The console is yours to keep, with parts, tools and guidance included; public transport is extra. 5 from 177 reviews at €347 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #2 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Japanese.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo: Original Game Boy modThe page price | Duration: 2 hours Original Game Boy and mod kit | €347 |
| Tokyo: Game Boy Advance Mod | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Game Boy Advance and mod kit | €376 |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 177 of 177
Star breakdown of all 177 ratings
Reviewers praise clear guidance and custom consoles to take home; no recurring complaint emerges from the sample.
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (19 September 2026 to 6 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
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
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 24 | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared |
| Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP) | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared |
| Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared |
| Kendo Experience in Tokyo – Learn the Samurai Mindset | €127 | 2h | 5.0 (135) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €347, median €121; typical length 1h 50m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops