[Tokyo Edition] Top 13 Places with Lots of Capsule Toys

There are many large capsule toy specialty stores in popular areas of Tokyo, such as Ikebukuro, Akihabara, Asakusa, etc. These large stores have a wide selection of products, so you're sure to find a capsule toy that catches your eye.

So, this time we will introduce 13 large capsule toy specialty stores, "Gashapon department stores," in Tokyo. If you find a store that interests you, be sure to check it out. You can have a lot of fun just by looking around.

[Tokyo Edition] Top 13 Places with Lots of Capsule Toys

This time, we will introduce 13 "Gashapon department stores" with a large number of capsule toy displays. Check out the stores you want to visit.

[Approx. 3,000 faces] Gashapon Department Store Ikebukuro Main Store
[Approx. 1,700 faces] Gashapon department store BIGFUN Heiwajima store
[Approx. 1,610 faces] Gashapon department store Tachikawa Takashimaya SC store
[Approx. 1,200 faces] Gashapon department store Asakusa Hanayashiki store
[Approx. 800 faces] Gashapon department store Lalaport Tachikawa Tachihi store
[Approx. 750 faces] Gashapon department store Ito Yokado Oimachi store
[Approx. 640 pages] Gashapon department store Ito-Yokado Ario Kitasuna store
[Approximately 600 faces] Gashapon department store Ito Yokado Kiba store
[Approximately 550 faces] Gashapon department store Surugaya Machida Asahimachi store
[Approx. 520 pages] Bookstore Gashapon Department Store Orion Shobo Norte Store
[Approx. 510 pages] Bookstore Gashapon Department Store Bunkyodo Minami-Osawa Store
[Approx. 500 faces] Gashapon Department Store Akihabara store
[Approx. 480 faces] Gashapon Department Store Oji Sun Square Store

[Approximately 3,000 faces] The world's largest! Gashapon department store Ikebukuro main store

Number of installed surfaces	Approximately 3,000
address	〒170-8630 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Sunshine City World Import Mart Building 3F
Access	■ For those coming by train Approximately 8 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station on the JR, Tobu Tojo Line, and Seibu Ikebukuro Line About 3 minutes walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line About 4 minutes walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome Station on the Toden Arakawa Line ■ For those coming by car Directly connected from Higashi-Ikebukuro Interchange on the Metropolitan Expressway Route 5 Ikebukuro Line
Hours	10:00～21:00 *Business hours and holidays are the same as Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo.
Telephone	0570-076564
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/ikebukuro/
SNS	https://x.com/gasha_ikbkr
Cashless	Available at some vending machines
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Ikebukuro
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Ikebukuro Main Store" is one of the world's largest capsule toy specialty stores located in Ikebukuro Sunshine City. It is also home to the "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop". With over 3,000 Gashapon vending machines installed on a vast floor of approximately 1,256 m2, you can enjoy limited edition products and historical exhibits. There are also plenty of experiential elements such as photo booths and interactive performances, and you can also get great benefits through the Namco Points app. A new attraction that capsule toy fans must see.

[Approx. 1,700 faces] Gashapon department store BIGFUN Heiwajima store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 1,700
address	BIGFUN Heiwajima 1F, 1-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0006
Access	■ For those coming by train About 15 minutes walk from Heiwajima Station on the Keikyu Line Approximately 25 minutes on foot from Omori Station on the JR Keihin Tohoku Line ■ For those coming by bus Direct one-coin bus from Heiwajima Station (about 5 minutes) Direct one-coin bus from Omori Station (approx. 10 mins) All prices are 100 yen ■ For those coming by car* 500m from the First Keihin "Heiwajimaguchi" intersection
Hours	10:00～22:00 No fixed holidays
Telephone	090-5564-1384
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/BFheiwajima/
SNS	https://x.com/GBO_bfheiwa
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	Gashapon Bandai Official Shop BIGFUN Heiwajima
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store BIGFUN Heiwajima" is a capsule toy specialty store that boasts the largest number of capsule toy displays in a single store in Ota Ward. Including the Gashapon displays at the adjacent "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop BIGFUN Heiwajima", the total number of displays exceeds 2,000. Taking advantage of the large number of displays, they provide the latest information on capsule toys. To check stock, check the official website or official X. If you want to get your hands on the latest items, this is the place to visit first.

[Approx. 1,610 faces] Gashapon department store Tachikawa Takashimaya SC store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 1,610
address	〒190-0012 2-39-3 Akebonocho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo 3F
Access	■ For those coming by train About 3 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Tachikawa Station
Hours	10:00-21:00 Regular holiday: According to the parent's regular holiday
Telephone	042-506-0831
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/tachikawa_t/
SNS	https://x.com/GBO_tachikawaT
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Tachikawa Takashimaya S.C. Store
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Tachikawa Takashimaya SC Store" is a capsule toy specialty store that offers a wide range of products, from new items to popular items. Just looking around is fun with the selection, and you're sure to find something you like. There is also a small rest area at the back of the store. The adjacent "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Tachikawa Takashimaya SC Store" is Bandai's official capsule toy specialty store. It has about 300 Gashapons, so why not enjoy it along with the Gashapon Department Store?

[Approx. 1,200 faces] Gashapon department store Asakusa Hanayashiki store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 1,200
address	Asakusa Hanayashiki (outside the garden) 2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 *Free admission area
Access	■ For those coming by train About 3 minutes walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station Approximately 5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line, and Tobu Skytree Line
Hours	10:00-18:00 (may vary depending on season and weather) Closed: Irregular holidays
Telephone	03-3842-8780
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/hanayashiki/
SNS	https://x.com/gasha_hana
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Asakusa Hanayashiki Store" is one of the largest capsule toy specialty stores in the area, which reopened in 2022. The renovation significantly expanded the number of displays to approximately 1,200, and the sales floor area more than doubled. It attracts many people in Asakusa, which is popular with tourists from both Japan and abroad. The store is located outside Asakusa Hanayashiki Gardens, so there is no admission fee. There is a wide variety of Gashapon, including character goods, toys, and miscellaneous goods, and it is popular with tourists from overseas. It is a spot you should stop by at least once when you visit Asakusa.

[Approx. 800 faces] Gashapon department store Lalaport Tachikawa Tachihi store

Number of installed surfaces	About 800
address	〒190-0015 935-1 Izumicho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo, Japan LaLaport Tachikawa Tachihi Store 3F
Access	■ For those coming by train Directly connected to Tama Monorail Tachihi Station (Two stops on the Tama Monorail from JR Tachikawa Station) ■ For those coming by car Located along Tokyo Prefectural Route 43, Tachikawa-Higashiyamato Line Close to major roads such as the Chuo Expressway
Hours	10:00～20:00 *Open until 9pm on weekends and holidays Closed: Open all year round
Telephone	042-512-5175
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/tachikawatachihi/
SNS	https://x.com/gasha_tachihi
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Lalaport Tachikawa Tachihi Branch" is a capsule toy specialty store with the largest number of installations in the region. With about 800 Gashapon machines, there are items that both children and adults can enjoy. Not only Bandai's new and popular products, but also products from other companies are available. Popular products may sell out, so it is recommended to check the official website or official X. There is also a collection machine where you can earn points by collecting empty capsules, and a photo booth, so you can enjoy a new Gashapon experience.

[Approx. 750 faces] Gashapon department store Ito Yokado Oimachi store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 750
address	5F, 1-3-6 Ooi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0014
Access	■ For those coming by train JR Keihin Tohoku Line, Tokyu Oimachi Line, Rinkai Line Oimachi Station
Hours	10:00～22:00 Closed: Irregular holidays
Telephone	03-3777-6611
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/iyooimachi/
SNS	none
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Ito Yokado Oimachi Store" is a capsule toy specialty store that boasts approximately 750 capsules, one of the largest in the area. In addition to Bandai products, they also carry products from various other brands, with the latest items arriving in succession. The booth where you can take photos of the Gashapon you have purchased also has a set that recreates the JR Oimachi Station platform and Oi Racecourse, so you can enjoy Gashapon in a variety of ways. Gashapon products are frequently replaced, so it is recommended to check the official website for information on new arrivals and sold-out items.

[Approx. 640 pages] Gashapon department store Ito-Yokado Ario Kitasuna store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 640
address	3F, 2-17-1 Kitasuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0073
Access	■ For those coming by train Approximately 9 minutes walk from Nishi-Ojima Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line ■ For those coming by bus About 3 minutes walk from Toei Bus Kitasuna 3-chome bus stop
Hours	10:00～21:00 Closed: Open all year round (may be closed temporarily)
Telephone	03-3640-7111
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/iykitasuna/
SNS	none
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Ito Yokado Ario Kitasuna" is a capsule toy specialty store that boasts the largest number of installation screens in the region, with approximately 640 screens. Located on the third floor of Ito Yokado Ario Kitasuna, it has a wide selection of new and popular products. Gashapon are arranged by category, making it easy to find your favorite items. You can enjoy a fun Gashapon experience by taking photos of your favorite items in the photo booth and exchanging empty capsules for points.

[Approximately 600 faces] Gashapon department store Ito Yokado Kiba store

Number of installed surfaces	About 600
address	2F, 1-5-30 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042
Access	■ For those coming by train Approximately 5 minutes walk from Kiba Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
Hours	10:00-21:00 Closed: Irregular holidays
Telephone	03-5606-5234
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/iykiba/
SNS	none
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Ito Yokado Kiba Store" is a capsule toy specialty store that boasts an overwhelming lineup of products, from characters to miscellaneous goods. It opened at the same time as the Ito Yokado Kiba store was renovated and reopened. You can purchase capsule toys from various brands, including Bandai products. There is also a photo booth, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the charm of Gashapon. It is a popular spot for Gashapon fans of all ages.

[Approximately 550 faces] Gashapon department store Surugaya Machida Asahimachi store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 550
address	〒194-0023 2F Mamatomo Plaza Machida, 1-24-1 Asahi-cho, Machida-shi, Tokyo
Access	■ For those coming by train Approximately 16 minutes on foot from Machida Station on the Odakyu Line ■ For those coming by bus Take the bus bound for Fujinodai Danchi (Machi 41) from bus stop number 11 at Machida Bus Center About 3 minutes walk from the "Machida Post Office" bus stop ■ For those coming by car Approximately 25 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Yokohama Machida IC
Hours	10:00～20:00
Telephone	042-860-7661
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/machida_asahi/
SNS	https://x.com/gasha_m_asahi
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Surugaya Machida Asahimachi Store" is a capsule toy specialty store located inside the large purchase and sales store "Suruga-ya Machida Asahimachi Store". It has about 550 Gashapon machines, the largest number in the area, and has a wide selection of items, from new products and popular items to limited edition items. Information on arrival and sold-out items is posted on the official website and official X. Gashapon fans should check it out.

[Approx. 520 pages] Bookstore Gashapon Department Store Orion Shobo Norte Store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 520
address	〒190-0012 2-42-1 Park Avenue 3F, Akebono-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo
Access	■ For those coming by train Approximately 6 minutes walk from Tachikawa Station on the JR Chuo Line, JR Nambu Line, and JR Ome Line About 1 minute walk from Tachikawa-Kita Station on the Tama Toshi Monorail Line
Hours	10:00～21:00
Closed Day	New Year's Day only
Telephone	042-522-1231
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/norte/
SNS	none
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Bookstore Gashapon Department Store Orion Shobo Norte" is a capsule toy specialty store located inside the large bookstore Orion Shobo Norte. It has a diverse lineup including products from Bandai, which has the largest share of the capsule toy market. You can earn points and stamps by checking in and collecting empty capsules when you visit the store, and you can enter a prize draw.

[Approx. 510 pages] Bookstore Gashapon Department Store Bunkyodo Minami-Osawa Store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 510
address	〒192-0364 2-28-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo Galleria Yugi 5F
Access	■ For those coming by train In front of Minami-Osawa Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line
Hours	10:00～21:00
Closed Day	Irregular holidays
Telephone	042-679-8190
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/bn_minamiosawa/
SNS	https://x.com/gasha_b_mnmosw
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Bunkyodo Minami Osawa Store, the Bookstore's Gashapon Department Store" is a capsule toy specialty store located in the area adjacent to the large bookstore "Bunkyodo Minami Osawa Store." Bookstores and capsule toy specialty stores have in common the idea of "searching, discovering, and choosing," and it is a place where you can find your favorite capsule toy, just like a book. They are working on developing original products and services, linking with IP, and more. They carry Bandai products as well as products from various other brands, and you can search for product availability on their official website.

[Approx. 500 faces] Gashapon Department Store Akihabara store

Number of installed surfaces	About 500
address	〒101-0021 1-15-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 4F
Access	■ For those coming by train About 1 minute walk from Akihabara Station
Hours	10:00～23:00
Closed Day	Open all year round
Telephone	03-6260-7400
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/akihabara/
SNS	none
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Akihabara
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Akihabara" is a large capsule toy specialty store located on the 4th floor of the Namco Akihabara store. Akihabara has been the birthplace of many subcultures, and it boasts one of the largest number of installation screens in the area. Combined with the adjacent "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop," the total number of installation screens is about 800. Bandai's latest products are also available, so if there is a particular product you are looking for, it is recommended to check the official website for availability. It is conveniently located about a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station, making it easy to drop by.

[Approx. 480 faces] Gashapon Department Store Oji Sun Square Store

Number of installed surfaces	Approx. 480
address	〒114-0002 Tokyo Kita-ku Oji 1-4-1 Sun Square 2F Namco
Access	■ For those coming by train About 30 seconds walk from JR Oji Station Central Exit About 5 seconds walk from Oji Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line About 15 seconds walk from Oji Station on the Toden Arakawa Line
Hours	10:00～23:00
Closed Day	Open all year round
Telephone	03-5959-9830
Store URL	https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/ouji/
SNS	https://x.com/gasha_ouji
Cashless	none
Availability of Gashapon spots	can be
Availability of Gasha Point Stations	can be
Adjacent stores	none
Store Features	"Gashapon Department Store Oji Sun Square" is one of the largest capsule toy specialty stores in the area, located in Sun Square in front of Oji Station. Located just a few steps from the station, it is a spot where you can casually enjoy Gashapon. They have a full lineup that both adults and children can enjoy, and they carry limited edition products. You can check the official website or official X for information on new arrivals, sold-out items, and campaigns. We recommend checking the website for items you are interested in before heading to the store.

summary

This time, we have introduced a carefully selected list of "Gashapon department stores" with many installations in Tokyo. The appeal of large stores is the wide range of products that will satisfy even capsule toy lovers.

It's fine to check out the items you're interested in on their official websites or social media before you go, but we also recommend just dropping in and enjoying a one-off encounter. Have fun exploring the various capsule toy specialty shops.

For those looking for Bandai Gashapon, we recommend "Gasha Doko? PLUS." By searching for the product name or store name, you can check which stores carry the item you're interested in and the sales status in your area. This is a useful tool for Gashapon fans to find the products they want, so please give it a try.

* "Gashapon" is a registered trademark of Bandai Co., Ltd.