Japan's Nintendo Museum Is Opening This October 2024

(SPOT.ph) Die hard gamers, this one's for you. The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto just announced that they will be opening their doors this October 2.

And while it's been a hot minute since we first saw a glimpse of a museum dedicated to all things Nintendo Gaming, there are now new details to sate our need for intel on this new attraction.

Whether you're late to the Nintendo Gaming life with your brand new Switch, or you spent your childhood hunched over, button smashing your Gamecubes, Gameboys, or your NES, this new attraction is a must-visit for fans of the video game giant. Check out everything you need to know before you head over to this real-life Nintendo shrine.

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Here's what you need to know about the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto

Last August 20, the Nintendo Gaming gods gave us the sign we needed to book a trip to Japan this autumn. Chronically online folks spotted a live Nintendo Museum website go up and the October opening date started making rounds, much to the excitement of fans worldwide. 

But more than the opening date, the website dropped tons of important details about the Nintendo Museum, including a brief virtual tour of the different areas and exhibits, along with pertinent guest information. 

As expected, the Nintendo Museum is a gaming mecca. If your childhood was spent playing Contra, Super Mario, Megaman, Legend of Zelda, and other Nintendo-branded videogames on their consoles, you're in for a trip down memory lane. Exhibits dedicated to old Nintendo consoles like the Famicom and NES will be on display, accompanied by the different games of their time. 

You'll also see the different design changes for some of the brand's iconic visuals and gameplay over the years. 

Aside from looking at different glass-protected displays, eight interactive games featuring modernized versions of old Nintendo cards, board games, and other non-video game products will be onsite. These include batting cages equipped with the Nintendo Ultra Machine, a toy that automatically pitches baseballs; an interactive floor where guests can play a traditional Japanese card game; the Zapper and Scope SP experience, where guests can try laser shooting games; and many more.

There will also be an area where guests can play with all the video game consoles and games, from the Famicom to the Wii, with oversized controllers.

In addition to these exhibits and games, guests will also have access to a cafe, a Nintendo shop teeming with merch and games, and paid workshops where they can make their own Hanafuda cards, reminiscent of Nintendo's OG product.

How to get tickets to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto:

Before booking a Japan visit and heading to Kyoto, you should know that getting passes to visit this museum is not as straightforward as you think. 

Ticket draws for the Nintendo Museum:

Tickets to the Nintendo Museum are sold through a random selection drawing, and you'll need a free Nintendo Museum account to enter. 

You can sign up for the ticket draw three months prior to your visit. For example, if you want to visit on November 15, you can enter drawings between August 1 and August 30. Note that you can only have one entry per draw. Each ticket can only be used at the listed date and time.

You will receive an email informing you of the results. If you win a ticket, you must pay for it within the specified period. Unpaid tickets will be automatically canceled. 

Tickets to the museum are QR Codes. Don't panic if you don't get your codes immediately. Codes will be released the day before your visit. To enter the museum, simply scan your QR Code and show your passport to validate your identity. You will then be given a temporary ticket to exchange for another pass that you can use for the different attractions within the museum.

Note that tickets can only be used by the person who bought them. If you're traveling in a group, information about your entire party is necessary for the draw—this means you can't just randomly buy tickets when you don't know who you'll be going with. 

Other ways to purchase tickets to the Nintendo Museum:

Same-day tickets will not be available at the Nintendo Museum.

However, if any tickets are available due to cancellations, first-come, first-served ticket selling will be announced on the Nintendo Museum ticketing website. Tickets for time slots up to two months in advance may become available through this method. But take note, this may not always be available for your chosen date. 

Ticket Prices to the Nintendo Museum:

Tickets to the Nintendo Museum are priced as follows:

• Adults (ages 18 and up): JPY 3,300 (roughly P1,279)
• Youth (ages 12 to 17): JPY 2,200 (roughly P853)
• Child (ages 6 to 11): JPY 1,100 (roughly P427)
• Preschooler (ages 0 to 5): Free

Only Visa, Mastercard, and JCB credit and debit cards can be used to pay for tickets.

Operating Hours of the Nintendo Museum:

The Nintendo Museum is open daily except on Tuesdays. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the last entry to the museum is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Once you've entered, you can spend as much time as you want in the museum.

The Nintendo Museum is at 56 Kaguraden, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto, Japan. For more information, visit the Nintendo Museum's website.

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