This is a walkthrough for Shogun Studios in Paper Mario: The Origami King. Read on to learn locations for all Shogun Studios collectible treasures, hidden toads, hidden blocks, and confetti holes, as well as other useful tips and strategies for getting through this area.

Shogun Studios Map

On the sign to the right of the castle, you can find this convenient map of the park. Shogun Studios is a pretty wide area, so this is a good way to get your bearings.

Shogun Studios Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	After arriving in Shogun Studios, go left and access the ticket machine. Purchase either a Commoner Pass or a Royalty Pass to enter Shogun Studios. Tear off the seal on the Pipe No. 2 on the far left. This will allow you to return to the Warp Zone in Toad Town.
2	Continue ahead until a cutscene with a Goomba begins. Follow the Goomba to the left.
3	Go back to the road and continue straight ahead toward the castle. A cutscene will begin. Check out the Map on the sign to the right of the castle. Shogun Studios is a pretty wide area, so this is a good way to get your bearings.
4	Go south on the road to the right and into the Tranquil Pipes Teahouse, the restaurant labeled with three balls on a stick (dango). Interact with the Shy Guy to get the Straw. Treasure No. 41 can be found here using the Royalty Pass. (Jump to Explanation)
5	Go out of the restaraunt, head up through each of the three gates, then turn right and go across the bridge.
6	Go through another gate into the courtyard and give the Straw to the Ninji there. You'll get a Shuriken in exchange.
6.5	(Not required) ・Go to the far left side of the Shogun Studios to where the Dress-Up Photo Studio is located. ・Take the path back and to the left of the Photo Studio and hop onto the barrels to get onto the rafters. ・Go around Lookout Tower, down and to the left and jump into the room with the ladder. ・Fall down into the floor to start a battle with some Goombas. ・After the battle, you'll talk with a Blue Toad who will tell you about a staff room hidden on the east side of the park.
7	Go to the far right side of the park, to the right of the courtyard where the Ninji was. Against the back wall, you'll find a Toad who will tell you that the staff room is nearby. Interact with the right side of the wall to find a hidden door.
8	Go through the door into the Shogun Studios staff room. Open the locker on the left to find a Toad from the Shuriken Dojo, who will run off. Interact with the key hooks on the wall to start a cutscene. Be sure to get the Goomba Mask on the right side of the staff room as well.
9	Go to the Shuriken Dojo and give the Toad the Shuriken. This will allow you to play the Shuriken mini-game. Play the Normal Mode and get exactly 21 points to win a Baseball.How to Win the Shuriken Minigame
10	Down and to the right from the castle, go into to the left door on the row house with three doors. Go into the far door inside to find two Dry Bones throwing a bone. Talk to them and trade the Baseball for their Bone.
11	Go right from the Tranquil Pipes Teahouse to find a Chain Chomp. Interact with its bowl and give it the Bone. It will give you a Max UP Heart for +20 HP, and you'll be able to pass through.
12	Continue through the door on the right to reach Ninja Attraction.

Ninja Attraction Walkthrough

Shogun Studios Video Walkthrough

Tips and Strategies

But the Royalty Pass

Buy the Royalty Pass to gain unlimited access to Shogun Studios and its attractions. The Royalty Pass is required, if you're aiming to complete the game at 100%.

Should You Buy the Commoner Pass or the Royalty Pass?

Earn a Trophy in the Eddy River

If you collect all the coins in the Eddy River minigame, you'll earn one of the game's 15 Trophies, so go for the gold!

Trophies List | How to Unlock All Trophies

Access Denied from Sensor Lab

If you've left by the front gate of Shogun Studios and then try to enter by the Sensor Lab fax machine, an angry Toad will come and kick you out. Buy the Royalty Pass so you can keep going in without paying every time!

How to Fast Travel

Max UP Heart in House of Riddles

You can find a +5 HP Max UP Heart in the House of Riddles, the top left building in Shogun Studios, after you've gotten the Master Key from Luigi in the House of Tricky Ninjas.

Riddle Solution

You have to make the left room mirror the one on the right side. Check the drawers if you're unsure of how to arrange the room!

MAX UP Heart Locations | How to Raise HP (Get Health Upgrades)

Shogun Studios Souvenir Shop

After getting the Master Key in the House of Tricky Ninjas, head to the second floor of the Souvenir Shop and close the door to find the shop keeper Toad. He will reopen the store, allowing you to buy new weapons and a Treasure!

Shogun Studios Toad Locations

34 Locations Total

Location
By the #2 Pipe	There's a Heart origami by the Save Point and Pipe to the left of the gate to Shogun Studios. Hit it to free a Toad. This Toad will tell you what areas you can find Max UP Hearts if you talk to him in Toad Town.
On Drawers in House	In the second house to the left when entering Shogun Studios, there's an origami fan you can hit for a Toad on top of some drawers.
Stuck on the Crossroads Wall	At the big crossroad in the middle of the Studios, a Shop Keeper Toad can be pulled out from the left side wall. This unlocks the Shogun Studios Accessory shop.
Flower over Drawers in House	Fix the Confetti hole on the door of the first house to the left of the crossroads, then head inside and hit the flower on the wall above the drawers.
Drawers in House with Shy Guy	In the second house to the left of the crossroads, a Shy Guy is rummaging through some drawers. Hit the big drawers next to them to reveal three Toads. Hit them all with your Hammer to unfold them.
Left Cushion in House	Enter the house furthest to the left from the crossroads, then hit the pink cushion (zabuton) on the left. Hit the origami cat that appears for the Toad.
Straw Hat in House	In the house to the right just after heading north in the crossroads, hit the straw hat on the wall to free a Toad.
Sign by the Castle	On the sign right by the bridge to the castle, left of the center Save Point.
Red Dotted Lantern by the Gate	Head right in the crossroads and hit the right lantern with your Hammer.
Bottom-Left Parasol by Save Point	In the area in front of the tea house, hit the parasol in the bottom-left corner for a Toad to come out.
Left Middle Cushion in Tea House	Inside the tea house, hit the middle cushion (zabuton) with your Hammer to flip it and reveal a Toad.
Blue Dragonfly by Plants	Head right from the center Save Point and you will see a dragonfly flying close to some potted plants. Hammer it to free the Toad.
Blue Dragonfly by the Bamboo Fence	To the right of the compound of buildings with the green pond for another dragonfly in need of hammering.
Ash Pile in House	Enter the first house on the right in the compound with the green pond, then hit the ash pile in the middle for the Toads to appear.
White Lantern Top Right	If you hit the second red lantern in the green pond area, a Magic Circle will appear. Use it to hit the white paper lantern above for a Toad.
White Lantern Top Left	In the same area, jump up the crates to the left and hit the white paper lantern with your Hammer.
Staff Room Table to the Left	In the Staff Room, there's a visible folded Toad on the table to the left.
Left Staff Room Locker	In the left of the two lockers in the staff room, the Shuriken Dojo Toad can be found napping.
Bucket by the Staff Room Lockers	Next to the two blue lockers in the staff room, there's a bucket with a crumbled Toad in it.
In the Goomba Mask	In the right side of the Staff Room there's a Paper Macho Goomba Mask you need to pull a Toad out of.
Shuriken on the Target	Climb the crates to the left of the Shuriken Dojo and hit the black and white Shuriken with your Hammer.
Four Barrels in House	Head into the right-most house in the gated area between the two Save Points. Inside, hit all four barrels on the right side to reveal a variety of origami figures. Hit them all with your hammer to free them.
Fish on the Hearth in House	From the room with the barrels, jump up on the drawers in the back and break the wall to head into the neighbouring room. Hit the fish on the hearth here for a Toad.
Flower above Corner Box in House	In the last room to the left of the three, hit the top-right corner to reveal a ? Block, then stand on that and jump into the flower for a Toad.
Chain-Chomp Shed	If you go into the shed behind the Chain-Chomp, a beetle Toad will appear. Hit it with your Hammer to free it. This unlocks Shogun Studious Fishing area.
Fishing Area (After Chain-Chomp)	The south of the House of Tricky Ninjas. Fish here for the square, folded fish to get a Toad.
Shogun Studios Sensor Lab (After getting the Master Key)	After getting the Master Key, go back to the area with the green pond and open the door behind it, then head left and fill the Confetti hole. Inside is another Toad stuck in a fax.
Souvenir Shop Sliding Door (After getting the Master Key)	After getting the Master Key, go to the Souvenir Shop close to the Shogun Studios gates and head inside. Inside, go to the second floor and close the door to find the Toad. This unlocks the Shogun Studios shop.
Four Lanterns in House	Head directly left from the center Save Point and enter the house there. Inside, hit all four lanterns with your hammer.
Photo on the Wall	Inside the Photo Studio, head left and hit the Toad in the photo frame on the wall.
Straw Coat in House	Enter the house on the left just after the gate behind the Photo Studio. Inside there's a chest and Toad stuck in a straw coat on the right wall.
Top Photo Studio Sign	Go through the gate left of the Photo Studio and up the barrels, then make your way to the roof of the Photo Studio. Hit the sign on the right side to flip it for a Toad.
Ring the Bell 30 Times	Go through the gate left of the Photo Studio and up the barrels, then enter the bell tower on the bottom-right. Go to the top and ring the bell 30 times for a Toad to appear.
Bell Tower Bottom Floor	Go through the gate left of the Photo Studio and up the barrels, then enter the bell tower on the bottom-right. Drop down to the lowest floor and save the Toad there from Goombas.

Shogun Studios Collectible Treasure Locations

10 Locations Total

Collectible Treasure Name and How to Find
Treasure No. 40: Downriver Tour Boat	On entering Shogun Studios, go into the house on the left. Try to open the chest and you will need to present your Pass; if you have a Royalty Pass, it will open and give you the Treasure.
Treasure No. 41: Chestnuts	You can find the treasure chest inside the green shop (Teahouse), where you got the Straw. Use a Royalty Pass to get the Collectible Treasure.
Treasure No. 42: Water Vellumental's Wheel	On the path back and to the left from the Photo Studio, in the house on the left. Use a Royalty Pass to get the Collectible Treasure.
Treasure No. 43: Relaxing Bench	In the courtyard in front of the staff room, in the back-left corner, a chest contains this Collectible Treasure.
Treasure No. 44: Paper Macho Koopa Troopa	In the Shuriken mini-game, play on Expert Mode and get at least 80 Points to score this Collectible Treasure. ▶︎How to Win the Shuriken Minigame
Treasure No. 45: Canned Tuna	Free the Toad in charge of the fishing dock in Shogun Studios, then fish up the square, folded fish.
Treasure No. 46: Big Sho' Theater	Buy from the Souvenir Shop after getting the Master Key and freeing the shop keeper Toad on the second floor.
Treasure No. 47: Canned-Food Par-tay Trio	Get the Master Key and go through the door behind the pond the Ninjis are practicing with straws, then go to the right side.
Treasure No. 48: Lookout Tower Bell	Return to the top of the Shogun Studios Tower Bell and talk to the Blue Toad. Hit the bell 100 times; the toad will help you count. Once you reach 100, you will receive the collectible treasure!
Treasure No. 49: Water Vellumental Shrine	Walk to the end of the path near the House of Riddles. Then, jump near the lantern to reveal a hidden block. Jump again to receive the collectible treasure!

Shogun Studios ? Block (Hidden Block) Locations

9 Locations Total

Location

Shogun Studios Not-Bottomless (Confetti) Hole Locations

19 Locations Total

Location

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Story Walkthrough

Main Story Walkthrough

Prologue
Peach's Castle
Red Streamer
Whispering Woods	Toad Town
Graffiti Underground	Picnic Road
Overlook Mountain	Earth Vellumental Temple
Overlook Tower	-
Blue Streamer
Autumn Mountain	Chestnut Valley
Water Vellumental Shrine	Eddy River
Shogun Studios	Ninja Attraction
Big Sho' Theater	-
Yellow Streamer
Sweetpaper Valley	The Princess Peach
Breezy Tunnel	Shroom City (Snif City)
Scorching Sandpaper Desert	Fire Vellumental Cave
Scorching Sandpaper West	Scorching Sandpaper Far West
Scorching Sandpaper East	Scorching Sandpaper Far East
Scorching Sandpaper Minor	Temple of Shrooms
Purple Streamer
The Great Sea	Bonehead Island
Crescent/Full Moon Island	Mushroom Island
Heart Island	Spade Island
Club Island	Ice Vellumental Mountain
Diamond Island	Sea Tower
Scuffle Island	? Island (Question Mark Island)
Hammer Island	-
Green Streamer
Shangri-Spa	Spring of Jungle Mist
Spring of Rainbows	Bowser's Castle
Finale
Hotfoot Crater	Origami Castle

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