If you work at Nintendo,
Where should you live in Kyoto?
Born in Kyoto and still headquartered here, Nintendo delivers play to the world. As an employer, it is far more than “a company for game fans”: software, hardware, planning, design and business operations intersect.
1. What kind of company is Nintendo?
Nintendo is an entertainment company making home game systems, software and related products. Its headquarters are in Minami Ward. The fact that it serves a global market from Kyoto makes it a symbolic option for people who want to keep their career based in the city.
2. Stay in Kyoto, work with the world
Nintendo is a Kyoto company without being a local-only company. Planning and development reach users worldwide, so you can keep your life based in Kyoto while working in the global entertainment industry.
3. Nintendo jobs go beyond game development
Roles span software, hardware, networks, design, planning, intellectual property, management and more. Recruiting tracks and locations vary by year and job, so confirm current recruiting information.
4. Hiring records from four Kyoto universities
How realistic is it to study in Kyoto and then join a Kyoto company? We reviewed publicly available spring 2025 hiring data for Kyoto University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, and Kyoto Institute of Technology.
| University | Confirmed employment record |
|---|---|
| Kyoto University | 6 people |
| Doshisha University | 2 people |
| Ritsumeikan University | 2 people |
| Kyoto Institute of Technology | Outside the published University Communications ranking; official KIT information-engineering career data lists Nintendo in both 2025 and 2024. |
See the KIT → Nintendo employment record →
5. What is the average annual salary?
We checked Nintendo average annual pay using its published securities report, prioritizing company disclosure over estimates from job-review sites.
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (reporting company only)
Check the salary data source →
6. For a Kyoto-HQ assignment, south of Kyoto Station becomes a natural living area
For headquarters work, Jujo, Toji and the south side of Kyoto Station offer straightforward commutes. Easy everyday use of Kyoto Station also suits people who travel home or on business frequently.
7. Who this may suit
For people interested in both making things and entertainment who want to live in Kyoto while working on globally scaled products and services.
Ask about housing convenient for commuting to Nintendo
Once you have an offer and know your assignment, deciding which rail line to use and whether to live near the office or in central Kyoto will make the housing search much easier.
Ask about housing →- Nintendo official company information
- University Communications Online: “2025 hires by company and university”
- Nintendo securities report (FY ended March 2026)
Company, recruiting, and work-location information may change. This page was edited from public information checked as of August 19, 2026, from the perspective of living in Kyoto.