Kyoto

If you’ve always been a fan of Nintendo video games, you’ll definitely be excited by the prospect of visiting the new Nintendo Museum in Uji in Kyoto prefecture. Start planning your trip now by finding out what’s available to see and do. Nintendo Products Through Time The main exhibition is a display of Nintendo products without much explanation. The idea is that you look at the items and they trigger memories. The array will take you back through time, showing you how video-gaming has evolved over the decades. Play Experiences The Nintendo Museum is not just about looking at things — there are all sorts of chances to play retro and modern games. The older-style games are enhanced with modern technology to make them more enjoyable. To play any of the games, you need to pay with coins. Since visitors each receive just 10 coins, you’ll need to make your selection carefully. Most games require just one or two coins, but Zapper & Scope SP (which is set in Mario world) requires four. Craft Workshops There are a couple more interactive experiences for an additional fee in the Craft & Play section. These are workshops where visitors go back to…