Located in Tokyo! "Candy Store Game Museum" A paradise of 10 yen games where Showa retro is revived!

The "Candy Store Game Museum" brings back the nostalgia of the Showa era

"Candy store games" are nostalgic for people who lived in the Showa era, and seem fresh to today's young people. They bring back memories of Showa era children clutching 10 yen coins and playing at the game machines placed in front of candy stores. There were many attractive games, such as the Shinkansen game, the Around the World game, the Country Conquest Battle, Super Car Roulette, and Galaga.

What is a candy store game table?

These game machines were once installed in front of candy stores and other shops where children gathered all over Japan. They were popular for their simple mechanism, which allowed you to play for about 10 yen per turn and exchange any winnings for any candy in the store.

There is a dreamlike place where a large number of these nostalgic candy store game machines are still stored and in active operation: the Candy Store Game Museum in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo!

Basic information about the Candy Shop Game Museum

Address: 17-8 Miyamotocho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0054 Opening hours: Weekdays 14:00-19:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-19:00 Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (open on holidays) Admission fee: 300 yen (includes 10 game medals, re-entry only on the same day)

Highlights of the museum

Amazing collection

There are about 60 game machines lined up in the museum at all times, and they are replaced every two months. Including those stored in the warehouse, there are more than 120 game machines in the collection! All of these were collected and repaired by the director himself. His passion is impressive. And of course, you can play them all!

A space for both children and adults to enjoy

The building is packed with game tables, sure to fill the hearts of Showa-era fans with nostalgia. Meanwhile, local kids clutch their coins and engrossedly enjoy playing the games. The tables are replaced regularly, so no matter how many times you visit, it always feels new.

Some of the popular games

Shinkansen Game: A simple yet addictive game in which you flick 10 yen coins to reach the goal.

Around the World Game: It may look simple at first glance, but it's surprisingly difficult!
Home Run Batter: A baseball game that took the world by storm. Kunitori Gassen: Apparently many children spent their pocket money to play this game.
Roulette game: A classic candy store game.
Mountain climbing game: Timing is everything! A thrilling game.

In addition, there are pachinko machines that cost 10 yen and a 1972 model "Time80" that is still in operation.

Don't miss the sweets and original gacha!

If you win the game, you will receive a ticket with a score attached to it, which you can exchange for candy or medals. You can also purchase candy without a winning ticket.

Another fun thing to do is try the original gachapon machines hand-made by the museum director. There are a variety of unique gachapon machines, such as the "Showa Retro Gacha for Adults" and the "Esper Training Gacha", which you can't read the contents of! You're sure to have a great time with your friends who came with you.

lastly

It's a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy the same game machines to your heart's content now as an adult, which you could only play a little with your limited pocket money as a child. Thanks to the passion and efforts of the director, this wonderful Showa culture has been preserved, and it is a place that makes everyone smile. Why not visit at least once? It is sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Japan!

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