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 new encounters, and perhaps indulge in leisurely breaks at shops or parks.
What is Pikmin Bloom Tour?
Pikmin Bloom Tour 2025 : Seoul
The drawing entry period for this event has ended.
Pikmin Bloom Tour 2025: Seoul will be held as a free walking event with advance registration required for drawings. Participants will be able to stroll around historic sites in Seoul including palaces and old city streets for a unique experience that blends ancient and modern sights. Enjoy the last month of the Korean spring and the beginning of greenery while you stroll about with Pikmin Bloom!
Location:
Seoul, South Korea
Event Date:
May 3rd (Saturday) and 4th (Sunday), 2025
- In-app event experience: 8:00 - 18:00
- Gift distribution in Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun Square: 10:00 - 18:00 (Wait lines open from 9:30)
- AR photo booth: 10:30 - 18:00
How to participate in the event
To attend the event, after applying for the drawing described below 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:
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 10:00 - Monday, March 31st, 2025 18:00 (KST)
Drawing eligibility:
All Pikmin Bloom account holders (excluding child accounts)
Announcement of winners:
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 (KST)
*Additional winners may be announced between Friday, April 4th and Tuesday, April 8th (KST), 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 receive 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 gifts from the available slots. In order to avoid congestion, we have set a limit on the number of participants for each time slot. Depending on the timing of your application, you may not be able to select your preferred date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
- May 3rd (Sat) 10:00- / 10:30- / 11:00- / 11:30- / 12:00- / 12:30- / 13:00- / 13:30-
- May 4th (Sun) 10:00- / 10:30- / 11:00- / 11:30- / 12:00- / 12:30- / 13:00- / 13:30-
(KST)
*Participants may only attend the event during one of the two days above.
*Each winner can invite up to 3 in-app friends. However, invitees can only choose tickets for the same day as the winner.
*Regardless of the time listed on the ticket, all ticket holders can receive the gifts between 14:00 and 18:00 on the date of the ticket.
Gifts for ticket holders:
Event map, Pikmin paper sun visor, paper post card
Gift distribution location:
Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun Square
Please note that all ticket holders can come and pick up their gifts at the time slot listed on their tickets between 10:00 - 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. 4-minute walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (train 2, 4, 5).
Approx. 4-minute walk from Dongdaemun Station.
Access Google Map here.
Estimated walking distance:
Approximately 4 kilometers to walk around all special spots.
Please note:
- Only one entry into the drawing is allowed per user.
- Each user can only attend one day of the two-day event.
- Resale or transfer of participation rights or tickets is strictly prohibited.
- Pikmin Bloom Tour 2025: Seoul 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 websites, event-related blogs, social media, etc. Thank you for your understanding.
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 is available at the store all day from Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 4, 2025.
*If you do not have a ticket, you cannot experience any of the below.
You can receive an event map, a Pikmin paper sun visor, and a paper post card at HYUNDAI OUTLETS DONGDAEMUN.
As you approach the event location, you will receive three special event missions. By completing each of them, you will receive the event badge and Gold Seedlings. The Gold Seedlings you receive for clearing these missions will grow into White and Purple Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin.
Explore Seoul City by visiting Special Spots located throughout the city. Swipe a special spot to receive a Gold Seedling for that location, as well as white hibiscus nectar.
The event map will be updated later.
During the event, a limited SEOUL Tour T-shirt will be available for purchase at the in-app shop for 8,800 won*, as well as a Pikmin sun visor set (Red, Yellow, and Blue) for 4,400 won.* Get your Mii in full dedicated gear and enjoy walking!
*In case the payment setting in App Store/Google Play Store is set to Korean Won.
Bundle packs exclusive to the event will be available!
To celebrate the Seoul Tour, the Web Store will be offering an exclusive bundle pack including handy items to preserve your memories of the tour! The pack includes 6 Expedition Drones, 6 Mushrooms Recharge Tickets, and 2 Detectors. The pack will be priced at 15,000 won * and it will be available from May 1st, 2025 00:00 (KST) to May 31st, 2025 18:00 (KST). The pack will be available for purchase to all users.
*When the payment setting in the App Store/Google Play Store is set to Korean Won.
Frequently asked questions about the event
EVENT
Only users who have been selected as winners must complete the ticket application within 48 hours to be eligible to participate in this event.
In order to receive the special event missions, the Pikmin Bloom app must be launched once you are nearby the Special Spot during the event hours.
The special event missions must be completed before 18:00 (KST) of your ticket’s date.
There is no specific order to enjoy the Special Spots. You can go around freely as you like.
Gifts for ticket holders will be distributed at HYUNDAI OUTLETS DONGDAEMUN SQUARE during the event hours. Please come to the venue at the time slot shown in your ticket, or between 14:00-18:00 on the day that you have a ticket for.
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 used to claim the ticket before arriving.
- Child accounts are not eligible to apply for the drawing or tickets.
- The event map will be updated later.
- 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
- There is no parking available on the premises. Please use public transportation to make your way to the venue.
- Please use public restrooms.
- 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 waiting for a while.
Support
- If you have any questions about the event gameplay or the event itself, please visit Pikmin Bloom Tour 2025: Seoul 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
- 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.
- Please conduct yourself at the event in accordance with the Live Event Code of Conduct.
- If the event venue, the area around the Special Spots, or the streets are crowded, please do not stay in the same area for a long time, and move to other places. For the safety of the event, our staff may ask you to move away from the area. Thank you for your understanding.
- If the network is unstable due to congestion, please try moving around or waiting for a while.
General Recommendations
The Seoul Tour route includes beautiful locations that are designated as historical / cultural sites and subject to the Cultural Heritage Act. Violations are subject to prosecution by the applicable authorities. Please be respectful in these locations and abide by all rules and regulations.
Please keep in mind that places off the route may be residential areas, therefore please behave accordingly.
Moreover, for your safety, please take a detour and walk on wider pedestrian roads.Please stay aware of your surroundings and observe road signals and traffic lights during your walk.
Garbage
- Please take all of your garbage home with you.
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 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.
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 Korean X account for the latest event information and urgent notices.
Press
- If you would like to cover this event, please contact press@nianticlabs.com.
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.