About Nakano
Nakano is a popular residential district that has become a significant destination for otaku (anime and manga enthusiasts) culture, centred on Nakano Broadway - a 1966 shopping mall that has evolved into one of Japan's premier destinations for anime, manga, trading cards, figurines and vintage collectibles. The surrounding neighbourhood offers a more local, less touristy version of Tokyo life.
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Traveller Tips
- 1Nakano Broadway (4 floors of anime and collectibles) is one of the best alternatives to Akihabara
- 2Mandarake in Nakano Broadway is Japan's largest used anime merchandise chain - 28 specialist shops
- 3The Sun Mall shopping street connects the station to Broadway
- 4The area is quiet compared to Shinjuku - a good base for budget travellers
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Nakano Broadway (anime collectibles)
Mandarake
Sun Mall
Shirako Park
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Zone 2
Travel Zone
Est. 1962
Step-free access available