If you grew up playing Super Mario, dreamed alongside Kirby, or tried to catch ‘em all in Pokémon, there’s a new destination in Kyoto just made for you.
The brand-new Nintendo Museum, opened in late 2024, brings together the magic of Nintendo’s most iconic worlds—all under one roof!
From human-size retro game consoles to limited-edition character goods, it’s packed with nostalgia, surprises, and of course… exclusive merch you can’t find anywhere else.
And yes—we brought some back for you.
Can’t wait? Jump into our Nintendo Museum collection and hunt for your favorite console!
Let’s-a go! Step into the Playground
The museum is located at the former Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant, on the outskirt of Kyoto.
Every space is designed with care – featuring interactive installations, artwork of beloved characters… even the outdoor area welcomes everyone with warp pipes and Mario himself on the flagpole!
↑ Get ready for a powered-up photo op with a Super Mushroom! ↑
↑ Goal! ↑
↑ More characters await, including Pikachu and Game Boy on a Pokefuta… ↑
↑… and Kirby – reimagined as the cutest vending machine ever! ↑
↑ You’ll also meet a team of singing Toads at the entrance – literally, they sing when you tap their heads!
↑ The fun continues with displays featuring Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, and more—even in classic pixel form. ↑
Visitors will enter through Nintendo’s “Hall of Fame” - an exhibit showcasing legendary consoles from across the decades.
From the Color TV-Game to the latest buzzworthy Switch 2, it’s a timeline of gaming history you can walk through.
↑ The long-awaited Switch 2. ↑
↑ Let’s talk design – which Nintendo controller do you like best? ↑
↑ Everyone gets to appreciate the craftsmanship in every curve, button, and wire. ↑
↑ A wall full of 8-bit and 3D masterpieces – how many games can you recognize? ↑
But Nintendo Museum isn’t just for looking – it’s for gaming!
The interactive exhibit area features human-sized controllers you can actually grab and play with, while reliving your childhood with Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, and more.
↑ Experience the Mushroom Kingdom with a Zapper or Scope SP! ↑
↑ Super Famicom in action! ↑
↑ The Nintendo 64 booth is arguably the most popular one!
↑ Catch’em all with the Ultra Hand SP! ↑
… And Now Let’s Talk Merch
The Nintendo Museum Shop “Bonus Stage” is exclusive to museum visitors. Merch has been so popular that there’s a strict one-per-person limit on all items.
↑ Blind box miniature keychains of Nintendo game hardware! ↑
↑ A pleasure to the eye: items are displayed by theme color and game series. ↑
↑ Plushie time! Do you choose Goomba or your favorite controller? ↑
Whether you’re a hardcore collector or just someone who loved your old Game Boy, this shop will hit you right in the feels.
And yes—we’ve stocked these items for our overseas fans. Many are one-of-a-kind or in extremely limited stock, so don’t wait.
Browse our collection here before they are gone!
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