Ota Road
An area west of Den Den Town packed with anime, manga and figure shops.
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The streets west of Den Den Town are lined with specialty shops for anime goods, figures and models, with maid cafés here and there. In recent years it has also become busy with visitors from overseas.
History & legend
- Fact
“Ota Road” is a nickname; the merchants' association is officially called the Nipponbashi-suji Nishi-dori Shotenkai.
Local tips
- Always ask permission before photographing cosplayers or shopfronts.
Photo gallery
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