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2022 is truly one of the best years for Nintendo fans. From new releases to big announcements to Nintendo Super World to now Marufukuro (Nintendo headquarters turned hotel), Nintendo fans are getting everything in 2022. Now, along with visiting the super fun-themed Nintendo World in Japan, fans can also check out the Former Nintendo headquarters which has been now turned into a luxury hotel.

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Hotel Marufukuro – Former Nintendo headquarters has now been turned into a luxury hotel

Nintendo is one of the most popular and loved video gaming companies in the world. But the majority of the fans don’t really know the history of this ever-growing company. Nintendo first started as a company that used to make playing cards way back in 1889 in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by none other than Fusajiro Yamauchi.

And now this very first building that served as a Nintendo headquarters for all these years has been turned into an exquisite hotel so that fans can actually enjoy the amazing journey of Nintendo to the top. Situated near the widely popular Kamo river, the luxury hotel is located just four-minute from Nano Joe station and a walking distance of Kyoto distance.

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The building will offer 18 rooms with all the classic yet fun details from the original headquarters. That means visitors can expect a lot of elements from Nintendo. However, more interestingly, out of these 18 beautifully detailed rooms, 7 will be luxury suites. Along with the beautiful exterior of the building, they have kept the majority of the interior and other stuff from the original headquarters intact to give the hotel a magical touch of Nintendo.

As per the official website of the hotel, “Unwind as if at home. Indulge as you breathe. Immerse in memories of heartfelt dining. Understated comfort offers the ultimate retreat and takes you to a blissful haven. Whatever, whenever, and however–it’s the luxury of regaining a sense of control. Fly away into your own freedom where exclusive experience.”

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The opening of this amazing hotel is scheduled for April 1, 2022. So just 5 more days till the gate of the former Nintendo headquarters will be opened for the public. With this in mind, are you excited about the opening of Marufukuro? Also, what’s your take on this exquisite hotel? Let us know in the comment section below.

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