FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM — "Memory of Illusory Light" Celebrates 25 Years in Shinjuku
Source: ファイナルファンタジーX 25周年展 in 新宿 9月12日より開催! — collabo-cafe.com
A 25-Year Time Capsule Opens in Shinjuku
The exhibition "FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM — 幻光の記憶 (Memory of Illusory Light)" is set to open on September 12, 2026 at Lumine Zero (NEWoMan Shinjuku, 5F), commemorating the 25th anniversary of Square Enix's landmark 2001 RPG. Running through September 27, this is the first dedicated FF X museum exhibition.
What's Inside
The exhibition recreates two of the game's most iconic locations as physical, walk-through dioramas:
- Zanarkand — The summoner's final destination, featuring sculptures of Fraternité piercing the ground and Yuna's staff, set to the melody of "To Zanarkand" from the exhibition speakers
- Makna Na Forest — The luminous, crystalline forest where Tidus and Yuna's story converges
Beyond the reconstructions, the museum will display never-before-released concept art and development materials, offering a glimpse into the creative decisions behind the game's worldbuilding and character design — Tetsuya Nomura's character designs are of course included.
Admission & Tickets
Tickets are electronic-only via e-plus's "Smatchike" system. No paper tickets will be issued.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Advance | ¥2,000 |
| Door | ¥2,600 |
Timed entry slots run every 30 minutes from 11:00 to 20:00. Weekend/holiday slots are available for select dates throughout the run.
Free Gift & Merch
Every visitor receives a bonus "Temple Card" (寺のカード) as an entry特典. Unaccompanied preschoolers enter free, and one companion for visitors with disability cards also enters free.
25 types of exclusive commemorative goods will be sold on-site (purchase requires showing your ticket receipt):
- T-shirts (Zanarkand / Abe no Seigan) — ¥17,600
- Moogle tote bag — ¥3,630
- Character acrylic blocks (Tidus, Yuna, Wakka, Lulu, Kimahri, Auron, Rikku) — ¥1,100 each
- Medallion frame art (Zanarkand / Holy Spring) — ¥14,300 each
- Ebun manjū (蒸し饅頭) — ¥1,296
- Keychains, washi tape sets, coin purses, cup coasters, cushions, and more
Prices range from ¥880 to ¥17,600. Some items will also be available for post-event online orders.
Fan Art Call
A special 25th anniversary page is accepting fan art and memory comments — selected submissions will be displayed at the exhibition itself.
FF X was the series' first to feature fully voiced characters and a more mature, emotionally driven narrative. 25 years later, the pilgrimage to Zanarkand lives on — and for anyone who ever watched Yuna's summoning ceremony under that golden sky, this exhibition is basically a time machine back to that moment.