Shinjuku Gashapon Shops Guide: Best 7 Locations, Rare Items & Tips (Gachapon Forest, C-pla, Kabukicho Tower)

Tokyo Mate

November 27, 2025

🎮 Complete Guide to Shinjuku Gashapon Shops!
From Gachapon Forest to C-pla and Kabukicho Tower,
We've compiled the best 7 gashapon locations in Shinjuku with locations, hours, and rare item tips.
Essential guide for beginners to score amazing finds without getting lost!

Shinjuku gashapon shops guide featuring best 7 locations with rare items — Best 7 Shinjuku Gashapon Shops - Locations & Rare Item Guide

Planning a Shinjuku gashapon (capsule toy) tour during your Tokyo trip? The area around Shinjuku Station is home to hidden sanctuaries filled with thousands of capsule toys.

From the massive Gachapon Forest with over 1,000 machines, to the conveniently located C-pla, the official Bandai shop Marui Annex, shopping-friendly Bic Camera, and the late-night hotspot Kabukicho Tower – we’ve selected the 7 best locations based on different purposes to help you navigate busy Shinjuku without getting lost.

This is your complete guide to Shinjuku gashapon shopping.

First, here’s a quick comparison table for those in a hurry.

📌 Shinjuku Gashapon Shop Locations at a Glance (East, West, Southeast Exits)

Shop Name	Features	Location
1. Gachapon Forest	Overwhelming Variety	East Exit, Subnade B1F
2. C-pla	Best Access	East Exit, Adhoc 1F
3. Namco (Kabukicho)	Late Night/Photo Spot	East Exit, Kabukicho Tower 3F
4. Bic Camera	Shopping Integration	East Exit, Higashiguchi 6F
5. Gashapon Bandai	Official Bandai	Southeast Exit, Marui Annex 6F
6. ME TOKYO	Latest Trends	Southeast Exit, ME TOKYO B1F
7. Yodobashi Camera	West Side King	West Exit, Nishiguchi Main Store 1F

💡 Payment Tip

Most machines use 100-yen coins, but recently “Pipit” machines that accept Suica and other IC cards are increasing. Still, bring a coin purse! 👛

1. Overwhelming Scale: Gachapon Forest

The first shop to introduce is Shinjuku Gachapon Forest (Gachagacha no Mori). True to its name meaning “Forest of Gacha,” stepping inside feels like entering a 360-degree forest surrounded by capsule toys.

🟢 Gachapon Forest Shinjuku Subnade Branch

Location: Shinjuku Subnade underground shopping area (B1F) (5-minute walk from Shinjuku East Exit) [📍Google Maps↗ 📍]
Hours: 10:30 AM ~ 9:00 PM
Machines: Approximately 1,050 units
Features: Access through the underground shopping area means you can move around comfortably even when it’s raining or hot.

💡 Pro Tip: The nearby major chain “C-pla” is also close, so combining both locations gives you access to about 2,000 machines just underground.

Shinjuku Subnade underground Gachapon Forest store interior view — Shinjuku underground shopping area Gachapon Forest store view

Gachapon Forest entrance at Shinjuku Subnade Exit 4 — Gachapon Forest accessible from Shinjuku Subnade Exit 4

Haikyuu gashapon machines at Shinjuku Gachapon Forest

Jujutsu Kaisen gashapon collection at Gachapon Forest

Haikyuu and Jujutsu Kaisen gashapon at Shinjuku Gachapon Forest

Where to Find Shinjuku Gashapon Bus Bell/Stop Bell?

I found a rare item here! While I didn’t find the highly sought-after Shinjuku gacha bus bell (stop bell), I discovered an emergency stop button gacha instead. It’s the kind of subway emergency button you should never press normally, and it’s 400 yen. When you press it, it makes a realistic “BUZZ!” warning sound that’s incredibly satisfying for stress relief.

Emergency button gashapon at Shinjuku Gachapon Forest — Emergency button gacha at Shinjuku Gachapon Forest

It’s truly a gacha paradise! 😍 The Sanrio desk clock and Rilakkuma (Bear) keychains that I only saw at this Shinjuku gashapon shop had fresh stock too. Especially the Sanrio clock at 500 yen – it’s genuinely cute on your desk, so grab it if you see one!

Sanrio character cardboard watch gashapon

Sanrio character cardboard watch gacha and Rilakkuma keyring gacha

Working Kuromi digital clock from gashapon — Functional Kuromi digital clock showing real time

2. Best Accessibility: C-pla

Located on the busiest street at Shinjuku’s East Exit, it’s the most convenient to drop by while passing through. It’s right near the Disney Flagship Store.

🟣 C-pla Shinjuku

Location: Adhoc Building 1F & M2F (street-facing) (5-minute walk from Shinjuku East Exit) [📍Google Maps↗ 📍]
Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM (open late)
Machines: Approximately 900 units
Features: Very fast turnover for latest trending character goods like Sanrio and Chiikawa. The store is laid out in a long corridor format, making it easy to browse.

Shinjuku C-pla gashapon shop entrance and interior

Character Guide: Shinjuku Gashapon for Crayon Shin-chan, Haikyuu, Chiikawa

Multiple Haikyuu gashapon varieties at Shinjuku C-pla

Wide selection of Haikyuu character gashapon machines

Various Haikyuu gashapon at Shinjuku C-pla

Crayon Shin-chan gashapon at Shinjuku C-pla — Shinjuku C-pla Crayon Shin-chan gacha

The irresistible ‘missile launch button’ gacha is here too! Just like in movies, you flip open the transparent cover and press the button to trigger a “BUZZ! BUZZ!” siren with flashing red lights.

Emergency button gashapon at Shinjuku C-pla — Shinjuku C-pla emergency button gacha

3. Late Night Hotspot: Kabukicho Tower Namco Tokyo

Are Tokyo nights long but shops close early? Then head to Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower. It’s the only place to enjoy gashapon until the early morning.

🔵 Namco Tokyo

Location: Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower 3F (8-minute walk from Shinjuku East Exit) [📍Google Maps↗ 📍]
Hours: 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 AM (25:00)
Machines: 250 units
Features: Cyberpunk interior with flashy neon signs makes for amazing photos. It’s an “adult playground” where you can enjoy beer or cocktails at the bar while getting gacha. 🍻
Suica/Pasmo payment available – perfect for using up remaining IC card balance!

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⚠️ Note: Due to the Kabukicho area’s nature, there may be touts late at night. Use main streets when traveling.

Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower late-night gashapon shop Namco Tokyo neon signs

Kabukicho Tower 3rd floor gashapon shop Namco Tokyo — Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower 3F gashapon shop Namco Tokyo

Smart gashapon machines accepting Suica and Pasmo at Namco Tokyo — Smart gashapon accepting Suica/Pasmo at Namco Tokyo

At Namco Tokyo, I found the ‘Encyclopedia of Creatures - Stag Beetle’ series that kids love. It’s scanned from real insects so it’s realistically detailed. The wings open and all the legs move for 500 yen! Way cheaper than in Korea, so insect enthusiasts should definitely grab these.

Encyclopedia of Creatures stag beetle gashapon

Detailed stag beetle figure from gashapon

Namco Tokyo Encyclopedia of Creatures stag beetle gacha

4. Shopping Combo: Bic Camera (Honest Review)

Many blogs recommend this, but for gacha-only visits, it might be disappointing.

🟠 Bic Camera Shinjuku Higashiguchi Store

Location: Bic Camera Shinjuku Higashiguchi Store 6F (5-minute walk from Shinjuku East Exit) [📍Google Maps↗ 📍]
Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM (year-round)
Machines: Approximately 100-150 units (smaller scale)
Honest Check: Significantly fewer machines compared to dedicated gashapon shops (C-pla, Nomori). While there are rumors about rare items at Shinjuku Bic Camera gashapon, they’re often out of stock, so be cautious.
Recommended For: Rather than making a special trip, it’s better as a light browse when shopping at the 6F toy section or Canmake.

Shinjuku Bic Camera Higashiguchi 6F gacha corner — Shinjuku Bic Camera Higashiguchi Store 6F gacha corner

Jujutsu Kaisen gashapon at Shinjuku Bic Camera — Shinjuku Bic Camera Jujutsu Kaisen gacha

5. Official Bandai Shop: Gashapon Bandai

If you’re looking for the official “Bandai” shop, head to Marui Department Store. It’s packed with quality guaranteed authentic gashapon.

🔴 Gashapon Bandai Official Shop (Shinjuku Gashapon Sanctuary)

Location: Shinjuku Marui (0101) Annex Department Store 6F (Shinjuku-sanchome Station Exit C4 / 8-minute walk from Shinjuku Station Southeast Exit) [📍Google Maps↗ 📍]
Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM (Sundays/holidays open at 10:30)
Machines: 330 units (premium line)
Features: As the official Bandai store, new releases arrive fastest. Most reliable lineup for Shinjuku gashapon featuring Crayon Shin-chan, Sanrio, Haikyuu, and other popular characters.

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Tokyo Shinjuku Marui Annex department store Gashapon Bandai interior

Latest Sanrio and Crayon Shin-chan gashapon at Gashapon Bandai — Latest Sanrio gashapon and Crayon Shin-chan gacha at Gashapon Bandai

Here I discovered Bandai’s cosmetic brand ‘CreerBeaute’ gacha! 💍 It’s a ring you can wear on your finger, and when you open the lid, it works as lip balm + cheek tint + shadow. With popular characters like Kuromi and Cinnamoroll, and at 500 yen, it’s perfect as gifts (omiyage).

Gashapon Bandai cosmetic gashapon collection

Gashapon Bandai cosmetic gacha

Have you seen ‘flat gacha’? 😲 Called flat gashapon, these come without capsules – A4 clear files or coasters come out directly! No capsule waste, and easy to slip into your bag, making them perfect souvenirs. Snoopy and Moomin coasters were so cute I couldn’t resist getting them.

Gashapon Bandai flat gacha rubber coasters

Harry Potter coasters are back in stock! Try your luck at Platform 9¾ pulls. Haikyuu fans shouldn’t miss the great-value theatrical version jumbo sticker flat gacha either.

Haikyuu sticker gashapon at Gashapon Bandai

Gashapon Bandai flat gacha Harry Potter rubber coasters and Haikyuu sticker gacha

6. Trendiest Playground: ME TOKYO

The hottest entertainment complex among young people recently. Clean and comfortable, it’s especially popular with women.

🟡 ME TOKYO SHINJUKU

Location: ME TOKYO B1F (2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station Southeast Exit) [📍Google Maps↗ 📍]
Hours: 10:00 AM ~ 1:00 AM (25:00)
Machines: Approximately 600 units
Features: Not just gacha but also 10-yen crane games and latest sticker photo booths (purikura). Very new and clean, with costume rental available on 3F. Perfect for photos and fun with friends!

Shinjuku ME TOKYO gashapon and game center

Here I discovered Hikaru no Go (Ghost Go King) manga book keyrings! 😭 Only 300 yen, with great cover quality and adorable tiny Go stones attached.

Hikaru no Go gashapon at ME Tokyo — Hikaru no Go gashapon

7. West Exit King: Yodobashi Camera Gashapon Center

If you’re staying near Shinjuku’s West Exit (Nishiguchi), there’s no need to go far – this is your answer.

🔵 Yodobashi Camera Gashapon Center

Location: Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku Nishiguchi Main Store (Gashapon Center) (5-minute walk from Shinjuku West Exit) [📍Google Maps↗ 📍]
Hours: 9:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM (earliest opening!)
Machines: Approximately 800-1,000 units (including surrounding areas)
Features: The entire area around Yodobashi Camera is surrounded by gacha machines. Perfect location for clearing out spare coins before/after using the subway (Keio Line, Odakyu Line).

Street gashapon location guide at Yodobashi Camera

Shinjuku Yodobashi Camera west exit gashapon center entrance and street gashapon location map

Attention Chiikawa fans! There’s a great-value gacha with 4 cute Chiikawa stickers for just 200 yen. They look adorable behind a transparent phone case, so I recommend getting lots for friends!