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English store finder for visitors to Japan

Find Gachapon & Capsule Toy Stores in Japan

Search reliable store records in English before you travel. Gacha Hiroba currently publishes 440 source-checked stores across 47 prefectures, including 268 in Tokyo. Each record keeps the official Japanese store name, address, linked source and last-checked date so you can verify the details on the day of your visit.

440source-checked stores
268Tokyo records
47prefectures covered
Official nameskept in Japanese for navigation

Find a gachapon store

Search by city, neighborhood, station, brand or the official Japanese store name.

Your coordinates are used only in this browser to calculate distance and are not stored by Gacha Hiroba. Opening directions sends the selected destination—not your coordinates—from this page to Google Maps.

The search also recognizes “gachapon,” “gashapon,” “gacha” and “capsule toy.” Results are limited to records that have both a supporting source URL and a review date.

Where to look for gachapon in Tokyo

Use these neighborhood searches as practical starting points; the finder only shows places backed by a source and review date.

Ikebukuro

Useful when your trip already includes Sunshine City or the east side of Ikebukuro Station. Several large specialist records in our database include operator-published scale figures.

Shinjuku

Stores can be inside underground malls or commercial buildings, so check the facility name and floor as carefully as the station name.

Shibuya & Harajuku

Convenient searches for a sightseeing day around central Tokyo. Always open directions for the exact branch because similar brand names may appear in more than one building.

Akihabara & Ueno

Search both the neighborhood and the official Japanese name. A store record is a location lead, not a promise that a particular character or new release is in stock.

Ginza & Tokyo Station

Helpful for fitting a capsule-toy stop between trains, shopping or sightseeing. Confirm whether a shop is inside a station gate or a separate shopping facility.

Outside central Tokyo

The directory also covers records in western Tokyo and shopping malls beyond the main sightseeing districts. Search a city or station name if you are staying farther out.

Searching beyond Tokyo

Gachapon stores are not limited to Tokyo. The finder includes source-checked records in Osaka, Kyoto, Kanagawa, Aichi, Hiroshima, Hokkaido and many other prefectures. Try an English prefecture name first, then narrow the result with a neighborhood or official store name. For Osaka, common visitor searches include Umeda, Namba, Shinsaibashi and Tennoji.

Store names and addresses stay in their official Japanese form. This is intentional: copying the Japanese name into a map app, or showing it to station or facility staff, is usually more dependable than relying on an unofficial translated branch name. The English area label helps you choose a region, while the original text helps you reach the correct branch.

Large-store guide by published scale figures

This is a reference order, not a like-for-like unit comparison or a quality ranking.

Only source-checked records with a published scale figure are included. Sources may count machines, boxes, faces or varieties differently, so the figures cannot be strictly compared or added together. They are only a guide to each store’s scale—not a guarantee of current selection or stock. “Not published” never means zero.

#Official store namePrefecturePublished scale figureHoursSource check
1ガシャポンのデパート池袋総本店ガシャポンのデパートTokyo3,775 (published)10:00–21:00Official source ↗
2ヨドバシカメラ マルチメディア池袋 5F(カプセルトイコーナー)ヨドバシカメラTokyo3,000 (published)Not publishedOfficial source ↗
3#C-pla 渋谷センター街店#C-pla(シープラ)Tokyo2,251 (published)10:00–23:00(B1F・2Fは22:30まで)Official source ↗
4#C-pla アドホック新宿店#C-pla(シープラ)Tokyo2,231 (published)10:00–23:00Official source ↗
5ガシャポンのデパートBIGFUN平和島店ガシャポンのデパートTokyo1,700 (published)10:00–22:00Official source ↗
6ガシャポンのデパート立川髙島屋S.C.店ガシャポンのデパートTokyo1,610 (published)10:00–21:00Official source ↗
7#C-pla MARK IS 葛飾かなまち店#C-pla(シープラ)Tokyo1,581 (published)10:00–21:00Official source ↗
8#C-pla 名古屋大須店#C-pla(シープラ)Aichi1,376 (published)10:00–21:00Official source ↗
9#C-pla 東急プラザ渋谷店#C-pla(シープラ)Tokyo1,285 (published)11:00–22:00Official source ↗
10#C-pla SUNAMO店#C-pla(シープラ)Tokyo1,250 (published)10:00–21:00Official source ↗
11ガチャガチャの森 池袋サンシャインシティアルタ店ガチャガチャの森Tokyo1,240 (published)11:00–20:00Official source ↗
12#C-pla premium 東急プラザ表参道「オモカド」店#C-pla(シープラ)Tokyo1,164 (published)11:00–20:00Official source ↗
13#C-pla 錦糸町PARCO店#C-pla(シープラ)Tokyo1,090 (published)10:30–21:00Official source ↗
14ガチャガチャの森 新宿サブナード店ガチャガチャの森Tokyo1,050 (published)10:30–21:00Official source ↗
15ガチャガチャの森 メイカーズピア店ガチャガチャの森Aichi1,050 (published)Weekdays 10:00–18:00/Weekends & holidays 10:00–19:00Official source ↗

How to use gachapon in Japan

1

Read the machine label

Check the displayed price and product lineup before paying. Product sheets can change, and an empty display does not confirm a restock time.

2

Check the payment method

Many machines use coins, while some locations offer cashless payment or coin changers. Accepted methods vary by machine and store.

3

Pay and turn as instructed

Insert the required amount and turn the handle in the indicated direction. If the machine does not dispense a capsule, do not force it; ask store or facility staff.

4

Follow local capsule rules

Some stores provide bins for empty capsules or opening areas. Use only the collection point marked by that location and take your toy, leaflet and belongings with you.

Before you visit a capsule toy store

Check today’s hours.

Shopping-center hours, store hours and temporary closures can differ. Open the cited operator or facility page on the day you travel.

Check the building and floor.

Large stations and malls may have similar branch names. Use the full Japanese address and facility name, not only the neighborhood.

Check entry conditions.

Some locations may be inside ticket gates or paid facilities. A map pin alone does not explain whether a train ticket or admission is required.

Do not plan around unverified stock.

We do not verify live inventory, release-day availability or restocks. A product announced in Japan may not be available at every store.

Keep the Japanese name handy.

Open the English detail view and show the official Japanese name or address to staff if you need directions.

Review accessibility needs.

Elevator access, aisle width, step-free routes and crowded periods are not consistently published. Contact the facility when these details are essential.

How Gacha Hiroba checks store data

A store appears in the public English finder only when its record has both a supporting source URL and a review date. Sources include store operators, brand directories, shopping facilities and opening announcements. The record shows the date on which our stored details were compared with that source. Records still waiting for supporting evidence remain outside the public search.

Published scale figures are recorded only when a cited source provides a number. Operators may use different units, including machines, boxes, faces or varieties, so we do not relabel every figure as a machine count or publish a cross-unit total. We do not turn missing figures into zero, estimate numbers from photographs, or use paid placement to change the order. English names and area aliases are navigation aids; the official Japanese store name, address and linked source take priority if anything differs.

Store information can change after review. The fastest way to confirm a correction is to send the store name, the field that needs changing and a supporting official URL through our contact page. You can also read the full data methodology and editorial policy in Japanese.

Gachapon in Japan: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between gachapon, gashapon and gacha?

Travelers use all three terms when searching for capsule toys and the machines that dispense them. “Gashapon” is associated with Bandai’s terminology, while “gachapon” and “gacha” are also widely used. This finder recognizes the common English spellings.

How much does a gachapon machine cost?

Prices vary by machine and product. Read the price label before inserting money. This directory focuses on store locations and does not publish or guarantee current product prices.

Do I need Japanese coins?

Some machines use coins, while some stores offer cashless machines or change machines. Payment support differs even within the same location, so check the exact machine before paying.

Can I search for a specific character or new release?

The store finder does not provide live product inventory. Use it to identify possible locations, then check the operator’s announcements or ask the store. A release being sold in Japan does not mean every branch has it.

What does “published scale figure” mean?

It is a number found in the cited source. Different operators may count machines, boxes, faces or varieties differently. We keep it as a source-specific reference figure and do not treat different units as directly comparable.

Are all listed stores open now?

No directory can guarantee real-time opening status. Check the displayed review date and open the official source before visiting, especially during holidays, severe weather or facility renovations.