Shops and Studios Together – Delighting in Encounters with Unique Creations at 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN

With a central theme of “Japanese monozukuri” (Japanese product making), 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN is a street that gathers many unique shops. The atelier and store are in one place, so that you can directly feel the creator’s passion. It might be good to visit when you have plenty of time to enjoy all of the shops.

2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN opened offering people the opportunity to experience the manufacturing process firsthand beneath the elevated train tracks between Akihabara Station and Okachimachi Station.
This commercial facility was renovated taking full advantage of the under-elevated location, which creates a unique and fascinating atmosphere. The unique name, ‘2k540’ comes from railway terminology. The facility is 2.540km away from Tokyo Station, hence the name.

In this unique retail space, you’ll find over 45 shops all featuring made-in-Japan items such as handmade jewelry, leather goods, and home goods. It features a style in which the workshop and the shop combine, allowing craftsmen and visitors to have conversations. Some of the shops also offer custom-made accessories and miscellaneous goods, making it an ideal choice for selecting gifts for someone special. There must be something special that you can encounter at a wonderful place with the theme of ‘monozukuri’. In addition to the shopping, the facility also hosts hands-on events like workshops, inviting you to create something special with your own hands.