All Reviews of Nintendo Museum

The Nintendo Museum in Uji is very popular, and visits must be reserved online in advance. Popular time slots usually fill up quickly. The museum's design incorporates elements from Nintendo games throughout the years, with everything from early toys and game consoles to classic titles on display. The interactive exhibits are also a lot of fun. My favorite was the Pikmin-related interactive experience, where you can play and take photos with the cute characters using the museum's facilities. After browsing the merchandise area, I couldn't resist choosing three Pikmin to take home. At checkout, a staff member even took special care to choose a suitable bag for me. That thoughtful little detail was very touching, and the bag is so cute 💕 I can't bring myself to use it!

On the way to Ogura to buy matcha this time, I happened to pass by the Nintendo Museum. When I saw the building, I had this exciting feeling of, “So this is where it is!” As someone who grew up playing Nintendo games, passing by this place felt especially familiar.

Although I was only passing by this time and hadn’t planned to go inside, just seeing the museum building brought back memories of playing the Famicom and Game Boy. It instantly felt like I was back in my childhood.

I was in a hurry on this trip, so I could only stop by and take some photos. It was a nice little unexpected part of the trip. If I have a chance to visit Kyoto again, I’d like to set aside time to explore the museum and learn about Nintendo’s history and how it developed into what it is today!

Classic games and history everywhere! The interactive zone is a blast, and the exclusive merchandise inside is a big draw. If you're a gaming fan, you can't miss this place!