There are already hundreds of arcades and crane game spots in and around Tokyo, but here are some of the newest additions worth checking out. Scroll to the bottom for a map with all locations pinned.
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1. Silk Hat Akihabara
➡ Access: 3 minutes walk from JR Akihabara Station (Electric Town exit)
Silk Hat opened in November 2025 in one of the most coveted spots in Akihabara. The site, located at a prime intersection near the station, has been a beloved destination for arcade fans for over 33 years. It originally opened in November 1992 as a Sega arcade before being replaced by GiGO in 2022. The operator has emphasized that it wants to carry on the site’s legacy, creating a space where longtime Sega-era fans and today’s visitors can come together to enjoy arcade culture.
The massive 1,700 square metre space spanning nine floors makes it one of the biggest game centres in the area. Each floor is dedicate to a different genre, offering something for every type of player.
B1F: Video games
- Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost (58 machines, one of the largest setups in Japan)
- Streaming-enabled machines
1F–4F: Crane games
- 1F–2F: Plush toys and character goods featuring popular Japanese franchises
- 3F–4F: A must-visit for figure collectors, with a wide selection ranging from the latest releases to classic items
- Large-scale prize displays for trending items
- Photo spots are also installed on the 2nd and 3rd floors, allowing visitors to take pictures with prizes.
5F: Card games
- Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base (4 machines)
- Orecabattle 2 (2 machines)
- Pokémon Frienda (2 machines)
- Himitsu no Aipri (3 machines)
- Aipri Verse (2 machines)
6F–7F: Music games
- Taiko no Tatsujin (7 machines)
- CHUNITHM (10 machines)
- maimai Deluxe (5 machines)
- Ongeki (4 machines)
- DrumMania Arena Model (1 machine)
- GuitarFreaks Arena Model (1 machine)
- beatmania IIDX Lightning Model (13 machines, with streaming setup)
- SOUND VOLTEX Valkyrie Model (9 machines)
8F: BEMANI Studio, darts, and merch
- BEMANI Studio, equipped with streaming systems for all music games, enabling a new style of multiplayer and content creation.
- Retail section featuring Ichibankuji lotteries, character merchandise, Silk Hat goods, darts accessories, and alcoholic beverages.
2. GiGO Roppongi (two arcades)
GiGO Roppongi
➡ Access: Directly connected to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Toei Oedo lines (exit 4b)
Perhaps owing to its high-end and classy reputation, Minato Ward has a dearth of game arcades. So the opening of a GiGO branch there in December 2025 was somewhat unprecedented. The four-storey building houses 91 crane game machines, as well as photo booths (purikura) and rhythm games. There is also poker and darts on the top floor. Together with the newly-opened Imoarai-zaka branch below, they are the only full-fledged arcades in Minato Ward. (There is a bar with claw machines in Hama Club, Shimbashi, but that is a bit different.)
GiGO Imoarai-zaka
➡ Access: 1 minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Toei Oedo lines (exit 3)
It appears GiGO has big plans for one of Tokyo’s top nightlife districts, opening a second branch just mere months after the first. The second location at Imoarai-zaka, which features a terrace-style entrance with digital signage, houses 75 crane game machines. A wide selection of prizes is available including popular character goods, cute collectibles, and exclusive items available only at GiGO group locations.
3. Taito Station Shinjuku Kabukicho
➡ Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku Station (East Exit)
Taito Station already has two large arcades in Shinjuku and I guess they must be doing well because it opened a third in March 2026. Located right in the heart of Kabukicho, the capital’s infamous red-light district, the newest addition delivers four-storeys of high-energy gaming goodness. Further expansion is already planned, with upper floors (5th floor and above) set to open later this year.
There are 147 claw machines, or 383 play booths, across the four floors currently open.
Taito positions the opening around the “fourth boom” in crane games, with Japanese arcades gaining global attention as a unique form of entertainment culture. To cater to international visitors, Taito Station Shinjuku Kabukicho will include English-language signage and exclusive prize bags.
4. Nicopa Kasai
➡ Access: 25 minutes walk from Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
Nicopa Kasai offers a more family-oriented arcade experience in eastern Tokyo. Opened in December 2025 inside Shimachu Homes Kasai, it is conveniently located near the food court, making it an ideal spot to visit after a meal. The arcade features a wide selection of crane games stocked with popular prizes, including plush toys, figures, and assorted goods. In addition, visitors can enjoy popular card games and interactive arcade machines.
However, given its distance from the station, it appears to cater more to those with cars. I have never seen this arcade chain before, and further research shows its branches are mostly in rural (inaka) places.
5. S.Y.N.C Machida
➡ Access: 4 minutes walk from Machida Station on the JR and Odakyu lines
S.Y.N.C reflects a newer trend toward experience-based entertainment spaces. Opened in December 2025 in Machida, near the border with Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a multi-level social gaming space designed to be a hybrid arcade and hangout spot.
The first and second floors feature a visually striking arcade with plenty of Instagrammable spots. While crane games are still a core attraction, S.Y.N.C also features a lineup of multiplayer arcade games, including driving simulators and air hockey.
The 3rd and 4th floors, dubbed “UNLOCK,” are for puzzle-solving, offering escape room-style experiences. Developed in collaboration with IKUSA Inc. and its puzzle brand “Asobi Planet,” the facility features five different puzzle games. As of December 2025, it is the only permanent venue in Machida where visitors can enjoy puzzle-solving experiences at any time.
The operator of the facility is Wide Leisure Co., a major player in the amusement centre industry. Any avid crane gamer would be familiar with its more famous chains Adores, Rakuichi Rakuza and ASOBLE. It also operates the crane game app Aracre.
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