Akihabara: Cheap Drinks at Drugstores and Supermarkets

The temperature is finally rising in June!
In the hot summer, it is important to drink plenty of water to prevent heatstroke.
However, buying drinks from vending machines or convenience stores can seem expensive...
For those of you who are stingy, we will introduce some stores in Akihabara where drinks are a little cheaper.

Cheap Drinks in Akihabara: Drugstores

Welcia Akihabara Station Store - 24-hour store near the station

This drugstore is located on the first floor of BiTO AKIBA, a commercial building with many restaurants and bars, located just outside the north exit of JR Akihabara Station's Electric Town exit.
There are many people who make this mistake, but the key point is that it is not "Welcia" but "Welcia" with the big "e".

There's a decent selection of drinks, so you're sure to find something you like.
Welcia also sells Seico Mart prepared foods, where you can buy pasta for around 120 yen, making it a great choice for those looking to keep their food costs down.
Another plus point is that it is open 24 hours a day except for dispensing.

Kimuraya Akihabara - A conveniently located drugstore

Kimuraya Akihabara is a drugstore located in the Akihabara East-West Passage.

There isn't a wide selection of drinks, but you can earn Yamada Denki points, so it's a good deal.
The other thing is the convenient location.
I tend to use it because it's easy to drop in.

Kokumin Drug Akihabara East Exit Store - Cheap Monena

This drugstore is located just outside the Showa-dori exit of JR Akihabara Station and can be easily spotted by the wagons lined up in front of the store.
There are several vending machines nearby, but it's cheaper to buy it here!

It's especially amazing that the monster is only 178 yen including tax!!
If you want to buy Monster Energy in Akihabara, this is the only place to go.

Cheap drinks in Akihabara - Supermarkets

Don Quijote Akihabara - You can't go wrong here

Yes, there it is.
This Don Quijote is located right in the middle of Akihabara Chuo Dori.
It has a wide variety of drinks, low prices, and a great location, so it's a big hit.
What's more, it's open 24 hours a day.
If I had to say something, it would be that it is a bit of a hassle to go up to the second floor, and the cash registers can get crowded depending on the time of day.

Peacock Store Kanda Tsumakoizaka Branch - Earn WAON points

This supermarket is located near the Tsumakoizaka intersection.
Since it is under the AEON umbrella, you can earn WAON points.

The drinks are a decent selection.
If you're nearby and feeling thirsty, feel free to come in.
By the way, you can buy monsters for 180 yen from the vending machine next to the store.

Hanamasa Meat Akihabara Store - Commercial-sized supermarket

If you head towards Okachimachi from JR Akihabara Station, you will find a supermarket under the elevated tracks, packed with meat and commercial-sized frozen foods.

A 500ml plastic bottle can usually be purchased for less than 100 yen.
Cheap canned juices taste just as good as they cost, so I personally don't recommend them, but Gatsun G, which is almost like real gold, is delicious.
It's reassuring that it's open 24 hours, but the downside is that it's far from Akihabara Station.

My Basket Kanda Sakumacho Store - Supermarket near Asakusabashi

This small supermarket is located near Sakuma Park, just outside the Showa-dori exit of JR Akihabara Station, heading towards Asakusabashi.
It's far from the station, so I don't think you'll use it much even if you come to Akihabara for fun, but just in case.
The beverage selection is also average.
By the way, there is also a store called "My Basket Akihabara Showa-dori Store," but it is even further away and is closer to Okachimachi Station.

Drink plenty of fluids before you collapse

Akihabara has more drugstores and supermarkets than you might imagine, and there are many stores where you can buy drinks at low prices.
However, other than the drugstore in front of the station and the extremely conspicuous Don Quijote, supermarkets are a little hard to find, so it may seem like a hidden spot to anyone other than Akiba guys who visit Akihabara all the time.
Also, if you don't mind the price, convenience stores and especially vending machines are everywhere, and it would be pointless to skimp on drinks and end up passing out, so make sure to drink plenty of water.