shop · Tokyo
Super Potato Akihabara
1-11-2 Sotokanda, 101-0021
Why it matters
Super Potato Akihabara
Super Potato Akihabara is the most famous retro game store in Japan, stacking five floors with vintage consoles, cartridges, and arcade cabinets spanning every generation from Famicom through Dreamcast — and its rooftop arcade floor is a destination in its own right.
Interests
Practical
- Five floors in a narrow building near Akihabara Station's Electric Town exit
- Retro arcade floor at the top with playable cabinets
- Prices are slightly higher than smaller shops but inventory depth is unmatched
- Cash preferred at the register; some card payments accepted