Unearth the secrets of Super Mario RPG with our definitive hidden treasure location guide! From invisible chests tucked away in the Mushroom Kingdom to elusive goodies scattered across Nimbus Land and Bowser’s Keep, discover how to reveal these secret stashes with the Signal Ring and strategic jumping. Whether you’re hunting rare Frog Coins or powerful recovery items, this guide unlocks every hidden gem to maximize your adventure rewards.
To that end, we’ve detailed where to find every hidden treasure in Super Mario RPG.
How to find hidden treasures easier in Super Mario RPG
To find hidden treasures more easily in Super Mario RPG, equip the Signal Ring, which you can obtain in the Mushroom Kingdom’s item shop basement by interacting with an NPC who reveals an invisible block when you jump. The Signal Ring notifies you with an on-screen alert whenever a hidden treasure is nearby, making it much simpler to locate them. Later in the game, you can acquire the Echo Signal Ring, which emits a tone that increases in frequency as you get closer to a hidden chest, further aiding your search. Remember to jump around suspicious spots in each area to reveal the invisible treasure chests and collect valuable items like Frog Coins and Croaka Colas.
Right away in the basement of the item shop in the Mushroom Kingdom, you’ll get the Signal Ring accessory, which doesn’t give you any stat boosts, but will ping you whenever a room you’re in contains an accessory. Later on in Nimbus Land, you’ll get an upgraded version of this accessory that will ping you as you get closer to wherever the hidden chest is.
The talking treasure chest that lives upstairs of the mayor’s house in Monstro Town will also tell you how many hidden treasures you have left to find, which is useful if you’re trying to find all of the hidden treasure chests in Super Mario RPG.
Mushroom Kingdom hidden treasure (Flower)
In the Mushroom Kingdom area of Super Mario RPG, several hidden Flower treasures can be found that permanently increase your FP (Flower Points). Notably, you can find a Flower inside a hidden chest by talking to an NPC in the basement of the item shop. Another Flower is accessible by jumping above the same NPC when they move to the right corner. Additionally, there is a Flower in the middle chest of the vault room before clearing Bandit’s Way, and a Flower Tab is rewarded after defeating Croco. These hidden treasures are well integrated into the exploration of Mushroom Kingdom, rewarding players who thoroughly search the area.
If you head downstairs from the item shop, a Toad will tell you to jump. Follow his instructions for what is technically the first hidden treasure. After doing this and getting the reward from the Toad, jump on his head and wait for him to walk into the corner to access another hidden treasure.
Mushroom Kingdom hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Super Mario RPG, the Mushroom Kingdom hides a valuable Frog Coin in a secret treasure chest located inside the castle’s entrance hall. To access this hidden treasure, players must first visit the Chancellor, exit the castle, and then reenter. Near the double doors, jumping on a nearby Toad and then onto the ledge above reveals the chest containing the Frog Coin. This chest is no longer missable in the remake, making it an essential find for collecting Frog Coins early in the game.
Jump on the Toad’s head in the castle entryway to get access to this ledge, where you can jump and hit this hidden treasure.
Note that you’ll need to wait for the ruckus at the castle to die down. After you meet Mallow and are about to head out, you can head back into the castle to use this Toad to get on the ledge.
Bandit’s Way hidden treasure (Croaka Cola)
In Bandit’s Way, there is a single hidden treasure chest containing the valuable Croaka Cola. To find it, head to the second area of Bandit’s Way and locate a red spinning flower with a purple flower to its right. Stand on the red flower, face the purple flower, and jump slightly to the right to reveal the hidden chest. Croaka Cola is a powerful item that fully restores the HP and FP of all party members, making it especially useful for tough battles. This hidden treasure is present in both the original SNES version and the 2023 remake of Super Mario RPG, where it is known as Kerokero Cola in the original game.
Use the red flower by the right exit of Bandit’s Way to jump towards the top right, allowing you to hit this very high chest.
Rose Town hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Rose Town, players can find two hidden Frog Coins by exploring carefully. The first Frog Coin is hidden in the Item Shop, where you must jump onto the top shelf behind the shopkeeper to reveal the hidden treasure chest. The second Frog Coin is located in a house on the northern cliff of Rose Town; to reach it, jump on a nearby Toad’s head to access the house, then go upstairs and jump on the bed to uncover the chest. These Frog Coins are valuable collectibles used to purchase special items in the game.
Head into the item shop and jump up these shelves behind the cashiers to access this chest.
Rose Town hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
There’s a house in Rose Town on the cliff that’s out of reach, but you can reach it by jumping on a nearby Toad’s head and then onto the cliff. Go upstairs in this house and jump on the bed to get this hidden chest. (Also hit that switch in the room to open up the stairs to the house.)
Forest Maze hidden treasure (Croaka Cola)
In the Forest Maze area of Super Mario RPG, one of the hidden treasures you can find is a Croaka Cola. As soon as you enter the Forest Maze, head to the far upper left corner of the small clearing near the entrance and jump up to reveal a hidden treasure chest containing the Croaka Cola item. This refreshing item is useful for restoring HP during your adventure. This chest is one of six hidden treasures scattered throughout the Forest Maze, rewarding players who explore carefully and jump at the right spots.
At the entrance to the Forest Maze, jump to the left of the path for this chest.
Forest Maze hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In the Forest Maze area of Super Mario RPG, players can find a hidden treasure chest containing a Frog Coin shortly after emerging from the first underground tunnel inside a hollow tree trunk. To locate this treasure, head to the top left corner of the clearing near the stump you exit and jump to reveal the chest. This Frog Coin is one of several hidden treasures scattered throughout the Forest Maze, rewarding exploration and careful jumping. Additionally, Frog Coins can be farmed in this area by repeatedly jumping on Wigglers without missing, providing a reliable way to collect this special currency early in the game.
After the underground portion, jump in the spot shown above to get this chest.
Forest Maze hidden treasure (Flower)
In the Forest Maze area of Super Mario RPG, players can find a hidden treasure containing a Flower by entering one of the hollow stumps in the large forest clearing. Specifically, take the closest stump on the top row to appear in a small cave with Buzzers and Amanitas. Head to the lower left section of this cave and jump slightly to the right of the center of the square-like corner to uncover the hidden chest holding a Flower, which permanently increases your FP (Flower Points).
In the area with the seven stumps and wigglers, head into the stump closest to the entrance (the right stump). Inside, take out the enemies and jump at the above location to find the hidden treasure.
Forest Maze hidden treasure (Croaka Cola)
In the area with the seven stumps and wigglers, go into the stump the farthest from the entrance to the area (it’s the one that isn’t in a pair). Head to the back and jump right behind the sleeping wiggler to find this chest.
Forest Maze hidden treasure (nothing)
In the Forest Maze area of Super Mario RPG, there are six hidden treasure chests to find, each containing valuable items like Croaka Cola, Frog Coins, Flowers, and Red Essence. However, one particular hidden treasure chest is unique because it is completely empty yet still counts as a collectible. This empty chest is located in the stump on the left in the second row of the maze, where you must jump upwards facing left to reveal it. Despite containing nothing, it adds a quirky twist to the treasure hunt in the Forest Maze.
In the same room as above, if you take the left stump in the second row from the entrance, you can hit the chest in the location shown above, but you won’t get anything for it. Boo hiss.
Forest Maze hidden treasure (Red Essence)
In the Forest Maze area of Super Mario RPG, a hidden treasure chest containing a Red Essence can be found just before the boss arena after following Geno through the Lost Woods Maze. From the save point, head south to a small alcove near the bottom corner of the area and jump to reveal the chest. This Red Essence item grants invincibility for three turns and removes all status ailments from the user, making it a valuable support item for tough battles in the game.
In the final room with the save block (after the maze you follow Geno through), jump in the bottom left corner by the entrance to get this chest.
Pipe Vault hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Super Mario RPG, the Pipe Vault houses a unique Frog Coin hidden in a narrow corridor that Mario cannot normally pass through. To obtain this Frog Coin, players must perform a special duck and slide maneuver: approach the gap by running with the control stick up and to the right, then just before reaching the gap, quickly tilt the control stick down and to the right. This causes Mario to slide under the gap, allowing him to collect the Frog Coin. This clever mechanic is a nod to Mario’s classic 2D games and is the only time in the game this move is required to get a Frog Coin.
In the room with the row of Piranha Plants, enter the second pipe. Jump right in front of the elevated platform to reveal an invisible block you can use to get on top of the platform. Run forward a bit and jump to reveal this treasure.
Pipe Vault hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
Between the chest above and the already visible chest in this room, there’s a second hidden treasure. (We got them out of order in this room, sorry if the images are confusing.)
Yo’ster Isle hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
Yo’ster Isle features a single hidden treasure chest containing a valuable Frog Coin. To find it, head to the area near the Save Point on Yo’ster Isle, just before the race track’s “GOAL” sign. From the Save Block, move to the bushes northwest of it and jump at the corner to reveal the hidden chest. This Frog Coin is a useful collectible currency in Super Mario RPG, often used in special shops for unique items. The chest’s location encourages exploration around the Save Point area and adds an extra incentive to engage with the Yoshi-themed activities on the isle, such as the Yoshi races and feeding the Little Yoshi to turn it into Fat Yoshi for rewards.
The hidden treasure is behind the save block.
Booster Pass hidden treasure (Flower)
Upon entering the first area of Booster Pass in Super Mario RPG, players can find a hidden Flower treasure by jumping north to reach the highest ground near the entrance. By getting on top of the cactus there and jumping again, the hidden chest containing the Flower will be revealed. This Flower is a valuable collectible that boosts FP, making it a useful item for battles.
Stand on top of this artichoke plant on the plateau to get this chest.
Booster Path hidden treasure (Rock Candy)
In Booster Pass, one of the hidden treasures is the Rock Candy, found in the first large area of the zone. To locate it, head east and climb to the highest point of the next hill. At the left northernmost corner near the exit, jump to reveal a hidden chest containing the Rock Candy. This item is valuable in battle as it deals massive damage to all enemies, making it useful for tough fights later in the game.
Right before the northern exit of the first area, jump in the corner to reveal this hidden treasure.
Booster Tower hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Booster Tower, you can find four hidden treasure chests, most of which contain Frog Coins. One Frog Coin is in the stairway room past the main lobby; go to the north corner, take one step left onto the first dark tile, and jump. Another Frog Coin can be found after using the seesaw with a Thwomp; move to the left side of the bottom walkway to jump and reveal the hidden treasure. In the room with the save point, you can get a Mushroom. Jump on the yellow platforms and then jump again to get a Goodie Bag.
In the stairs room with the never-ending line of Sniffits, jump in the above spot at the top of the stairs to get your hidden treasure.
Booster Tower hidden treasure (Goodie Bag)
In Booster Tower, one of the hidden treasures is the Goodie Bag, found in the savepoint room before the curtain room. To locate it, jump from orange block to orange block to reach the northern corner of the room where a visible chest sits. Then, jump on top of this chest to reveal a hidden chest above it containing the Goodie Bag. This item can be activated in battle to earn coins, making it a valuable find during your climb through Booster Tower in Super Mario RPG.
In the room with the platforms and the save block, carefully jump atop the visible treasure chest, and jump again to get this chest.
Booster Tower hidden treasure (Mushroom)
In Booster Tower, a hidden treasure chest containing a Mushroom can be found in the room with the save point before Booster’s chamber. To locate it, head to the southeast corner near the exit and jump to reveal the chest. This Mushroom is one of four hidden treasures in Booster Tower and provides a useful item for your journey.
In the same room as the above chest, jump in the corner to get this chest.
Marrymore hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Marrymore, there is a single hidden treasure chest containing a valuable Frog Coin. To find it, head to the Marrymore Hotel and enter the regular suite room on the second floor. Inside, jump onto the bookshelf located in the west corner of the room and then jump again from the highest shelf to reveal the hidden chest with the Frog Coin inside. This Frog Coin is a useful collectible that can be spent on rare items and accessories in the game, making it a worthwhile find during your exploration of Super Mario RPG.
Head upstairs at the inn/item shop and go into the bedroom. Jump up on the shelves for this chest.
Sunken Ship hidden treasure (Croaka Cola)
In Super Mario RPG, the Sunken Ship holds a hidden treasure chest containing a Croaka Cola, a valuable item that fully restores HP and FP for the entire party. This hidden chest is found in the secret room where you encounter the Mirror Mario, right after defeating King Calamari. To access it, you must activate a hidden J Block on a bright spot in the room, then jump onto the Mario doppelganger to reach and open the chest. This Croaka Cola is especially useful for tough battles and is one of the key treasures in the Sunken Ship area.
To get this very tricky chest, you’ll need to jump on the head of the Mario clone in front of you so you can reach the hidden treasure. Do not talk to the Mario, as this will initiate a battle. If you talk to and defeat the Mario, you’ll have to leave the Sunken Ship area and come back for it to respawn.
Land’s End hidden treasure (Red Essence)
In the Land’s End area of Super Mario RPG, one of the six hidden treasure chests contains a Red Essence. To find it, enter the first section of Land’s End and use the cannon to launch Mario onto a floating yellow platform with eyes. When the platform reaches its highest point, jump off the north corner to reveal the hidden chest with the Red Essence inside. This item grants the user invincibility from attacks for three turns during battle and removes all status ailments, making it a valuable support item for tough fights.
Use the cannon at the entrance to Land’s End to shoot yourself onto the yellow platform. Jump towards north from the platform to hit this chest.
Land’s End hidden treasure (Croaka Cola)
In the Land’s End area of Super Mario RPG, a hidden treasure chest containing a Croaka Cola can be found in the second major zone. To locate it, players must stand near a cliff edge northwest of a hole, then jump to reveal a floating yellow platform. Using a nearby cannon, launch yourself onto this platform, then move to the far west corner and jump again to uncover the hidden chest. Croaka Cola is a valuable item that fully restores the HP and FP of all party members, making it especially useful for tough battles.
On the second screen at Land’s End, before jumping into the cannon, jump around on the lowered ground ahead of the cannon to reveal a floating yellow platform. Shoot yourself onto the yellow platform and jump north from it to reveal yet another yellow platform. Shoot yourself from the cannon on to the second yellow platform to gain access to the cliff where the hidden treasure is on the west side.
Land’s End hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In the Land’s End area of Super Mario RPG, players can find several hidden treasure chests containing valuable items, including multiple Frog Coins. One notable Frog Coin is located near the save point, where jumping from the middle to the right-most purple flower reveals a hidden chest. Another Frog Coin can be found in an underground cave accessed by jumping near a large hole in a cave, where defeating a wolf enemy and exploring a corner uncovers additional Frog Coins. Further Frog Coins are hidden within Belome Temple, accessible by jumping near walls and ledges to reveal invisible chests. These Frog Coins are essential for purchasing rare items at specialized shops and are among the most reliable treasures in Land’s End.
On the first Land’s End map where you see grass, jump off one of the above purple flowers to reach this hidden chest.
Land’s End hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
On the map with the block-bridge-jumping challenge, jump into the hole in the cliff below the bridge. Head towards the back of this cave and jump in the corner to get this chest.
Belome’s Temple hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Belome’s Temple in Super Mario RPG, players can find hidden Frog Coins by exploring the area after passing through a green pipe leading to a room with invisible treasure chests. By jumping on specific spots and platforms, players reveal two hidden chests containing Frog Coins. These coins are valuable as they can be spent on rare items and accessories in special shops. The temple also features a secret treasure room accessible by obtaining a key in Monstro Town, which contains multiple Frog Coins and other useful items, rewarding players for thorough exploration.
After entering the huge raising gate, you’ll enter a room with a regular chest right in front of you. Use the nearby ledge to jump on top of it to access the first hidden treasure in this room.
Belome’s Temple hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
Head down the stairs in the same room as the above chest and jump in the corner for this hidden treasure.
Monstro Town hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Monstro Town, players can find a hidden treasure chest containing a valuable Frog Coin. To locate it, head to the far right door that leads to the exit of Monstro Town. Inside the small room by the exit, move to the northwest corner beside a bush and jump to reveal the hidden chest. Collecting this Frog Coin adds to your stash of these rare coins, which can be used to purchase exclusive items and accessories throughout Super Mario RPG.
Jump in the corner of this small room to get your hidden treasure.
Bean Valley hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In Bean Valley, the hidden treasure containing a Frog Coin is found early in the area. Upon entering the valley, enter the green pipe on the right to reach a new section. From there, move to the far left corner beside the westernmost hill and jump to reveal an invisible treasure chest holding the Frog Coin. This secret is one of three hidden treasures in Bean Valley, offering players a valuable collectible to enhance their journey in Super Mario RPG.
After entering the right pipe in Bean Valley, jump in the above corner to get this hidden chest.
Bean Valley hidden treasure (Red Essence)
In Bean Valley, one of the hidden treasures is a Red Essence, a valuable item that grants invincibility for three turns during battle and removes all status ailments. To find this Red Essence, go to the area with five green pipes and Chewy enemies near the first save point. Enter the easternmost green pipe, then in the underground section, head to the northeastern gap just south of the yellow bricks. Jump one tile south to reveal a hidden chest containing the Red Essence. This item is especially useful for tough battles, providing temporary immunity and status recovery.
In the far right pipe among the five pipes with Piranha Plants in them, jump in this corner to reveal this chest.
Bean Valley hidden treasure (Croaka Cola)
Croaka Cola is a valuable hidden treasure found in Bean Valley in Super Mario RPG. To obtain it, head to the area with five pipes guarded by Piranha Plants and wait for the flying Shy Guy to water the plant near the lower right pipe. After defeating the enemy there, enter the pipe and proceed to the far side of the hallway. Standing near the middle of that side, jump to reveal a hidden treasure chest containing Croaka Cola. This item fully restores the HP and FP of all party members, making it a crucial resource for tough battles.
In the bottom right pipe among the five pipes, jump along this corner to find this chest.
Nimbus Land hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
Nimbus Land in Super Mario RPG features five hidden treasure chests, all containing valuable Frog Coins. One of the easiest Frog Coins can be found in the Nimbus Land Item Shop by jumping on the boxes behind the shopkeeper to reveal a hidden chest. Inside Nimbus Castle, after defeating Valentina, several Frog Coins are hidden in a hallway with three doors: one near a bird in a cage in the northwestern corner, another revealed by jumping on a visible chest in the middle doorway area, and others hidden near staircases and along an invisible path outside the map boundaries. These Frog Coins are essential collectibles and can be uncovered by carefully exploring and jumping in specific spots within Nimbus Land and its castle.
Jump up on the boxes in the Nimbus Land item shop to get this chest.
Nimbus Land hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
At the bottom of the stairs before you hit the prisoners in the castle, jump where the Jawful was standing to reveal this chest.
Nimbus Land hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
From where the above hidden treasure is, walk through the gap in the bricks and then walk north. Jump to reveal this chest.
Nimbus Land hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
In the room behind the Birdo mid-boss fight, jump on top of the existing treasure and jump again to reveal this hidden chest.
Nimbus Land hidden treasure (Frog Coin)
This chest only showed up for us after beating Valentina and restoring the Nimbus Land castle to its former glory. In the castle hall with the three doors, jump next to the bird cage to get this chest.
Smithy hidden treasure (Mushroom)
In Super Mario RPG, the Smithy hidden treasure involving a Mushroom is found near Smithy’s Factory at the gate outside Bowser’s Keep. This treasure is one of the 39 hidden chests scattered throughout the game and contains a valuable Mushroom item. To access it, players must be vigilant in exploring and jumping in specific spots, often using the Signal Ring accessory obtained earlier in the Mushroom Kingdom item shop basement, which alerts them to nearby hidden treasures. This particular Mushroom chest is notable because it is located close to the final boss area, making it a strategic find for players preparing for the challenging battle ahead.
Where are the most elusive hidden treasures in Super Mario RPG’s secret locations
The most elusive hidden treasures in Super Mario RPG are scattered across several secret locations that require precise jumping and exploration. Notably:
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Rose Town: A hidden chest inside the far north house can be accessed by jumping on a Toad’s head to reach the roof, then entering the house and jumping on the bed in the second-floor bedroom.
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Forest Maze: This area contains six hidden treasures, including some in tricky spots like underground stumps and a chest that is completely empty yet counts as a collectible.
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Booster Tower: Several hidden chests are found in this multi-level area, often requiring jumps on platforms and timing with enemies like Snifits and Thwomps to reach them.
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Nimbus Land: Most hidden treasures here are inside the palace, making them harder to find without thorough exploration.
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Monstro Town and Bean Valley: These regions have fewer but well-hidden chests, such as one behind a bush in Monstro Town and three in Bean Valley accessible through pipes and careful jumping.
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Bandit Way: A hidden chest located on a platform above the main path, reachable by using red flowers and yellow platforms to jump to the right spot.
These locations are notoriously missed because the chests are invisible or placed in hard-to-reach spots, often requiring jumping on NPCs or environmental objects to access them.
Which secret locations in Super Mario RPG are hardest to access for hidden treasures
The hardest secret locations to access for hidden treasures in Super Mario RPG are primarily found in areas that require precise jumping on NPCs, platforms, or environmental objects, often involving tricky timing and exploration:
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Rose Town: The house on a cliff is notoriously difficult to reach. Players must jump on a Toad’s head to climb up to the house, then jump on the bed in the second-floor bedroom to reveal the hidden chest.
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Forest Maze: This area contains multiple hidden treasures, some inside underground stumps and narrow tunnels, requiring careful navigation and jumps in tight spaces. One chest is notably empty but still counts as a collectible, adding to the challenge.
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Booster Tower: Hidden chests here demand skillful use of platforms, timing jumps with enemy movements like Snifits and Thwomps, and using seesaws to launch to otherwise unreachable spots.
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Bandit Way: Accessing the single hidden chest involves using red flowers and yellow platforms to reach a high platform above the main path, requiring precise platforming.
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Pipe Vault: While simpler than others, reaching the two hidden chests involves navigating lava platforms and spawning yellow platforms by jumping at the edge, which can be tricky for some players.
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Nimbus Land and Bowser’s Keep: These late-game areas contain some of the final hidden treasures, often inside palaces or difficult-to-reach spots, making them among the hardest to find.
These locations are considered the most challenging due to their combination of invisibility, platforming difficulty, and the need to interact with NPCs or environmental elements in unconventional ways.
