Taito Station - Ameyoko, Ueno

Ueno's best selection.

You'd be hard pushed to persuade any gamer to take the short ride away from Akiba and go arcade touring in Ueno. Dramatically less variety and only a few actual video game arcades, Ueno can't offer what Akiba has, but does have some pretty strong communities.

Taito station gets it right though. 3 floors, UFO catchers, rhythm games and old school gaming on the top floor makes attracts a slightly different demo to those in Akiba. Most prominently as a date spot, with UFO catchers, rhythm and shooter games getting the youngsters in. The top floor with StreetFighter, Tekken and Gundam catering for the local hosts, hostesses and salarymen in the area.

Definitely the one to visit if you're around Ueno way.
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Taito Station - Kinshicho, Tokyo

Kinshicho's gaming hub.

A year or so back Kinshicho would've been a gamers paradise with SEGA, Adores, Mitoya and Taito all within a 10min radius. Time rolls on though, leaving just the big two to tussle for custom.

Taito's setup, always strong, teams with patrons, catering for all kinds of gamers and prize hunters. Just a single floor but extremely spacious, this one has everything you're looking for, from Gundam and StreetFighter to every up to date rhythm game and UFO catcher imaginable. Although lacking retro games or any surprises, respect as always to Taito for knowing their demographic.

Absolutely worth popping in if you're around the way.
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Taito Station (mini) - Takadanobaba, Tokyo

Much love for small tourneys.

One of the smallest Taito's in Tokyo, just a single floor devoted to Gundam, Tekken, USFIV and a slew of Mahjong games. It's definitely worth poppin in if you're around the way. Located 1 min on foot from Baba station, Taito relies on it's fight game selection and small tourneys to rally gamers away from Mikado.

タイトーステーション 高田馬場店
3 Chome-1-4 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0075
http://goo.gl/maps/i8kwL