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same here lol! ever since i got a nintendo switch, ive done a lot of research about nintendo and its history 😃 i was surprised once i got this video notification
Just checked the prices, it's $1200 per night, with the best room being $2600 per night. If you're well off I guess it'd be pretty amazing as an experience, but it's outside my price range personally. :(
@@onerandomguy4832 I mean just being able to go to Japan and enjoy all the good things there is enough to enjoy life and be happy. :D (Just arrived in Japan like 1 day ago myself, lol). This hotel is like some of the most exclusive hardcore "Nintendo experiences" possible and I'd assume it's mostly aimed at the Japanese audience who're more hardcore in it, or just the filthy rich who want a fancy hotel to spend money on (who might not care about the history as much).
This hotel has so much personality and history. I love how instead of ripping out everything and replacing things, they’ve blended old with new. This is such a great video.
I taught at an English school in Fushimi-Momoyama for a while when I lived in Nara. I could see Nintendo's current headquarters from the train once I knew where to look. I occasionally had people from Nintendo come in for lessons. I even met Shigeru Miyamoto once. I tried to do the tour but my friends and I got lost trying to find Fushimi-Momoyama castle and missed the last tour time. Oh, and the castle was closed too. lol I'll have to check this place out next time I'm in the area. I grew up on Nintendo and now my kids are doing the same.
I'm so glad you got an insider's look on the hotel before it even opens! I would definitely love to stay here one day when I get the chance to go to Japan! I actually did a marketing assignment about Nintendo when I was in high school for college credit. I remember that Nintendo did indeed start off with playing cards before going into video games, which surprised me when I first found out.
The only problem is that in Japan the people did not have a Nintendo. Japan got a unit called the "family computer". America and Europe got a different looking system rebadged as Nintendo
This is so cool! A few years ago, I was in Kyoto for business and I made it a point to walk to this landmark. I was curious what it looked like inside so this is very cool
You’re back with a bang! I’m a huge Nintendo fan and was really curious about how this hotel turned out, as it’s so intimately linked to the company’s heritage. Thanks for making this video!
Everything in these videos is perfect! The sound backgorund, the whole concept about each video! I don't know if I can love other channels more than this... Thank you Paolo!! 🙏🏻🔥
Such a cool experience! I had the chance to visit the building a few years back prior to the transformation into a hotel but I would love to stay here overnight one day!!!
Paolo your are amazing! I'm from Brazil and at this time, the unique chance to view this is only by your eyes! Thanks and have a good ideas to bring to us!
I am glad the building is being used again. It has been about 15 years since I was last at that building and it is mostly the same. Thank you for the update and tour.
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Man, just when you think Paolo has covered it all he hits you with a Nintendo Hotel. What?! So cool!! Just imagine all the Nintendo talks that happened in those rooms..
I stayed in this neighborhood about five years ago and was impressed by this beautiful old building. The neighborhood used to be a redlight area, Gojo Rakuen, but that was many years ago.
It fascinating and beautiful, the ways that they've managed to combine the building's history and architecture together with the updated construction. Their preservation work is admirable.
The quality of your videos are out of this world! We can see how much effort you put into every detail. The editing is phenomenal and every part of your videos flow smoothly and come together nicely. I forget that there’s someone actually holding the camera because it looks as if the camera is floating by itself following you everywhere 😆 that’s how perfect the quality is. You need your own tv 📺 show. Edit: I hope Maiko and Wolfy are doing great!
Thank you for this, Paolo. It was a balst checking out what Nintendo's old headquarters were like from the inside, even now, as a hotel. Fantastic video as usual!
I’m glad I got to see inside. In 2015 I was on a walking tour around Kyoto and as we past that building a local man stopped us and told us of the buildings history. At the time the small Nintendo plaque was the only way to tell there was something special about the building.
Oh this episode was so cool!! I wish you had included photos of before and after of the properties but that's ok since I know that's a lot asking from them. THANK YOU Paolo for these videos!! Always appreciate the hard work ^-^
I love the vibe of the hotel and how they kept a lot of historic touches. The rooms are quite large for hotel rooms, kinda resemble suites, wonder how expensive they are. I love the Japanese style room the most!
That’s so cool! I actually stopped by there a couple of years back, but as Paolo said it was just an abandoned historic building at that point. The new HQ is also in the area, but they don’t do tours. (I asked.) This is also not far from Kyoto Brewing and a few other good local beer spots, for those of you who are into craft/local beer. 🍻
@@DoctorEbot ah, you’re right! Actually, I was thinking about Kyoto Beer Lab, which is JUST around the corner from the Marufukuro (Nintendo) Hotel. And which I also visited last time I was there. Both are great, anyway. I actually video blogged the experience, if you’re interested. Anyway, thanks for the correction! 🍻
I visited this building during my 2019 trip to japan. It wasn't open of course, but the outsides were cool, and it was great to see a piece of Nintendo history while there! I knew Nintendo still owned the building and doing something with it, and now I know what they were doing!
It’s beautifully done, nice blend of history and modern, I wonder if Nintendo had any input into the design themselves or helped with any of the historical pieces. But bit odd seeing Sony tvs in Nintendo’s HQ haha
Looks like a fantastic place. I like how they kept it to the real origins of the Nintendo company rather than trying to cash in on the modern popularity of its video game line.
Wow, it would be cool to stay at a place where a beloved company once was! Also, it’s crazy to think that a place was abandoned for over half of a century before turning it into something else!
Pretty cool. Kind of amazed the hotel didn't send someone with you to explain more of the history of each building and what is original and what is new.
I've been watching you for a while and all I got to say is that you are so amazing. The way you explain everything makes japan feel so at home and I'm not even from there. Thank you so much for sharing Japanese culture. I hope to visit soon all cause of you. :]
This comment is going to be long, but this video is AMAZING!!! It couldn't be more epic. It's great to see the old Nintendo building being made into a hotel yet keeping loads of historical references and architecture in place. Not many people know Nintendo was founded almost 133 years ago, and that their history went from playing cards to toys to video games. During the 60's they went through some troubled times financially and pursued some pretty...interesting business ventures, lets just say. But this is so cool, from the video alone I can feel the aura of the location. Your "Day in a Life" series is my favourite videos, but this is probably second. Looking forward to seeing what your return trip to this place looks like!
Thanks for this video. I had always wanted to see this, but I think they could have kept some more old cards or games or company history or pictures throughout, it would have made this a real experience, like staying in a museum. It would have been so much more... May be there are not done yet.
Also yes, they did cards and toys before moving into video games. The Yamauchi clan were in place of company president until 2002 when Satoru Iwata took over, remaining President until his death in 2015. Hiroshi Yamauchi was the previous President from 1949-2002, and the third President overall. Tatsumi Kimishima was the 5th President, albeit his promotion was due to the death of the previous one. Hiroshi's leadership has resulted in Nintendo being a video game company. Current president is Shuntaro Furukawa, as of mid-2018. Iwata is the only President to die while he was still in office - everyone else either retired or stepped down. Yes I am a nerd. Sue me.
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Wanted to talk about your discord channel. I joined to kind of read how people react and I realized that the Advisors/Moderators are not that super friendly. Many of them give one sided opinion about themselves from personal experiences when there are many ways to approach someone’s question regarding Japan. I also live in Japan so I have some knowledge in certain topics that are mentioned from others but it would be rather more helpful if the advisors can “suggest” several options, instead of just only talk about their own personal choices.
It’s just my opinion.
It's awesome, anyone wanna to try to stay here when visiting Japan ?
One of my favorite videos on here too
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Wow, I read about this hotel on some internet article but didn't expect you to cover it! Thanks for the great video per usual, have a great weekend!
My pleasure!
same here lol! ever since i got a nintendo switch, ive done a lot of research about nintendo and its history 😃 i was surprised once i got this video notification
The retro vibe is so cool, would be great to stay in a piece of history like that
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Just checked the prices, it's $1200 per night, with the best room being $2600 per night. If you're well off I guess it'd be pretty amazing as an experience, but it's outside my price range personally. :(
@@onerandomguy4832 I mean just being able to go to Japan and enjoy all the good things there is enough to enjoy life and be happy. :D (Just arrived in Japan like 1 day ago myself, lol).
This hotel is like some of the most exclusive hardcore "Nintendo experiences" possible and I'd assume it's mostly aimed at the Japanese audience who're more hardcore in it, or just the filthy rich who want a fancy hotel to spend money on (who might not care about the history as much).
Shut up bot, you literally stole someone's comment
This hotel has so much personality and history. I love how instead of ripping out everything and replacing things, they’ve blended old with new. This is such a great video.
I taught at an English school in Fushimi-Momoyama for a while when I lived in Nara. I could see Nintendo's current headquarters from the train once I knew where to look. I occasionally had people from Nintendo come in for lessons. I even met Shigeru Miyamoto once. I tried to do the tour but my friends and I got lost trying to find Fushimi-Momoyama castle and missed the last tour time. Oh, and the castle was closed too. lol I'll have to check this place out next time I'm in the area. I grew up on Nintendo and now my kids are doing the same.
I'm so glad you got an insider's look on the hotel before it even opens! I would definitely love to stay here one day when I get the chance to go to Japan! I actually did a marketing assignment about Nintendo when I was in high school for college credit. I remember that Nintendo did indeed start off with playing cards before going into video games, which surprised me when I first found out.
They also used to sell hoovers and run Love Hotels!
The only problem is that in Japan the people did not have a Nintendo. Japan got a unit called the "family computer". America and Europe got a different looking system rebadged as Nintendo
I love how they didn't fully overhaul it, but integrated the new & old. I can't wait for your next video on the hotel.
This is so cool! A few years ago, I was in Kyoto for business and I made it a point to walk to this landmark. I was curious what it looked like inside so this is very cool
The balcony is glorious. I love the velvet furniture matching the carpet. Feels very intentionally dated. A vibe!
You’re back with a bang! I’m a huge Nintendo fan and was really curious about how this hotel turned out, as it’s so intimately linked to the company’s heritage. Thanks for making this video!
Nice to see an imported clock from Fried. Benzing manufactured in Black Forest, Germany.
Everything in these videos is perfect! The sound backgorund, the whole concept about each video! I don't know if I can love other channels more than this... Thank you Paolo!! 🙏🏻🔥
Glad you like them!
Such a cool experience! I had the chance to visit the building a few years back prior to the transformation into a hotel but I would love to stay here overnight one day!!!
Paolo your are amazing! I'm from Brazil and at this time, the unique chance to view this is only by your eyes! Thanks and have a good ideas to bring to us!
I am glad the building is being used again. It has been about 15 years since I was last at that building and it is mostly the same. Thank you for the update and tour.
Sending love from Portugal. Your videos helped me so much when I visited Japan in 2018, can't wait to go back
Don't mind me asking these questions.
1) Do you consider Japan as a highly developed and advanced country ?
2) How would you personally rate Japan (from culture to technology, architecture, food, local products, scenery/landscape, standard of living/quality of life, etc.) on a scale level of 1 to 10 ?
3) What is your overall impression with the Japanese people ?
4) If you have 3 words or more to describe Japan, what would it be ?
Man, just when you think Paolo has covered it all he hits you with a Nintendo Hotel. What?! So cool!! Just imagine all the Nintendo talks that happened in those rooms..
I love your day in the life of.. videos. Please make some
I stayed in this neighborhood about five years ago and was impressed by this beautiful old building.
The neighborhood used to be a redlight area, Gojo Rakuen, but that was many years ago.
It fascinating and beautiful, the ways that they've managed to combine the building's history and architecture together with the updated construction. Their preservation work is admirable.
Always love ur videos
The vibe is off the chart!! Can't wait to visiting there, gonna be really Nostalgia
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I love the architecture of the building. Can't wait to see the second part of this tour, this was awesome!
I herd about Nintendo being a trading card game, on an Nintendo magazine. But how cool is the hotel. Love to stay there one day 😊
So amazing! Thank you for sharing this experience. It’s crazy just to dream about the history the rooms created.
The quality of your videos are out of this world! We can see how much effort you put into every detail. The editing is phenomenal and every part of your videos flow smoothly and come together nicely. I forget that there’s someone actually holding the camera because it looks as if the camera is floating by itself following you everywhere 😆 that’s how perfect the quality is. You need your own tv 📺 show.
Edit: I hope Maiko and Wolfy are doing great!
That's a cool hotel, would love to stay there! 🔥🔥🔥
Awesome coverage I grew up playing Nintendo!
All the beautiful Art Deco details and that heritage lift!!! 😍😍😍😍
Glad to see you out of quarantine Paolo.
Thank you for this, Paolo. It was a balst checking out what Nintendo's old headquarters were like from the inside, even now, as a hotel. Fantastic video as usual!
Going to Japan one day is one of my biggest dreams, I hope to be able to do it one day
Great camera positioning homie! I do enjoy the narration on your films, also it seems all the colors pop! Great job.
Wow, I didn’t know this existed. Thank you Paolo!
video is just as good as always
So cool that you got access to this little piece of history. Great video.
I’m glad I got to see inside. In 2015 I was on a walking tour around Kyoto and as we past that building a local man stopped us and told us of the buildings history. At the time the small Nintendo plaque was the only way to tell there was something special about the building.
Oh this episode was so cool!! I wish you had included photos of before and after of the properties but that's ok since I know that's a lot asking from them. THANK YOU Paolo for these videos!! Always appreciate the hard work ^-^
This looks amazing, Ando is an incredible architect. I'd really love to stay here. Great video.
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I love the vibe of the hotel and how they kept a lot of historic touches. The rooms are quite large for hotel rooms, kinda resemble suites, wonder how expensive they are. I love the Japanese style room the most!
They say of you play a ROM in that hotel the vengeful spirit of Nintendo will manifest.
Omg this was great!! Working for Nintendo of Canada has inspired me to work at Nintendo in Japan one day 🤣 いつもありがとうございます！
That’s so cool! I actually stopped by there a couple of years back, but as Paolo said it was just an abandoned historic building at that point. The new HQ is also in the area, but they don’t do tours. (I asked.)
This is also not far from Kyoto Brewing and a few other good local beer spots, for those of you who are into craft/local beer. 🍻
Yeah, Kyoto Brewing is great…but isn’t like a 45 minute walk from there?
@@DoctorEbot ah, you’re right! Actually, I was thinking about Kyoto Beer Lab, which is JUST around the corner from the Marufukuro (Nintendo) Hotel. And which I also visited last time I was there.
Both are great, anyway. I actually video blogged the experience, if you’re interested. Anyway, thanks for the correction! 🍻
@@Jordan-inJapan damn that’s right around the corner. Nice.
I wonder is kyoto animation (KyoAni, for those in the know) in the area...
@@PrograError I think that’s on the other side of Kyoto Station. A bit far to walk but you can get there pretty easily on the subway.
Did not know the history of the company, how cool. Love the architecture!
I visited this building during my 2019 trip to japan. It wasn't open of course, but the outsides were cool, and it was great to see a piece of Nintendo history while there! I knew Nintendo still owned the building and doing something with it, and now I know what they were doing!
Nintendo don't own the building, it belongs to the company founders, the Yamauchi family.
It’s beautifully done, nice blend of history and modern, I wonder if Nintendo had any input into the design themselves or helped with any of the historical pieces. But bit odd seeing Sony tvs in Nintendo’s HQ haha
The room with the kitchenette would be a good choice......plenty of room to enjoy family time. Looking forward to your "stay" video. 👍👏❤
As usual, Paolo nailed it with a brand new Saturday upload. Paolo's videos are my guide to travel around and live in Japan.
I love the art-decoesque Japanese feel!
Thanks for the tour!
Looks like a fantastic place. I like how they kept it to the real origins of the Nintendo company rather than trying to cash in on the modern popularity of its video game line.
So glad they kept the sign and so much of the Nintendo history! And how well put together everything is in a simple way. I need to go.
Wow, it would be cool to stay at a place where a beloved company once was! Also, it’s crazy to think that a place was abandoned for over half of a century before turning it into something else!
the hotel totally has a Studio Ghibli vibe 😍
These videos are 10/10, awesome!
Glad you think so!
This hotel looks so cool to stay at! (Fun fact nintendo used to run hotels at one point)
Yeah, excited to be there next month!
Pretty cool. Kind of amazed the hotel didn't send someone with you to explain more of the history of each building and what is original and what is new.
Welcome back. Hope Wolfy is feeling better now.😊
Love the history and knew about Nintendo previously and great that you are bringing out history!!
I've been watching you for a while and all I got to say is that you are so amazing. The way you explain everything makes japan feel so at home and I'm not even from there. Thank you so much for sharing Japanese culture. I hope to visit soon all cause of you. :]
Looking forward to seeing what food 🍱
I went there 5 years a go to get a picture outside, was a bit hard to find but it was a fun trip.
11:27 - that car in the air, had me like; whuut?!
Definitely will look into staying at this hotel whenever the border opens back up
Now we're talkin'
This channel is pure serenity and quality content 👌
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本当に素晴らしい！
日本人でも難しい内容を
センスよくわかりやすく
動画にしている。
今後も期待しています(*^^*)
4:42 That's a Wyoming King Bed. The biggest one is called the Alaskan King Bed.
When Paolo uploads. I always click as soon as possible on the new video.
Nintendo is so special to me, and it’s one of my dream jobs lol
It's amazing how they managed to turn an old warehouse into a modern comfortable hotel.
How cool you got total access to the hotel before its done! History of history! 😉 can't wait for u to come back.
Cool thanks for the vod Paolo
Your channel is so great. I love visiting whenever you drop a new trip. It's always so comforting. Thanks so much!
Awesome, as always buddy.
Took me 3:33 to get it this time. "Pan" 🤣
Can’t wait to see when it’s done !
I've just read about this Hotel! This is such a cool content, Paolo!
Definitely try staying in the original CEOs room
The size of the rooms, look more apartment, than hotel. I love how the 4 buildings link to each other.
This comment is going to be long, but this video is AMAZING!!! It couldn't be more epic. It's great to see the old Nintendo building being made into a hotel yet keeping loads of historical references and architecture in place. Not many people know Nintendo was founded almost 133 years ago, and that their history went from playing cards to toys to video games. During the 60's they went through some troubled times financially and pursued some pretty...interesting business ventures, lets just say. But this is so cool, from the video alone I can feel the aura of the location. Your "Day in a Life" series is my favourite videos, but this is probably second. Looking forward to seeing what your return trip to this place looks like!
thanks for the content paolo and family
Really want to visit Japan one day!!! Love the videos !
You should stay in the Presidents house room!! That would be so cool!! Thank you sharing Paolo!!
Nice hotel overall, I really wish I can go there! Great video as always Paolo!
Cool video. I think any room would be a great experience for you and your family. Can't wait to see it finished, it already looks amazing
Thanks for this video. I had always wanted to see this, but I think they could have kept some more old cards or games or company history or pictures throughout, it would have made this a real experience, like staying in a museum. It would have been so much more... May be there are not done yet.
Nintendo is planning to do all that in the nearby Uji plant where they used to make playing cards back in the day...
So cool! I can't wait to see the finished product.
Wow this is so nice, thank you sir for the vid. Always love how you bring it.
Very cool. I can't wait to see the next videos! Thanks Paolo!
It is great see the inside of Nintendo headquarters hotel! I like the old fashioned historical design😆
Hi paolo hope you are healthy and always happy, please make more 'day in the life' videos i really love it 🙌👍
No.
Freaking.
WAAAAAY!
I did find the current-day HQ, and got some pics, but never the old one. This is epic!
Also yes, they did cards and toys before moving into video games.
The Yamauchi clan were in place of company president until 2002 when Satoru Iwata took over, remaining President until his death in 2015. Hiroshi Yamauchi was the previous President from 1949-2002, and the third President overall. Tatsumi Kimishima was the 5th President, albeit his promotion was due to the death of the previous one. Hiroshi's leadership has resulted in Nintendo being a video game company.
Current president is Shuntaro Furukawa, as of mid-2018.
Iwata is the only President to die while he was still in office - everyone else either retired or stepped down.
Yes I am a nerd. Sue me.
That bed is wider than most apartments. Another great video paolo. 🤙🇯🇵🎥
Great sharing! 👍
Whoa what a beautiful space.
That is spectacular Nintendo Hotel 🏨 Headquarters, Paolo.
The fking best video of 2022, amazing been there Paolo great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼greetings from Peru 🇵🇪
I wish I can visit Japan right now, it's always fascinating to see especially this Nintendo hotel
Ye screw covid
Amazing 🤩
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
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