When you insert a coin and turn the rotary lever, a toy containing a capsule will randomly come out: this is the "capsule toy". In Japan, they are installed in large commercial facilities, large mass retailers, game centers, etc., and it can be said that you can always see them somewhere when walking around the city.
In this article, we will introduce large stores specializing in capsule toys in downtown Osaka, such as Umeda, Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Abeno. We will also introduce one of the largest large stores in western Japan!
【Namba】#C-pla Namba CITY
A new store that just opened on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 on the second basement floor of the main building of the shopping center "Namba CITY". There is a Namba Yasaka Shrine near the store, and there is an impactful stage called "Lion Hall" (Shishi-den) made with the meaning of 'warding from evil'. Therefore, the shop is based on the concept of the planet "SHISHI PLANET" with the theme of such a "lion". The decoration is decorated with a lion motif and an arrangement of peonies, which are often used in paintings, and the interior of the store has a gorgeous atmosphere.
There are more than 650 types of capsule toys, from the latest popular character products to products limited to "#C-pla".
There are many capsule toys of characters and anime, and in addition to character products such as Gundam, Dragon Ball, Rilakkuma, and Chikawa, gimmicks such as "pushing, glowing, and making sounds" and the combined "Osaka Torii Magnet" designed with a torii gate design are especially popular as souvenirs. There are many types of Sanrio series, and some people buy several types.
Official X makes announcements about the latest products from time to time. It's next to the duty-free counter, so after stopping by the duty-free counter, you can buy a capsule toy with the remaining coins on hand!
#C-pla Namba CITY
- Address: Namba CITY Main Building B2F, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access:
- About an 8-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
- About a 9-minute walk from Kintetsu Hanshin "Osaka Namba Station"
- Business hours: 11:00~21:30
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Number of units: Approx. 650
- Store area: Approx. 114.13㎡
【Shinsaibashi】#C-PLA Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji 2-chome store
"#C-pla Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji 2-chome store" in the Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street. The Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street has a roof, so it is easy to access even on bad weather days. There are four other #C-pla stores nearby, and the "#C-pla Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji 2-chome store" is the fifth store in the Shinsaibashi area and opened in November 2024. There are two floors, with about 1,330 capsules on the first floor and about 680 on the second floor, for a total of more than 2,000 types of capsule toys.
The lineup includes a wide variety of products, from the latest popular anime products to maniacal miniature products. There are a lot of them, new products are in stock every day, and you can find the "latest" capsule toys at any time of the day. It seems that the products that make a sound and the "bus get off button" are so popular that they sell out in 3 days when they arrive.
#C-pla Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji 2-chome
- Address: 2-1-19, Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka-ku, Chuo-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access:
- About an 8-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
- About a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Hanshin "Osaka Namba Station"
- Business hours: 10:00~23:00
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Number of units: Approx. 2,000
- Store area: Approx. 466.57㎡
【Shinsaibashi】#C-pla+ Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji store
"#C-PLA Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji store" became "#C-pla+ (plus) Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji store" and was expanded and renovated in December 2022. The number of spaces has increased, and four spaces have been set up for each genre, including the Gashapon SHOP at the back of the first floor, the "Osaka area" full of Osaka colors on the second floor, and the "rich area" that handles slightly more upscale gacha.
There is an abundance of new products, and there are always new products available. There are many anime lineups, and there are also many popular products such as Sanrio, Chikawa, and Crayon Shin-chan. Since it can be accessed by one train from Kansai Airport without changing trains, it is visited by many travelers.
#C-pla+ Osaka Shinsaibashi-suji
- Address: 2-7-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: About a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
- Opening hours: 10:00 - 23:00
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Number of units: Approx. 1,200
- Store area: Approx. 544.17㎡
【Abeno】#C-PLA Abeno Q's Mall
"#C-PLA Abeno Q's Mall Store" on the 3rd floor of the large shopping mall "Abeno Q's Mall". We boast a lineup of more than 1,200 types, and there are many products, so there may be products that are not available in other stores. The theme of the store is "Animal Planet" and it is decorated with various animal objects that make you feel as if you are in a safari park. There are also various animals such as giraffes and zebras, so be sure to look for them!
There are a wide range of types, such as "fancy" types that are popular with women and students, "gimmick" types that are popular with foreign tourists and children, and "animal types" that are popular with zoos because of their proximity to zoos.
#C-PLA Abeno Q's Mall
- Address: Abeno Q's Mall 3rd floor, 1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access:
- About a 10-minute walk from Tennoji Station on the JR and Osaka Metro Midosuji lines
- About a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station
- Business hours: 10:00~21:00
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Number of units: Approx. 1,370
- Store area: Approx. 255.53㎡
【Abeno】Gashapon Department Store Ito-Yokado Abeno
It is one of the largest capsule toy specialty stores in the region and boasts a department store-like assortment. With 640 surfaces, the lineup ranges from new products to popular capsule toys, character items, and miscellaneous goods. We try to create a store that men and women of all ages can enjoy at any time.
Bandai, which has the largest share of the capsule toy market, is one of the first to receive the latest products, so if the product you are looking for is from Bandai, please visit it.
Bandai's products can be searched for inventory from the web page, so you can check the sales status of the capsule toy you are looking for before visiting. It is also attractive to search for the sales status of products in real time from the official website of "Gasha Where's PLUS".
Gashapon Department Store Ito-Yokado Abeno Store
- Address: 2nd floor, 1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access:
- Osaka Metro Midosuji Line / Tanimachi Line "Tennoji Station" Exit 12 directly connected, about 2 minutes on foot
- Tanimachi Line "Abeno Station" directly connected to Exit 2, about 1 minute on foot
- Business hours: 10:00~21:00 * There are temporary holidays such as the year-end and New Year holidays
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Number of units: Approx. 640
- Store area: Approx. 120.9㎡
【Umeda】Gacha Gacha no Mori Umeda Chayamachi Store
About a 5-minute walk from Osaka Umeda Station on the Hankyu Line, "Gacha Gacha no Mori Umeda Chayamachi Store". It is one of the largest stores in western Japan, and not only the first floor, but also the second floor is lined with capsule toys. Since it is close to the Hankyu Umeda main store, it is a location where you can easily visit the store while shopping, and there are many tourists, and it is always lively. The interior of the store has a bright atmosphere based on white, and the aisles are wide, so you can choose products slowly.
There are multiple staff members at all times, so if you get lost in the search for a product or have a problem, they will support you immediately.
Around 500 new products arrive every month (or more depending on the month), and a wide variety of products are available, from characters such as Chikawa, Sanrio, and Disney to creatures with motifs such as dogs, cats, and birds, popular anime, items for young children, cosmetics and miniatures of bags from popular brands. Among them, character products born in Japan and "Mejirushi accessories" that can be identified as your own by attaching them to umbrellas and pens are popular.
It is one of the largest stores in the "Gacha Gacha Forest" that operates all over the country, so there may be rare products on the second floor that are not available at other stores.
Gacha Gacha no Mori Umeda Chayamachi Store
- Address: 15-34 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access: About 5 minutes on foot from Osaka Umeda Station on the Hankyu Line
- Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 (Friday and Saturday 11:00-22:00)
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Number of units: Approx. 2,400
- Store area: Approx. 664㎡
【Minato-ku, Tempozan】Gacha Gacha no Mori Tempozan Marketplace Store
Located on the 3rd floor of the comprehensive leisure spot "Tempozan Marketplace" along Osaka Bay, "Gacha Gacha no Mori Tempozan Marketplace Store". In an open atmosphere, capsule toys are stacked all over the floor like a maze, just like a "forest". You can enjoy the excitement of not knowing what will come out.
Since the Port of Osaka is also a departure and arrival point for large cruise ships from overseas, there are many tourists, and many people visit the aquarium "Kaiyukan" and before and after shopping. Approximately 650 units are installed, and not only new products, but also elaborate miniatures and realistic animal items unique to Japan are divided into genres, making it easy for first-time visitors to find what they are looking for.
We handle various genres of products such as popular characters from Japan such as Chikawa and Sanrio, items with creature motifs, cosmetics and miniatures of popular brand bags. Due to the proximity of the Kaiyukan, it seems that the creature capsule toy is also very popular.
Gacha Gacha no Mori Tempozan Marketplace Store
- Address: 3rd floor, 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access:
- About a 5-minute walk from Osaka Minato Station (Kaiyukan-mae) on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line
- Immediately get off the limousine bus "Tempozan (Kaiyukan)" from Kansai Airport
- Business hours: 11:00~20:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:30~)
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Number of units: Approx. 650
- Store area: Approx. 115㎡
【Minato-ku, Osaka Bay Tower】Department Store of Gashapon Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER store
"Department Store of Gashapon Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER" is a capsule toy specialty store operating in the largest hot spring-type theme park in the Kansai region, "Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER".
The interior is designed and produced with a Japanese theme such as origami cranes and cherry blossoms to match the atmosphere of "Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER".
There is also a "#ガシャ撮り" (#gashasnapshot) spot where you can take pictures of capsule toys purchased with a hot spring-themed background, so it is recommended for commemorative photos. There is also a space with a Japan atmosphere with chairs inspired by the veranda, so you can relax while opening the capsule toy.
100~200 new products are replaced every month, and the latest and most popular products are placed. To use it, you need to pay an admission fee for "Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER" (2,310 yen ~ for adults, depending on the date and time). Take a bath in the hot spring, buy a capsule toy in the store with a Japanese atmosphere, and take a picture of the capsule toy at the photo spot! You can have such a special experience that is different from other stores.
Department Store of Gashapon Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER
- Address: Osaka Bay Tower North 2nd floor, 1-2-3 Benten, Minato-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
- Access:
- Directly connected to the JR Osaka Loop Line and Osaka Metro Central "Bentencho Station" connecting passage
- About 10 minutes by train from Osaka Station (Umeda)
- Hours: 11:00~23:00 (Last entry 22:00)
- Regular holiday: Irregular holidays once a month
- Number of units: Approx. 690
- Store area: Approx. 169.7㎡
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