[2025 Latest] Complete Guide to Akihabara Game Centers! Purpose-Based Recommendations Ultimate Tour Route
Akihabara, the “holy land of gaming.”
Since you’re here, you want to play to your heart’s content without worrying about time!
“Which game centers are open late at night?”
“Which ones have great crane games?”
“I want to play the latest rhythm games and classic fighting games!”
To fulfill all your gaming needs, we’ve thoroughly researched the latest Akihabara game centers for 2025! Just read this article and you’ll never be confused about choosing a place to play again.
Akihabara Game Centers – Operating Hours Features Quick Reference
[by Purpose] Find the Perfect Game Center for You!
🌙 Want to Play Right Now! Late-Night Open Stores
Leisure Land Akihabara Store 1
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
Operating Hours: 10:00-23:55
Features: Game center on the 7th floor of the building
Floors 1-6 have other shops, perfect for killing time!
🎮 Want to Enjoy Games Non-Stop!
GiGO Akihabara Building 1
*Scheduled to close August 31, 2025
Access: 1-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
Operating Hours: 10:00-23:30
Features: When you think Akihabara game centers, you think GiGO!
The red building is easy to spot, and they perfectly capture gaming trends so you can enjoy the latest games to your heart’s content.
[Sad News] GiGO Akihabara Building 1 to Close. Final Campaign Held with Gratitude
From July 29 to August 31, 2025, visitors who check in at GiGO Akihabara Building 1 using the official “GiGO App” will receive a “Limited Memories Icon” as a gift.
This special design is only available through this campaign, making it a must-see event for those visiting Akihabara during summer vacation.
Campaign Overview
- Host: GENDA GiGO Entertainment Co., Ltd.
- Content: Check in with the GiGO App to receive a “Limited Memories Icon”
- Participating Store: GiGO Akihabara Building 1
- Period: July 29, 2025 (Tue) – August 31, 2025 (Sun)
Participation is simple, so why not check it out when you visit Akihabara?
✨ Clean and Spacious! Perfect for Relaxing!
namco Akihabara Store
Access: 1-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
Operating Hours: 10:00-23:00
Features: Near the station with a spacious and clean building.
Welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for game center beginners!
🕹️ for Nostalgic Retro Games Fighting Games!
HEY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
Operating Hours: 10:00-23:30
Features: Look for the orange building!
Features nostalgic retro games and fighting games!
📸 Hair Iron Rental Available! Perfect for Photo Booths!
GiGO Akihabara Building 3
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
Operating Hours: 10:00-23:30
Features: Great photo booth selection!
Hair iron rental available too. Perfect for Akihabara memories!
🚉 Direct Station Access! Perfect for Quick Fun!
Taito Station Akihabara East-West Passage Store
Access: 0-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit/Central Gate
Operating Hours: 10:00-23:30
Features: Direct station access lets you enjoy games without going outside during train delays.
Perfect for dropping by after work!
[30-Minute Tour] most Efficient Game Center Route
Can’t find the machine with the item you want!
Your favorite character’s prize is sold out!
For times like these, here’s the most efficient game center tour route starting from Akihabara Station!
Ultimate Game Center Tour Route START!
Starting Point: JR Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit
Start here! Exit the gate and head toward Chuo-dori (the main street).
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1. Namco Akihabara
Near the station! Attack from the front first
This building is right in front and to the left as you exit the Electric Town gate. The building is large and easy to spot, making it perfect for warming up.
↓ Cross Chuo-dori (main street) right in front
2. GiGO Akihabara Building 1
A legendary place you must visit before it closes
Right across Chuo-dori, look for the large red building. This place represents Akihabara’s history itself – make sure to see it with your own eyes.
↓ Exit the store and walk north (toward Ueno) along Chuo-dori
3. GiGO Akihabara Building 3
Large store carrying on GiGO’s spirit
Just a short walk from Building 1, on the right side of the same street. Features a wide lineup from the latest video games to prize games.
↓ Cross Chuo-dori here and enter the side street on the left (Kanda Myojin-dori)
4. HEY (Hirose Entertainment Yard)
Mecca for shooting and fighting games
Right at the corner after crossing the street, look for the building with the yellow sign. The shooting game selection is spectacular. A gathering place for skilled gamers.
↓ With HEY in front of you, take the side street to the left and head south (toward the station)
5. GiGO Akihabara Building 5
Hidden gem where you can enjoy retro games
About one block from HEY, you’ll see it on the left. Has a more relaxed atmosphere where you might discover nostalgic games.
↓ Continue south on the same street
6. GamePanic Akihabara
Temple of rhythm games and prize games
About one more block down, you’ll see Game Panic on the right. Great rhythm game lineup and a huge crane game floor.
↓ Exit and head east (toward Chuo-dori), then go north (toward Ueno) on Chuo-dori
7. TAITO Station Akihabara
Look for the white Space Invader!
Return to Chuo-dori and walk north a bit to see it on the left (a little past GiGO Building 3). Large store with the latest online games and popular Taito titles.
↓ Continue straight north on Chuo-dori (about 3-4 minutes)
8. Tokyo Leisure Land Akihabara Store
Entertainment space above Don Quijote
Keep walking straight until you see “Don Quijote” at a large intersection corner. Leisure Land is on the upper floors of that building. Attractive for its relatively reasonable prices and casual gaming.
↓ This is the last long-distance move! Walk east toward Showa-dori and cross the JR tracks (about 5 minutes)
Useful Tips! Akihabara Game Center Q
Q. Where can I exchange money? Can I use electronic money? A. Most stores have change machines. Recently, machines supporting transportation IC cards like Suica have become mainstream. GiGO, Taito, and Game Panic have particularly wide support.
Q. Are there lockers for luggage? A. Large stores have a few, but using coin lockers inside JR Akihabara Station is more reliable. Enjoy your game center tour hands-free.
Q. Can I smoke? A. By law, game centers are generally completely non-smoking. Some stores have dedicated smoking rooms, but check in advance.
Summary
Unfortunately, there are no 24-hour game centers in Akihabara in 2025. However, there are many stores open late at night and specialized in specific genres that will definitely satisfy your “want to play!” needs.
With this article’s map and quick reference guide in hand, enjoy the ultimate “Akiba game center experience”!
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