What to know
Nakano Broadway (中野ブロードウェイ) is a shopping complex in Tokyo famous for its many stores selling anime items and idol goods, including more than a dozen small Mandarake stores, which specialize in manga and anime-related collectibles. The shopping complex is a short walk from Nakano Station, which is a five-minute train ride from Shinjuku.
There are four levels of shopping at Nakano Broadway. The second and third floors house most of the anime and idol shops. Here, shoppers can find manga, magazines, collectibles, anime character figurines, idol merchandise, game consoles, video games, anime/idol CDs, and small souvenirs like idol playing cards or keychains.
The ground floor of Nakano Broadway has shops selling clothes, shoes, snacks, and secondhand goods. The basement level is a marketplace where locals shop for groceries, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood.
Leading from Nakano Station to Nakano Broadway is Nakano Sunmall, a 225-meter-long covered shopping street with a wide variety of shops, including food joints, cafes, watch dealers, jewelers, fashion boutiques, pharmacies, game centers, bookstores, and more.
On the side streets branching off from the shopping street are food alleys with various restaurants, including many izakaya serving all kinds of food. Here, visitors can experience the bustling food crowd atmosphere while taking a break from shopping.
Nakano Broadway is a five-minute walk along Nakano Sunmall shopping street, which starts just across the north exit of Nakano Station. Nakano Station is served by the JR Chuo Line (5 minutes, 200 yen from Shinjuku Station) and the Tozai Subway Line.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- Varies by store. Typically 12:00 to 20:00
- Closed
- Varies by store. Typically no closing days, but some stores close on Wednesdays.
- Admission
- English name
- Original name
- Nakano Broadway
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