The Nintendo Museum in Japan is Set To Welcome Visitors Oct 2 Onwards!

The highly anticipated Nintendo Museum in Japan is all set to open on October 2, as announced by Shigeru Miyamoto in a special Nintendo Direct this morning. The creator of Super Mario took viewers on a tour of the museum, located in Uji City, Kyoto, highlighting its interactive features. Among the exhibits are the recreation of a 1970s Japanese apartment, a digital card game display and giant controllers that make visitors feel like Pikmin as they attempt to handle an oversized Wii remote. 

The museum will feature a large exhibition space on the second level, showcasing items from Nintendo’s extensive history, organised by era and console. On the first floor, there are 8 interactive experiences that require digital coins to play. Visitors receive 10 coins on an entry card, which can be personalised with their Mii. Although, according to the museum’s website, it won’t be possible to experience all the attractions even with the 10 coins. 

Nintendo is also offering two paid workshops focused on its early products: “Let’s Make Hanafuda!” and “Try Playing Hanafuda!” These workshops prices at 2000 Yen ($14) and 500 Yen ($3.50) respectively, allow participants to take home cards they create, in addition to the regular ticket price. 

The museum also features a cafe where visitors can customise their own burger, choosing from 270,000 possible combinations. Moreover, there’s a shop exclusive to ticket holders that offers unique merchandise. 

Tickets for October and November 2024 are currently available through a lottery system on the museum’s website, priced at 3,300 Yen ($22.50) for adults. Upcoming passes for later months will be offered through the same system as those dates approach.