[Guide] Super Mario RPG | Hidden Treasure Locations

The wait is over! The Super Mario RPG remake is available now on the Nintendo Switch, the time has come to set out on a familiar quest, but now noticeable improvements. One such improvement being that where was in the SNES version of the game, there were Hidden Treasures that could be missed, in the Switch version, players will get another chance to grab them and we’re taking the time go over the location of each Hidden Treasure and the means in how to find them:

What are Hidden Treasures & How to Find them?

Hidden Treasures are floating treasure chests that are invisible to the naked eye. Their contents can vary, but as long as players visit the shop in the Mushroom Kingdom and go downstairs to the basement, you can speak to an NPC to be given the Signal Ring. With this accessory equipped to one of your characters, you will be notified as to when a Hidden Treasure is in the nearby area. Once notified, it is simply a case of finding it.

When you make it as far as Nimbus Land, however, Croco can drop the Echo Signal Ring, which is even more useful in tracking down the illusive Hidden Chests.

How Many Hidden Treasures are There?

Super Mario RPG has a total of 39 Hidden Treasures for players to discover.

Is there a Reward for Finding All Hidden Treasures?

Other than the actual contents of each Hidden Treasure, there is no reward whatsoever for finding every Hidden Treasure.

Is there a Way to Keep Track of How Many Hidden Treasures I’ve Found?

Super Mario RPG has two methods for keeping track of how many Hidden Treasures you have found. The first is an NPC in Monstro Town, who when you speak to them, will tell you how many more you have left to find. As for the second way, when you beat the game, you will unlock a Play Report. In addition to keeping tabs on everything there is to do in the game, the Play Report will inform you of the number of Hidden Treasures you have found.

Super Mario RPG | Hidden Treasure Locations:

Mushroom Castle (Mushroom Kingdom #1)

Hidden Chest: #1 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

The first time you enter the mushroom castle, players can jump on a Toad’s head. As he is about to reach the doors to the throne room, jump off his head to reach the ledge above the doors. Then, when standing in the center of the stage, jump again to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Previously, this was one of the Hidden Treasures that could be missed in the original SNES version, but now players are able to revisit the room after speaking with the Chancellor and jump on a Toad to reach the ledge.

Item Shop Basement (Mushroom Kingdom #2)

Hidden Chest: #2 | Contents: Flower x1

The first time you visit the basement to the Item Shop in the Mushroom Kingdom, there will be an NPC. By speaking with him and doing as he says, he will have you stand in the perfect spot to reveal a Hidden Treasure. He will also give you the Signal Ring, a useful item for finding other Hidden Treasures.

Item Shop Basement (Mushroom Kingdom #3)

Hidden Chest: #3 | Contents: Flower x1

In the same Item Shop basement, you can find a Hidden Treasure in, when the Toad is seen standing in one corner of the room, jump onto his head and jump again to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Bandits Way #1

Hidden Chest: #4 | Contents: Croaka Kola x1

When exploring Bandits Way, in the second area where the rotating red flowers make a return, head to the red spinning flower that has a blue flower to the right of it. Stand on the spinning flower and time your jump just right to reveal the Hidden Chest. Use the image below to line your jump up.

Item Shop Basement (Rose Town #1)

Hidden Chest: #5 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

In the Rose Town Item Shop, climb the wooden shelves to the back of the shop and stand in the corner. Jump to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Elevated House Bedroom (Rose Town #2)

Hidden Chest: #6 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

To the northeast, players can find a raised area with a house on it. Jump onto the head of a Toad to then jump again to reach the house. Enter it and head up the stairs. Then make your way over to the bouncy bed to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Forest Maze #1

Hidden Chest: #7 | Contents: Croaka Kola x1

When you first enter Forest Maze, stand in the western corner pictured below to discover the Hidden Treasure.

Forest Maze #2

Hidden Chest: #8 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

After navigating your first underground cavern and leaping out the tree stump, head to the northwest corner pictured below and jump to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Forest Maze #3

Hidden Chest: #9 | Contents: Flower x1

When in the area with the multiple tree stumps and Wrigglers, enter the rightmost tree stump to enter a cavern. Go to the spot pictured below to jump up and reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Forest Maze #4

Hidden Chest: #10 | Contents: Nothing

In the same area with all the tree stumps, this time around you will want to enter the second lower tree stump from the right-hand side of the area. If done right, you should enter the cavern pictured below and be prompted there is a Hidden Treasure in the area, as long as you have the Signal Ring equipped. Move to the northern corner and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Forest Maze #5

Hidden Chest: #11 | Contents: Croaka Cola x1

Still in the same area as all the tree stumps, this time around you need to enter the tree stump to the far left. You know you’re in the right cavern as there will be a sleeping Wriggler inside it. Go behind the Wriggler and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Forest Maze #6

Hidden Chest: #12 | Contents: Red Essence x1

Nearer to the end of the stage, just before the boss battle, but after the Forest Maze Junction (Route: ↘︎, ↗︎, ↗︎, ↘︎, ↗︎, ↖︎), a Hidden Treasure can be found just south of the Save Block.

Pipe Maze #1

Hidden Chest: #13 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Once you’ve reached the area with the six green pipes and Piranha Plants, enter the second green pipe from the bottom. It will take you to an area where if you time your jump just right, will reveal a yellow platform that you can jump onto. From the platform, jump onto the higher ledge and go to the spot pictured below and jump to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Incidentally, unlike all the other Hidden Treasures that occupy the same spots as they did in the original game, this one has moved for the remake.

Pipe Maze #2

Hidden Chest: #14 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Still on the same ledge you found the last Pipe Vault Hidden Treasure on, move along the platform a little bit and jump up to reveal the second Hidden Treasure.

Yo’ster Isle #1

Hidden Chest: #15 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

When you exit Pipe Vault and reach Yo’ster Isle, there will be a Save Block north of the pipe, with the Hidden Treasure hidden behind the Save Block.

Booster Pass #1

Hidden Chest: #16 | Contents: Flower x1

In the very first area of Booster Pass, head north and scale the ledges until you come across one higher than the others and square in shape. Jump onto the cactus and jump again to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Booster Pass #2

Hidden Chest: #17 | Contents: Rock Candy x1

Still in the same first area of Booster Pass, just before you enter the second part of the stage, you will come across the landmass pictured below. Stand in the corner and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Booster Tower #1

Hidden Chest: #18 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

In the room with all the Snifits coming down the stairs, scale the staircase until you come across flat ground, leading to the next area. Instead of advancing, stand in the position highlighted below and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Booster Tower #2

Hidden Chest: #19 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Just after the seesaw with a Thwomp launches you upwards, go stand in the corner to the west on the lower path and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Booster Tower #3

Hidden Chest: #20 | Contents: Mushroom x1

In the room with the Save Block, stand in the corner to the southwest of the room and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Booster Tower #4

Hidden Chest: #21 | Contents: Goodie Bag x1

Still in the same room as the Save Block, jump on the yellow platform in the corner of the room and follow the path until you jump onto the floating treasure chest. Then, whilst standing on the floating chest, jump again to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Marrymore Hotel (Marrymore #1)

Hidden Chest: #22 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Enter the Marrymore Hotel and go up the stairs to the first floor. Go through the set of double doors and once in the bedroom, go stand in the west corner, jumping onto a piece of furniture and jump again to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Sunkern Ship #1

Hidden Chest: #23 | Contents: Croaka Cola x1

In the room where you encounter Mario’s doppelganger, there is an invisible J block you will need to jump up and hit to reveal both the block and the Hidden Treasure. Once the Hidden Treasure is on show, you will need to jump onto the doppelganger’s head, beneath the Hidden Treasure and jump up again to reach it.

In the event you speak to the doppelganger before you get the chest, it will transform into an enemy, a battle will take place and if defeated, the doppelganger will vanish from the room.

Land’s End #1

Hidden Chest: #24 | Contents: Red Essence x1

During the first area of Land’s End, jump into the cannon and time your shot just right to land on the yellow platform that moves up and down. When standing on the platform, make sure to be positioned in the northern corner of the platform and once it reaches its highest point, jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Land’s End #2

Hidden Chest: #25 | Contents: Croaka Cola x1

When in the area with the second cannon, make your way to the ledge with a hole in the middle of it and stand in the pictured spot below to reveal a yellow platform. Use the cannon to launch yourself onto the platform, then jump onto the raised ledge in front of you and stand in the northern corner on the left. Jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Land’s End #3

Hidden Chest: #26 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Once you’ve reached the Save Block and the spinning flowers, instead of heading up, using the flowers to scale the ledges, head right until you find the three blue flowers. Stand on the middle one, facing the flower up to your right and as you continue to face that direction, jump towards the flower to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Land’s End #4

Hidden Chest: #27 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Ignoring the Sky Bridge, there is a cavern beneath it that you can enter it. Once inside, flower the path round until you come across the corner pictured below and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure. If you continue to follow the rest of the cavern, you will find yourself returning to Kero Sewers.

Belome Temple (Land’s End #1)

Hidden Chest: #28 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Once you have paid for your prophecy and follow the path through the large gate, you will come upon the room pictured below. Jump onto the smaller ledge to get onto the big one and then jump onto the floating chest. Once on the chest, jump again to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Belome Temple (Land’s End #2)

Hidden Chest: #29 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Still in the same room, go down the stairs and stand in the small corner pictured below and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Monstro Town #1

Hidden Chest: #30 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

As you make your way to Monstro Town’s second exit, you’ll come to an area with a blue door with a note to the left-hand side of it. Go to the bush to the left of the door and stand in the spot pictured below to jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Bean Valley #1

Hidden Chest: #31 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Once you have entered Bean Valley, go to the green pipe to your right and enter it. In the next area, go to the corner pictured below and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Bean Valley #2

Hidden Chest: #32 | Contents: Croaka Cola x1

When you reach the area with the five green pipes with the Piranha Plant type enemy, once it has been watered, defeat the plant and enter the pipe. Follow the room round and stand in the spot pictured below and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Bean Valley #3

Hidden Chest: #33 | Contents: Red Essence x1

Still in the area with the five green pipes, this time you need to beat the Piranha Plant type enemy on the upper rightmost green pipe to gain entry to it. Once you’ve done that, make your way to the spot pictured below and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Shop (Nimbus Land #1)

Hidden Chest: #34 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Enter the Shop in Nimbus Land and scale the boxes to reach the highest point and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Nimbus Castle (Nimbus Land #2)

Hidden Chest: #35 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

When you have reached the room with the upper pathway and the stairs leading down, head downstairs and when standing in the spot pictured below, jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Nimbus Castle (Nimbus Land #3)

Hidden Chest: #36 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Before leaving the room, you will notice a part in the path where the surrounding edge isn’t solid. Walk through it to find an invisible floor and follow the small path until you reach the spot pictured below and jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Nimbus Castle (Nimbus Land #4)

Hidden Chest: #37 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

There are two ways to enter this room, but to get the Hidden Treasure, you will need to go to the long hallway with the three doors and enter the middle one, once you have defeated the enemy blocking it and have acquired the key to unlock the door.

Once in, make your way over to the floating chest and stand on it. Then jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Nimbus Castle (Nimbus Land #5)

Hidden Chest: #38 | Contents: Frog Coin x1

Unlike the other Hidden Treasures you can find in Nimbus Castle, this one only appears once Valentina has been defeated.

When she is defeated, return to the long hallway with the three doors and stand in the northernmost corner. Jump up to reveal the Hidden Treasure.

Weapon World #1

Hidden Chest: #39 | Contents: Mushroom x1

Once you have finally made it to Weapon World, the Hidden Treasure can be found in the area with the first Save Block. Stand in the left corner just below the Save Block to reveal the Hidden Treasure.