Super Nintendo World Kinopio’s Cafe at USJ – how to get in
Our easy beginner’s guide shows you some great hacks to get you inside Super Nintendo World’s Kinopios Cafe!
Kinopio’s Cafe – otherwise known as the Toadstool Cafe – in Super Nintendo World is one of the big attractions of Universal Studios Japan. As a result of its popularity this cute Mushroom-shaped Cafe is often booked-out.
Thankfully there are some great tips and tricks which can help get you into Super Nintendo World’s Kinopio’s Cafe during your Universal Studios Japan visit.
Due to my own family’s visits and my Universal Studios Japan Facebook Group member’s tips, we’ve got some truly ingenious hacks to get you into Kinopio’s Cafe and eating its amazing meals in no time!
What ticket do I need to get into Super Nintendo World?
Apart from the hard-to-get and expensive Universal Studios VIP pass you can’t buy a ticket to get into Kinopio’s Cafe. This means you have to make a restaurant reservation on the day.
First you will need a standard day pass to get into Universal Studios Japan in order to access Super Nintendo World.
Where should I buy Universal Studios Japan tickets online?
Buying Universal Studios Japan park entrance tickets online for international visitors can be tricky. There are often problems using international credit cards if you attempt to buy them on the official USJ website.
The way around this for most Australians and other international tourists is by buying your tickets using our partner Klook who are official Universal Studios Japan ticket sellers.
Buy your Universal Studios Japan entrance tickets online at Klook here
Buy Express Tickets to Super Nintendo World on Klook here
You can also get up to 10% off many Japan attractions on Klook by using my exclusive discount code at checkout:
LETSGOMUMKLOOK
Klook conditions: $50 min spend, $50 max discount, 5 times use. New customers can get 10% off and existing customers get 3% off. Find the exclusions list here. This page may contain affiliate links. If you book a stay or an attraction through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for your support!
Does Kinopio’s Cafe allow walk-ins without booking?
Yes, but only during quiet periods which may not occur on the day you visit. This is most likely immediately upon opening time, or towards evening on weekdays.
How do I book Kinopio’s Cafe?
You make a booking at Kinopio’s Cafe by scanning a QR Code sign outside of Kinopio’s Cafe from which you can make a reservation. You register either by email, or by the Lines App.
Do you have a picture of the Kinopio’s Cafe QR Code
Yes, here is a photo posted in my Universal Studios Japan Facebook Group

Kinopio’s Cafe QR Booking Code – Photo Source: Universal Studios Japan Holiday Planning Facebook Member
Is there a way to get a booking at the same time I’m at Kinopio’s Cafe?
Strictly speaking, you use the QR Code and make your reservation, however we have a hack for that!
Try this SNW QR Code hack!
Refresh the QR Code
Refresh the QR Code continually for a sooner time! This hack often works to get an on-the-spot booking!
Do I still have to queue when I have a booking?
Yes, there is normally a queue even with a booking that you show at the door. You may need to queue up to around twenty minutes from the door to the counter on very busy days.
How do I book Kinopio’s Cafe for my later Timed Entry?
Often the problem with a later Timed Entry to Super Nintendo World is that bookings to Kinopio’s Cafe have filled up by then. But how do you make a booking if you have to be inside Super Nintendo World for the booking QR Code to work?
Try this SNW QR Code hack!
Make a booking for Kinopio’s Cafe outside of Super Nintendo World Japan:
Officially you can only book Kinopio’s Cafe within a certain distance of the Cafe which unfortunately meant that it wasn’t possible to make a booking unless you were already inside Super Nintendo World, however we have a hack for that!
Whilst the outside entrance to (Blue line) SNW is too far from the Cafe, geographically the outside seating area of the Three Broomsticks restaurant inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Red line) is in fact close enough to successfully book a spot inside Kinopio’s Cafe!
Important things to know!
Will my booking at Kinopio’s Cafe allow me to get back into Super Nintendo World?
No, it won’t. If entry is restricted into Super Nintendo World during your visit, you must still hold either a paid Timed Entry or Express Pass to a SNW ride or free Timed Entry into Super Nintendo World – even if you have a Kinopio’s Cafe booking.
Read my article here to learn the different ways you can get a free Timed Entry into Super Nintendo World Japan.
How do I book a Super Nintendo World Japan Timed Entry on the App?
Watch my step-by-step video here which shows you exactly how to book a Timed Entry into Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan.
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Where should I buy Universal Studios Japan tickets online?
Klook are official Universal Studios Japan ticket sellers.
Buy your Universal Studios Japan entrance tickets online at Klook here
Buy Express Tickets to Super Nintendo World on Klook here
You can also get up to 10% off many Japan attractions on Klook by using my exclusive discount code at checkout:
LETSGOMUMKLOOK
Klook Partner. Klook conditions: $50 min spend, $50 max discount, 5 times use. New customers can get 10% off and existing customers get 3% off. Find the exclusions list here. This page may contain affiliate links. If you book a stay or an attraction through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for your support!
What’s the best way to get from Australia to Universal Studios Japan?
We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan to visit Osaka where Universal Studios Japan is located. See Jetstar Australia’s cheap Japan flights here
Jetstar Australia offer cheap fares to Japan every day – check their website for their low Osaka fares and frequent sales.
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