A capsule toy is a small vending machine where you insert coins and turn a rotary lever, causing a capsule containing a toy or other item to be dispensed at random. Capsule toys are popular for their affordable prices and the excitement of not knowing what you'll get. You can find them at the entrances of large retail stores, major shopping complexes, game centers, airports, and more. New releases and series are constantly being introduced, and there are many unique products that you'll want to share on social media.
In this article, we introduce 10 large stores where you can enjoy capsule toys in the central areas of Kyushu and Fukuoka Prefecture, including Hakata, Tenjin, as well as Kokura, Kitakyushu, and Dazaifu—popular destinations for outings.
[Hakata] Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Canal City Hakata
Located in the Canal City Hakata shopping mall in Hakata, the "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Canal City Hakata" gets its name from the sound "gasha" when you turn the handle and the "pon" when the capsule pops out. The shop itself covers 83.9㎡, and together with the adjacent Gashapon Department Store Canal City Hakata, which carries products from manufacturers other than Bandai, the total area is 480.6㎡. With over 2,000 capsule toy machines, it boasts the largest selection in the region.
All of Bandai's latest Gashapon products are available here, with anime and manga character items, miniature goods, and collaborations with companies being especially popular.
As a special service unique to the official shop, there is a Gashapon Point Station where you can experience the thrill of turning the handle and collect empty capsules, as well as showcases displaying featured products.
At the storefront, you'll find a large Gashapon logo object perfect for photo ops, a timeline tracing the history of Gashapon, and a special Gasha-tori photo booth where you can take pictures of your capsule toy finds!
Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Canal City Hakata
- Address: B1F, Canal City Hakata South Building, 1-2-74 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Hakata Station, about 7 minutes on foot from Gion Subway Station
- Business hours: 10:00–21:00
- Closed: Open year-round
- Number of machines: About 300 (over 2,000 including the adjacent Gashapon Department Store Canal City Hakata)
- Store area: About 83.9㎡ (about 480.6㎡ including the adjacent Gashapon Department Store Canal City Hakata)
[Hakata] Gashapon Department Store Hakata Bus Terminal
This store boasts an excellent location, just about a 1-minute walk from the Hakata Exit of JR Hakata Station, on the 7th floor of the Hakata Bus Terminal. Thanks to its convenient location, it attracts not only students and office workers on their way home from school or work, but also many tourists. There is a Gasha-tori photo spot where you can take pictures with your favorite items, as well as a corner displaying product samples.
The Gashapon Department Store and the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop are located together, with a total of 1,005 machines. Since there are many inquiries from customers about the products available, new arrivals are posted on the official SNS account X as soon as they come in. The store offers a wide range of products, from the latest releases to rare finds.
Just like the previously introduced Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Canal City Hakata, all of Bandai’s latest capsule toy releases are available here.
Gashapon Department Store Hakata Bus Terminal
- Address: 7F, Hakata Bus Terminal, 2-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 1 minute walk from JR Hakata Station
- Business hours: 10:00–22:00
- Closed: Open year-round
- Number of machines: About 1,005
- Store area: About 162.4㎡
[Hakata] #C-pla Hakata Station Hakata Exit Store
Located right in front of the ticket gates at Hakata Station, #C-pla Hakata Station Hakata Exit Store is also popular with office workers who stop by on their way to and from work. The interior features a pastel color scheme with designs of mentaiko (spicy cod roe), creating a pop and cheerful atmosphere. The store is also kept meticulously clean, which adds to its appeal.
Because products turn over quickly, the lineup is frequently updated, with a particular focus on character goods and trending anime items. Some popular products even sell out within a day of being stocked. The store also offers many items aimed at women and international visitors.
#C-pla Hakata Station Hakata Exit Store
- Address: Inside Hakata Subway Station, Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: Immediately accessible from Hakata Subway Station
- Business hours: 10:00–23:00
- Closed: Open year-round
- Number of machines: Over 560 types
- Store area: About 99.96 tsubo (approx. 330㎡)
[Hakata] Gachagacha no Mori Lalaport Fukuoka Store
Located on the 3rd floor of “Lalaport Fukuoka” in the Naka area of Hakata Ward, “Gachagacha no Mori Lalaport Fukuoka Store” is easily accessible from Hakata Station. It’s a convenient stop after dining or shopping at the Lalaport shopping mall. As the name suggests, the capsule toy machines are arranged like a forest, creating a maze-like layout.
Gachagacha no Mori targets adult women, so products appealing to them are displayed near the entrance and at the front of the store alongside items for children.
Recently, character goods such as the digital pet toy character Tamagotchi, the anime about girls aiming to become top idols Aikatsu!, Chiikawa, and Sanrio have been especially popular. Charms and mascots with kanikan-style carabiners that can be attached to personal items like umbrellas and pens, as well as animal-themed products, are also in high demand.
Located inside a large shopping mall, the store attracts many tourists and remains bustling with people even in the evening.
Gachagacha no Mori Lalaport Fukuoka Store
- Address: Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka, Mall Building 3F, 6-23-1 Naka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 9 minutes on foot from JR Kagoshima Main Line Takeshita Station
- Business Hours: 10:00–21:00
- Closed: Follows the facility's schedule
- Number of Machines: Approx. 710
- Store Area: Approx. 119.27㎡
[Tenjin] Gachagacha no Mori Tenjin Nishidori Store
This store is located on "Tenjin Nishidori," a street where you can feel the latest trends in Fukuoka. As a trendsetting area, Tenjin Nishidori is lined with large commercial facilities and brand shops, making it an easy stop while shopping or strolling around.
About 500 different products are replaced each month, offering a wide lineup from popular series to trending genres. From popular character goods like Chiikawa, Sanrio, and Disney, to animal-themed items featuring dogs, cats, and birds, as well as popular anime, items for young children, cosmetics, and miniature versions of popular brand bags, the store offers a diverse range of products. No matter when you visit, you can always find something new. The customer base is mainly young people, both domestic and international, and the store is especially lively in the evening.
Gachagacha no Mori Tenjin Nishidori Store
- Address: Ichigo Tenjin City Building 1F, 2-7-14 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 4 minutes on foot from Tenjin Subway Station
- Business Hours: 10:00–22:00
- Closed: New Year's Day
- Number of Machines: Approx. 880
- Store Area: Approx. 179.31㎡
[Tenjin] #C-pla Tenjin Nishidori Store
This street-level store themed around Raijin (the god of thunder) is located on "Tenjin Nishidori," which runs north-south between Tenjin and Daimyo in Chuo-ku. The product lineup changes frequently, creating a bright and lively atmosphere. Popular items such as "Mejirushi Accessories" (used to mark personal belongings), Sanrio, and Mobile Suit Gundam are on the first floor, while food miniatures and Japanese-themed products are on the second floor.
Sanrio and items trending on social media are especially popular among Japanese women, while international visitors tend to favor anime-themed products such as Mobile Suit Gundam, Crayon Shin-chan, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan, as well as items with special features like recording or sound effects.
Another attraction is that the store stays open later than nearby shops, operating until 11:00 p.m. Many people stop by after parties or late-night meals to enjoy the store after 9:00 p.m.
#C-pla Tenjin Nishidori Store
- Address: Fukuoka Tenjin TEN Building 1F & 2F, 1-12 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 6 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Tenjin Station, about 9 minutes on foot from Tenjin Subway Station
- Business Hours: 10:00–23:00
- Closed: Open year-round
- Number of Machines: Over 610 types
- Store Area: Approx. 189㎡
[Nishijin] Gachagacha no Mori Nishijin Store
This store, located at Nishijin Station, the fourth stop from Tenjin on the subway, boasts the largest selection of capsule toy machines in Fukuoka City. Although Nishijin is a bit removed from the Tenjin area, it features a lively shopping street. The store offers a wide lineup, from popular series to trending genres. Every visit brings a new discovery. After school hours, the store is bustling with local high school and university students.
Gachagacha no Mori Nishijin Store
- Address: 1F CREST Nishijin, 4-9-16 Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 2 minutes on foot from Nishijin Subway Station
- Business Hours: 10:00–21:00
- Closed: New Year’s Day
- Number of Machines: Approx. 1,050
- Store Area: Approx. 259.54㎡
[Dazaifu] Gachagacha no Mori Dazaifu Sando Store
This store is located along the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. The approach is lined with shops selling famous local sweets, cafes, and souvenir stores, making it an easy spot to drop by. Like other “Gachagacha no Mori” locations, about 500 types of products are replaced monthly, offering a wide lineup from popular series to trending genres. The store features a variety of items, including products themed after popular anime, items for young children, and miniature cosmetic items. The main customers are shrine visitors, but in the evening, locals also stop by.
Gachagacha no Mori Dazaifu Sando Store
- Address: 3-1-19 Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 1 minute on foot from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Line Dazaifu Station
- Business Hours: 10:00–19:00
- Closed: Open daily
- Number of Machines: Approx. 540
- Store Area: Approx. 123.97㎡
[Kokura] #C-pla Amu Plaza Kokura Store
In 2024, a store opened on the 4th floor of the West Building of “Amu Plaza Kokura,” a commercial facility directly connected to Kokura Station, the gateway to rail travel in Kyushu. This is the first “#C-pla” store in Kitakyushu City. the concept is “takenoko planet,” themed after Ouma Bamboo Shoots, a well-known local specialty of Kitakyushu. The store is decorated in a Japanese style with pink as the main color, featuring motifs of bamboo shoots and bamboo, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Kitakyushu is known as a “city of manga” for producing many famous manga artists, including Leiji Matsumoto. For this reason, the store offers a wide selection of capsule toys featuring characters and anime.
#C-pla Amu Plaza Kokura Store
- Address: 4F West Building, Amu Plaza Kokura, 1-1-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: Directly connected to JR Kokura Station
- Business Hours: 10:00–20:00
- Closed: Open daily
- Number of Types: Over 600
- Store Area: Approx. 131㎡
[Kitakyushu] Gachagacha no Mori THE OUTLETS Kitakyushu Store
Kyushu's largest outlet mall, THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU, is home to "Gachagacha no Mori THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU Store." With nearby science-themed facilities, amusement centers, and large commercial complexes, the area attracts a wide range of visitors, from adults to children. Like other "Gachagacha no Mori" locations, around 500 types of capsule toys are replaced every month, offering a diverse lineup from popular series to trending genres.
The most popular items are character goods such as Chiikawa, Sanrio, and Disney. In addition, there are a wide variety of products including animal-themed items, popular anime merchandise, and miniature versions of popular brand bags. Since the facility is included as a stop on bus tours, it attracts many international tourists.
Gachagacha no Mori THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU Store
- Address: THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU 2F, 4-1-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: About 2 minutes on foot from Space World Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line
- Business hours: 10:00–20:00
- Closed: According to facility regulations
- Number of machines: Approx. 710
- Store area: Approx. 178.51㎡
*Please note that some character products mentioned may not be available in-store.
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