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Gundam
Two life-size Gundam statues you can stand under for free.
The reason to seek out Gundam in Japan is the **life-size statues**, and both are free to watch. The 19.7-metre Unicorn Gundam stands outside DiverCity in Odaiba and performs a transformation sequence several times a day, with a lighting show after dark. The RX-93ff ν Gundam stands outside LaLaport Fukuoka. Next to each is a Gundam Base store carrying the widest Gunpla range in the world, including Base-limited and clear-colour kits that are never exported — so the statue and the shop are one stop, not two.
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Where in Japan?
Pick a city and we show you what is there for Gundam — the places, and what is on while you visit.
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Routes
Tested walking orders, with travel times between every stop.
The Unicorn Gundam and the Gundam Base, in One Afternoon
A 19.7-metre statue that transforms on a schedule, and the deepest Gunpla shop in the world, in the same building.
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Common questions
Is the moving Gundam in Yokohama still there?
No. GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA closed in 2024. Many guides still list it. The two life-size statues that remain are the Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba and the ν Gundam in Fukuoka.
Does it cost anything to see the Gundam statues?
No. Both statues are outdoors and free to watch, including the transformation and lighting performances. Only the Gunpla you buy afterwards costs money.
Where can I buy Gunpla not sold overseas?
The Gundam Base stores next to each statue. They carry Base-limited kits, clear-colour variants and factory exclusives that are never exported.