The Nintendo Museum is opening in Kyoto, Japan later this year. Nintendo’s now sent ticket reservations live. Here’s a rundown of some of the things you might want to know if you’re planning on making a visit to the museum.
Opening Date
The Nintendo Museum will open in Kyoto Japan on 2nd October 2024
Location
56 Kaguraden, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0042
Ticket Drawing
“Tickets are sold via a randomly selected drawing. Entries will be accepted beginning three months prior to your visit. The cost of the ticket must be paid after your entry is drawn. A free Nintendo Account is required to enter the drawing and purchase tickets.”
“Regarding first-come, first-served ticket sales – After the drawing is over, if there are any tickets available due to cancellations, etc., tickets may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis. First-come, first-served ticket sales will be announced on the ticketing website. Tickets for time slots up to two months in advance may become available for sale.”
Here’s the full process of applying for the ticket drawing. Tickets are assigned as QR codes.
- A free Nintendo Account is required to make a reservation.
- Tickets are sold via a randomly selected drawing.
- Drawing results will be sent out via email, or you can check the Home page of the ticketing website.
- If you are selected, you will be asked to complete your purchase. Only credit cards can be used to pay for tickets.
- Please make a reservation in the name of the person visiting the museum. We will check your identification on the day of your visit.
- Visits to the workshop require same-day reservations. A separate fee is required to participate.
Click here to reserve your tickets now
Making a reservation for the Craft & Play Workshop:
“Visits to the workshop require same-day reservations. A separate fee is required to participate. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you’re interested, be sure to request a reservation as soon as possible upon entering the museum.”
“You can check available time slots and make reservations at the information counter in the lobby on the 1st floor of Exhibition Building 1 or at the Craft & Play workshop information desk on the 2nd floor of Exhibition Building 3.”
Ticket Pricing
- Adults (ages 18+) – 3,300 yen
- Youth (ages 12 – 17) – 2,200 yen
- Child (ages 6-11) – 1,100 yen
- Preschooler (ages 0-5) – free entry
*All prices include tax.
*Children ages 11 or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. When purchasing a child ticket (11 or younger), also purchase at least one adult ticket (18+).
*Admission is free for preschoolers with accessibility needs. Tickets for adults and children with accessibility needs are sold at the same price as child tickets. One companion may also buy a ticket for the price of a child ticket. On the day of your visit, please present a certification of accessibility need (or Mirairo ID) to enter the museum.
Operating Hours
Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00
Closed:
- Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the museum will be open but closed the following day (wednesday)
- Through the New Year’s holiday season (Dec. 30 – Jan. 3)
Museum Map
Nintendo Shop
Hours of Operation 10:00 – 18:00
In addition to official merchandise themed after Nintendo game worlds and characters, the shop also carries items available only at Nintendo Museum.
*The shop is located inside Nintendo Museum and is open only to ticket holders.
This shop is operated by NOMURA medias Co., Ltd.
Hatena Burger (Cafe)
Hours of Operation 10:00 – 18:00
Seating capacity; approximately 130 guests
There are over 270,000 combinations. You can custom order your own hamburger by combining your preferred ingredients.
Special drinks and sides are on the menu as well.*Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice. Thank you for understanding.
*Lacto-ovo vegetarian options (contain eggs and dairy products) are available on our menu.
*Wheelchair-accessible seating is also available. Please speak to the staff.
*High chairs are available. Please speak to the staff.
*The café is located inside Nintendo Museum and is open only to ticket holders.
This café is operated by Smiles Co., Ltd.
Getting Here
Nintendo mentions how the museum does not offer parking spaces for cars, motorcycles, or bicycles. You’ll need to catch public transportation, excluding taxis, to reach the museum.
“Please take public transportation, excluding taxis, to reach the museum.
Do not travel to the museum by cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or taxis.
For those with accessibility needs, information on reserving parking space will be sent to you by email.”
We’ll keep updating this guide with more information.
