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NEWS 2023.07.19

Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023 : Yokosuka – Step into the World of Pikmin

Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Yokosuka will be held as a pre-registration event. Let’s all play Pikmin Bloom while enjoying the sea and attractive spots of Yokosuka!


Event Date: July 23, 2023 (Sunday)
Location: Yokosuka City Center

Fully Enjoy Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Yokosuka

“Pikmin” is an AI action game series released by Nintendo, and its charm can be summed up as “unique characters and strategic gameplay”. Since the release of the first generation in 2001, its unique worldview and gameplay have fascinated many game fans.

Pikmin: A World of Adventure

In this game, players become the astronaut Olimar and command small creatures called Pikmin to solve various tasks. Pikmin have different characteristics depending on their color, and strategies that take advantage of each characteristic are required. For example, red Pikmin are strong against fire, and blue Pikmin can operate underwater.

Also, it is characteristic of Pikmin to act in groups, and players need to control these Pikmin well and strategically advance the game. This strategy and the drama woven by the cute characters are the great charm of the Pikmin series.

And now, the “Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023: Yokosuka”, where these Pikmin appear in the real world, will be held. At this event, you can rediscover the charm of Yokosuka city with Pikmin. In this article, we will tell you the details.

Unveiling the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023

Pikmin Bloom Tour is a walking event where you walk with “Pikmin Bloom”, discover various charms of the city while clearing the theme! Let’s enjoy the city together while visiting special spots, encountering things you have never seen, and sometimes taking a break at shops and parks.

⚫︎Walking distance guide: If you go around all the special spots, about 5 kilometers

⚫︎Participation fee: Free

⚫︎Gifts for ticket holders: Paper sun visor of Pikmin, event map

⚫︎Gift distribution location for ticket holders: Verny Park

Pikmin Bloom: More Than Just a Game

“Pikmin Bloom” is a mobile game app where you can enjoy your daily walking and adventure with Pikmin. This app is jointly developed by Nintendo and Niantic and is available on both Android and iOS.

“Pikmin Bloom” provides a new experience of growing Pikmin by walking and exploring a new world with them. Your daily commute or walk will turn into an adventure with Pikmin. In addition, in the newly added “Weekly Challenge”, you can achieve goals by walking with your friends.

This game adds new fun to your daily life by walking with Pikmin. Also, by walking with Pikmin, you may make new discoveries in your daily life. This aims to make daily life more fun and richer by walking with Pikmin.

Get Started with Pikmin Bloom: Download and Explore!

You can download Pikmin Bloom from here

App Store

Google Play

Event Details: What to Expect at the Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023

DateJuly 23, 2023 (Sunday) 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Opening 9:30 AM)
Location:Yokosuka City Center
Official siteVisit the official Pikmin Bloom website for more information.
ContactYokosuka City Tourism Division
TEL:046-822-8124

Your Guide to Participating in the Pikmin Bloom Tour

Ticket Application

Lottery application period: June 21, 2023 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM – June 25, 2023 (Sunday) 06:00 PM

Lottery application qualification: Users who have a Pikmin Bloom account (excluding child accounts)

Winner announcement: June 26, 2023 (Monday) Please note that the winners can apply for tickets for up to 5 friends in the app.

Winners must apply for tickets within 48 hours of receiving the winning email. Also, you can apply for one of three types of tickets with different gift reception times.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Please note that no matter which ticket you have, you can come to receive the gift between 13:00 and 18:00. Each time ticket is limited in number, and once it is gone, you will not be able to apply for that time ticket.

Lottery Application Procedure

You can apply for the lottery from the Pikmin Bloom app.

1.Open the Pikmin Bloom app. Be sure to log in with the account that will participate in the event.

2.Tap the activity widget displayed at the top of the home screen.

3.Tap [Live Events]

4.Tap Pikmin Bloom Tour 2023 : Yokosuka, then tap [Enter Drawing].

5.The email address associated with your Pikmin Bloom account will be displayed. If necessary, you can change your email address to any email address that you use to check your emails. Please note that this cannot be changed after you have entered the drawing.

6.Review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and tap [Enter Drawing]. After reviewing the notes, proceed to [Complete].

7.Once your entry is completed, a message reading “Your entry into the drawing has been completed. Winners will be notified by email at a later date.” will be displayed at the bottom in the event details.

8.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. Please note that after 48 hours, your rights will expire and you will no longer be able to apply.

For more information on how to apply, click here

Important Information for Participants

  • Depending on the ticket application status of the winners, additional winners may be announced from June 29 (Thursday) to July 3 (Monday).
  • Only users who have received a winning email and have completed the ticket application can participate in this event.
  • The lottery application is limited to one per user. Resale or transfer of the right to win and the granted ticket is prohibited.
  • There are no special game experiences or distributions for users who do not have a ticket.