A new "sacred place for play" has opened in Roppongi, where a wide variety of people from Japan and abroad gather and transmit cutting-edge culture. "GiGO Roppongi," which had its grand opening on December 11, 2025, is a rare amusement facility in the Roppongi area consisting of four floors, from the 1st to the 4th. In addition to the latest crane games and photo sticker booths, the 4th floor is fully equipped with a poker and darts floor that can be enjoyed as a social gathering place for adults. This time, together with Karen Murakami, a Student Tourism Ambassador (MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR) of the Minato City Tourism Association, we will introduce how to enjoy "GiGO Roppongi" as a new landmark in Roppongi.

The building housing "GiGO Roppongi," "Metro City Roppongi," is directly connected to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line. You can visit without getting wet even on rainy days. Its stylish exterior, which blends in with the lively scenery of Roppongi, heightens expectations for amusement games.

The 1st and 2nd floors are dedicated to crane games, where you operate the arm to try and win prizes. There is no other place in the Roppongi area where you can enjoy crane games on such a large scale.

The prizes in the crane games on the 1st floor are the "face of the store." The latest featured products are lined up to catch the eyes of passersby. According to Tomoya Kinoshita, the manager of "GiGO Roppongi," the most important thing in crane games is "the determination not to give up and calmly taking aim." It is easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment, but taking a deep breath and carefully observing the condition of the prize is the shortcut to getting it.

Reflecting the location of Roppongi, foreign tourists can also be seen inside the store. A foreign currency exchange machine is installed on the floor, allowing visitors from overseas to play smoothly.

Heading up to the 2nd floor, you will find an even wider variety of prizes. There is a rich selection, ranging from figures that let you feel Japanese anime culture to cute plush toys that make you want to hug them.

Furthermore, there are "GiGO exclusive prizes" that can only be obtained at "GiGO" stores. Particularly noteworthy is the collaboration with the anonymous contemporary artist "COIN PARKING DELIVERY," who has gained immense support from Generation Z. Aim for stainless steel tumblers, cushions, and key chains featuring characters with a unique worldview (*Please note that the promotion may have ended by the time of your visit).

If you can't get the prize no matter how many times you try... "Please don't hesitate to ask our staff. We will carefully teach you the tricks and provide support," says Manager Kinoshita. By scanning the "Call with Digi-chime" QR codes located throughout the store, you can quickly call a staff member even on a spacious floor, making it safe for beginners.

What you should pay attention to at "GiGO Roppongi" is its interior design. As you try to climb the stairs leading from the 2nd to the 3rd floor, a "waterfall painting" of overwhelming scale, approximately 6 meters high, catches your eye. It is a reconstruction of the background painting from the Kabuki masterpiece "Nihon Furisode Hajime," and brilliantly depicts the water flowing down with a roar and the vibrant spray rising from it.

In addition, the 1st-floor wall features the "Matsubame" (pine tree backdrop) familiar from Kabuki and Noh stages. It was designed by the "CHIKIRI PROJECT," an art project that elevates craftsmanship into modern spaces, and produced by "Kanai Scene Shop," a professional group of stage designers boasting a 140-year history. Following "GiGO Sohonten" and "GiGO Osaka Dotonbori Honten," Japanese tradition was expressed at "GiGO Roppongi" as the third attempt of its kind in Japan.

The 3rd floor is a bustling floor equipped with photo sticker booths and music games. The photo sticker booth corner is fully equipped with the latest popular machines, offering a lineup that satisfies both "those who want to look heavily filtered" and "those who want to enjoy a natural finish."

Here, Ms. Murakami's attention was drawn to the dresser corner installed next to the photo booths. She highly praised it, saying, "Being able to fix your bangs and makeup before shooting is a really happy point for girls!" It is equipped not only with large mirrors but also hair irons, allowing you to take photos in the best condition.

Because photo sticker booths are rare in the Roppongi area, junior high and high school students from the neighborhood, as well as vocational school students, frequently visit during the afternoon hours.

The photo sticker booth corner became so popular during last year's illumination season that lines formed with people looking to make memories. Manager Kinoshita also expressed his feelings, saying, "When I see students in uniform laughing happily, I feel truly glad that we created this place in the city of Roppongi."

Besides photo stickers, the 3rd floor is full of attractive games. The masterpiece of rhythm games, "Taiko no Tatsujin" (Taiko Drum Master), is also perfect for relieving stress.

In addition, there are also installations such as the basketball game "TO THA NET," which allows simultaneous communication of up to 16 machines, and the punching machine "BreakingDown Hard Puncher ARCADE," a collaboration between "GiGO" and "BreakingDown" that is irresistible to fighting fans.

In stark contrast to the bustling floors below, the 4th floor is a chic and open adult space. It is a dedicated floor for "GiGO POKER," the second store following Shinjuku, and "GiGO DARTS," equipped with the latest machines.

The appeal of this floor is that you can easily and safely enjoy poker, which has been booming all over the world lately, as an amusement. Even beginners and women can experience poker without hesitation.

The style where a staff member acts as a dealer and you progress the game together with other players also serves as a place where communication naturally expands. For first-timers, the staff will kindly teach the rules, so it is okay if you do not have much knowledge. With a plan starting from 3,300 yen that includes an admission fee (entry fee) and 250 chips, you can experience an atmosphere like a real casino.

This time, Ms. Murakami also tried poker for the first time. She experienced a format called "Texas Hold'em," where players compete against each other. This game, where you combine the cards dealt to you with the cards shared on the table to make a strong hand, is simple yet highly strategic, and Ms. Murakami's eyes sparkled as she said, "I can't help but get serious!"

The drink (including alcohol) and food menus are also extensive, and you can easily order from the app. The time spent enjoying poker with a drink in hand is truly an extraordinary adult experience. Of course, you cannot exchange chips for money, but you can deposit your increased chips for next time.

The darts corner on the same floor has five of the latest machines installed. Some people focus on practicing quietly by themselves, while groups of friends have fun together, allowing everyone to spend a luxurious time in their own style.

The 4th floor is most lively around 4:00 PM and during the evening hours from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Not only tourists, but there are also many regular foreign customers who live or work in this area. On the other hand, during the daytime, Japanese couples and families can be seen enjoying themselves in a relaxed manner.

This building, where the casualness of playing from 100 yen coexists with full-fledged entertainment like poker and darts, is truly Roppongi's amusement hub. In fact, it has been a long time since a large game center has returned to Roppongi. For the generation that used to play in this town, it is nostalgic, and for today's youth and tourists, "GiGO Roppongi" is a place full of new stimuli. It is recommended between shopping and sightseeing, for making memories with loved ones, or when you want to focus and refresh by yourself. When visiting Roppongi, why not stop by "GiGO Roppongi," which proposes new ways to play?

《GiGO Roppongi》
Address: Metro City Roppongi 1F-4F, 7-14-11 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00 - 1:00
* Those under 18 years of age are subject to admission restrictions depending on the time of day.
* For other details, please check the official website below.
https://www.gigo.co.jp/shops/roppongi