Nintendo has officially opened the doors to the highly anticipated Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, welcoming fans into a wonderland celebrating 135 years of entertainment heritage. Built on the grounds of the historic Uji Ogura Plant where the company once manufactured hanafuda cards and inspected playing hardware, the museum preserves the company's playful DNA.
Founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi as a modest artisan workshop crafting traditional Japanese playing cards, Nintendo evolved through toy manufacturing and arcade novelties before revolutionizing modern interactive video games with the Famicom, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and Nintendo Switch.
From Hanafuda Artisans to Modern Gaming Giants
The museum's second-floor permanent exhibition houses an exhaustive archive displaying virtually every product hardware release, peripheral accessory, and retail game package published across Nintendo's storied history, including rarely seen vintage board games and electro-mechanical batting trainers.
On the ground floor, visitors participate in eight dynamic interactive experiences powered by digital entry coins. Guests can pilot giant Famicom controllers requiring collaborative teamwork, compete in motion-tracked batting cages, or use smartphones to match classic Hyakunin Isshu poetry on giant floor projections.
“We wanted to create a place where visitors from around the world can discover Nintendo's commitment to manufacturing entertainment and play across generations.” — Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director and Fellow at Nintendo
Interactive Playgrounds and Historic Artifacts
The complex also features hands-on craft workshops where visitors can paint their own hanafuda cards using traditional techniques, as well as a themed cafe serving custom burger creations and a specialty retail shop stocked with exclusive commemorative merchandise.
With admission tickets managed strictly through an advance lottery system, the Nintendo Museum stands as a global cultural destination, celebrating Kyoto's unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and digital entertainment innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Nintendo Museum located?
The Nintendo Museum is located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, at the renovated historic Uji Ogura Plant.
How can visitors purchase tickets for the museum?
Tickets must be reserved through an advance online lottery system on the official Nintendo Museum website.
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