You cannot change the date and time of your ticket later, regardless of whether you or a friend purchased it.
11/21 (Sat) - 11/22 (Sun)
Meet various Decor Pikmin! A live event held in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture!
2,900 JPY
11/27 (Fri) - 11/29 (Sun)
An online event where users can participate remotely from wherever they are in the world!
9.99 USD
Updates
September 29, 2026
Tickets for the live event “Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe,” and online event “Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area)” are now on sale!
What is Pikmin Bloom Journey?
Pikmin Bloom Journey is a ticketed event where you walk alongside your Pikmin, complete tasks, encounter special Decor Pikmin, and obtain exclusive Mii costumes, postcards, and more.
There are two Pikmin Bloom Journey events: the in-person live event held in Kobe, Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe and the online event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area), which is open to users worldwide.
Please note that each event takes places on different dates, and features different ticket prices, event content, and rewards. See here for details on both events.
Live Event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe
This is a live event held in Kobe, Japan. By choosing a date and purchasing a ticket for either Saturday, November 21 or Sunday, November 22, 2026, you can take part in exploring Special Spots on that selected day only. Special Spots will grant location-inspired Gold Seedlings, Blue Hydrangea nectar, and exclusive postcard designs.
Join the very timid yet wonderfully curious Blue Pikmin to tour Special Spots, battle Festival Mushrooms, and enjoy a unique Kobe adventure!
The ticket price for Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe is 2,900 JPY (tax included).
Starting with this event, ticket perks have been upgraded! See here for details.
Online Event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area)
One week after the live event in Kobe, we will host a paid online event from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026, accessible to users worldwide.
Purchase a ticket and complete in-app missions to earn a commemorative badge and meet special Decor Pikmin. Please note that the online event and live event differ in dates, ticket pricing, contents, and rewards.
1. Ticket Purchase
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Tickets for Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area) are priced at 9.99 USD (tax included). (This applies when your payment setting in the App Store/Google Play is USD. For other currencies, local pricing converted to your currency applies.)
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Tickets are available for purchase on all Pikmin Bloom official storefronts, including the in-app shop. Please refer to our official social media channels for details.
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Please note that the online event and live event have different dates, prices, and rewards. For more details, please see here.
2. Event Content
During the event period, you can enjoy the following content:
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Festival Mushrooms for the online event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area) will appear in Kobe and surrounding cities. Players from anywhere around the globe can join these Festival Mushrooms, and destroying them awards special postcard designs.
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Participants will also receive the following Special missions:
Walk 7000 steps (Reward: Event participation badge)
Plant 3000 Blue Hydrangeas (Reward: Blue Rosette Decor Pikmin Gold Seedling) -
All postcards obtained during the event period will feature event-exclusive designs.
Live Event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe
[Location]
Kobe, Japan
*The estimated walking distance to visit all Special Spots is approximately 5 km.
[Gift Distribution Location]
Meriken Park
*Japanese only
Access:
JR Kobe Line: Motomachi Station East Exit (10-minute walk)
Hanshin Main Line: Motomachi Station East Exit (10-minute walk)
Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line: Minato Motomachi Station Exit 2 (8-minute walk)
Hankyu Kobe Line: Hanakuma Station East Exit (12-minute walk)
See map here.
[Event Date & Time]
Saturday, November 21, 2026 or Sunday, November 22, 2026
In-app event experience: 9:00 - 18:00
Gift distribution at Meriken Park: 10:00 - 18:00 (Venue opens at 9:30)
*You can select the date when you wish to attend the event and the time slot you would like to receive your gift from the list below at the time of ticket purchase.
*To reduce congestion, the number of participants is limited for each date and time slot, so you may not be able to select your preferred date and time depending on the timing of your purchase. Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday, Nov 21: 10:00- / 10:30- / 11:00- / 11:30- / 12:00- / 12:30- / 13:00- / 13:30-
Sunday, Nov 22: 10:00- / 10:30- / 11:00- / 11:30- / 12:00- / 12:30- / 13:00- / 13:30-
*Regardless of the time listed on the ticket, all ticket holders can receive the gift between 14:00 and 18:00 on the day their ticket is valid for.
[Ticket Price]
2,900 JPY (tax included)
Event Contents
1. Upgraded ticket perks starting with Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe!
▼ Applies from 9:00 to 18:00 on the event date listed on your ticket (Saturday, November 21 or Sunday, November 22)
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Swipe down on an event Special Spot to receive two postcards each! Share your travel memories with friends!
▼ Applies from 9:00 on Saturday, November 21 through 23:59 on Sunday, November 22
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All postcards obtained during the event will feature special event designs!
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Seedling growth speed will be double the usual!
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Detectors reveal more items than usual!
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Halved petal cost to obtain postcards from Big Flowers!
▼ Applies after the event ends, from 0:00 on Monday, November 23 through 23:59 on Sunday, November 29 (local time)
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If there are any Special Spots you were unable to visit on the day you participated in the event, you will receive a dedicated special mission after the event ends so you can still receive postcards from those spots!
*The missions will be available for the Special Spots you were unable to visit only.
*These missions can be completed regardless of your location.
*The Pikmin featured on the postcards received by completing the missions will be selected at random.
*You will receive one postcard per Special Spot by completing the missions.
*Other items (Gold Seedlings, nectar) are not included.
2. Stroll around Kobe with the timid yet curious Blue Pikmin!
As you approach the event area, you’ll be able to obtain a special Gold Seedling and a single-use slot. Plant the Gold Seedling to grow and pluck a very timid yet curious Blue Pikmin.
This Blue Pikmin will join your stroll to explore each Special Spot together, showing eagerness to see the wider world, and walk together through the scenic city of Kobe! Deepen your bond, and this Blue Pikmin will become a Rosette Decor Pikmin!
*Special Spots will not appear in the app until you pluck the special Gold Seedling. To begin your journey with Blue Pikmin, first plant the special Gold Seedling in a planting slot and pluck it.
3. Join in on the event-exclusive Festival Mushroom battles!
Giant, event-exclusive Festival Mushrooms will appear around the event area between 9:00 and 18:00! Destroy lots of them to get memorable postcards! These mushrooms are different from regular mushrooms in the following ways:
- Festival Mushrooms will not be displayed to users who do not have a ticket for Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe.
- There’s no limit to the number of participants per mushroom.
- You can participate in the Festival Mushroom from 9:00 to 18:00 on the date listed on your event ticket.
- Even if 5 or more people have already joined, you can still participate without using a Mushroom Recharge Ticket by using your three daily free battles. Once you’ve used up your free battles, you’ll need a Mushroom Recharge Ticket.
- You won’t be able to use Mushroom Battle Bullhorns, and you can’t cancel a mushroom battle midway.
- When you destroy a Festival Mushroom, you’re guaranteed to get a rare type of Mystery Box from November’s event.
4. Take a special photo with Pikmin to create postcards!
Starting 5 days before the live event, you will be able to create special postcards with your Pikmin in the Pikmin Bloom app!
Dress up your Mii in your favorite costume and take a photo to receive 3 postcards featuring your Mii and Pikmin. Send them to your friends to let them know you’re heading to the live event!
- Starting five days before the live event, a pop-up message inviting you to take postcard photos will appear. If you need to prepare first, such as changing your Mii Costume, you can close the message and take the photos later.
- Once you have changed into your favorite Costume and are ready to take photos with your Mii and Pikmin, restart the app to display the Postcard photo pop-up message again.
Postcard creation period: November 16, 2026 9:00 (local time) – November 22, 2026 23:59 (JST).
*The Pikmin featured in the postcards will be selected at random.
*Please complete your Mii and Pikmin photo shoot by November 22, 2026 23:59 (JST). After this time, creating and obtaining special postcards with Pikmin will no longer be available.
5. New Mii costumes! Gear up your Mii with a specially designed Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe Exclusive Balloon and to get in a festive mood!
Starting with this event, ticket holders will receive Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe Exclusive Balloon for their Mii.
Ticket holders will receive a pop up screen to claim their Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe Exclusive Balloon 5 days prior to the event (Monday, November 16, 2026 at 9:00). The item will then be delivered directly to their in-app inventory.
*Users purchasing a ticket after Monday, November 16, 2026 at 9:00 (local time) will receive their Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe Exclusive Balloon within 10 minutes of purchase.
*You must claim the Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe Exclusive Balloon by Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 23:59 (JST).
*Pikmin Sun Visors for your Mii will be sold in the in-app shop. Users cannot purchase duplicate colors of visors they already own.
*An exclusive T-shirt featuring the Pikmin Bloom Journey logo will also be available for purchase in the in-app shop starting this event.
6. Pick up your gift at Meriken Park!
Ticket holders can pick up an event map, a Pikmin paper sun visor, a drawstring bag, and a charm at Meriken Park. Pikmin paper sun visors are available in eight different types.
*Please note that the Pikmin paper sun visors are in sufficient stock for each day, but depending on demand, you may not be able to choose the type you want.
7. Complete the event missions to get Gold Seedlings for Decor Pikmin and an exclusive badge!
By clearing three special missions that appear on the day of the event, you will receive a special badge and Gold Seedlings. The Gold Seedlings you will receive for clearing the missions will be Yellow and Purple Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin.
[Missions to receive Gold Seedlings that grow into Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin]
- Walk 7000 steps → Yellow Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin
- Plant 3000 Blue Hydrangeas → Purple Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin
8. Visit Special Spots as a way of exploring Kobe
Stroll through Kobe visiting Special Spots marked on the event map. Swipe down on each Special Spot to receive a Gold Seedling that grows into a Decor Pikmin related to that location, blue hydrangea nectar, and special design postcards.
One of the Special Spots will award a Gold Seedling for Red Photo Button Decor Pikmin.
*Please note that the design or the amount of Red Photo Button Decor Pikmin is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
9. Get specially designed postcards!
All postcards you get during the event are specially designed for Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe. Collect as many as you can and enjoy sending them to your friends as a souvenir of the event.
*Actual postcards will feature photos and names of their respective locations.
Event Map
Differences between the live and online events
For the differences between the live event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe and the online event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area), please refer to this comparison chart.
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Live Event “Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe” |
Online Event “Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area)” |
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Event Date |
Saturday, November 21, 2026 or Sunday, November 22, 2026 9:00-18:00 (JST) |
Friday, November 27, 2026 9:00 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 23:59 (local time) |
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Location |
Kobe, Japan (Live Event) |
Anywhere in the world (Online Event) |
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Ticket Price |
2,900 JPY (tax included) |
9.99 USD *Or the equivalent in your currency, depending on your App Store/Google Play Store settings. |
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Where to purchase tickets |
In-app “Challenge List” ⇒ “Local Events” on the top right corner ⇒ Tap “Buy” in the “Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe” |
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Ticket Sales Period |
From: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 (JST) |
From: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 (JST) |
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Ticket purchase conditions |
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Event exclusive badge |
Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe exclusive badge 
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Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe (+ Greater Area) exclusive badge 
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Rosette Decor Pikmin |
Blue x 1 Inscription: ”Pikmin Bloom Journey KOBE” 
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Blue x 1 Inscription: “Pikmin Bloom Journey: Kobe Challenge Anywhere” 
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How to meet Rosette Decor Pikmin |
Obtained by plucking the Gold Seedling granted at the start of the event and visiting Special Spots together. |
Get a Blue Rosette Decor Pikmin Gold Seeding by completing the mission of planting 3000 Blue Hydrangeas, and pluck it out. |
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Gold Seedling for Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin |
Yellow x 1 (reward of the special mission) Inscription: “Pikmin Bloom Journey Kobe” 
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Not available |
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Gold Seedling for Photo Button Decor Pikmin |
Red x 1 (from a Special Spot) |
Not available |
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Exclusive Mii costumes |
Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe Exclusive Balloon 
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Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Challenge Anywhere Kobe Exclusive Balloon 
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Exclusive Giant Festival Mushroom |
Appear around the event area *Ticket holders for the live event Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe can participate in the giant Festival Mushroom from 9:00 to 18:00 on the date indicated on their ticket. |
Appear subject to special conditions. Learn More |
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Mii & Pikmin Special Postcard |
Starting five days before the event, you can receive three special postcards featuring photos taken with Pikmin. |
Not available |
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Postcard design |
All Postcards obtained during the two-day event period (from 9:00 on November 21 through 23:59 on November 22) will feature a special design. |
The postcards will have a special design throughout the event |
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Item required to complete special mission |
Blue hydrangea nectar (can be obtained from each Special Spot) |
Blue hydrangea petals x 300 (granted after purchasing a ticket) |
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Special Spots |
Available |
Not available |
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Gift |
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Not available |
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Special in-game effects included with the ticket |
The ticket benefits have been updated from this event. For more details, please see here. |
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How to purchase tickets
Tickets for the live event can be purchased via the Pikmin Bloom app.
STEP 1
Open the Pikmin Bloom app. Be sure to log in with the account of the user who will experience the event.
STEP 2
Go to Challenge List → Local Events and select Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe.
STEP 3
Follow the on-screen instructions to select your preferred date and time.
STEP 4
Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After checking all notices, tap Payment Method in the lower right corner.
STEP 5
Complete payment using a credit card or Apple Pay (iOS only) / Google Pay (Android only).
Notes and FAQ for ticket purchasing
Live Event Ticket Purchase Notes
- Although the event will be held for two days, each user can only participate on one of the two days.
- Child accounts are not permitted to participate in live events.
- The event date cannot be changed after ticket purchase.
- Tickets to this event are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).
- Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Even if tickets are not sold out, sales will end at 15:59 (JST) on the day of the event.
- Events can only be enjoyed at the date, time, and location indicated on the ticket. Without an event ticket, you will not be able to participate in the event.
- Event content is subject to change without notice.
- Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026 in Kobe will be photographed and filmed by Scopely Explore and Nintendo for marketing purposes. Photos and videos taken during the event may be used on Scopely Explore and Nintendo’s website, event-related blogs, social media, etc. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Past Event Photos
