Nintendo just announced that they are bringing Super Nintendo World to Universal Studios Japan soon. It will open in 2020, just in time for the Tokyo Olympics. It will be a full blown exhibit, instead of only taking up a small portion of the park.

In a press release, the company’s spokesperson has said, “Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and multi-level environments filled with unprecedented, state-of-the-art rides, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring Nintendo’s most popular characters and games.”

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The development cost at Universal Studios Japan, according to the sources, is expected to exceed 50 billion yen with Super Nintendo World set to be developed primarily using the park’s current parking area and part of an area designated for future expansion.

The press release further highlighted that Super Nintendo World will feature characters and themes from the Super Mario series, which has continued over the years to win the hearts of devoted fans around the world. The attraction area will also feature a variety of other globally popular Nintendo characters. Nintendo characters and the worlds they inhabit will be recreated at the highest level of quality through the strong partnership between Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto, Creative Fellow at Nintendo, and Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative, renowned for creative and technical excellence. 

Even though it will take some time to be ready for opening, it surely will be huge and will become one of the biggest tourist attraction. 

You should start planning your holiday to Japan already. We sure are.