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The key date is November 9: reservations for Gindaco’s 45-minute takoyaki buffet open in person that day. The buffet itself runs November 24–27, 2026, at 37 participating AEON and AEON Mall locations. The price for junior high school students and older is ¥1,089, tax included.
This Gindaco All-You-Can-Eat promotion (築地銀だこ 食べ放題) is part of AEON’s Black Friday festivities. You need to visit a participating store or its designated reservation area to book, and pay the buffet fee at that time. Telephone reservations are not accepted.
How to reserve: visit in person from November 9
Reservations open on Monday, November 9, 2026, and close once the available places are filled. Booking is handled at the store or a designated reservation area, rather than by phone.
- Find your preferred location in the participating-store list below.
- Visit its reservation counter from November 9 and check the available dates and sessions.
- Pay the buffet fee when making your reservation.
For the original store names, use the official participating-store PDF. Session times and capacity vary by location, so check those details with the store when booking.
Prices and what you can eat
The standard plan includes 45 minutes of all-you-can-eat sauce takoyaki, served in trays of six. All prices below include tax.
| Guest category | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Junior high school students and older | ¥1,089 |
| Elementary school students | ¥594 |
| Preschool children, excluding ages 3 and under | ¥253 |
| Children aged 3 and under | Free |
Two optional upgrades
You can add other topping flavors beyond the standard sauce takoyaki, or unlimited soft drinks. These are separate options, and both can be ordered on the day.
| Optional extra | Additional charge |
|---|---|
| Extra topping flavors added to the buffet | ¥275 |
| Unlimited soft drinks | ¥275 |
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Dates and session times
The buffet runs for four days, from Tuesday, November 24 through Friday, November 27, 2026. It is limited to the listed stores; being inside an AEON shopping center does not automatically mean a Gindaco branch is participating.
| Promotion | Gindaco All-You-Can-Eat, an AEON Black Friday special |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 24–27, 2026 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Listed start times | 10:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00 |
| Session capacity | Up to 12 guests per session; times and capacity vary by store |
| Locations | 37 participating Gindaco stores inside AEON and AEON Mall facilities nationwide |
| Reservations | In person from November 9, 2026; payment required when booking |
Do not assume every listed time is available at every branch. Choose your location first, then confirm its schedule at the reservation counter.
All 37 participating stores
The participating locations extend from Hokkaido to Okinawa. The names below follow the supplied store list, with English transliterations for easier scanning.
| Prefecture | Participating stores |
|---|---|
| Hokkaido | Tomakomai; Sapporo Naebo; Asahikawa Ekimae |
| Aomori | Shimoda |
| Iwate | Morioka Minami |
| Miyagi | Tomiya; Shin-Rifu North Wing |
| Ibaraki | Tsukuba |
| Tochigi | Oyama |
| Saitama | Yono; Hanyu |
| Chiba | Ichikawa Myoden; Narita; Makuhari Shintoshin |
| Tokyo | Shinagawa Seaside; Shinonome; Itabashi; Musashi Murayama; Hinode 3F; Higashi-Kurume |
| Kanagawa | Zama; Kurihama |
| Niigata | Niigata Kameda Inter |
| Toyama | Takaoka East Wing |
| Shizuoka | Hamamatsu Shitoro |
| Aichi | Okazaki; Tokoname; Nagoya Dome-mae |
| Mie | Toin |
| Kyoto | Kitaoji |
| Osaka | Rinku Sennan |
| Okayama | Kurashiki |
| Hiroshima | Hiroshima Gion |
| Tokushima | Tokushima |
| Fukuoka | Fukuoka; Kashii-hama |
| Okinawa | Okinawa Rycom |
Check the official list of 37 participating stores before making a trip to reserve. Official location pages are also available for Tomakomai, Narita, Kurashiki, Fukuoka and Okinawa Rycom.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Gindaco all-you-can-eat promotion?
- It runs November 24–27, 2026, at 37 participating Gindaco stores inside AEON and AEON Mall facilities.
- When do reservations open?
- Reservations open on November 9, 2026, at participating stores or designated reservation areas. Booking closes once places are filled.
- Can I reserve by telephone?
- No. Reservations must be made in person at the store or its designated reservation area.
- Do I pay when booking?
- Yes. Payment of the buffet fee is required when making the reservation.
- What does the ¥1,089 plan include?
- For junior high school students and older, ¥1,089 including tax covers 45 minutes of all-you-can-eat sauce takoyaki, served in trays of six.
- How much does it cost for children?
- Elementary school students pay ¥594. Preschool children pay ¥253, except children aged 3 and under, who eat free. These prices include tax.
- Are toppings and soft drinks included?
- They are separate options. Adding topping varieties costs ¥275, and unlimited soft drinks cost ¥275. Both options can be ordered on the day.
- Can children attend without an adult?
- Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Does every store offer the same sessions?
- No. Listed start times are 10:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00, with up to 12 guests per session. Times and capacity vary by store.
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