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{{racecourse
{{classic title}}
|image=[[File:Yoshi Valley MK64.png|270px]]
{{race course infobox
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1996|1996]])<br>
|title=Yoshi Valley
''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2014|2014]])
|image={{tabber|title1=''Mario Kart 64''|content1=[[File:Yoshi Valley MK64.png|300px]]|title2=''Mario Kart 8''|content2=[[File:MK8-Course-N64 YoshiValley.png|300px]]|title3=''Mario Kart Tour''|content3=[[File:MKT N64 Yoshi Valley overhead view.jpg|300px]]}}
|cups=[[Special Cup]] (MK64)<br>[[Leaf Cup]] (MK8)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])<br> ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2022)
|cups=[[Special Cup]] (''64'')<br>[[Leaf Cup]] (''8'', ''8 Deluxe'')<br>[[Battle Mode]] (''8'')
|tours=[[Yoshi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Amsterdam Tour]]<br>[[Cat Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Ocean Tour]]<br>[[Sundae Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Animal Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2023)]]
|distance=772 m
|distance=772 m
|ghost=2:28.814 by Nin★Mark (MK8)
|online_play=No longer available ([[Wii U]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|wifi=Available ([[Wii U]])
|sample=''Mario Kart 64'' / ''Mario Kart Tour'': Kenta Nagata<br>[[File:MK64-Music-MooMooFarm.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'': Ryo Nagamatsu<br>[[File:MK8-Music-N64-YoshiValley.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (frontrunning)<br>[[File:WiiU_N64_YoshiValley_Frontrunning.oga]]
|music=[[File:N64_Moo_Moo_Farm.ogg]]
|map=''Mario Kart 64''<br>[[File:MK64 Yoshi Valley map.jpg|100x100px]][[File:MK64 Yoshi Valley minimap.png]]<br>
|map=N64 Map<br>[[File:Yoshi Valley (arieal).jpg|230px]]<br>Wii U Map<br>[[File:MK8 Yoshi Valley Course Map.jpg|230px]]
''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>
<div style="white-space: nowrap;">[[File:MK8 N64 Yoshi Valley Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]][[File:MK8DX N64 Yoshi Valley Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]]</div>
''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map YoshiValleyN64.png|120px]]
|ghost={{ghost|8|Nin★Mark|2:28.814|[[File:MK8 Yoshi Icon.png|32px|link=Yoshi]][[File:WildWigglerBodyMK8.png|32px|link=Wild Wiggler]][[File:StandardTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Standard (tire)]][[File:FlowerGliderMK8.png|32px|link=Flower Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>150cc</small>|Nin★Mark|2:23.688|[[File:MK8 Yoshi Icon.png|32px|link=Yoshi]][[File:WildWigglerBodyMK8.png|32px|link=Wild Wiggler]][[File:StandardTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Standard (tire)]][[File:FlowerGliderMK8.png|32px|link=Flower Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>200cc</small>|Nin★Yuya|1:35.628|[[File:MK8 Green Shy Guy Icon.png|32px|link=Shy Guy]][[File:CometBodyMK8.png|32px|link=Comet]][[File:SlimTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Slim (tire)]][[File:MK8ThumbGreenSG.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}
}}
}}
'''Yoshi Valley''' is the second course of the [[Special Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. It is [[Yoshi]]'s home track of the game. It takes place over a canyon, and there are many twists and turns. The map modes that show the player icons making circuits around the screen relative to their positions seem to work fine; however, due to how complicated the maze is, the players' mugshots are just replaced with question marks regardless of what HUD mode is used. Their positions are revealed only at the end of the race. There are also several [[Porcupo|porcupine]]s that can disable turning and slow racers down for 1.5 seconds. Near the end of the course, there is a rotating [[Giant Egg]] that can easily flatten any player, disabling their movement for about five seconds. It shares its music with [[N64 Moo Moo Farm|Moo Moo Farm]].


'''Yoshi Valley''' is a race track in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. It takes place over a canyon and there are many twists and turns. In fact, there are so many different paths that the game has trouble keeping track of the current standings until the end of the race. Although the map modes that show the player icons making circuits around the screen relative to their positions seem to work fine; the players will just be displayed as question marks, due to the Nintendo 64's 64 bit processor not being powerful enough. There are also several [[Porcupine]]s that can disable turning and slow racers down for 1.5 seconds. Near the end of the course, there is a giant rotating [[Yoshi Egg]] that can easily flatten any player to disable their movement for about five seconds. The track uses the same music from [[Moo Moo Farm]]. It returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' as both a retro track and a playable Battle Stage.
Yoshi Valley reappears in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the the fourth and last course of the [[Leaf Cup]], and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting with the [[Yoshi Tour (2022)|2022 Yoshi Tour]]. It is also used as a battle course in ''Mario Kart 8''.
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==Course layout==
==''Mario Kart 64''==
Due to the unique design of the course, there are many different routes that can be taken from the beginning of the maze to the end. The maze begins after a right turn over a bridge shortly after the starting line, and the end is where the Bridge Route connects to the Main Route, after which is a left hairpin turn that then leads to the spinning Yoshi Egg, after which is a long narrow bridge that brings the racers to the grassy field with the finish line.
===Course layout===
[[File:Mk64yoshivalley.png|thumb|The entry to the maze]]
The race starts in a grassy field. After a brief straightaway, racers turn left into the valley proper. The valley is a maze structured such that the path in splits once, each path splits again, and then the inner two of the resulting four paths splits for a third time, creating {{conjectural|routes 1 through 6}}, from left to right.


*'''{{conjecturaltext|Main route}}'''
#Route 1 is a narrow path taken by choosing the left option twice. It has no railings, meaning racers are at risk of falling off. Aside from that, it is the simplest option, almost immediately merging with the end of route 6.
The Main Route can be accessed by going either direction at the start of the maze, if the player took a left then the main route will be to the right of the Narrow Route and if the right was taken then the next two lefts must be taken to the Main Route. The Main Route begins in an underpass under the Long Route and a small jump, where there will be a group of Spinies and then a right turn to the end of the maze.
#Route 2 is taken by going left, right, then left. It passes through a tunnel underneath route 6 before turning right and reaching the point where all the routes converge.
#Route 3 is taken by going left, right, then right again. It is a brief straightaway that quickly merges with route 5.
#Route 4 is taken by going right, then left twice. It is a brief straightaway that quickly merges with route 2.
#Route 5 is taken by going right, left, then right. It is merged into by route 3 as it dips into a bridge through a tunnel below route 6. Afterward, it takes a steep 270° left turn full of porcupines before a drop that merges it with route 2 (and by extension, the other routes).
#Route 6 is the longest route, taken by going right at every opportunity. It curves around a mountain, then travels over routes 2 and 5 before being merged into by route 1. After, a U-turn leads it to jump onto route 2 just before route 5 does, merging all the routes.


*'''{{conjecturaltext|Bridge route}}'''
Once all the routes have converged, racers take a winding road with few railings that leads to a large circular area with a rotating, hazardous Giant Egg. A rope bridge leads them past the area and takes them out of the valley to the grassy area they began in, where they cross the [[Finish line (object)|finish line]].
The Bridge Route is located to the right of the Main Route and is found by taking the first right and then a left and the Bridge Route will be straight ahead, alternatively the player could also drive towards the Main Route and then hang a right just before passing under the Long Route. The Bridge Route passes under both the Long Route and the final stretch of road, the gap between being connected by a small narrow bridge, afterwards is a horde of Spinies on a steep left turn, which then leads to the end of the maze after a short drop.


*'''{{conjecturaltext|Long route}}'''
===Shortcuts===
This route can be reached by taking the first two right turns, where the road will make a sharp right turn and a somewhat straight path that passes over both the Main and Bridge Routes. After the Narrow Route joins up to this path there is a comparatively wide right turn that leads to a small drop to the Main Route shortly before the end of the Bridge Route.
When all the routes have merged into one, it is possible to use a mushroom and jump to the left, thus skipping a curve.


*'''{{conjecturaltext|Narrow route}}'''
===Glitches===
The Narrow Route is found by taking the first two lefts from the beginning of the maze, and joins up with the end of the Long Route. This route can be risky due to how narrow it is and the long fall if racers don't successfully stay on the road, especially if two racers attempt to take this path at the same time.
In the starting area, if the player positions themselves facing left and uses a mushroom, it is possible to jump over the fence and fall into the void. If this is done in a very specific place, it is possible to have Lakitu position the player at the finish line and count a lap.{{ref needed}}


==''Mario Kart 8''==
==''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-N64 YoshiValley.png|thumb|295px|left|Yoshi Valley in ''Mario Kart 8''.]]
[[File:MK8 N64 Yoshi Valley Starting Line.png|thumb|left|300px|The starting line]]
Yoshi Valley appears in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' as the final track of the [[Leaf Cup]], with a few changes done to the track to be more relatable to the Yoshi species. The valley features a waterfall and river, and is now a nature reserve for the Yoshis, known as the '''Wild Yoshi Sanctuary''', and there are now trees and bushes with [[Berries]] hanging from them. The starting banner is now wooden with a nested green Yoshi Egg placed on top of it. There are also multicolored Yoshis throughout the track waving. There is a rock structure with moss forming the head of a Green Yoshi, and there are various colored eggs within the valley.
Yoshi Valley makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the fourth and final course of the [[Leaf Cup]]. The valley now features a waterfall and river, and is now known as the '''Wild Yoshi Sanctuary''', a nature reserve for the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], and there are now trees, flowers and bushes with [[Fruit (Yoshi food)|Fruits]] and lanterns hanging from them. Water is also added there. The starting banner is now a wooden sign with a nested green [[Yoshi's Egg|Yoshi Egg]] placed on top of it. There are also multicolored Yoshis throughout the track waving and jumping as spectators. Some are behind the wooden fence, with two of them on crates, and others are on the cliff tops. There is a rock structure with moss forming the head of a Green Yoshi, and there are various colored eggs within the valley. In addition, the game now properly displays current player positions, apart from a couple of minor glitches on route 5.


All of the original paths remain intact, though have been given slight changes to even out the lengths of them; the most significant being a cannon in place of the Long Route. Other changes include Bridge Route having the bridge removed and the Narrow Route having the bridge instead. the left turn at the end is more flat and runs through a cave where [[Swooper|Swoopers]] appear. Taking the first left upon entering the maze and then the first right now leads to the end of the Long Route instead of the Main Route, the Narrow Route is now a typical shortcut over a wooden bridge, and as such the Main Route can only be accessed by taking a left just before the Bridge Route and thus is much more easily missed. The track has toned down in difficulty, and is slightly easier than the original, with the addition of guard-rails and the fact that the game now tells the players which place they are in. The giant Yoshi Egg is smaller, has [[Coin|Coins]] trailing behind it, and will instead knock over racers rather than flattening them. The [[Porcupine]]s have also been replaced with [[Goomba|Goombas]]. The Yoshis seen on the course are always in the same spots, though they sometimes change color every time the course is restarted.
All of the original paths remain intact, though have been given slight changes to even out the lengths of them; the most significant being that route 6 has been turned into a [[Barrel Cannon]] with a glider segment. It is the only route to have [[Item Box]]es. Other changes include the bridge being moved from route 5 to route 1. The left turn at the end of route 5 is more flat and runs through a cave where [[Swoop]]s appear. Taking the first left upon entering the maze and then the first right now leads to route 5 instead of route 2, and route 1 is now a typical shortcut over a wooden bridge. Route 2 can only be accessed by going right, then left twice at the start of the maze, and thus is much more easily missed. The track has toned down in difficulty, and is slightly easier than the original, with the addition of guard-rails and the fact that the game now tells the players which place they are in. The giant Yoshi Egg is smaller, spins around counterclockwise instead of clockwise, has [[Coin]]s trailing behind it, and will instead knock over racers rather than flattening them. The porcupines have also been replaced with [[Goomba]]s. The Yoshis seen on the course are always in the same spots, though they sometimes change color every time the course is restarted.


==Official descriptions==
===Shortcuts===
'''''Mario Kart 64'''''<br>'''Instruction manual description:''' ''Steep canyons and a very large egg... Hmm... How does this course relate to Yoshi? To make one lap, you can take any route you like through the complicated maze, but without keeping a careful eye on the course radar, you might drive the wrong way and end up returning to where you started. Of course, leaving the course is forbidden.''
*After the giant Yoshi Egg, there is a ramp on the grass area that can be accessed by using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]].


'''''Mario Kart 8'''''<br>'''Facebook Page:''' ''Ah, the majestic Yoshi Valley from Mario Kart 8. So beautiful. So sprawling. So eggs-quisite. Make a pit stop today!'' <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/photos/pb.125686527535949.-2207520000.1431782335./562013540569910/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-mia.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xpa1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10600646_562013540569910_8823129118105166299_n.jpg%3Foh%3Dff1cff91f4400091f36a5b4fa69fd8b6%26oe%3D560ABBA5&size=843%2C522&fbid=562013540569910 Mario Kart Facebook Page]</ref>
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Starting Line.jpg|thumb|300px|View of the starting line]]
Yoshi Valley returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' starting from the [[Yoshi Tour (2022)|2022 Yoshi Tour]]. It is the first N64 course to be included in the game since [[N64 Choco Mountain]] in the [[Exploration Tour (2020)|2020 Exploration Tour]] forty-five tours prior. Like [[GCN Yoshi Circuit]], [[N64 Royal Raceway]], and [[GCN Baby Park]], it mostly takes on the appearance of its ''Mario Kart 8'' iteration. The course features a different starting line design compared to ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', and the nest on the starting line now features some leaves on it. A cliff and some more Yoshi spectators have been added near the starting line. The time of day has also been changed from evening to early morning (also applies to [[GBA Yoshi Desert]] and [[DS Airship Fortress]]). Route 1 was made much wider and now has guardrails. Two logs have been added to route 6. Two [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]]s have been added at the loop after racers pass through the split paths, making this the first classic course in the game that is not present in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' to have half-pipes. The fence at the area with the [[Giant Egg|big egg]] is now colored white, and bushes appear under it. Hot-air balloons themed after Yoshi are also added above the track as decorations. The Wild Yoshi Sanctuary signs present on the course now use 2D artwork of Yoshi instead of 3D artwork. Despite using its ''Mario Kart 8'' appearance, this course uses the original version of its music from ''Mario Kart 64''. The minimap also now matches its orientation from ''64'', as opposed to the ''8'' version.
 
This course also appears as '''Yoshi Valley R''' (reversed), '''Yoshi Valley T''' (with ramps), and '''Yoshi Valley R/T''' (reversed with ramps). The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the [[Yoshi Tour (2022)|2022 Yoshi Tour]], while the latter was introduced in the [[Yoshi Tour (2023)|2023 Yoshi Tour]]. In the T variant, racers drive across several [[Mushroom Trampoline|mushroom trampolines]], including a blue one, and are only able to take one route. In the R/T variant, racers drive along multiple of the maze's routes on each lap, extending the length of the course.
 
===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of N64 Yoshi Valley tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of N64 Yoshi Valley tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
 
===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|N64|Yoshi Valley}}
 
===Bonus challenges===
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Break Item Boxes|N64 Yoshi Valley}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Time Trial|N64 Yoshi Valley|N64 Yoshi Valley R}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|N64 Yoshi Valley T}}
</div>
 
==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart 64''===
*'''Instruction manual bio:''' ''Steep canyons and a very large egg... Hmm... How does this course relate to Yoshi? To make one lap, you can take any route you like through the complicated maze, but without keeping a careful eye on the course radar, you might drive the wrong way and end up returning to where you started. Of course, leaving the course is forbidden.''
*'''Website bio:''' ''The track in Yoshi Valley meanders through a twisting maze high above a mountain valley.''
 
===''Mario Kart 8''===
*'''''Mario Kart'' Facebook page (United States):''' ''Ah, the majestic Yoshi Valley from Mario Kart 8. So beautiful. So sprawling. So eggs-quisite. Make a pit stop today!''<ref>MarioKartEN (August 14, 2014). [https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/photos/562013540569910 ''Facebook'']. Retrieved June 29, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230629191440/https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/photos/562013540569910 Archived] June 29, 2023, 19:14:40 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>
 
====''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' liner notes====
''I was a bit concerned that the violin part was going to be very difficult, but thanks to Hitoshi Konno's superb technique, we were able to reproduce the original part in a live performance. I think with the perfectly-pitched swing tone, we even managed to convey the feel of the adorable eggs towards the end of the course.''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
====N64 version====
===''Mario Kart 64''===
<gallery widths=130px>
<gallery widths=150px>
File:YoshiValley.png|The icon from the menu.
MK64 Yoshi Valley art.jpg|Artwork
File:Mk64yoshivalley2.jpg|The entry to the maze.
MK64 icon Yoshi Valley.png|The icon from the menu
File:MK64_YoshiValley.JPG|Yoshi taking the first left upon entering the maze.
MK64 Yoshi Valley Icon.png|The icon from the official ''Mario Kart 64'' website
File:Spiny hedgehog.png|[[Toad]] approaching some [[Porcupine]]s on the Main Route.
MK64 Yoshi Valley website map.png|An overview of the map from the official ''Mario Kart 64'' website
File:Mk64yoshivalley3.jpg|The big egg.
Mk64yoshivalley2.png|The first left upon entering the maze
Mk64yoshivalley3.png|Approaching some [[Porcupo|porcupine]]s on route 2
Mk64yoshivalley4.png|The [[Giant Egg]]
Yoshi Valley Flag.png|Image of Yoshi used on the flags
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Wii U version====
===''Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
<gallery widths=150px>
<gallery widths=150px>
File:MK8- N64 Yoshi Valley.PNG|The track's icon.
MK8 N64 Yoshi Valley Course Icon.png|The course icon
File:MK8-Course-N64 YoshiValley-startingline.png|The course, as seen from the starting line.
Yoshi Valley MK8 Yoshi trick.png|Yoshi, [[Bowser]], [[Mario]], and [[Koopa Troopa]] racing on the course
File:52 Yoshi 2.jpg|Yoshi, Bowser, Mario, and Koopa Troopa racing on the course.
MK8 N64 Yoshi Valley.png|Mario, going through route 6
File:MK8 - N64 Yoshi Valley.PNG|Mario, going through the long route.
Rosalina-MetalMario-YoshiValley-MK8.jpg|[[Rosalina]] driving ahead of [[Metal Mario]] while approaching the Giant Egg area
File:Rosalina-MetalMario-YoshiValley-MK8.jpg|[[Rosalina]] passes [[Metal Mario (character)|Metal Mario]], while approaching the giant egg area.
MK8 Yoshi Valley N64 Egg.jpg|The giant Yoshi Egg, at the end of the course, with coins following it
File:Yoshi Valley N64.PNG|The (now smaller) egg, at the end of the course, with coins following it.
Morton-JetBike-MK8.jpg|[[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]] riding his [[Jet Bike]] while throwing a [[Red Shell]]
File:Morton-JetBike-MK8.jpg|[[Morton Koopa Jr.]], riding his [[Jet Bike]] while throwing a Red Shell in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
MK8YoshiValleyBattleCourse.jpg|As a battle course
File:Yoshi Egg stamp MK8.png|The [[Stamp (Mario Kart 8)|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course.
MK8N64YoshiValley.png|A released screenshot of the course
Yoshi Valley MK8 Facebook image.png|Postcard image from Facebook
Yoshi Egg stamp MK8.png|The [[Stamp (Mario Kart 8)|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course
</gallery>
 
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
<gallery>
MKT Icon YoshiValleyN64 YoshiGoldEgg.png|The course icon with Yoshi (Gold Egg)
MKT Icon YoshiValleyN64 Nabbit.png|The course icon with Nabbit
MKT Icon YoshiValleyN64 NabbitMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon with the Nabbit Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon YoshiValleyN64 ChainChompMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon with the Chain Chomp Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon YoshiValleyN64 TanookiRosalina.png|The course icon with Tanooki Rosalina
MKT Icon YoshiValleyN64 PeteyPiranha.png|The course icon with Petey Piranha
MKT Icon YoshiValleyRN64 YoshiGoldEgg.png|The course icon of the R variant with Yoshi (Gold Egg)
MKT Icon YoshiValleyRN64 DonkeyKong.png|The course icon of the R variant with Donkey Kong
MKT Icon YoshiValleyRN64 BirdoWhite.png|The course icon of the R variant with Birdo (White)
MKT Icon YoshiValleyTN64 BirdoWhite.png|The course icon of the T variant with Birdo (White)
MKT Icon YoshiValleyTN64 Luigi.png|The course icon of the T variant with Luigi
MKT Icon YoshiValleyTN64 BirdoMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Birdo Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon YoshiValleyTN64 YoshiMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Yoshi Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon YoshiValleyTN64 PenguinToadette.png|The course icon of the T variant with Penguin Toadette
MKT Icon YoshiValleyRTN64 BirdoWhite.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Birdo (White)
MKT Icon YoshiValleyRTN64 DrLuigi.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Dr. Luigi
</gallery>
 
====Screenshots====
<gallery>
MKT Yoshi Valley Scene.jpg|Alternate view of the starting line
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Head.jpg|View of the Yoshi head
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Head 2.jpg|Alternate view of the Yoshi head
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Tunnel.jpg|View of the entrance to the tunnel
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Half Pipe.jpg|View of the first [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]]
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Half Pipe 2.jpg|View of the second Half-pipe
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Waterfall.jpg|View of the waterfall
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Big Egg.jpg|View of the [[Giant Egg|big egg]]
MKT N64 Yoshi Valley Shortcut.jpg|View of a shortcut ramp
MKT Yoshi Tour 2022 Week 1 Drivers.jpg|Yoshi (Egg Hunt) and Yoshi (Gold Egg) tricking on the course
MKT vs. Team Yoshi.png|Various characters racing on the T variant
MKT Cat Tour 2022 Week 2 Drivers.jpg|[[Cat Mario|Cat Luigi]] and [[Baby Peach|Baby Peach (Cherub)]] racing on the course
MKT Cold Pipe.jpg|[[Ice Mario (Super Mario Galaxy)|Ice Mario]], [[Rosalina|Rosalina (Aurora)]], [[Penguin Mario]], and Penguin Luigi gliding on the course
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=ヨッシーバレー
|Jap=ヨッシーバレー
|JapR=Yosshī Barē
|JapR=Yosshī Barē
|JapM=Yoshi Valley
|JapM=Yoshi Valley
|Spa=Valle de Yoshi
|Chi=耀西谷
|SpaM=Yoshi's Valley
|ChiR=Yàoxī Gǔ
|Fra=Vallée Yoshi
|ChiM=Yoshi Valley
|FraM=Yoshi Valley
|Dut=Yoshi's Vallei
|Dut=Yoshi's Vallei
|DutM=Yoshi's Valley
|DutM=Yoshi's Valley
|Fre=Vallée Yoshi
|FreM=Yoshi Valley
|Ger=Yoshi-Tal
|Ger=Yoshi-Tal
|GerM=Yoshi Valley
|GerM=Yoshi Valley
|Ita=Valle di Yoshi
|Ita=Valle di Yoshi
|ItaM=Yoshi's Valley
|ItaM=Yoshi's Valley
|Por=Vale do Yoshi
|Kor=요시 밸리
|PorM=Yoshi's Valley
|KorR=Yosi Baelli
|KorM=Yoshi Valley
|PorA=Vale Yoshi
|PorAM=Yoshi Valley
|PorE=Vale do Yoshi
|PorEM=Yoshi's Valley
|Rus=Долина йоши
|Rus=Долина йоши
|RusR=Dolina yoshi
|RusR=Dolina yoshi
|RusM=Yoshi Valley
|RusM=Yoshi Valley
|Kor=요시 밸리
|Spa=Valle de Yoshi
|KorR=Yossi Bali
|SpaM=Yoshi's Valley
|KorM=Yoshi Valley
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The trees bearing [[Berries]] in the ''Mario Kart 8'' version look similar in shape to that of a baobab tree.
*The trees bearing [[Fruit (Yoshi food)|Fruits]] in the ''Mario Kart 8'' and ''Mario Kart Tour'' versions look similar in shape to that of a {{wp|Adansonia digitata|baobab tree}}.
*In ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the long route may not seem worthwhile, but it is the only route to have [[Item Box]]es.
*One of the Yoshis near the starting line will occasionally hum [[Kazumi Totaka|Totaka's Song]].<ref>GameXplain. (January 12, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyp09J9Z2U Totaka's Song in Mario Kart 8 (Secret)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 10, 2017.</ref> This also occurs in other courses featuring Yoshis in the audience.
*One of the Yoshis near the starting line will occasionally hum [[Totaka's Song]]. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwyp09J9Z2U]</ref> This also occurs in other courses featuring Yoshis in the audience ([[Sweet Sweet Canyon]], [[Donut Plains 3 (course)|<small>SNES</small> Donut Plains 3]], [[Yoshi Circuit|<small>GCN</small> Yoshi Circuit]], [[Baby Park|<small>GCN</small> Baby Park]], and [[Super Bell Subway]]).


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Yoshi Valley
Yoshi Valley MK64.png
N64 Yoshi Valley, Mario Kart 8.
Overhead view of N64 Yoshi Valley
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 64 (1996)
Mario Kart 8 (2014)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Mario Kart Tour (2022)
Cup(s) Special Cup (64)
Leaf Cup (8, 8 Deluxe)
Battle Mode (8)
Tour(s)
Distance 772 m
Online play No longer available (Wii U)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart 64 / Mario Kart Tour: Kenta Nagata

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Ryo Nagamatsu

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart 64
An aerial view of Yoshi ValleyMini map of Yoshi Valley from Mario Kart 64

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Map of N64 Yoshi Valley in Mario Kart 8.Map of N64 Yoshi Valley in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mario Kart Tour
Map of N64 Yoshi Valley from Mario Kart Tour

Staff ghost(s)
8 Nin★Mark
2:28.814 Yoshi's head icon in Mario Kart 8Wild Wiggler body from Mario Kart 8Standard Tires from Mario Kart 8A Flower Glider from Mario Kart 8
8DX 150cc Nin★Mark
2:23.688 Yoshi's head icon in Mario Kart 8Wild Wiggler body from Mario Kart 8Standard Tires from Mario Kart 8A Flower Glider from Mario Kart 8
8DX 200cc Nin★Yuya
1:35.628 Green Shy Guy iconComet body from Mario Kart 8Slim Tires from Mario Kart 8Thumbnail of Luigi, Baby Luigi and Green Mii's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.

Yoshi Valley is the second course of the Special Cup in Mario Kart 64. It is Yoshi's home track of the game. It takes place over a canyon, and there are many twists and turns. The map modes that show the player icons making circuits around the screen relative to their positions seem to work fine; however, due to how complicated the maze is, the players' mugshots are just replaced with question marks regardless of what HUD mode is used. Their positions are revealed only at the end of the race. There are also several porcupines that can disable turning and slow racers down for 1.5 seconds. Near the end of the course, there is a rotating Giant Egg that can easily flatten any player, disabling their movement for about five seconds. It shares its music with Moo Moo Farm.

Yoshi Valley reappears in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the the fourth and last course of the Leaf Cup, and in Mario Kart Tour starting with the 2022 Yoshi Tour. It is also used as a battle course in Mario Kart 8.

Mario Kart 64[edit]

Course layout[edit]

Yoshi Valley
The entry to the maze

The race starts in a grassy field. After a brief straightaway, racers turn left into the valley proper. The valley is a maze structured such that the path in splits once, each path splits again, and then the inner two of the resulting four paths splits for a third time, creating routes 1 through 6, from left to right.

  1. Route 1 is a narrow path taken by choosing the left option twice. It has no railings, meaning racers are at risk of falling off. Aside from that, it is the simplest option, almost immediately merging with the end of route 6.
  2. Route 2 is taken by going left, right, then left. It passes through a tunnel underneath route 6 before turning right and reaching the point where all the routes converge.
  3. Route 3 is taken by going left, right, then right again. It is a brief straightaway that quickly merges with route 5.
  4. Route 4 is taken by going right, then left twice. It is a brief straightaway that quickly merges with route 2.
  5. Route 5 is taken by going right, left, then right. It is merged into by route 3 as it dips into a bridge through a tunnel below route 6. Afterward, it takes a steep 270° left turn full of porcupines before a drop that merges it with route 2 (and by extension, the other routes).
  6. Route 6 is the longest route, taken by going right at every opportunity. It curves around a mountain, then travels over routes 2 and 5 before being merged into by route 1. After, a U-turn leads it to jump onto route 2 just before route 5 does, merging all the routes.

Once all the routes have converged, racers take a winding road with few railings that leads to a large circular area with a rotating, hazardous Giant Egg. A rope bridge leads them past the area and takes them out of the valley to the grassy area they began in, where they cross the finish line.

Shortcuts[edit]

When all the routes have merged into one, it is possible to use a mushroom and jump to the left, thus skipping a curve.

Glitches[edit]

In the starting area, if the player positions themselves facing left and uses a mushroom, it is possible to jump over the fence and fall into the void. If this is done in a very specific place, it is possible to have Lakitu position the player at the finish line and count a lap.[citation needed]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

N64 Yoshi Valley, in Mario Kart 8.
The starting line

Yoshi Valley makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the fourth and final course of the Leaf Cup. The valley now features a waterfall and river, and is now known as the Wild Yoshi Sanctuary, a nature reserve for the Yoshis, and there are now trees, flowers and bushes with Fruits and lanterns hanging from them. Water is also added there. The starting banner is now a wooden sign with a nested green Yoshi Egg placed on top of it. There are also multicolored Yoshis throughout the track waving and jumping as spectators. Some are behind the wooden fence, with two of them on crates, and others are on the cliff tops. There is a rock structure with moss forming the head of a Green Yoshi, and there are various colored eggs within the valley. In addition, the game now properly displays current player positions, apart from a couple of minor glitches on route 5.

All of the original paths remain intact, though have been given slight changes to even out the lengths of them; the most significant being that route 6 has been turned into a Barrel Cannon with a glider segment. It is the only route to have Item Boxes. Other changes include the bridge being moved from route 5 to route 1. The left turn at the end of route 5 is more flat and runs through a cave where Swoops appear. Taking the first left upon entering the maze and then the first right now leads to route 5 instead of route 2, and route 1 is now a typical shortcut over a wooden bridge. Route 2 can only be accessed by going right, then left twice at the start of the maze, and thus is much more easily missed. The track has toned down in difficulty, and is slightly easier than the original, with the addition of guard-rails and the fact that the game now tells the players which place they are in. The giant Yoshi Egg is smaller, spins around counterclockwise instead of clockwise, has Coins trailing behind it, and will instead knock over racers rather than flattening them. The porcupines have also been replaced with Goombas. The Yoshis seen on the course are always in the same spots, though they sometimes change color every time the course is restarted.

Shortcuts[edit]

  • After the giant Yoshi Egg, there is a ramp on the grass area that can be accessed by using a Mushroom.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

View of the starting line for N64 Yoshi Valley
View of the starting line

Yoshi Valley returns in Mario Kart Tour starting from the 2022 Yoshi Tour. It is the first N64 course to be included in the game since N64 Choco Mountain in the 2020 Exploration Tour forty-five tours prior. Like GCN Yoshi Circuit, N64 Royal Raceway, and GCN Baby Park, it mostly takes on the appearance of its Mario Kart 8 iteration. The course features a different starting line design compared to Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and the nest on the starting line now features some leaves on it. A cliff and some more Yoshi spectators have been added near the starting line. The time of day has also been changed from evening to early morning (also applies to GBA Yoshi Desert and DS Airship Fortress). Route 1 was made much wider and now has guardrails. Two logs have been added to route 6. Two half-pipes have been added at the loop after racers pass through the split paths, making this the first classic course in the game that is not present in Mario Kart Wii to have half-pipes. The fence at the area with the big egg is now colored white, and bushes appear under it. Hot-air balloons themed after Yoshi are also added above the track as decorations. The Wild Yoshi Sanctuary signs present on the course now use 2D artwork of Yoshi instead of 3D artwork. Despite using its Mario Kart 8 appearance, this course uses the original version of its music from Mario Kart 64. The minimap also now matches its orientation from 64, as opposed to the 8 version.

This course also appears as Yoshi Valley R (reversed), Yoshi Valley T (with ramps), and Yoshi Valley R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the 2022 Yoshi Tour, while the latter was introduced in the 2023 Yoshi Tour. In the T variant, racers drive across several mushroom trampolines, including a blue one, and are only able to take one route. In the R/T variant, racers drive along multiple of the maze's routes on each lap, extending the length of the course.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of N64 Yoshi Valley tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which N64 Yoshi Valley and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of N64 Yoshi Valley tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
N64 Yoshi Valley from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Chain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Gold Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Golf)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitNabbit Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Petey Piranha from Mario Kart TourPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rosalina (Volendam)Tanooki RosalinaToad (Tourist)Wiggler from Mario Kart TourWiggler (Gold)Yoshi (Gold Egg) Black Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourCarrot Kart from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Eagle from Mario Kart TourGold Egg from Mario Kart TourGold Wild Slugger from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourStar Broom from Mario Kart TourTanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart TourYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourCat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGlittering Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Mario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourGreen Sprout from Mario Kart TourLava Rocks from Mario Kart TourLuigi Parafoil from Mario Kart TourRed Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourWiggler Parachute from Mario Kart TourWonderful Wings from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (White)Cat Mario from Mario Kart Tour**Daisy (Farmer)***Dr. PeachGoomba Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Luigi (Vacation)Mario (Hakama)Nabbit from Mario Kart TourPeach (Happi)Peach (Yukata)Roy Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour**Yoshi (Reindeer) Armored Rider from Mario Kart TourThe Black B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Blooper Shuttle from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourBruiser from Mario Kart TourCoconut 1 from Mario Kart TourCream Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart Tour**Dragonfly from Mario Kart Tour***Gold Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGold Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourThe Goo-Goo Gold from Mario Kart TourJingle Bells from Mario Kart TourMagma Broom from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourSakura Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Boo Masks from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourNabbit Oilpaper Umbrella from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2022 from Mario Kart TourOrigami Glider from Mario Kart TourRainy Balloons from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Spooky Sprinkle Balloons from Mario Kart TourSpringtime Crane from Mario Kart TourStarchute from Mario Kart TourSunset Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Shy Guy The Yellow Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Light-blue Shy GuyOrange YoshiYellow Shy GuyYellow Yoshi Blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Yoshi Valley R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Birdo (White)Daisy (Farmer)Gold Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Green Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Golf)Luigi (Knight)Mario (Hakama)Peach (Happi)Pink Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart TourYoshi (Kangaroo) The Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourCoconut 1 from Mario Kart TourDreamy Egg from Mario Kart TourGold Bunny from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Goo-Goo Gold from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourGreen CometGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourSakura Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourTiger Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourThe Wild Wiggler from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour Black Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourCandlelight FlightGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourGolden Glider from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourPink Gold Meteors from Mario Kart TourThe Red Emblem from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourWario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Wavy Great Sail from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiDaisy (Yukata)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Gold Mii Racing SuitKing Boo Mii Racing SuitKitsune Luigi*Luigi (Gold Knight)Pauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Yukata)Rosalina (Volendam)***White YoshiWiggler from Mario Kart TourYoshi (Gold Egg)**Yoshi Mii Racing Suit*** Black Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour**The Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart Tour**Chocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart Tour**Cream Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart Tour***Dark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart Tour***Flowery Badwagon from Mario Kart Tour**The Gold Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourGreen Lightning from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart Tour*Jingle Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart Tour**Red Comet from Mario Kart TourRoaring Racer from Mario Kart TourStar Broom from Mario Kart Tour The Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourFireworks Parachute from Mario Kart TourGlittering Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourGreen Sprout from Mario Kart Tour***Luigi Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourThe Melon & Banana Balloons from Mario Kart TourSunset Balloons from Mario Kart TourSurf Master from Mario Kart TourTulip Corsage from Mario Kart TourWonderful Wings from Mario Kart Tour
Orange YoshiYellow Shy GuyYellow Yoshi Light-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Yellow)MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png Blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Orange Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Koopa Troopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Piston Glider from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Yoshi Valley T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Birdo Mii Racing SuitBirdo (White)Cat LuigiDr. BowserDr. PeachKitsune LuigiLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Aviator)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Penguin ToadetteRoy Mii Racing SuitWiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi Mii Racing Suit Armored Rider from Mario Kart TourThe Black B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourDragonfly from Mario Kart TourGold Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourGold Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourGray Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourGreen Lightning from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourRoaring Racer from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Bullet Bill from Mario Kart TourBoo Masks from Mario Kart TourBright Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourGold Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Melon & Banana Balloons from Mario Kart TourMeteor Balloons from Mario Kart TourNabbit Oilpaper Umbrella from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourThe Spooky Sprinkle Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart Tour Black YoshiBronze Mii Racing SuitBuilder Mario from Mario Kart TourDaisy (Yukata)King Boo Mii Racing SuitMario (Samurai)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rosalina Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Wiggler (Gold)Yoshi (Egg Hunt)Yoshi (Gold Egg) Banana Master from Mario Kart TourThe Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart Tour***Carrot Kart from Mario Kart TourCoral Jet Cruiser from Mario Kart Tour**Flower Kart from Mario Kart Tour**Gold Bunny from Mario Kart Tour***Gold Egg from Mario Kart TourGold Wild Slugger from Mario Kart TourGreen CometGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourProp Kart from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe 2022 from Mario Kart TourTiger Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart TourYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart Tour**Black Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour**Gold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart Tour***Green Sprout from Mario Kart Tour**The Red Emblem from Mario Kart TourStar-Spangled Glider from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourWaluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Wavy Great Sail from Mario Kart TourWiggler Parachute from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
Light-blue Yoshi Birdo (Blue)Blue YoshiLuigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Light-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour** ? BlockThe Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart Tour
N64 Yoshi Valley R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Birdo (White)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Dr. LuigiLemmy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Orange Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitPoochy from Mario Kart TourRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Wiggler Mii Racing Suit Armored Rider from Mario Kart TourBlack Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourThe Blooper Shuttle from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourBoo Pipes from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourLightning Streamliner from Mario Kart TourMach 8-R from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour The Calico Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourThe Red Emblem from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourTulip Corsage from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Mii Racing SuitGold Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Green Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitWiggler from Mario Kart Tour Bright Girl from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourGold Paintster from Mario Kart TourGrand Badwagon from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Rattle Buggy from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Goomba from Mario Kart TourBlack Starchute from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourLuigi Parafoil from Mario Kart TourRoy Oilpaper from Mario Kart TourSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Shy GuyBlue YoshiGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Red Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Blue Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mario Cup challenge from the 2022 Yoshi Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on N64 Yoshi Valley Regular MKT Icon Daisy.png
Daisy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin
2
  • 6
  • 12
  • 18
Yoshi Tour (2022) The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup
  • 8
  • 14
  • 20
Yoshi Tour (2023) Ludwig Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ludwig Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Pink Gold Peach Cup challenge from the 2022 Cat Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on N64 Yoshi Valley Regular Red Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Red Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:24.00
  • 2:10.00
  • 2:00.00
Cat Tour (2022) Pink Gold Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Gold Peach Cup
Thumbnail of the Nabbit Cup challenge from the Animal Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on N64 Yoshi Valley R R Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Boomerang Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:05.00
  • 1:58.00
  • 1:50.00
Animal Tour Nabbit Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Nabbit Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Monty Mole Cup challenge from the 2023 Yoshi Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on N64 Yoshi Valley T T Red Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Red Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 15
  • 22
Yoshi Tour (2023) Monty Mole Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Monty Mole Cup

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 64[edit]

  • Instruction manual bio: Steep canyons and a very large egg... Hmm... How does this course relate to Yoshi? To make one lap, you can take any route you like through the complicated maze, but without keeping a careful eye on the course radar, you might drive the wrong way and end up returning to where you started. Of course, leaving the course is forbidden.
  • Website bio: The track in Yoshi Valley meanders through a twisting maze high above a mountain valley.

Mario Kart 8[edit]

  • Mario Kart Facebook page (United States): Ah, the majestic Yoshi Valley from Mario Kart 8. So beautiful. So sprawling. So eggs-quisite. Make a pit stop today![1]

Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner notes[edit]

I was a bit concerned that the violin part was going to be very difficult, but thanks to Hitoshi Konno's superb technique, we were able to reproduce the original part in a live performance. I think with the perfectly-pitched swing tone, we even managed to convey the feel of the adorable eggs towards the end of the course.

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart 64[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ヨッシーバレー
Yosshī Barē
Yoshi Valley

Chinese 耀西谷
Yàoxī Gǔ
Yoshi Valley

Dutch Yoshi's Vallei
Yoshi's Valley
French Vallée Yoshi
Yoshi Valley
German Yoshi-Tal
Yoshi Valley
Italian Valle di Yoshi
Yoshi's Valley
Korean 요시 밸리
Yosi Baelli
Yoshi Valley

Portuguese (NOA) Vale Yoshi
Yoshi Valley
Portuguese (NOE) Vale do Yoshi
Yoshi's Valley
Russian Долина йоши
Dolina yoshi
Yoshi Valley

Spanish Valle de Yoshi
Yoshi's Valley

Trivia[edit]

  • The trees bearing Fruits in the Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart Tour versions look similar in shape to that of a baobab tree.
  • One of the Yoshis near the starting line will occasionally hum Totaka's Song.[2] This also occurs in other courses featuring Yoshis in the audience.

References[edit]

  1. ^ MarioKartEN (August 14, 2014). Facebook. Retrieved June 29, 2023. (Archived June 29, 2023, 19:14:40 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  2. ^ GameXplain. (January 12, 2015). Totaka's Song in Mario Kart 8 (Secret). YouTube. Retrieved September 10, 2017.