This is a facility where visitors can learn about and experience the history of entertainment through the many products of Nintendo, a company that has transcended borders and generations. On the first floor, visitors can experience nostalgic games that have been reborn with the latest technology using coins in a hands-on exhibit, and on the second floor, various toys and game consoles that Nintendo has produced since its founding are on display, allowing visitors to relive the history of amusements. In addition, check out the workshop where you can make Hanafuda (Japanese playing cards), the origins of Nintendo, and the café where you can order an original hamburger.

The Nintendo Museum in Kokura, Uji is accessible by train. From Kyoto Station, take the Kintetsu Kyoto Line to the nearest Kokura Station, which takes about 20 minutes! From Osaka Station, first take the JR line to Kyoto Station. From Osaka Station, take the JR line to Kyoto Station, then transfer to the Kintetsu Kyoto Line to Kokura Station. It is a leisurely 5-minute walk from Kokura Station. There are no parking lots or bicycle parking lots, so please use public transportation.

First, you will pass through the security gate with the QR ticket you reserved in advance and receive an entrance pass. You will be excited to see the entrance pass with an illustration of Mario and your name printed on it!
Each person is given 10 coins on their admission card, which can be used at the hands-on exhibits on the first floor. I can't stop worrying and getting excited about which exhibit to use them for.

What immediately caught my eye as soon as I passed the gate were the clay pipes, Hatena blocks, and Super Mushrooms, all familiar to Mario fans. It is a perfect photo spot where you cannot help but take pictures.

Upon entering the building, visitors are greeted by Kinopio and his friends.

Nearby, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto's illustrated autograph is also on display.

As you proceed through the information and arrive at the entrance gate, Nintendo characters appear all over the walls! It's hard to enter the museum because I'm so curious about all of them (laughs).

At the top of the fantastic escalator is an exhibition area displaying almost all video game software released by Nintendo in Japan since the introduction of the Family Computer in 1983, as well as other spectacular products from the past.
I miss the old days! and "I miss it! Some were immersed in memories of finding games they were crazy about when they were children, while others relived the times they spent with family and friends. Some even had bitter memories of repeated fights between siblings over games...lol.

Although the exhibits are divided by game console and theme, there is no sequential order and no detailed explanations are provided. This makes it possible for visitors to take their time to reflect on their own memories and experiences, and fills them with nostalgic feelings.
It is interesting to trace back the old toys of Nintendo, which was founded in the Meiji era and started with Hanafuda (Japanese playing cards), to see how they reflect the historical background and culture of the times. It is a fun way to decipher the history of Japan through its toys and game consoles.

The first floor is a zone where visitors can enjoy hands-on exhibits using the 10 coins granted with their admission card.
There are a total of 8 exhibits to experience, ranging from 1 coin to 4 coins, and the number of coins required varies depending on the experience. You can play various games one at a time, or you can enjoy the one you are interested in the most. Additional coins cannot be purchased, so plan accordingly!