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2024.09.17 Godzilla interception operationEvent & Feature

[A Silver Week travel destination using public transport!] A detailed explanation of how to get to Godzilla Intercept Operation in Nijigen no Mori!

\Summary of how to access Nijigen no Mori Godzilla Intercept Operation/

In fact, did you know that there are direct express buses running daily from major terminals in the Kansai region to Awaji Island? Umeda, Namba, Sannomiya, Maiko, etc.Easy access from the Kansai tourist hub without transfersAvailable

This time, we will introduce how to get to "Nijigen no Mori Godzilla Intercept Operation" by express bus. Before you attempt to intercept Godzilla, check the access information and plan your trip smoothly!

①Umeda → Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Highway Oasis)

①Arrival time: 9:00-10:34
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
②Arrival time: 10:00-11:34
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
③Arrival time: 14:00-15:34
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
Price: 2,620 yen (one way) / Time: about 1 hours
bus:
West Japan JR Bus

・The bus will arrive at Awaji Highway Oasis.
・The Nijigen no Mori entrance is just a short walk from the bus stop.
・All attractions are accessible on foot (approximately 15 minutes to Naruto and Shin-chan).
・If you are going to "Dragon Quest" or "Godzilla", it is convenient to take the free shuttle bus and get off at "F Parking Lot" (about 1 minute).
・There are three direct flights from Umeda per day.

②Namba → Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Highway Oasis)

①Arrival time: 08:30-10:34
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
②Arrival time: 09:30-11:34
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
Price: 2,620 yen (one way) / Time: about 2 hours
bus:
West Japan JR Bus

・The bus will arrive at Awaji Highway Oasis.
・The Nijigen no Mori entrance is just a short walk from the bus stop.
・All attractions are accessible on foot (approximately 15 minutes to Naruto and Shin-chan).
・If you are going to "Dragon Quest" or "Godzilla", it is convenient to take the free shuttle bus and get off at "F Parking Lot" (about 1 minute).
・There are two direct flights from Namba per day.

③Shin-Kobe → Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Highway Oasis/Awaji Interchange)

①Arrival time: 08:55-09:49
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
②Arrival time: 11:45-12:37
(Get off at Awaji Interchange *Free shuttle bus to the site)
③Arrival time: 18:30-19:27
(Get off at Awaji Interchange *Free shuttle bus to the site)
*There are other flights available (
Check the operation table here
Price: 2,020 yen (one way) / Time: about 1 hours
bus:
West Japan JR Bus,Honshi Kaikyo Bus Co., Ltd.,Shinki Bus

・Depending on the length of your trip, your disembarkation location will change to either "Awaji Highway Oasis" or "Awaji Interchange."
・Nijigen no Mori is just a short walk from Awaji Highway Oasis.
・From Awaji Highway Oasis to each attraction, you will have to walk (approximately 15 minutes to Naruto and Shin-chan).
・If you get off at Awaji Interchange, there is a convenient free shuttle bus that will take you to the main entrance, "F Parking Lot" (about 1 minute).
・If you want to spend the whole day playing "Dragon Quest" or "Godzilla," "F Parking Lot" is convenient.

Exit the ticket gates at Shin-Kobe Station and take the escalator to the first floor.

Go down the escalator and turn left.West Japan JR Bus and Honshi Kaikyo Bus stop at this stop.
If you are taking the Shinki Bus, head towards the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe from the connecting corridor on the second floor.Enter through the connecting corridor and take the escalator right in front of you to the 4th floor.The bus stop is located outside the lobby on the 4th floor.
From here, walk to the shuttle bus stop (approximately 5 minutes).Go through the underground passage with the expressway running above to reach the main road.You will see the bus stop as soon as you exit the tunnel. There are two bus routes: a city bus and a free shuttle bus (it takes about 2 minute to Nijigen no Mori).

④Sannomiya → Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Highway Oasis/Awaji Interchange)

①Arrival time: 09:10-09:49
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
②Arrival time: 12:00-12:37
(Awaji Interchange *Free shuttle bus to the site)
③Arrival time: 19:15-19:52
(Awaji Interchange *Free shuttle bus to the site)
*There are other flights available (
Check the operation table here
Price: 1,310 yen (one way) / Time: about 1 hours
bus:
book four straits bus,Shinki Bus

・Depending on the length of your trip, your disembarkation location will change to either "Awaji Highway Oasis" or "Awaji Interchange."
・Nijigen no Mori is just a short walk from Awaji Highway Oasis.
・From Awaji Highway Oasis to each attraction, you will have to walk (approximately 15 minutes to Naruto and Shin-chan).
If you get off at Awaji Interchange, there is a convenient free shuttle bus that will take you to the main entrance, "F Parking Lot" (about 1 minute).
・If you want to spend the whole day playing "Dragon Quest" or "Godzilla," "F Parking Lot" is convenient.

After exiting the ticket gate, head towards the passage on the right.After exiting the ticket gate, head east along the corridor (look for the red JTB sign).At the end of the passageway is an intersection. The light blue sign is the Shinki Bus stop.The Honshi Kaikyo bus stop is under Mint Kobe, just outside the East Exit ticket gate.

⑤Maiko → Nijigen no Mori (Highway Oasis/F Parking Lot)

①Arrival time: 09:40-09:49
(Get off at Awaji Highway Oasis)
②Arrival time: 12:45-12:58
(Get off at Awajishima Park F Parking Lot)
③Arrival time: 19:45-19:52
(Get off at Awaji IC *Shuttle bus to the site)
*Other flights are also available.
Check the operation table here
Price: 1,000 yen (one way) / Time: about 1 hours
bus:
West Japan JR Bus,Shinki Bus,Awaji Traffic

・This is the bus stop with the most buses running to Nijigen no Mori.
・The ride takes about 10 minutes, so you don't have to worry about traffic jams.
・Depending on the time of your trip, your drop-off location may change: Awaji Highway Oasis, Awajishima Prefectural Park (Parking Lot F), or Awaji Interchange.
・Nijigen no Mori is just a short walk from Awaji Highway Oasis.
・From Awaji Highway Oasis to each attraction, you will have to walk (approximately 15 minutes to Naruto and Shin-chan).
If you get off at Awaji Interchange, there is a convenient free shuttle bus that will take you to the main entrance, "F Parking Lot" (about 1 minute).
・If you want to spend the whole day playing "Dragon Quest" or "Godzilla," "F Parking Lot" is convenient.
・If you get off at Awajishima Prefectural Park (Parking Lot F), the entrance to Nijigen no Mori will be right in front of you.

Exit the ticket gate and follow the passage to the right.If you go to the end of the corridor, you will see a sign for the bus stop.If you walk further from the signs, you will see the entrance to the bus stop.Take the elevator to the bus stop for Awaji Island.

JR Osaka and Shin-Kobe direct bus ticket set for "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" on sale

A direct bus ticket set for "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" is now available for round trip use from JR Osaka and Shin-Kobe stations. It is about 500 yen cheaper than usual, so if you are thinking of using it from JR Osaka Station or Shin-Kobe Station, be sure to check it out.

For details on the "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" direct bus set ticket, click here

Check the access information on the official website and plan a comfortable trip.
Click here for transportation access information for Nijigen no Mori



The closest parking lot to "Godzilla Intercept Operation" is Awajishima Park F Parking Lot. It is a 5-minute walk to the reception desk.

What is the Godzilla interception operation?

"Godzilla Intercept Operation" is the world's only entertainment attraction where you can fully experience the power and power of Godzilla, with the theme of the world's largest life-size Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island.Participants become members of the National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center, and after receiving an explanation of the "Godzilla interception operation" that unfolds against Godzilla that has appeared on Awaji Island through a movie-like attraction video produced by Toho, Godzilla Cell Shooting" Challenge the attraction.At the world's first permanent "Godzilla Museum", with the cooperation of Toho Visual Art Co., Ltd., which has been responsible for the special effects art of Godzilla movies, there is a powerful diorama that makes you feel like you are right in front of the movie scene. It's on display.

Click here for the special site for "Godzilla Intercept Operation"

Opening hours

10:00₋22:00 (last entry 20:00)
*Business hours may vary depending on the season.Detail isNijigen no Mori Official Twitter

Prices

Godzilla Intercept Operation Light Ticket
Adult (12 years old and over)/2,800 yen ~ 3,600 yen(tax included)
Children (ages 5 to 11)/1,800 yen ~ 2,200 yen(tax included)

Godzilla Intercept Operation Gold Ticket
Adult (12 years old and over)/4,800 yen to 5,600 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 5 to 11)/3,100 yen ~ 3,500 yen(tax included)

Godzilla Intercept Operation Premium Ticket
Adult (12 years old and over)/ 11,300 yen to 12,100 yen(tax included)
Children (ages 5 to 11)/9,600 yen ~ 10,000 yen(tax included)

*Adults (height 120cm or more / weight 25kg or more but less than 110kg),Children (height 120cm or more / weight 25kg to less than 110kg)
*The attractions you can experience will vary depending on the category.For more information, please check the ticket details on the special website.

We recommend purchasing tickets online!

Purchase your tickets in advance to get in smoothly!
Click here to purchase tickets

Accommodation “GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°” collaboration room
Let's stay at "Monster Land"!

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of "Godzilla," we will open "Monster Land," a Godzilla collaboration room where monsters that have appeared in past "Godzilla" movies gather together, on Friday, December 12st.
The main room features interior decorations and tapestries depicting past Godzillas and popular monsters, a portion of a full-sized Godzilla that can be seen through the window, and special processing that changes the way it looks when illuminated with light. This room allows you to enjoy a different interior atmosphere at night.
You can also enjoy limited novelties that can only be obtained here, such as acrylic blocks decorated with posters of past Godzilla movies.

Click here to stay!

Overview of Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park “Nijigen no Mori”

Since 2008, Pasona Group has collaborated with local governments and local stakeholders on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, and has been working on its own regional revitalization project by attracting various human resources. In 2013, the "Awaji Manga/Anime Island Project" was adopted as part of the "Private Business Planning and Proposal for Prefectural Awajishima Park" publicly invited by Hyogo Prefecture. Together with Hyogo Prefecture, we are promoting regional revitalization projects by attracting tourists.

Click here for details on "Nijigen no Mori"

Check the Nijigen Nomori official website and Twitter for the latest information on this event!

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