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- 🎁 Pick Your Favorite Capsule Toy at Gachagacha no Mori
- What’s the Buzz on the “Pick-Your-Own Gacha” on Komachi Street?
- 📍 Access & Basic Information – Just 5 Minutes from Kamakura Station
- 🕒 Operating Hours – Note the Seasonal Schedule
- 🧸 Inside the Store – No Machines, Just Fully Visible Capsules!
- 🎯 Visitor Experience – Endless Variety, Total Fun
- 🔦 Try the “Peek Trick” – It’s Officially Allowed!
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for Families, Friends, Couples & Solo Travelers
- ✅ Final Thoughts – A Gacha Experience Like No Other
🎁 Pick Your Favorite Capsule Toy at Gachagacha no Mori
What’s the Buzz on the “Pick-Your-Own Gacha” on Komachi Street?
Kamakura’s famous Komachi Street is packed with stylish cafes and mouthwatering street food. But now, a new attraction is catching the attention of tourists and locals alike:
Pick-Your-Own Gacha – Gachagacha no Mori, a unique capsule toy shop that flips the traditional gacha game on its head.
Unlike standard capsule toy machines that rely purely on luck, here you can see the capsule contents before you buy — and choose the one you want.
We’ve all been there: hoping for that one rare toy and instead getting the same item over and over again. But at Gachagacha no Mori, that frustration is gone.
This shop introduces a revolutionary, interactive experience where you inspect and choose your capsule — no random disappointments.
It’s not about chance anymore. It’s about deliberate discovery, and that’s what makes this place so exciting.
📍 Access & Basic Information – Just 5 Minutes from Kamakura Station
Name: Eraberu Gacha – Gachagacha no Mori (Kamakura Komachi Street Branch)
Address: 2F, 1-5-33 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Phone: 070-4216-2944
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station (East Exit), located on the 2nd floor along Komachi Street
Payment: Cash only
Admission Fee: ¥10 or more (used to support disaster-affected regions)
Operated by the General Incorporated Association for Employment, Education & Health Support from the Great East Japan Earthquake, your entry fee directly contributes to meaningful aid efforts.
🕒 Operating Hours – Note the Seasonal Schedule
Gachagacha no Mori is open all year, though hours change seasonally:
April – September (Spring to Summer)
- Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
October – March (Autumn to Winter)
- Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed: Open every day (subject to occasional temporary closure)
Pro tip: Visit on weekday mornings or early evenings to avoid crowds.
🧸 Inside the Store – No Machines, Just Fully Visible Capsules!
This isn’t your typical capsule toy shop filled with machines. At Gachagacha no Mori, transparent shelves are lined with capsule toys of all kinds. You can clearly see what’s inside, along with price tags and product information.
Popular categories include:
- ✨ Anime & character goods (like Pokémon, Chiikawa)
- 🍰 Food and dessert miniatures
- ✏️ Stationery items
- 🐚 Kamakura-themed souvenirs
The stock changes regularly, making each visit a new discovery. It’s a dream come true for collectors and casual shoppers alike.
🎯 Visitor Experience – Endless Variety, Total Fun
When I visited on a quiet weekday morning, I was welcomed by colorful rows of capsule toys lining the walls. From cute animals and miniature foods to retro items and Kamakura exclusives — the variety was incredible!
I picked up a jellyfish and dolphin-themed pouch from the “recommended” section near the entrance. Even though I already knew what was inside, opening the capsule still gave me that classic gacha thrill.
That perfect balance of certainty and surprise makes the experience extra special.
🔦 Try the “Peek Trick” – It’s Officially Allowed!
Gachagacha no Mori takes it one step further with their “peek trick” system — and yes, it’s staff-approved!
Most capsules are semi-transparent, letting you see the toy inside. For less visible ones, you’re allowed to shine a light through the bottom to get a better look. It’s not cheating — it’s encouraged.
Use your eye for detail to:
- Spot rare item shapes
- Identify colors for the specific figure you want
Of course, if you prefer the old-school surprise method, you can skip the peek and go full random. Either way, it’s your choice — your style.
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for Families, Friends, Couples & Solo Travelers
Gachagacha no Mori is an indoor attraction, making it ideal for any weather — whether it’s raining, sweltering, or chilly outside.
Capsule toys range from ¥300–¥500, making them an affordable activity for:
- Families with children
- Couples on a casual date
- Friends hunting for fun souvenirs
- Solo travelers seeking something unique to bring home
They’re lightweight, compact, and super collectible — the perfect Kamakura memory.
✅ Final Thoughts – A Gacha Experience Like No Other
Gachagacha no Mori on Kamakura’s Komachi Street is much more than a capsule toy shop. It’s:
- 🎁 A capsule experience where you pick, not just play
- 🔦 A place where the peek trick is encouraged
- 🛍️ A spot filled with Kamakura-exclusive, rotating items
- ❤️ A socially responsible store that gives back to disaster-struck communities
So, whether you’re a capsule toy fan, a curious traveler, or just passing through Kamakura — don’t miss this spot.
Next time you’re on Komachi Street, take a break from temples and matcha lattes and step into the world of Pick-Your-Own Gacha.
It’s a small adventure, packed in a capsule — and it just might be your favorite memory from Kamakura.
