They said this moving Gundam is coming down at the end of March so I lost 2 days Tuesday is closed. From Shin Yokohama we went to Kikuna next stop on the Yokohama(JR) Line to Toyoko line to the end Motomachi Chinatown exit 4. Go past the tower and keep going along the bay. Then you see it. Enjoyed watching the moving Gundam was it a great deal. My son thought so. Suggestion order food after the Gundam has done its act.

I'm a huge gundam fan. I have seen the 4 1:1 gundams in Japan since the first rx-78 went up in odaiba many years ago. But even for me, this one in yokohama fell short. I think a lot of it has to do with the price of admission. All the 1:1 gundams are accompanied by a full scaled gundam base with tons of gunpla selection. However, for the yokohama one it's only a satellite and all it sells are the rx-78 related kits. Bland and lack variety. The moving gundam, although epic, it felt quit gimmicky. It's not on the ground then moving, but more like a structural support comes from the back and holding it into its waist and moves it in mid air like a puppet. Obviously it has real world physics to deal with but it just felt like a giant gunpla on a display stand. The ticket to go up to the platform is a total ripoff. Don't do it. It costs twice as much as the entrance ticket, plus you still need to buy the entrance ticket so the total experience for just one person is pushing 5,000 yen. The view up top is terrible. If you are not being cramped or obscured by impolite traveller's unwilling to let you have a chance to the front of the glass, then at best you can only see a part of the gundam because you are so close to it. In my opinion the view from the ground to see its full action is much better than going to the top. It is also quite a bit of ways from major train stations in yokohama, so expect to walk a bit before you get to it, and bring a jacket because it's close to the sea and gets windy. And finally, rx-78 is getting really boring. I wish they start doing more gundams from other series. Even a zeta would be cool.

I frankly do not understand why this spot is so popular with both locals and visitors. Yes, the figure is massive, must be about 20 metres tall. Yes, it can turn its head, raise its fist and even knell down. But, are these not the least we should expect from modern day Japanese technology? A rail trip from Tokyo central to here takes about an hour. Entrance is $1650 yen, and costs much more if you want to get close to observe all the details. The above said, I do not mean it is not worth coming, especially if you are a fan or in Yokohama anyway. My son, for one, made desperate efforts to squeeze time out from our busy schedule to come here and drag me along. Perhaps I am the fool who do not appreciate ☺️☺️

I grew up with Transformers, not Gundam. Therefore, I really am not familiar with the Gundam world. The Gundam Factory Warehouse is quite interesting. How they built the huge robot. Who the technological partners were, and what the design process was. what the technical problems that they could and could not overcome. The rest of the exhibit was one huge store selling their merchandise. The cafe was overpriced but did have a great view of the robot. The hot dog and drink were ¥ 1,600. Lots of outdoor deck seating, and large windows - everything was geared toward the robot. Deck access: It is an extra charge of ¥3,300. IT IS NOT WORTH IT. You only get a side view. You get to see the robot move from the side which is obstructed with steel I-beams and safety barriers. The 6th-floor view is still obstructed. The mood music and dialogue are all in Japanese. If you are a Gundam fanboy, this place is worth it. If you are just a casual fan or want to just experience Japanese culture, go to the factory but don't pay for the extra "special" deck view.

There’s 6 floors you can go up the deck with alongside the surface where you can get pictures. If you’re a Gundam fan this is an awesome place to visit and experience if you watched the show as a kid. There’s also a cafe where you can eat and watch Gundam move from upstairs.

Just going in was amazing especially if you're a fan of Gundam or any anime on robots. The huge robot was magnificent. Going to the observation deck was picturesque esp that we went there at sunset. I was just not sure if viewing Gundam from the side was okay since you only see the side of the giant robot.

I made the mistake of purchasing the tower tour which is expensive and not worth it. You can barely see the awakening of the Gundam. Its better to watch it from below. My husband opted to stay back wasting the ticket to watch the Gundam from below. Don't waste your money to purchase the tower tour which goes up to the Gundam. unless you are into the mechanical side of the robot. You see the awakening from the sides and not from the front, or you have to wait until the next awakening to see it from below. Be warned there is no public wifi at the factory.

Quite boring actually. Inaccessible by car and this really puzzles me. Such a huge area cordoned off for a bus service and private car can only park a great distance away. Place sells low grade Gundam, has a overpriced cafe. The robot show is in Japanese and minimal movement. The museum is like a high school science fair. You really need to be a Gundam fan to appreciate this I guess

This was a fun outting. Really not much to do here besides the gundam show. The museum has lot of neat gundam facts and memorabilia. Going into the gundam tower to watch the show is not worth it. It's crowded and hot. The Gundam factory is seasonal so plan your visit accordingly. Kids 5 and under are free, but they don't get "free" gundam figurine you can get with a purchased ticket. I recommend going at opening then plan lunch else where the cafe was one of the most expensive meals I've had with my family in Japan for subpar theme park food.

If you grew up with Gundam like I did, you have to go! The show itself is fun, but just know that it’s a giant robot on railings that moves very slowly and in limited ways. But still, when you’re there, you get swept away by the excitement. If you go up to the floor where the cafe is, you can see the show from a different perspective. It’s not worth paying the extra money to get up close, though, because there are glass windows and honestly they did a terrible job giving us a better view of the show you watched from down below. It’s not like you see the inside or get right in front of the head or anything… literally just see the show from a closer but less advantageous vantage point. You see Gundam more of less from behind and everyone crowds around the best spot with their phones. So not worth it. So pay the entrance fee, enjoy the 10 minute show that happens every hour, and buy some souvenirs. I bought my T-shirt there which I cherish.