--- title: "Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)" lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 347 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 177 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/ --- # Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance) **Guidekin's take:** Choose between two retro handheld models and fit a backlit screen, custom shell and buttons in Akihabara. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €347 per person for the Tokyo: Original Game Boy mod option; other options up to €376 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 177 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Mod Tokyo - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 10:00, 14:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 177 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 177 of 177. - 5 stars: 177 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise clear guidance and custom consoles to take home; no recurring complaint emerges from the sample. **Praised:** - Patient staff make the build easy to follow, including for beginners - A choice of shells, buttons and other parts for a personalised console - An engaging introduction to Nintendo and Game Boy history - Opportunities to try retro handhelds and play games during the workshop - A working, customised Game Boy to take home as a personal souvenir **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-09-19 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tokyo: Original Game Boy mod | €347 / person | Japanese, English | Duration: 2 hours Original Game Boy and mod kit | | Tokyo: Game Boy Advance Mod | €376 / person | Japanese, English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Game Boy Advance and mod kit | ## What's included - Backlit IPS screen, installed during your session - Custom shell color of your choice - All parts, tools, and your console (Original Game Boy or Game Boy Advance) — yours to keep - Hands-on, step-by-step guidance from passionate, English-speaking staff - Classic game cartridges to play on-site during the workshop ## Not included - Public transportation ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 ## Compared with other Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops | 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)](/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/?format=md) | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared | | [Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-sword-archery-with-a-master-swordsman/?format=md) | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared | | [Kendo Experience in Tokyo – Learn the Samurai Mindset](/japan/tokyo/tours/kendo-experience-in-tokyo-learn-the-samurai-mindset/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-culture-workshops/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md