Nintendo Pilgrimage in Kyoto: Experience the New Nintendo Museum and Hidden‑Gem Ryokan Marufukuro

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The Nintendo Museum, which opened in Kyoto on October 2, 2024, is a new cultural facility where you can experience the history of Nintendo and the evolution of the gaming industry. Here, you can explore the world of “play” that Nintendo has been creating for decades.

Not only can you see all of Nintendo’s classic products, but you can actually step into their world!

In this article, we’ll highlight the must-see features of the brand-new Nintendo Museum and introduce the can’t-miss hotel in Keyamachi, Kyoto—the birthplace of Nintendo—where you should definitely stay!

A Dream Facility to See, Touch, and Experience Gaming History

The newly opened Nintendo Museum is a comprehensive museum created by renovating the former “Nintendo Uji Factory,” offering deep insights into everything Nintendo.

The first floor is packed with exhibits on Nintendo’s manufacturing history—from the Family Computer to the Nintendo Switch—and even showcases toys Nintendo made before video games existed.
It’s a wonderful space where visitors of all ages can share memories✨

Beyond passive displays, the museum features eight interactive exhibits.
You can team up to operate a giant controller, explore a floor covered in Ogura Hyakunin Isshu cards…!
It’s guaranteed to be a blast of fun!

There’s even a booth where you can try “Hanafuda,” the classic playing cards Nintendo originally produced!
Not only can you casually play Hanafuda, but you can also experience coloring the cards yourself✨

With a gift shop and a café serving original burgers, the Nintendo Museum offers countless attractions beyond these highlights!

Hidden‑Gem Ryokan Blending Nintendo’s Past and Present: Marufukuro

Want to continue immersing yourself in Nintendo’s world after the museum?

Just a 10‑minute walk from the Nintendo Museum, Marufukuro is a century‑old ryokan offering modern comfort fused with traditional Japanese hospitality.

The surprising connection to Nintendo!
Marufukuro revitalized Nintendo’s former headquarters—office, warehouse, and residence buildings—and added a new wing designed by architect Tadao Ando to create today’s ryokan✨

In homage to Nintendo’s card‑making roots, each building is named Spade, Heart, Club, or Diamond.

After checking in at the Spade Wing, you’ll pass through a Showa‑era time capsule and reach your room in the Heart Wing.

You can also stay in the retro Club Wing or the newly built Diamond Wing, each offering a unique atmosphere.

Marufukuro Details

Facility Name: Marufukuro
Address: 342 Keyamachi, Shimogyo‑ku, Kyoto 600‑8126
Access: JR Kyoto Station 5 min by car / Keihan Main Line Shichijo Station 6 min walk
Check‑in: 16:00
Check‑out: 11:00
Parking: None

For more details, visit here!

Summary

Today we introduced the attractions of the Nintendo Museum, opened October 2, 2024, and Marufukuro, a ryokan deeply connected to Nintendo’s history.
A fully immersive Nintendo pilgrimage—from hands‑on exhibits to staying in the company’s former headquarters—is a fan’s dream✨

We look forward to your detailed travel reviews filled with your own special memories!