So you’re going to Japan and want to know where to go to enjoy MH experiences there? Good thing I went there and thus can guide you towards some interesting places to check!
This article has been made in February 2026. This needs to be precised as things move fast in Japan and some places can close and others can open inbetween. I highly advise you to check if the places described in this article still exists before trying to go there.
Eating
Hunter Bar
Basically the MH restaurant in Japan. There are two, one in Akihabara (Tokyo) and one in Dotonbori (Osaka). There’s a lot of things to know about this place so I redirect you towards the dedicated article where you’ll find everything you need to know on how to reserve a table, the menus, guild card, etc.
Capcom Cafe
Located in Ikebukuro (Tokyo), it’s a small cafe doing meals based on Capcom games. It’s not specifically dedicated to MH but you can check the current event on their website: https://www.capcom.co.jp/amusement/brands/capcomcafe-ikebukuro/
They also have a permanent menu with MH drinks such as « potions » and « energy juices »: https://www.capcom.co.jp/amusement/brands/capcomcafe-ikebukuro/menu/?category=04_classic
The Capcom Cafe also has merch based on their events which you can’t find anywhere else. As I’m writting this article, they have a collab with hololive and MH Wilds for instance.
Experiences
Universal Studio Japan
The USJ in Osaka often has collaborations with Monster Hunter. These are alas temporary so you have to check on their website if an attraction is currently available under Current Events & Promotions: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us
As I’m writting this article, they’re having a Wilds Wudwud themed restaurant: https://tdrexplorer.com/monster-hunter-wilds-brings-moribas-banquet-to-universal-studios-japan/
In 2020, they also had an Iceborne XR Walk where you would wear a full VR set and walk around a big maze while the VR equipement would put you in the Hoarfrost Reach, fighting against a Barioth (an article describing the experience: https://tdrexplorer.com/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-xr-walk-2020/)
Nijigen no Mori
This one is over but they still have some MH themed hotel rooms so might as well add them to this guide. Nijigen no Mori is a Naruto themed park who had a MH collab called The Field with some attractions (https://nijigennomori.com/en/monsterhunter/). I don’t think it’s really worth your time, especially since it’s located on Awaji island which can be hard to reach (only by road bus and car, no local train).
Shopping
Capcom Store
The Capcom Store has a pretty great location. It’s located in Shibuya, on the 6th floor of the parco building. This floor is really interesting for geeks as it’s shared with the Nintendo Store, the Pokemon Center and a few other game shops. This floor also opens at 10 am, one hour earlier than the whole building (you access the floor with the stairs outside the building). Side note, the Pokemon Center has a space where they can create your own Tshirt design and print it for around 4000y. Since you have 15min to customize your Tshirt and there’s only like 3 borns (plus the Tshirt printing takes around 1h), you should go there asap if you’re interested to avoid the queue and do the other stores while your Tshirt is being printed.
There are also another Capcom Store with a smaller Cafe in Umeda (Osaka), within the train station itself.
Akihabara
I don’t think this mythical place needs an introduction but its 7 floor shops can be confusing and there are some specific adress where you have higher chances to find MH products:
- Kotobukiya: official reseller, they have their own MH section (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HtYzeGgLoZ6Uwzv28)
- Volks: they have a dedicated MH section with the latest products (https://maps.app.goo.gl/sE4pywbozdKaqpjy8)
- Shosen Book Tower: a library where you can find video game artbooks on the last floor (https://maps.app.goo.gl/i5vZBMrpqwm8yaos5)
Keep in mind though that these will usually sell the latest products. The small figures are released as batch of 6 with a Volume number.
You can buy them in a random box praying to get the one you want or as a full set. When a new set get released, the old ones get phased out and you then have to rely on second-hand products. Same logic for the bigger Creator Builders statues.
Second-hand products in Japan are generally well preserved but can be hard to find. There’s no real trick, you just have to try a lot of dedicated stores in Akihabara and pray to find what you want at a decent price (which can be hard since there are A LOT of second-hand figures sold, asking the staff can help you gain some time). The Radio Kaikan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MPfnajZudrwdnW3j6) is a 10 floor buildings with a lot of second-hand stores where I managed to find some good offers so you can start your search here.
In Tokyo, Nakano Broadway is another place well known for second-hand geek products but I haven’t had much luck with MH products.
Denden Town
It’s the Osaka equivalent of Akihabara. I don’t know any real adress for new products but Torejanas is pretty good for second-hand MH figures (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fZkUFgaa94ZwNznD6).
Town collabs
These are temporary events and it’s pretty hard to get some intel about them. I discovered what remains of one randomly while visiting Shibu Onsen for instance. It was made for the release of MH4 in 2014, yet you could still find some figures in some shops or a faded Felyne plush in front of another one. There were some products left in an arcade but good luck winning anything at the shooting game (an article about the collab: https://www.techinasia.com/a-most-delicious-monster-hunter-collaboration)
My own experience with the 2023 Koka Rise collab
I also did one in the ninja town of Koka back in 2023 where you would go around town gathering stamps and doing experiences around the town main attractions (an article about the collab: https://saiganak.com/event/monsterhunter-koka-collabo-2023/). It showed me some of the limitations of such collabs as a tourist. Aside from the obvious langage barrier, the stamps were spread around a huge area. To explain, I’ll add a map of all the places you had to check.
Arriving at Koka Station, I went immediately for the strawberry farm. First issue, you had to do a reservation, the activity being strawberry gathering (good luck if you don’t speak japanese). I still managed to get my stamp, buying some strawberries. Then I took the MH themed train to get to the Tanuki Mura where you would paint a pottery. New issue, they would treat your art piece (2-3 months) and send it to you… In Japan. So I took it unbaked as a memory in the end cause I obviously wouldn’t be able in Japan in 3 months. And then I went to the Shigaraki Pottery Museum where you had to find an animal picture in the museum. I had like 10 minutes to do this and reach the train going back and I missed the train… Meaning I had to wait an extra hour in Shagaraki station (the strawberries were good).
Next stop was Aburahi Station, the closest station to my next step, the local Medecine Museum (20 min walk). Same concept, find a picture in the museum, the old man managing the entrance guided me to the answer pretty quickly. Then the next step was the Ninja Village for some shuriken throwing. Best option ended up being a 45min walk on the side of the road. And the next step was the Ninja House… Where the best option was a 1h10 min walk.
The Ninja House was the event main hub. There were some throwing games, a shop with collab products and an exposition with some props and concept arts, so pretty cool. But new issue, that’s where you gather the completion stamp for your efforts after having gathered all the 7 stamps. And I’m currently at 6 stamps, missing one in the local castle, a 30min bus ride… And the ninja hall won’t be open when I would come back from the castle with the ultimate stamp. So I had to explain to the staff that I really want that completion stamp as I will complete the whole rally but I can’t come back there (and not even tomorrow, sorry I’m not taking 2 hours of train for a stamp). Thanks god for the japanese service industry, they offered me the completion stamp and then I took my 30min bus ride to the castle to get the last stamp (after finding an Arzuros picture in the castle).
All this to say, if you happen to see a collab like that, check the locations where they want you to go. I consider myself a good planner but without a car, it ended up as a long day of train and walk (around 3h). And obviously I had to speedrun most activities, not fully enjoying them. I think Koka is definitely on the more extreme side of things (Shibu Onsen for instance is a really small town) but be careful.
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