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 2023 : Kyoto
(Okazaki Area)
The third Pikmin Bloom Tour “Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023 : Kyoto (Okazaki Area) will be held as a free event with advance registration required for drawings. Participants will be able to enjoy their strolls by the canal with colorful autumn leaves. Let’s play Pikmin Bloom together!
Location:
Kyoto Okazaki Area
Gift distribution location:
Kyoto International Exhibition Hall “MIYAKO MESSE”
1F, 2nd exhibition hall, side AB
Access to Gift distribution location:
Approx. 8-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line
Access Google Map here
Event Date:
Sunday, November 12, 2023
- In-app event experience : 8:00 - 20:00
- Gift distribution in MIYAKO MESSE : 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
＜NOTE＞
- In order to avoid congestion during this event, the in-app event will be held from 8:00 - 20:00. Please note that the time of the in-app event is different from the time of the gift distribution (10:00 - 18:00).
- Only users who have been selected as winners and completed the ticket application will be eligible to participate in this event.
- Only one entry into the drawing is allowed per user. The users are prohibited from transferring or selling the right to win and the issued tickets.
- Users who won the drawing can claim tickets for up to 5 friends in the app.
- Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Kyoto 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.
＜Drawing entry＞
Drawing entry period:
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 - Sunday, October 8, 2023 18:00 (JST)
Drawing eligibility:
All Pikmin Bloom account holders (excluding child accounts)
Announcement of winners:
Monday, October 9, 2023 (JST)
*Additional winners may be announced between Thursday, October 12 and Monday, October 16 (JST), depending on the application status of the winners.
＜Ticket application＞
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, and ticket applications will be closed when the application in each time slot is reached to the limit.
- 10:00 - 11:00
- 11:00 - 12:00
- 12:00 - 13:00
- 13:00 - 14:00
*Please note that all ticket holders with any time slots can come and pick up their gifts between 14:00-18:00.
To maximize your appreciation and enjoyment of Kyoto, please cooperate with Kyoto Guideline and be especially considerate of the local community. You can find more in Kyoto Guideline CODE of BEHAVIOR FOR TOURISTS.
Event Details
Ticket holders will enjoy the following special experiences
Receive your gift at MIYAKO MESSE!
On the day of the event, all ticket holders can receive an event map, a Pikmin paper sun visor, and a paper wristband at MIYAKO MESSE.
If you would like to see the event map in advance, please visit HERE (Japanese Only).
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.
Explore Kyoto Okazaki Area by visiting special spots!
Explore the Okazaki Area of Kyoto by visiting special spots located throughout the city. Swipe a special spot to receive a gold seedling of that location and red dianthus nectar.
Purchase a special Mii Costume, exclusive to this event in Kyoto!
Mii costumes (a limited edition T-shirt, and a set of Pikmin sun visors in red, yellow, and blue) will be sold at the in-app shop exclusively for ticket holders during the event. Get your Mii in full dedicated gear and enjoy walking!
Frequently asked questions about the event
Event
Where can I join the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Kyoto?
- 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 20:00 (JST).
Where can I receive the gifts?
- Gifts for ticket holders will be distributed at MIYAKO MESSE during the event hours. Please come to the venue at your ticket’s time slot or between 14:00-18:00.
- 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.
- Please visit HERE (Japanese Only).
Can I attend an event without a ticket?
- There is no special game experience (missions, special spots) or handout for users who do not have tickets.
- The users who do not have tickets will not be allowed to enter the gift distribution venue in MIYAKO MESSE (except for the companion of the ticket holder).
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.
Technical Support
What should I do if I encounter an issue in the game?
- If you have any questions about the event game play, please visit Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023 : Kyoto (Okazaki Area) FAQ about game play.
- For general questions about the app, please refer to the Support page. In some cases, restarting the app or device may solve the problem.
- 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 20:00 on the day of the event. Alternatively, you can contact us through the app.
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 to avoid heat stroke.
- If you would like to purchase beverages, please use vending machines, nearby supermarkets or convenience stores.
Lost or missing children
- Please contact the Information Center at the gift distribution venue.
Harassment
- If you experience any harassment, please contact the Information Center at the gift distribution venue.
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 Kawabata Police Station on Monday, November 13.
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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