip Complete!

What an adventure:

Time to head home and start planning the next trip!


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