Exhibits

Learn

Make Connections

The products that Nintendo has
released to date are
displayed together on the 2nd floor
of Exhibition Building 1.
The exhibits showcased here are
shared with little explanation.
As you observe the items on display,
we encourage you to form
your own unique thoughts—
and to share them with others!
You don't need any special knowledge or
familiarity with video games
to make the most of your visit.
Please enjoy the museum at your own pace,
and create your own connections.

Experiences

Unique Play Experiences

Explore unique play experiences born of
Nintendo's creativity.
On the 1st floor of Exhibition Building 1,
we offer visitors unique play experiences
enhanced with modern technology.
Whether these fill you with nostalgia or
you're seeing them for the first time,
we invite you to experience
the entertainment of Nintendo,
which continues even to this day.

Use coins to experience the interactive exhibits

Digital coins, which can be used only inside the museum,
are required to experience the interactive exhibits.

  • Each visitor will be granted 10 coins.

  • The number of coins required varies depending on the interactive exhibit.

  • Visitors will not be able to experience all the interactive exhibits with 10 coins.

*The number of coins required for each interactive exhibit will be announced at a later date.

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Shigureden SP

Explore Hyakunin Isshu poems
using smart devices and the giant screen on the floor.

Zapper & Scope SP

Experience shooting using the Zapper and Super Scope
in the world of Mario that spreads
out on the giant screen in front of you.

Ultra Machine SP

A batting-cage experience inside a room.
Hit the balls pitched by the Ultra Machine.

Ultra Hand SP

Use the Ultra Hand to grab the balls rolling down the lanes,
and drop them into the pipes.

Love Tester SP

Two people join hands and work together on tests
that measure their Love Level.

Game & Watch SP

Play Game & Watch games using your own shadow.

Nintendo Classics

Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64.
Choose from over 80 games to play.

Big Controller

Controllers from past hardware generations made giant.
Two people must work together to take on challenges
in games released back in the day.

Craft & Play

Experience the Beginning

In this workshop,
visitors can make their own Hanafuda playing cards,
the origin of Nintendo's founding,
and play with them while getting to know the rules.

*This experience requires a reservation on the day of your visit and a separate fee.

Craft Room: Let's Make Hanafuda!

Duration
Approx. 60 minutes *Includes tidying up.
Participation
fee
2,000 yen (tax included)

Using a specially made kit, visitors will get to make their own Hanafuda playing cards. Select the month with your favorite pattern out of the 12 months, and then color, fold, and paste together the 4 Hanafuda playing cards. Visitors can take home the Hanafuda playing cards they’ve made.

Play Room: Try Playing Hanafuda!

Duration
Approx. 30 minutes
Participation
fee
500 yen per person (tax included)
*This experience is for groups of two.

Visitors can play Hanafuda while the rules are explained. Based on "hana-awase," one of the most popular versions of Hanafuda, this Hanafuda experience uses image recognition and projection technology and allows even first-timers to play easily.

Time Schedule and Reservations
Shigureden SP

Shigureden SP

Use a dedicated smart device to read Tanka poems. Search the floor for a card containing the second half of a poem, and then hold up the smart device to collect the card. Points are awarded based on how fast you collect the cards. Up to 20 people can play simultaneously.

*A dedicated smart device will be provided for this experience.
*Shoes with points, such as high heels, and shoes with metal are not allowed.
*Visitors under a certain height, such as small children, may experience difficulty participating in this interactive exhibit. We recommend that they participate with a parent or guardian.
*Visitors who don't understand Japanese can play by matching the pictures.

For 1 player

Zapper & Scope SP

Zapper & Scope SP

Choose between the Zapper, which is easy to fire rapidly, or the Super Scope, which is easy to aim. Then take aim at enemies such as Goombas, Koopa Troopas, and Chain Chomps, and compete for points. Up to 13 people can play simultaneously.

*One player per booth. You may accompany your child in the same booth, but you cannot play with the Zapper and Super Scope simultaneously.

For 1 player

Ultra Machine SP

Ultra Machine SP

This is a reproduction of the original Ultra Machine, a pitching machine made for indoor use, released in 1968. Use the bat to hit balls pitched one after another, including fastballs and curve balls. The space is designed to look like a room from back in the day. So what happens if you hit the ball into the furniture or some of the other items in the room? A variety of rooms are available.

*One player per room. You may accompany your child in the same room, but two people cannot play simultaneously.

For 1 player

Ultra Hand SP

Ultra Hand SP

When using the Ultra Hand, the arm extends when the grip is closed. Grab the ball as it moves along the lane, hold it tight, and then put it in the pipe. What you will see varies depending on the size of the ball and which pipe you drop the ball into.

*Visitors under a certain height, such as small children, may experience difficulty participating in this interactive exhibit. We recommend that they participate with a parent or guardian.

For 1 player

Love Tester SP

Love Tester SP

The Love Tester measures the Love Level of two people holding hands. Take on various tests to raise your Love Level even higher. The bond between two people will be tested!

*For two players only (each requires coins). Solo play is not available.

For 2 players

Game & Watch SP

Game & Watch SP

The once pocket-sized Game & Watch has been remade on a massive screen. Use your own shadow projected onto the screen to play. There are two games available: Ball—the very first Game & Watch game ever released—and Manhole.

For 1 player

Nintendo Classics

Nintendo Classics

Play Nintendo titles, with a focus on games released on Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and Nintendo 64 hardware. The controllers are just like the controllers from back in the day. Play with two players in titles that support multiplayer.

*These titles are currently available on Nintendo Switch Online.
*Each play session lasts five to seven minutes.

For 1 to 2 players

Big Controller

Big Controller

The big controllers take two people to operate. Even though the controllers are the same shape, the increased size makes for a whole new play experience. Both players will need to be perfectly in sync.

*For two players only (each requires coins). Solo play is not available.

For 2 players

Please read before you enter the ticket drawing

  • A free Nintendo Account is required to make a reservation.
  • Tickets are sold via a randomly selected drawing.
  • Drawing results will be sent out via email, or you can check the Home page of the ticketing website.
  • If you are selected, you will be asked to complete your purchase. Only credit cards can be used to pay for tickets.
  • Please make a reservation in the name of the person visiting the museum. We will check your identification on the day of your visit.
  • Visits to the workshop require same-day reservations. A separate fee is required to participate.

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