Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)

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About this activity

１）Dive into the world of retro gaming in Tokyo's Akihabara district

２）Choose your console: the original Game Boy (DMG) or Game Boy Advance (GBA)

３）Mod and customize it with a backlit IPS screen, custom shell, and buttons

４）Learn about the history and technology behind Nintendo's handheld consoles

５）Take home your personalized Game Boy and enjoy classic cartridges on-site

Craft Classes Small Group Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Mod Tokyo

Ages: Adults (6–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Backlit IPS screen, installed during your session
Included: Custom shell color of your choice
Included: All parts, tools, and your console (Original Game Boy or Game Boy Advance) — yours to keep
Included: Hands-on, step-by-step guidance from passionate, English-speaking staff
Included: Classic game cartridges to play on-site during the workshop

Not included

Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation

Itinerary

Customize and mod a classic Game Boy in this hands-on workshop in Akihabara, Tokyo's iconic gaming district. Choose your console when you book: the original Game Boy (DMG-01) or the Game Boy Advance (GBA). Guided by passionate English-speaking staff, you'll explore the history and craftsmanship behind Nintendo's legendary handhelds. No experience needed. Rather than building from scratch, you'll carefully mod a pre-tested console — installing a backlit IPS screen, swapping buttons, and choosing your own shell from a range of colors. The DMG session runs about 2 hours and the GBA session about 2.5 hours. The guides are true enthusiasts, sharing stories about rare cartridges, 90s classics, and the global Gameboy modding scene in a relaxed, small-group setting. After completing your build, test it on the spot with classic game cartridges — then take your one-of-a-kind console home as the best souvenir from Tokyo. 【BtoB welcome】 Corporate partnerships are welcome. We partner with travel agencies, hotels, and other agents.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The workshop is located on the 7th floor of Le Nid Kanda. Please use the address provided to find the building. At the ground-floor entrance, enter 701 on the intercom keypad and press the call button. Our staff will unlock the door — then take the elevator to the 7th floor.

End point

The workshop is located on the 7th floor of Le Nid Kanda. Please use the address provided to find the building. At the ground-floor entrance, enter 701 on the intercom keypad and press the call button. Our staff will unlock the door — then take the elevator to the 7th floor.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Tokyo: Game Boy Advance Mod

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Game Boy Advance and mod kit
Tokyo: Original Game Boy mod

Duration: 2 hours

Original Game Boy and mod kit