Time is ticking for those wishing to see the magnificent 18-metre-tall Gundam at Gundam Factory Yokohama. This monumental engineering marvel with flashing LED lights, moving limbs and the ability to step out from its Gundam Dock, has captivated mecha fans since its unveiling in December 2020. A mindblowing feat of design and mechanical science, the mega robot began development in 2014 and took several years to perfect.
While this Gundam masterpiece has enjoyed an extended stay, delighting fans who were unable to visit due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, all good things must come to an end. Despite a couple of extensions in the past, as of February 2024, there have been no announcements of further prolonging its stay. This means that the Gundam Factory Yokohama is set to close for good on March 31 2024.
Don't miss your last opportunity to witness this giant Gundam in person and plan your visit now! Tickets for visit between March 1 and March 15 are available now for ¥1,650 per adult and ¥1,100 per child. For those planning to visit between March 16 and March 31, tickets will become available online from 10am JST on March 1. Note that access to the Gundam Dock Tower will require a separate ticket, priced at ¥3,300 per person.
As for the Gundam’s fate after March 31, rumours are circulating that the moving mecha may be dismantled and transported to Osaka to be showcased at the Gundam Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka next year. This has yet to be confirmed by organisers, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for an update soon.
For more information, visit the Gundam Factory Yokohama website.
This article was originally published on January 18 2024 and updated on February 26 2024.
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