Nintendo Museum in Kyoto Opens on October 2

In a nutshell

  • The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, will open on October 2, 2024, featuring exhibits on Nintendo’s history and creativity.
  • Visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits, craft Hanafuda playing cards, and dine at a café exclusive to ticket holders.
  • The museum shop offers official and exclusive Nintendo merchandise, with ticket prices ranging from free for preschoolers to 3,300 yen for adults.

Nintendo has announced that the opening of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, is scheduled for October 2, 2024.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history of Nintendo’s entertainment offerings and its dedication to creativity through various exhibits showcasing the company’s diverse product lineup.

Interactive exhibits provide an opportunity to enjoy play experiences born from Nintendo’s creativity, enhanced with modern technology. Additionally, visitors can delve into Nintendo’s origins by crafting their own Hanafuda playing cards and learning the rules of the game, though this experience requires a reservation and an additional fee.

nintendo museum hanafuda cards

The museum also houses a cafe, where visitors can enjoy special drinks and custom-order hamburgers by combining their preferred ingredients. This café is accessible only to ticket holders.

nintendo museum cafe

Furthermore, the museum shop offers official merchandise themed after Nintendo’s game worlds and characters, along with exclusive items available only at the Nintendo Museum, also accessible exclusively to ticket holders.

Interested visitors need to sign up at the official Nintendo Museum website to book a slot via lottery. As of writing, the website is now accepting entries for October and November.

The ticket prices for the Nintendo Museum can be seen below:

  • Adult (ages 18+) – 3,300 yen
  • Youth (ages 12 to 17) – 2,200 yen
  • Child (ages 6 to 11) – 1,100 yen
  • Preschooler (ages 0 to 5) – Free
nintendo museum facade

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