When and Why Did Nintendo Shut Down Its First Ever Headquarters in Japan?

March 28, 2022 Japan Emerging Markets Industry Updates

Nintendo has been a worldwide phenomenon and a force to reckon with, ever since it made its debut. It has a glorious history of giving out amazing titles and entertaining surprises to fans across the globe. It all started in the iconic headquarters located in Kyoto, Japan. But now, the iconic building has been turned into a hotel.

Nintendo’s first headquarters in Kyoto turned into a hotel
The newly unveiled Marufukuro hotel is currently located in Kagiyacho, Kyoto. Originally named as the Yamauchi Nintendo headquarters, the building will soon welcome people who are interested in the ever-growing brand of the gaming industry.

It will be a great opportunity, especially for those who want to know the history of the company and how it was in the past. There are various designs inspired by the culture of Nintendo’s initial style. The hotel’s name is taken from Nintendo‘s distribution firm, which is known as Marufukuro.

The origin of the building dates back to the year 1889. During that time, it served as the official headquarters of Nintendo, with Fusajiro Yamauchi being an early founder.