Timeline
10:00
Enter the Nintendo Museum. It opens at 10:00, so you will beat the crowds and have the interactive exhibits to yourself. Spend about an hour exploring the historical items and playing with the classic games.
11:00
Walk one minute to ishatena Burger for a drink. It is right next door and open from 10:00 to 18:00. Grab a beverage to go and head east toward the historic district.
11:30
Arrive at Tsuen-chaya, the oldest tea house in Japan (founded 1160). It is a seven-minute walk from the museum area. The shop is open daily 09:30 to 17:30. Browse the historic tea selection and try a traditional matcha dessert if you have room.
12:30
Walk 41 minutes east to Ujigami Shrine. This is the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan and a World Heritage site. It is a modest, quiet spot perfect for a reflective end to your museum trip. Check the route if you need directions.
Local tip
The Nintendo Museum closes at 18:00, so keep an eye on the time. Ujigami Shrine is a bit of a walk (41 minutes) from the museum, so plan your tea stop accordingly. Tsuen-chaya closes at 17:30, so visit it before the museum closes.
Check before you go
- Nintendo Museum: Daily except Tuesdays 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tsuen-chaya: Mo-Su 09:30-17:30.
- Ujigami Shrine: No specific hours listed, but it is an outdoor historic site.
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