Partners Information: Universal Studios Japan held its grand opening of the world’s first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD on 18 March, 2021 – bringing to life a highly themed and immersive land featuring Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures where guests will be able to play inside their favourite Nintendo games. The opening will also kick off the park’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD features Mario Kart and Yoshi themed rides and attractions, as well as restaurants, shops and other experiences that can only be found at Universal Studios Japan.
The colourful and interactive area offers a new type of 'asobi' play experience where guests can jump, punch ? blocks and collect virtual coins, bringing the experience of playing Super Mario games to the real world.
You can purchase a Power-Up Band and sync it to your smartphone to keep track of your score and compete with other park guests, and at Key Challenge attractions, you can collect keys, gather character stamps and more.
Bowser’s Castle
Bowser’s Castle is one of the icons of the new area. The inside of the castle has a mysterious atmosphere with stone walls, spiked fences and heavy iron doors along with a massive stone statue of Bowser at the centre of a grand staircase. The powerful scale of the statue makes one feel as if Bowser will suddenly start to move.
World’s first Mario Kart theme park ride experience
At the heart of the castle lies the world’s first* Mario Kart theme park ride, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge. Guests will race through the iconic courses of Mario Kart with their favourite Nintendo characters and be transported into the Nintendo worlds where they’re not just playing the game, they’re actually being immersed in the game. They will steer into the Mushroom Kingdom and throw shells as they race to the finish line with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach! Win or lose, every race is a brand-new, life-sized Mario Kart experience.
* Based on in-house research of facilities featuring the world of Mario Kart, theme park original attractions and the games.
Images courtesy of Universal Studios Japan © Nintendo.
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*In order to provide a healthy and safe environment to all guests, Universal Studios Japan has adopted enhanced sanitation measures in the park. These measures are in accordance with the Theme park Infection Prevention Guidelines. For details, please visit the official website.
