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For decades, international video game fans traveling to Japan have relied on a familiar pilgrimage route: straight off the plane at Narita or Haneda, and directly onto the train to Akihabara. While Tokyo’s "Electric Town" remains an undisputed mecca for anime and retro game hunters, the landscape of official video game retail in Japan has expanded dramatically. Today, major publishers are opening dedicated, beautifully designed flagship stores and experiential spaces in high-end shopping districts to cater directly to their massive fan bases.
Enter the CAPCOM STORE and CAPCOMIX in Yokohama’s Minatomirai district.
Located in the stunning, futuristic bayside area of Yokohama—just a short train ride south of Tokyo—this destination serves as a dual-threat for fans of Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil (known as Biohazard in Japan), Ace Attorney, and Mega Man. Combining a premium retail environment (CAPCOM STORE) with an evolving, interactive exhibition space (CAPCOMIX), this location has cemented Yokohama as a mandatory day-trip for gamers. Conveniently situated near Capcom's Yokohama offices, this complex is more than just a shop; it is a celebration of the publisher's decades-long legacy.
If you are planning your 2026 Japan itinerary and wondering how to prioritize your gaming excursions, this exhaustive guide will cover everything you need to know about navigating the CAPCOM STORE, understanding the CAPCOMIX experience, budgeting for merchandise, and turning your visit into the ultimate Yokohama gaming day trip.
What Are CAPCOM STORE and CAPCOMIX?
Before you board the train to Yokohama, it is vital to understand exactly what this destination entails, as the complex is divided into two distinct but complementary halves.
The CAPCOM STORE (The Retail Hub)
The CAPCOM STORE in Yokohama Minatomirai is an official, permanent retail flagship. Similar to the Capcom Stores located in Shibuya PARCO (Tokyo) and Shinsaibashi PARCO (Osaka), the Yokohama location offers a curated, high-quality selection of official merchandise encompassing Capcom's entire intellectual property portfolio.
Unlike the crowded, dusty aisles of second-hand stores in Akihabara, the CAPCOM STORE is a sleek, modern boutique. Here, merchandise is neatly organized by franchise. You will find everything from high-end collectible statues and premium apparel to affordable souvenirs like clear files, keychains, and Japanese snacks wrapped in character packaging. Because it is an official store, you are guaranteed authenticity, and you will frequently find "Capcom Store Exclusive" items that cannot be purchased at generic anime shops or electronics retailers.
CAPCOMIX (The Exhibition & Experience Space)
Adjacent to or integrated with the retail store is CAPCOMIX. While the store focuses on commerce, CAPCOMIX focuses on experience. It functions as a dynamic, rotating exhibition and pop-up space designed to immerse fans in their favorite gaming worlds.
Because CAPCOMIX is an evolving space, its contents change regularly. Depending on when you visit in 2026, CAPCOMIX might be hosting a Monster Hunter 20th-anniversary retrospective, a Street Fighter 6 interactive art exhibit with life-sized character standees, or a Resident Evil mini-escape room or VR teaser.
CRITICAL ADVICE: It is crucial to distinguish between the permanent store and the rotating CAPCOMIX space when planning your trip. While the CAPCOM STORE is always open for walk-in shoppers, CAPCOMIX exhibitions may require advance booking. Because the theme rotates, some CAPCOMIX events are free walk-throughs, while others are highly anticipated, ticketed events. You must check the official Capcom Japan website (capcom.co.jp) a few weeks before your trip to verify if the current CAPCOMIX experience requires you to reserve a timed-entry ticket online.
Franchise Deep Dive: What to Buy at CAPCOM STORE Yokohama
For Western fans, Japanese gaming merchandise can be a revelation. Western merchandise often focuses heavily on t-shirts, mugs, and action figures. Japanese merchandise, however, delves deeply into "lifestyle" goods—items designed for everyday use, office environments, and subtle fandom expressions. Here is a massive breakdown of what you can expect to find across Capcom's biggest franchises.
Street Fighter: Hadoukens and High Fashion
Street Fighter is undeniably one of Capcom’s most globally recognized properties, and with the explosive success of Street Fighter 6, the merchandise lineup has been heavily revitalized.
- Apparel: Look for high-quality, subtly designed apparel. Instead of a loud graphic tee, you might find embroidered polo shirts featuring a tiny pixel-art Ryu, or premium track jackets inspired by Chun-Li’s iconic color palette. Expect t-shirts to range from 3,500 to 5,500 JPY, while jackets can range from 12,000 to 25,000 JPY.
- Acrylic Stands (Akusuta): A staple of Japanese fandom, these laser-cut acrylic figures come with a base and are meant to be displayed on your desk. The Street Fighter 6 roster is heavily featured, usually priced around 1,500 to 2,000 JPY each.
- Fight Stick Accessories: Occasionally, the store stocks premium arcade stick buttons, exclusive dust washers, or carrying cases featuring Shadaloo or World Tour branding.
- Stationery & Clear Files: A3 clear files are the ultimate cheap souvenir. For about 500 to 800 JPY, you can take home gorgeous, high-resolution official artwork of Juri, Luke, or Ken.
Monster Hunter: A Hunter’s Paradise
Monster Hunter is a cultural phenomenon in Japan, significantly more ingrained in mainstream culture there than in the West. Consequently, the Monster Hunter section is often the largest in the store.
- Plushies (Felynes, Palamutes, and Monsters): Capcom produces incredible plush toys of the game's terrifying wyverns, redesigned in a cute, deformed "chibi" style. You will also find life-sized Palico (Felyne) and Palamute plushies. Small mascots cost around 1,500 JPY, while large plushies range from 4,000 to 8,000 JPY.
- Capcom Figure Builder Creator's Models: These are the crown jewels for hardcore fans. These highly detailed, intricately sculpted statues of flagship monsters (like Rathalos, Zinogre, or Nergigante) are stunning. They are bulky and expensive (typically 15,000 to 30,000 JPY), so plan your luggage space accordingly.
- Blind Boxes: A fun, inexpensive gamble. Blind boxes contain miniature, highly detailed monster figures for about 1,000 to 1,500 JPY each. You won't know which monster you get until you open it.
- Hunter Lifestyle Goods: Cooking spatulas shaped like Great Swords, BBQ spit meat-roasting timers, and ceramic mugs designed to look like wooden tavern barrels (approx. 3,000 JPY).
Resident Evil (Biohazard): Umbrella Corporation Employee Gear
In Japan, the Resident Evil franchise is strictly referred to as Biohazard. If you ask a store clerk for "Resident Evil," they may not understand you, so always use the Japanese title.
- In-Universe Replicas: The best Biohazard merch treats the buyer as a character in the universe. You can buy official Umbrella Corporation employee ID lanyards, R.P.D. (Raccoon Police Department) badge wallets, and S.T.A.R.S. tactical caps.
- The Infamous Herb Bath Salts: One of the most famous novelty items at the Capcom Store is bath salts designed to look exactly like the Green, Red, and Blue healing herbs from the games, packaged in replica first-aid spray boxes. These make incredible gifts for gamers back home (approx. 1,000 JPY).
- Umbrella Corporation Umbrellas: A brilliant pun and a practical item. These high-quality umbrellas feature the red and white corporate logo (approx. 3,500 to 5,000 JPY).
Ace Attorney (Gyakuten Saiban): Objection!
Ace Attorney enjoys a massive, dedicated following in Japan, particularly among female fans, leading to a huge variety of character-focused merchandise.
- "IGIARI!" (Objection!) Goods: You will find towels, tote bags, and keychains featuring the iconic jagged speech bubble for "Objection!" (written in Japanese as 異議あり!).
- Character Perfumes and Lotions: A surprisingly popular category in Japan is character-themed fragrances, with scents designed to match the personalities of Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth, or Apollo Justice.
- Diorama Stands: Multi-layered acrylic dioramas allowing you to recreate court scenes on your bookshelf.
Classics: Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Okami, and Dead Rising
While the "Big Three" (SF, MH, RE) dominate the floor space, the store has dedicated sections for legacy titles.
- Mega Man (Rockman): Known as Rockman in Japan, merchandise ranges from classic 8-bit dot-art pixel keychains and E-Tank energy drink cans (or E-Tank mugs) to high-end model kits.
- Devil May Cry: Focuses heavily on stylish apparel, silver jewelry (replicas of Dante’s amulets), and artwork.
- Okami: Look for beautiful, traditional Japanese aesthetic goods like folding fans (sensu), furoshiki (wrapping cloths), and Amaterasu plushies.
Gachapon and Limited Edition Items
No official Japanese gaming store is complete without a bank of capsule toy machines (Gachapon). Near the entrance or checkout of the CAPCOM STORE Yokohama, you will find exclusive Gachapon machines that require 100-yen coins.
These machines dispense small, exclusive items for 400 to 500 JPY per spin. Typical prizes include enameled pins of Street Fighter characters, miniature Monster Hunter weapon keychains, or tiny Resident Evil item box replicas. Because these are incredibly popular, machines for the hottest franchises frequently sell out by late afternoon.
If you are a fan of Japanese capsule toys, you might also want to check out our Animal Crossing Gachapon Guide for Nintendo Tokyo & Osaka to plan your coin-spending strategy across your entire Japan trip.
Getting to Yokohama Minatomirai: Access & Transportation Guide
One of the biggest mistakes first-time visitors make is assuming Yokohama is far from Tokyo. In reality, Yokohama is deeply integrated into the Greater Tokyo railway network. Minatomirai (which translates to "Port of the Future") is a waterfront business and shopping district in Yokohama, making it incredibly accessible for a day trip.
Which IC Card Should You Use?
Before you travel, ensure you have a charged IC Card (Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA) or a digital IC card on your smartphone. Traveling across different train company lines is seamless with an IC card. If you are unsure which card to get upon arrival, read our comprehensive guide: What is the Best IC Card for Tourists in Japan 2026? | Suica vs Pasmo vs ICOCA.
From Shibuya or Shinjuku (The Easiest Route)
If you are staying on the western side of Tokyo (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku), the Tokyu Toyoko Line is your best friend.
- Board the Tokyu Toyoko Line (often serviced by the F-Liner or Limited Express) heading south toward Yokohama/Motomachi-Chukagai.
- The brilliant part of this line is that it seamlessly merges into the Minatomirai Line once it hits Yokohama Station. You do not even need to get off the train.
- Ride the train directly to Minatomirai Station. The journey takes about 35-40 minutes from Shibuya and costs approximately 500 JPY.
From Tokyo Station or Akihabara
If you are staying on the eastern side of Tokyo (Tokyo Station, Akihabara, Ueno), use the JR lines.
- Board the JR Tokaido Line, JR Yokosuka Line, or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line southbound to Yokohama Station. (The Tokaido Line is the fastest, taking only about 25 minutes from Tokyo Station).
- At Yokohama Station, transfer to the underground Minatomirai Line.
- Ride the Minatomirai Line for a few minutes and disembark at Minatomirai Station.
Navigating to the Store from the Station
The CAPCOM STORE and CAPCOMIX are located in the heart of the Minatomirai commercial complexes (often situated in or adjacent to major buildings like MARK IS minatomirai, Landmark Tower, or near the Yokohama Symphostage where Capcom has established corporate offices).
Once you exit the ticket gates at Minatomirai Station, look for the yellow overhead exit signs. The station is directly connected via underground concourses to the major shopping malls above.
- Text Directions: Take the escalators up from the Minatomirai Line concourse following the signs for the main shopping plazas (such as MARK IS or Landmark Plaza). The walk from the ticket gates to the storefront is typically entirely indoors and takes less than 5 to 10 minutes.
Important Note: Because building hours dictate store hours, the CAPCOM STORE typically operates from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (or 9:00 PM on weekends). Always verify via the official Capcom Japan website for holiday closures or specific CAPCOMIX exhibition hours.
The Ultimate Yokohama Gaming & Anime Day Trip Itinerary
If you are dedicating a day to travel from Tokyo to Yokohama for the CAPCOM STORE, you should maximize your time. Yokohama is a phenomenal city with wide, clean streets, beautiful ocean views, and far fewer crowds than central Tokyo. It also boasts incredible geek-culture spots.
Here is a recommended full-day itinerary that pairs Capcom shopping with the best of Yokohama.
Morning: Arrival and Pokemon Center
Arrive at Minatomirai Station around 10:00 AM. Before heading to Capcom, start your day at the nearby Landmark Plaza. On the 8th floor of the adjoining Marui City Yokohama building (or within the Landmark complex depending on current rotations), you will find the Pokémon Center Yokohama. This location has a unique nautical/sailor theme, with exclusive plushies of Pikachu dressed as a ship captain. It is a fantastic appetizer for the day.
Mid-Day: The Main Event - CAPCOM STORE & CAPCOMIX
Around 11:30 AM, make your way to the CAPCOM STORE. Spend an hour browsing the retail side, picking up your Monster Hunter blind boxes and Street Fighter apparel.
If you have pre-booked a ticket for a CAPCOMIX exhibition (or if the current event is a free walk-through), head into the experience space next. Take your time enjoying the AR experiences, life-sized statues, or exclusive concept art galleries on display. Be sure to ask the staff if you are allowed to take photos—in Japan, retail stores often prohibit photography, but exhibition spaces usually have clearly marked "Photo OK" zones.
Lunch: Yokohama Chinatown
By 1:30 PM, you will likely be hungry. Unlike Tokyo, where you might default to grabbing ramen after shopping (for ideas on that, see Best Restaurants in Akihabara 2026 | Must-Try After Anime Shopping), Yokohama boasts the largest Chinatown in Japan.
Take the Minatomirai Line to the end of the route: Motomachi-Chukagai Station (just a few minutes away). Step out into a dazzling array of neon signs, massive ornate gates, and hundreds of street food vendors. Do not miss the Yaki-Shoronpo (pan-fried soup dumplings) and massive steamed pork buns (Nikuman).
Afternoon: Bandai Namco Cross Store & Anime Pilgrimages
After walking off lunch at nearby Yamashita Park (enjoy the ocean breeze and view of the ships), head over to Yokohama World Porters. Inside this mall is the massive Bandai Namco Cross Store, a sprawling complex featuring official shops for One Piece, Gundam, Pac-Man, and an enormous arcade and Gashapon center.
If you are a fan of light novels and anime, Yokohama (and nearby Fujisawa/Enoshima) is the real-world setting for several famous series. Fans of the hit series Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai will recognize locations all over the Minatomirai and station areas. You can explore this deeply by reading our Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Aobuta Yokohama Anime Pilgrimage.
