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Gundam Yokohama

The Life-size Moving Gundam was officially unveiled last Nov 29, 2020. Gundam and robots enthusiasts will finally be able to get an upclose encounter with this limited time attraction in Yokohama.Gundam Yokohama is dedicated to the iconic Gundam anime franchise, which first aired in 1979. The attraction features a life-sized Gundam statue, interactive exhibits, virtual reality simulations, and much more.

Travelling today or planning for a commute to the Life Size Moving Gundam? Learn more about Gundam Factory Yokohama Schedule, location and route map. Find out how to go from Tokyo to Gundam Factory in Yokohama using the JR Tokaido Main Line or Yamanote Line and JR Pass as well as Keikyu Line and Minato Mirai Line.

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Entrance Fee to the Life-Size Moving Gundam in Yokohama

The Entrance fee to the Life-Size Moving Gundam in Yokohama range from ¥1,650 for young adults 13 years and above and ¥1,100 for 7 – 12 years old children. Entrance to the observation deck would cost ¥3,300.

AgeEntrance Fee
13 years old and above¥1,650
7 – 12 years old¥1,100
6 years and below with 1 paying adultFree
Entry to the observation deck¥3,300
Entrance Fee to the Life-Size Moving Gundam in Yokohama

The Gundam Dock Tower has observation decks for fans to have a close up view. The statue will be taking different poses in a 30 minutes interval and will be lit up at night.

For those who wants to see the Gundam but are not willing to pay the price, you may be able to find a good spot outside the Gundam Factory near Yokohama Bay

Life Size Moving Gundam Yokohama

The 18m tall Life Size Moving Gundam located in the Gundam Factory, Yokohama officially opened its doors on December 19, 2020.

Gundam Yokohama Schedule

The first show starts at 10:20 AM and the last show is at 7:45 PM. There are 4 shows to watch in Gundam Factory Yokohama: Startup Experiment for 8 min 45 sec; Standby Mode for 5 min 20 seconds; F00/Al Awakening! Full version for 11min 45 seconds and F00/Al Awakening! Half Version for 4 min 35 sec.

There are no limit on how many shows you can watch. You may stand right in front of the Gundam Factory, go up the observation deck for an additional fee or sit down at the benches near the food stalls or beside the Gundam Factory Shop.

ScheduleShowDuration
10:20 AMStartup Experiment8 min 45 sec
10:45 AMStandby Mode5 min 20 sec
11:20 AMF00/Al Awakening! Full version11min 45 sec
11:45 AMF00/Al Awakening! Half version4 min 35 sec
12:20 PMStartup Experiment8 min 45 sec
12:45 PMStandby Mode5 min 20 sec
01:20 PMF00/Al Awakening! Full version11min 45 sec
01:45 PMF00/Al Awakening! Half version4 min 35 sec
02:20 PMStartup Experiment8 min 45 sec
02:45 PMStandby Mode5 min 20 sec
03:20 PMF00/Al Awakening! Full version11min 45 sec
03:45 PMF00/Al Awakening! Half version4 min 35 sec
04:20 PMStartup Experiment8 min 45 sec
04:45 PMStandby Mode5 min 20 sec
05:20 PMF00/Al Awakening! Full version11min 45 sec
05:45 PMF00/Al Awakening! Half version4 min 35 sec
06:20 PMStartup Experiment8 min 45 sec
06:45 PMStandby Mode5 min 20 sec
07:20 PMF00/Al Awakening! Full version11min 45 sec
07:45 PMF00/Al Awakening! Half version4 min 35 sec
Gundam Factory Yokohama Schedule

How to go from Tokyo to Gundam Factory in Yokohama?

To commute from Tokyo Station to Gundam Factory Yokohama, take the JR Tokaido Main line going to Yokohama Station then transfer to the Minatomirai Line finally arriving in Motomachi Chukagai Station then walk 10-14 minutes to the Gundam Factory Yokohama. Travel time is 1 hour.

Another option from Tokyo to the moving Gundam in Yokohama is by taking the JR Yamanote Line (clockwise) to Shinagawa station, transfer to the Keikyu Main Line going to Yokohama station and finally taking the Minatomirai Line to Motomachi Chukagai Station.

To commute from Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ikebukuro to Gundam Yokohama using the JR Pass, ride the Yamanote Line to Shinagawa Station then transfer to the Tokaido Main Line to Yokohama Station. Alternatively, you can ride the Tokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya Station to Motomachi Chukagai Station then walk 10-15 minutes to Yokohama Pier.

To commute from Shin Yokohama Station to Gundam Factory Yokohama, ride the JR Yokohama line to Yokohama Station, then transfer to the MinatoMirai Line to Motomachi Chukagai Station. You may also ride only up to Kinkuna Station then ride the Tokyu Toyoko Line to Yokohama Station and stay on the same train to Motomachi Chukagai Station.

Note that Keikyu Main Line and Minatomirai Line are not JR Lines and will need separate fare / pass.

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Moving Gundam Model

The moving gundam is based on RX-78-2 model which first appeared in 1979 anime Mobile Suit Gundam. The series was then re edited and made a theatrical movie release in 1981.

The gundam’s Pilot was Amuro Ray and one of the most famous characters who appeared in at least 2 anime and one movie and one OVA.

Yokohama Tourist Spots

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JR Yamanote Line Route Map

JR Yamanote Line Map


JR Yamanote Line Map

Check the Route Map if you need to commute from Osaki to Osaki.

You can also check the full list of Tourist Spots along JR Yamanote Line here.

JR Tokaido Main Line Tokyo-Atami Map

JR Tokaido Main Line Tokyo to Atami Map


JR Tokaido Main Line (Tokyo-Atami) Map

JR Tokaido Main Line (Tokyo-Atami) Station List

Station List: Tokyo – Shimbashi – Shinagawa – Kawasaki – Yokohama – Totsuka – Ofuna – Fujisawa – Tsujido – Chigasaki – Hiratsuka – Oiso – Ninomiya – Kozu (Kanagawa) – Kamonomiya (Kanagawa) – Odawara – Hayakawa – Nebukawa – Manazuru – Yugawara – Atami

Check the Route Map if you need to commute from Tokyo to Atami.

You can also check the full list of Tourist Spots along JR Tokaido Main Line (Tokyo-Atami) here.

Yokohamakosoku Railway Minatomirai Line Route Map

Yokohamakosoku Railway Minatomirai Line Yokohama to Motomachi-Chukagai Map


Yokohamakosoku Railway Minatomirai Line Map

Check the Route Map if you need to commute from Yokohama to Motomachi-Chukagai.

Tourist Spots along Minatomirai Line from Yokohama to Motomachi-Chukagai

Tourist Spots / Buildings and Roads along Yokohamakosoku Railway Minatomirai Line include

Cosmo Clock
Gundam Yokohama
Kanagawa Kenmin Hall
Nissin Cup Museum
Yamashita Park
Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Cosmo
Yokohama Marine Tower
Yokohama Minato Mirai 21
Yokohama Museum of Art

JR Yokohama Line Route Map

JR Yokohama Line Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji Map


JR Yokohama Line Map

Check the Route Map if you need to commute from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji.

Tourist Spots along JR Yokohama Line from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji

Tourist Spots / Buildings and Roads along JR Yokohama Line include

Hachioji Castle
Kashinokiyama Park
Nissan Stadium
Ramen Museum
Sagami Lake
Sagamihara Asamizo Park
Sagamihara City Museum
Tama Art University Museum
Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
Yokohama Arena

Tokyu Toyoko Line Map

Tokyu Toyoko Line Shibuya to Yokohama Map


Tokyu Toyoko Line Map

Tokyu Toyoko Line Station List

Station List: Shibuya – Daikan-yama – Naka-meguro – Yutenji – Gakugei-daigaku – Toritsu-daigaku – Jiyugaoka (Tokyo) – Den-en-chofu – Tamagawa (Tokyo) – Shin-maruko – Musashi-Kosugi – Motosumiyoshi – Hiyoshi (Kanagawa) – Tsunashima – Okurayama (Kanagawa) – Kikuna – Myorenji – Hakuraku – Higashi-hakuraku – Tammachi – Yokohama

Check the Route Map if you need to commute from Shibuya to Yokohama.

You can also check the full list of Tourist Spots along Tokyu Toyoko Line here.

Keikyu Main Line Route Map

Keikyu Main Line Sengakuji to Uraga Map


Keikyu Main Line Map

Check the Route Map if you need to commute from Sengakuji to Uraga.

You can also check the full list of Tourist Spots along Keikyu Main Line here.

Tourist Spots along Keikyu Main Line from Sengakuji to Uraga

Tourist Spots / Buildings and Roads along Keikyu Main Line include

Omori Nori Museum
Sengaku-ji Temple
Shinagawa Aquarium
Yamashita Park
Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

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