What other travelers are saying about Super Nintendo World Osaka
This is why you're here, right? Then go about 0645 at the gates to wait for entry. Yes, the line will already be there. Even on a Tuesday, 11.11, at 06:30, it was there. But I did get in as one of the first and did make it to Mario Cart before they even closed the space because it became too full. 20 or so minutes after entry, about 08:50 (it opens 08:30), the lines were 100+ min. long. It's crazyness, but well deserved. It's paradise for anyone who grew up with SMB.
And yes, at 08:30 everyone runs for it, delicately, as running is not really allowed. And it's a long way to go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Super Nintendo World Osaka is a themed area within Universal Studios Japan dedicated to Nintendo's popular video game franchises, particularly focusing on the world of Super Mario. It offers immersive attractions, interactive experiences, and themed dining and shopping.
Super Nintendo World officially opened on March 18, 2021, after being delayed from its original summer 2020 opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key attractions include 'Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge,' an augmented reality ride that takes guests through iconic Mario Kart courses, and 'Yoshi's Adventure,' a family-friendly ride through Yoshi's Island. The park also features interactive activities where guests can collect virtual coins and keys using a Power-Up Band.
The Power-Up Bands are wearable wristbands that allow visitors to interact with various elements throughout the park. Guests can sync the bands with a smartphone app to keep track of their scores from interactive challenges, collect virtual coins, and unlock special activities by hitting question blocks and defeating enemies.
Yes, there are themed dining options like Kinopio’s Cafe, which offers dishes inspired by the Mushroom Kingdom. The cafe provides a whimsical atmosphere with menu items that resemble characters and elements from the Super Mario games.
The main reason to visit universal studios, firstly if you get here early and run you can enter without a premium pass but it will still be crowded and you may still be queuing for an hour for the rides. You can apply for timed entry by scanning the qr code. The nfc wristbands are expensive but you'll probably get them for the kids, there's lots of activities and challenges around, you need 3 keys in order to unlock bowser's castle. The place looks unreal, there's lots of easter eggs, attention to detail, there's video game music as you walk through familiar places like princess peach's castle, bowser's castle, donkey Kong country, etc.. Merchandise is excellent but expensive, as are the snacks especially the popcorn. The cafe is also timed entry and you need the line app to apply for a table. I didn't go on the yoshi ride, the mario kart ride was a little disappointing, the build up was good as you go through the castle and see the trophies and Mario kart TV studio. But the lenses kept slipping so I kept having to adjust them as I was going around, it was impressive but the head gear just didn't play nice with my glasses. By far the best ride and for me the best ride in the whole park was the mine cart ride, it was fantastic, I was grinning as I was going round as it completely original, and really fun. I felt that Nintendo had more of a hand in designing the ride. People will moan about how busy the place is, the queues, how expensive it is but it's a theme park, they are all the same. It's just that this one has a popular video game associated with it.
Highly recommended.
Super Nintendo World Japan in Universal Studios Japan is a very nostalgic place. It really feels like you enter the Nintendo world, like inside the game. Childhood memory suddenly come back when you step inside.
It is very crowded, especially popular time, but still very memorable. The details are crazy good, everywhere you look feels alive and playful. Even just walking around already feels fun.
Best time to visit Super Nintendo World is in the evening, when the lights are on. The atmosphere becomes more magical, and the colors look even better in photos.
Small tip: try to come later in the day if possible, and be patient with the crowd. Even with many people, this place is totally worth experiencing at least once.
It's ok. Couldn't imagine doing it without the express pass - the lines are insane. Without equipping yourself with the mario kart and donkey kong mining cart passes, you can expect a 1.5-2h line for each, and that's without considering the lines when the park opens, and the masses in the cafe and shops. Luckily I spent all of my hard earned cash and wasn't poor enough to suffer in the lines, so be preapred. The area itself is pretty, well designed but not spacious enough so you will feel the crowds. Good luck!
Super Nintendo World is awesome!! You really feel like you’re in the video game thanks to the incredible attention to detail in every set design. BUT be prepared to stand in line for over 2.5 hours per ride if you don’t have an express pass. Easily the most crowded attraction I’ve been to with the longest lines I’ve ever seen. This attraction alone can take up the entire day so it’s definitely worth the price so you save time for other rides at Universal Studios.
