Nintendo to open official store in Fukuoka later this year; Nintendo San Francisco now open

Last week, Nintendo finally opened its second official store in the United States: Nintendo San Francisco. But in Japan, Nintendo already has three official stores, with a fourth one set to open later this year: Nintendo Fukuoka.

After Tokyo in November 2019, Osaka in November 2021, and finally Kyoto in October 2023, Nintendo decided to go south, all the way to Kyushuu, for its 4th official store in Japan. No release date is given (just a vague “Late 2025”), but given all other official stores opened either in October or November, it’s more than likely the store will open during either month.

Nintendo Fukuoka will be located at Amu Plaza Hakata (operated by JR Hakata City).

As for Nintendo San Francisco (which is loated on Union Square at 331 Powell Street), the grand opening took place on Friday (May 15th), with Doug Bowser (President and COO of Nintendo of America) leading the ribbon cutting ceremony. He was joined by Daniel Lurie, San Francisco’s Mayor.

Here’s some pictures of the opening ceremony and the grand opening:

This new stores offers 2 stories of merchandises and activities. Here’s some details:

Located in San Francisco’s iconic Union Square at 331 Powell Street, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO offers an immersive shopping experience designed to deliver smiles to visitors from all over. In addition to game systems and games, guests at Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO can discover exclusive products including accessories, apparel and home goods. More than just a store, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO is a fun place to explore – whether you are local or visiting the area.

• Explore Nintendo Store Branded Merchandise – The Nintendo collection features special multi-character artwork products including statue replicas, stationery items, and bags, as well as exclusive Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO-branded apparel.
• Discover A Wide Variety of NintendoProducts – Find apparel, home goods, toys and more (many only available at Nintendo stores) inspired by Nintendo game series, including:
  • Super Mario – Shop colorful goods inspired by Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom including blankets, kitchen canisters and apparel.
  • Animal Crossing – Bring the tranquil feeling of island life home with a wide variety of themed products, like tote bags, drinkware and loungewear for use in your daily life.
  • Splatoon – Stay fresh with the latest Splatsville gear, such as Aloha shirts and a backpack designed to look like your own ink tank!
  • The Legend of Zelda – It’s dangerous to go alone, so join Link in your Hyrule Kingdom adventure, as you collect Korok-themed drinkware and Nintendo stores’ exclusive Triforce-themed clothing.
  • Pikmin – Uncover merchandise that invites Pikmin, mysterious plantlike creatures, to be a part of your everyday life with Pikmin-inspired vases and desk accessories.
  • Pokémon – Journey to the Pokémon section where you’ll find plush toys and collectible figures for Trainers of all ages.
  • Even more merchandise featuring Kirby, Metroid and other Nintendo game series!
• Snap a Photo – While exploring the store, keep an eye out for larger-than-life statues of Nintendo characters from franchises like Super Mario, Splatoon, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon and more.
• Customize a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model System – The hardware customization kiosk display lets you create your very own customized Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system. Choose from different Joy-Con, wrist strap and dock colors for a customized system that will be ready for you to take home the same day.
• Play Nintendo Switch Games – Demo stations are available to dive into your favorite games on the Nintendo Switch system or discover new ones. You also have an opportunity to play on a giant gaming screen located on the lower level, which will also be used to air future Nintendo Direct livestreams, so you can tune in with other fans.
• Earn My Nintendo Rewards – Once inside, be sure to check in at the My Nintendo kiosk with your Nintendo Account information* to get an exclusive sticker for visiting Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, plus 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points.

Source: Nintendo PR / Nintendo PR (15/05/2025)