GiGO Akihabara Building 3 is a fun stop for anyone who enjoys claw machines and arcade prizes. The building is packed with UFO Catcher machines offering a huge variety of anime figures, plush toys, keychains, and limited-edition collectibles. The bright lights and energetic atmosphere make it easy to get caught up in the excitement
I enjoyed browsing the different prizes and watching skilled players successfully win items that looked impossible to grab. There is a good selection spread across multiple floors, so there is plenty to explore even if you’re not planning to play every machine
We had our best experience playing claw and UFO machines here! It was so much fun, and compared to other locations, the claws felt much stronger, so winning actually felt possible. We got 3 figures and 1 plush in just two days, which made the experience even better.
The staff were also very friendly and attentive, which made the visit even more enjoyable. Definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of claw machines, UFO catchers, or arcade games in Tokyo. We had an amazing time and would happily come back!
The sixth floor of this Gigo in Akihabara houses a huge number of original 1990s arcade games in perfect condition. For 100 or 200 yen, you can have fun playing some of the best arcade titles from that era. A must-visit for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Multiple floors packed floor to ceiling with arcade games, this place is a proper time sink in the best way.
Formerly the Sega Akihabara building, GiGO still carries that legacy well. We spent a few hours split between the music/rhythm game floor and the retro floor up top, RETRO:G on the 6th floor, which is basically a living museum of original Sega cabinets from the 90s and earlier. Genuinely fun stumbling across games we hadn't touched since childhood, all still working, coins still just a hundred yen or so a play.
Fair warning, it gets loud, rhythm game floors especially, and between the lights, sound and sheer density of machines you completely lose track of time in here. That's part of the charm though.
Great gaming experience whether you're chasing nostalgia or just want to see Japanese arcade culture up close.
Huge multi-floor arcade with all sorts of games. The floor with the rhythm games is a lot of fun to watch and play on. The only negative is you can't hear the games that well unless you bring earbuds which would have been nice to have. I didn't see any available for purchase so made playing the games a bit hard.
If you haven't been to one of these yet (they're a chain) its worth checking out!
