ONODEN Akihabara 1F Tokyo is a one-stop floor for beauty appliances, overseas-voltage home electronics, Japanese souvenirs, toys, sake and an in-store currency exchange machine on Chuo-dori in Electric Town.
Travelers headed home with new gadgets will find this floor especially useful: shavers, hair dryers, hair irons and electric toothbrushes share shelf space with kitchen gadgets, air purifiers, bidets and vacuum cleaners spec'd for overseas voltages.
The 1st floor also doubles as a souvenir floor — traditional iron kettles and crafts, suitcases, instant cameras and binoculars sit alongside Japanese sake, whiskey and plum wine, making it a practical first stop before deeper Akihabara exploration.
This guide is based on on-site visits to ONODEN Akihabara in Electric Town and is updated in 2026 by the AKIHABARA GUIDE INFORMATION MAP editorial team.
ONODEN Akihabara 1F storefront viewed from Chuo-dori in Electric Town Tokyo.ONODEN Akihabara 1F shop entrance leading into the beauty appliance and souvenir floor in Tokyo.ONODEN Akihabara 1F main entrance showing the overseas-voltage electronics area in Tokyo.
ONODEN Akihabara 1st Floor is the ground-floor shopping area of ONODEN, a long-standing electronics superstore on Chuo-dori in Akihabara Tokyo's Electric Town district.
The floor mixes everyday Japanese home appliances, travel-friendly overseas-voltage electronics and tourist-focused goods — beauty appliances, souvenirs, toys, Japanese sake and a self-service currency exchange machine all under one roof.
It is designed as a first-touch floor: international visitors can arrive directly from Akihabara Station, browse beauty and souvenir items, change currency, and pick up overseas-voltage home electronics all before riding the elevator to the deeper specialist floors above.
Why visit ONODEN Akihabara 1F when shopping in Electric Town?
The 1st floor is one of the most traveler-friendly entry points in Akihabara because it concentrates the items short-trip visitors usually want: gift-ready Japanese sake and whiskey, traditional iron kettles and crafts, suitcases for the trip home and beauty gadgets popular as souvenirs.
ONODEN's overseas-voltage section is the other key draw. Kitchen gadgets, air purifiers, bidets, irons and vacuum cleaners spec'd for non-Japanese mains make it a sensible choice for international buyers who want appliances that will actually work back home.
A practical bonus: a currency exchange (EXCHANGE) machine sits inside the 1st floor, so visitors can convert cash before they shop without leaving the building or queuing at the station.
Compared with the bigger chains on the same street, ONODEN keeps a calmer, lower-pressure shopping atmosphere — which makes it a comfortable first stop in Akihabara for first-time visitors.
What can you buy at ONODEN Akihabara 1F Tokyo?
In the beauty and hair care section, ONODEN Akihabara 1F stocks shavers, hair dryers, hair irons and clippers alongside facial massagers and electric toothbrushes — a popular shelf among returning international visitors.
The overseas-use electronics area covers kitchen gadgets, air purifiers, bidets, irons and vacuum cleaners with voltage compatibility for use abroad, making them practical for travelers or for sending as gifts overseas.
For souvenirs, look for traditional Japanese crafts, iron kettles, suitcases, instant cameras and binoculars; for daily essentials, the floor carries batteries, rechargeable batteries, calculators and power strips.
The toy section has model kits, character goods and T-shirts, while the food and beverage shelf offers Japanese sake, whiskey and plum wine — all useful for souvenirs or for enjoying back at the hotel.
This article is based on real visits to ONODEN Akihabara and verified store information.
Content is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for international visitors.
Explore More ONODEN Floors & Akihabara Electronics Shops
If you found ONODEN Akihabara 1F useful, the upper floors and other Electric Town electronics superstores nearby are worth checking next.
Address:
1-2-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan
Nearest Station:
Akihabara Station (JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Sobu Line) Only a 2-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station's Electric Town Exit (also known as "Denki-gai")
Phone number: 03-3253-3911
ONODEN Akihabara Tokyo Location Map
FAQ – ONODEN Akihabara 1F Tokyo
The 1st floor of ONODEN Akihabara carries beauty appliances such as shavers, hair dryers and electric toothbrushes, overseas-voltage home electronics, traditional Japanese souvenirs, toys and character goods, and a food and drink section with Japanese sake, whiskey and plum wine.
Yes. The 1st floor stocks kitchen gadgets, air purifiers, bidets, irons and vacuum cleaners configured for overseas voltage, making it a practical stop for international travelers and residents heading abroad.
Yes. ONODEN Akihabara has a self-service currency exchange (EXCHANGE) machine on the 1st floor, which is convenient for foreign visitors shopping in Electric Town.
ONODEN Akihabara is about a 2-minute walk from the Electric Town Exit (Denki-gai-guchi) of JR Akihabara Station. The entrance opens directly onto Chuo-dori.
