When is the best time to visit Nintendo Museum?

The museum is usually open daily except Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Nintendo Museum

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The Nintendo Museum, housed in a renovated former factory, offers a nostalgic journey through Nintendo's history, showcasing classic games, consoles, and memorabilia. It features a wide variety of products from across the company's history, focusing on product development and philosophy. The museum also includes hands-on, interactive play areas that capture the joy of Nintendo's games.

Address

Kaguraden-56 Ogurachō, Uji, Kyoto 611-0042, Japan

Website

https://museum.nintendo.com/

Opening Hours

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sat)

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Worth it?

Worth it if you're a Nintendo fan looking for a trip down memory lane and interactive fun

Skip if you're not interested in video game history or prefer quieter museum experiences

Reviewers consistently praise the fun and interactive gaming area, where visitors can play a variety of games.2 mentions

Many visitors appreciate the nostalgic journey through Nintendo's history, seeing classic games and consoles from their childhood.3 mentions

The staff are friendly and helpful, often assisting with photos at various spots.1 mention

Photos are not allowed on the second floor where the historical exhibits are located.1 mention

Location

Kaguraden-56 Ogurachō, Uji, Kyoto 611-0042, Japan

Highlights

The second floor features an extensive exhibit detailing Nintendo's history, from its early days to the latest games and consoles.

The first floor offers an interactive gaming area where visitors receive 10 coins to play various mini-games and retro consoles.

You can play games using gigantic controllers that require two players to operate, or create your own Hanafuda cards in a workshop for an additional fee.

Nearby eats

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Itoh Kyuemon - JR Uji Station / Sabo

Cafe

Nakamura Tokichi Honten (Main Store)

Dessert Restaurant

Who it's for

Family with kids

Friends

Couples

Solo

This museum is perfect for video game fans, especially those who grew up with Nintendo, and families looking for an interactive and engaging experience. It's designed to appeal to multiple generations.

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Know before you go

Tickets are sold through a lottery-based system, so you need to apply for a specific date in advance and pay once selected.

The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Lockers are available for ¥100 coin deposit to store your belongings.

Reviews

4.5

Exceptional

5 Reviews

Visitors consistently highlight the museum as a delightful and nostalgic experience, praising the interactive gaming areas and the comprehensive display of Nintendo's history. Many note that securing tickets in advance is crucial due to the lottery-based system.