Racing Game Arcades in Tokyo
Tokyo is paradise for racing game fans — packed with arcades offering everything from retro Initial D cabinets to the latest in immersive racing simulators. Here’s where to find the best racing game arcades in Tokyo:
🕹️ Top Spots for Racing Game Arcades in Tokyo
1. GiGO Akihabara 3 (旧SEGA Akihabara 3号館)
Located in Akihabara’s Electric Town, this GiGO branch is racing heaven. You'll find:
- Initial D Arcade Stage Zero
- Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 6R
- Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
- Other rotating modern driving games
💡 Great for serious racers and casual fans alike.
2. Round 1 Stadium - DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, Odaiba
Complex with activities like bowling, karaoke, darts & billiards, plus sports including tennis.
- Wangan Midnight & Initial D
- Bowling, karaoke, darts for breaks between laps 🕛 Open 24 Hours on Weekends. 12AM Weekdays.
3. SEGA GiGO Ikebukuro
Another solid GiGO arcade, with high-spec racing cabinets. Tends to be slightly quieter than Akihabara.
4. Taito Station Shibuya
Centrally located and stocked with:
- Wangan Midnight and Mario Kart
- Occasionally hosts e-sports-style tournaments
🎮 Popular spot, especially on weekends.
5. Round1 Ikebukuro
A huge entertainment complex with:
- Motion racing simulators
- Wangan Midnight & Initial D
- Bowling, karaoke, darts for breaks between laps
🕛 Open 24 Hours
6. Red Tokyo Tower (Shiba-Koen)
This new-gen arcade includes immersive driving simulators and futuristic games. Higher cost but high-end experience.
🎮 Bonus: Retro Game Shops
Not arcades, but if you're hunting for old racing game machines (or merch), check out:
- Super Potato Akihabara
- Friends Akihabara
- Game Panic Tokyo Bay (Odaiba) – newer games in a waterfront arcade setting
🏁 What to Play
Most arcades offer IC card systems so you can track progress across sessions (especially for Initial D and Wangan Midnight).
Cards cost ~300–500 yen and are worth it if you plan to race multiple times.