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Milk Stand Akihabara

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Milk Stand Akihabara

Enjoy Bottled Milk along with the Bustle of the Akihabara Station Platform.

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Milk Stand Akihabara is a specialty shop for bottled milk located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
This long-established stand has been in business for more than 70 years since it opened in 1950. It is on the 3rd floor of JR Akihabara Station, on platform 5 of the JR Sobu Line.

Its signature items are bottled milk varieties from regions all across Japan. In particular, "Minna no Gyunyu," a low-temperature pasteurized milk that lets you fully enjoy the natural flavor of milk, and "Shinshu Azumino Milk," known for its rich yet clean, refreshing finish, are especially popular. They also serve flavored milk such as coffee milk and strawberry milk. In total, they stock around 40 varieties of bottled drinks. They also sell lactic acid drinks, sweet buns, and other light snacks.

The eat-in space is just a counter. As a rule, you return the empty bottle on the spot after you finish drinking. On the opposite side, on platform 6 of the JR Sobu Line, there is a sister shop called MILK SHOP LUCK Akihabara. This is a rare kind of milk stand where you can easily enjoy Japanese milk during the time between train transfers.

Highlights

  • A kiosk located on the JR Sobu Line platform at Akihabara Station.
  • You can drink bottled milk right there at the stand.
  • They offer a lineup of local milk brands from all over Japan.
  • There is also a wide variety of flavored milk such as coffee milk and strawberry milk.
  • It is popular to enjoy milk together with bread here instead of a regular lunch.

Photos

  • A specialty shop for milk sold in special bottles

    A specialty shop for milk sold in special bottles

  • Milk and flavored milk fill the showcase.

    Milk and flavored milk fill the showcase.

  • You can drink the milk you bought at the eat-in counter.

    You can drink the milk you bought at the eat-in counter.

  • You must return the empty milk bottles after you finish drinking.

    You must return the empty milk bottles after you finish drinking.

  • In addition to plain milk, coffee milk and strawberry milk are also popular.

    In addition to plain milk, coffee milk and strawberry milk are also popular.

  • The shop is located on platform 5 of the JR Sobu Line at Akihabara Station.

    The shop is located on platform 5 of the JR Sobu Line at Akihabara Station.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

When are the busiest times?
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It tends to be crowded around noon (around 12:00 pm) and from 5:00 pm until closing time.

Q

Can I use credit cards?
A

No. You can pay with cash or transportation IC cards such as Suica.

Q

Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
A

Within walking distance from JR Akihabara Station, there are sightseeing spots such as Kanda Myojin and Akihabara Electric Town.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • Ming Yu
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    MILK SHOP LUCK Raku (Milk Stand), located on a platform at JR Akihabara Station, is a little-known favorite where you can experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Showa-era Tokyo! This historic little stand offers bottled milk, coffee milk, and various dairy drinks from all over Japan, and the staff will even thoughtfully open the bottle for you on the spot.

    The experience of buying and drinking cold, rich bottled milk right on the platform is both unique and soothing. Pair it with the traditional bread sold at the shop, and it's the perfect little treat during your commute or transfer! Whether you're a milk lover or a traveler wanting to experience the local retro Showa atmosphere, don't miss it when passing through the platforms at Akihabara Station.

  • 金己田
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    Grab a bottle of milk before your train arrives!

    This milk specialty shop inside JR Akihabara Station brings together bottled milk from all over Japan. There were so many choices that it was hard to decide, so I started with the winner and runner-up from the milk popularity ranking!

    Hokkaido 4.0 milk was rich and flavorful, while the Shinshu Azumino one was light and smooth. According to the lady at the shop, that one was the previous year's No. 1, and I liked it better too.

    There’s also a row of vending machines next to the shop where you can buy regional limited-edition milk. I honestly recommend trying Fukushima’s Rakuo, especially the coffee au lait!

  • s.kojima
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    I used to drink strawberry milk here all the time when I was a student. They have so many different kinds—it's really fun to check them all out!

Details

Name in Japanese
ミルクスタンド 秋葉原店
Postal Code
101-0021
Address
JR Akihabara Station, JR Sobu Line platform 5, around the middle of the platform, Soto-Kanda 1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3251-3286
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
6:30am - 7:40pm, Weekends and holidays 8:30am - 7:40pm
Budget
Standard from 150 yen, Premium from 190 yen
Access
Just off platform 5 of the JR Sobu Line at Akihabara Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
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