Watch a Video Tour of Japan’s New Nintendo Museum

As a gamer with over three decades of Nintendo nostalgia coursing through my veins, I can confidently say that the upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto is the pièce de résistance of all museums. Growing up with Mario, Link, and Samus has been an incredible journey, and now I have the chance to step into their history.


Across the globe, there are numerous museums that focus on art, science, and history. While these are certainly interesting, it’s anticipated that Japan is set to unveil one of the most remarkable museums ever—the Nintendo Museum. That’s right, a museum dedicated entirely to the legendary video game company will soon be accessible to the public in Japan. The announcement was made back in 2021, with the museum planned for Kyoto. This sprawling space promises to exhibit a diverse collection of items spanning the company’s impressive 35-year history. Tickets are now available on the official website, and you can even take a video tour of the museum right here, led by Nintendo’s Representative Director, Shigeru Miyamoto.

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Nintendo’s corporate headquarters is in Kyoto, making it ideal for their museum to also reside there. The museum, as reported by Forbes, was built on the site of the former Ogura Plant factory. This facility had previously been responsible for producing trading cards and repairing various toys and game consoles. To book a ticket for the museum, you need a free Nintendo Account, and tickets are distributed through a lottery system. As time goes by and the museum becomes more established, it’s expected that obtaining tickets will become less of a challenge.

If you’re planning a trip to Japan and considering a visit to the Nintendo Museum, what will the admission cost be? Surprisingly, it’s quite affordable. For adults (18 years and above), tickets are priced at around $23 USD or £18 GBP. Youth between 12-17 years old can enter for $15 USD or £12 GBP. Children aged 6-11 will pay approximately $8 USD or £6 GBP, while preschoolers (0-5 years) get free entry. The Nintendo Museum is set to open its doors to the public on Wednesday, October 2.

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2024-08-21 03:02