Pikmin Bloom Tour is a walking event where you walk with the Pikmin Bloom app and complete event specific missions while discovering interesting spots in the city! Let’s explore the city together as we visit special spots, enjoy beautiful nature, and perhaps indulge in leisurely breaks at shops, parks or museums.
What is Pikmin Bloom Tour?
Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024 : Fukuoka
Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024 : Fukuoka will be held as a free event with advance registration required for drawings. Participants will be able to stroll around historic sites in Fukuoka while enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms, expected to be in bloom at the time of the event. Let’s play Pikmin Bloom together!
Location:
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Gift distribution location:
Kourokan Square in Maiduru Park
Please note that all ticket holders can come and pick up their gifts between 13:00-18:00. Tickets for each time slot are limited, and once they are gone, you will no longer be able to apply for tickets for that time slot.
Access to the Gift distribution location:
Approx. 8-minute walk from Akasaka Station or Ohori Park Station
Access Google Map here
Event Date:
March 30th (Saturday) and 31st (Sunday), 2024
- In-app event experience : 8:00 - 18:00
- Gift distribution in Kourokan Square : 10:00 - 18:00 (Venue opens at 9:30)
Estimated walking distance:
Approximately 6 kilometers to walk around all special spots.
Gift for ticket holders:
Event map, Pikmin paper sun visor, paper wristband
How to participate the event
To attend the event, after applying for the drawing described in 1), you must complete the ticket application process described in 2) within 48 hours of receiving the winning e-mail.
1. Drawing Entry
Drawing entry period:
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:00 - Sunday, March 3, 2024 18:00 (JST)
Drawing eligibility:
All Pikmin Bloom account holders (excluding child accounts)
Announcement of winners:
Monday, March 4, 2024 (JST)
*Additional winners may be announced between Thursday, March 7 and Monday, March 11 (JST), depending on the application status of the winners.
2. Ticket Application
Ticket application period:
Within 48 hours of receiving the winning e-mail
If you are selected and received a winning e-mail, please follow the instructions in the e-mail and complete the ticket application within 48 hours. Also, please select your preferred time to redeem your free gift from the available slots. In order to avoid congestion, we have set a limit on the number of participants in each time slot. Depending on the timing of your application, you may not be able to select your preferred date and time. Please understand this in advance.
- March 30 (Sat) 10:00 - 11:00 / 11:00 - 12:00 / 12:00 - 13:00 / 13:00 - 14:00
- March 31 (Sun) 10:00 - 11:00 / 11:00 - 12:00 / 12:00 - 13:00 / 13:00 - 14:00
*Only one day of the two-day event can be attended.
*The winner can invite up to 5 friends in the app. However, the winner can only choose the ticket for the same day as the one selected.
*Regardless of the time listed on the ticket. all ticket holders can receive the gift between 14:00 and 18:00 of the ticket date.
Please note:
- Only one entry into the drawing is allowed per user.
- Each user can only attend one day of the two-day event.
- The users are prohibited from transferring or selling the right to win and the issued tickets.
- Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024: Fukuoka will be photographed and filmed by Niantic and Nintendo for marketing purposes. Photos and videos taken during the event may be used on Niantic and Nintendo’s website, event-related blogs, social media, etc. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
The Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival will be held at Maizuru Park from late March to early April! For more information, please visit official website (Japanese only).
Fukuoka City is working on the “One Citizen, One Flower City Project“ (Japanese only) to incorporate flowers and greenery into daily life.
Event Details
Ticket holders will enjoy the following special experiences.
*1, 2, and 3 can be experienced only on the day you have the ticket.
*4 and 5 are available at the store all day from Saturday, March 30 to Sunday, March 31, 2024.
*If you do not have a ticket, you cannot experience any of the below.
1: Receive your gift at KOUROKAN SQUARE!
You can receive an event map, a Pikmin paper sun visor, and a paper wristband at KOUROKAN SQUARE.
2: Complete the event missions to get Decor Pikmin and an exclusive badge!
As you approach the event location, you will receive three special event missions. By completing each of them, you will receive a badge and gold seedlings for the event. The gold seedlings you receive for clearing these missions will be red and yellow “Present Sticker (Gold)” Decor Pikmin.
3: Explore Fukuoka City by visiting special spots!
Explore Fukuoka City by visiting special spots located throughout the city. Swipe a special spot to receive a gold seedling of that location and cherry blossom nectar.
You can find the event map here (only Japanese)
4: Purchase a special Mii Costume, exclusive to this event in Fukuoka!
During the event, FUKUOKA limited tour T-shirt will be sold at the in-app store for 1,000 yen* and sun visor red, yellow and blue sets for 480 yen*. Get your Mii in full dedicated gear and enjoy walking!
*In case the payment setting in App Store/Google Play Store is Japanese Yen.
5: Bundle packs exclusive to the event will be available!
During the event, limited bundle packs (Expedition Drone x3, Mushroom Recharge Ticket x3, Detector x1) will be sold at the in-app store for 800 yen*. Get the useful items to preserve your memories from the tour at a great price!
*When the payment setting in the App Store/Google Play Store is Japanese Yen.
Frequently asked questions about the event
Event
Where can I join the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024: Fukuoka?
- Only users who have been selected as winners and completed the ticket application will be eligible to participate in this event.
- In order to receive the special event missions, the Pikmin Bloom app must be activated once around the special spot during the event hours.
- The special event missions must be completed before 18:00 (JST) of your ticket’s date.
Where can I receive the gifts?
- Gifts for ticket holders will be distributed at KOUROKAN SQAURE in Miyaduru Park during the event hours. Please come to the venue at your ticket’s time slot or between 14:00-18:00 of your ticket’s date.
- We will confirm your ticket in the app when we hand out the gifts. Please make sure to log in to the app with the account you claimed the ticket for before arriving.
Can children participate?
- Child accounts are not eligible to apply for the drawing or tickets.
I would like to check the event map in advance.
- You can find the event map here (only Japanese)
Can I attend an event without a ticket? / Can I attend an event on a date different from my ticket’s date?
- No. There is no special game experience (missions, special spots) or gift for users who do not have tickets or users who come on a different date from their ticket’s date.
Venue
Is there parking available?
- As there is no parking available on the premises, please use public transportation to make your way to the venue.
Restrooms
- Please use public restrooms.
Crowding
- If special spots and nearby streets are getting crowded, please only stay for a short time and share the space with others.
- If the network is unstable due to congestion, please try moving around or wait for a while.
Support
What should I do if I encounter an issue in the game?
- If you have any questions about the event game play or event itself, please visit Pikmin Bloom Tour 2024 :Fukuoka FAQ. We will update this page when ready.
- If you have an event ticket but are still not able to access the event-exclusive content, please contact the information center at the gift distribution venue. The information center is open from 8:00 to 18:00 on the day of the event. Alternatively, you can contact us through the app.
- For general questions about the app, please refer to the Support page. In some cases, restarting the app or device may solve the problem.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
- Check weather forecasts prior to attending the event and wear appropriate clothing.
- Please be sure to stay hydrated and take breaks.
- If you would like to purchase beverages, please use vending machines, nearby supermarkets or convenience stores.
- Please contact the Information Center at the gift distribution venue for lost and found or harassments.
Garbage
Garbage
- Please take all of your garbage home with you.
Battery charging
Battery charging
- Keep your device charged and consider bringing a fully charged portable charger to enjoy the event without interrupting the game.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
- Lost and found items at the gift distribution venue will be handled at the Information Center. After the event, the lost and found items will be delivered to the nearby police station on Monday, April 1.
Inclement weather and emergency notice
Inclement weather and emergency notice
- This event will be held regardless of the weather. However, it may be canceled in the case of extreme weather, natural disasters, or COVID-19 infection rates.
- Please check Pikmin Bloom’s official X account for the latest event information and urgent notice.
Press
Press
- If you would like to cover this event, please contact press@nianticlabs.com.
Pikmin Bloom Tour
Pikmin Bloom Tour
- Future Pikmin Bloom Tour events will be announced on the official website as soon as they are determined. Please note that event details and ticket distribution methods are subject to change for future events.
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