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2025.05.26 dragon quest islandEvent & Feature

An experiential attraction that allows you to explore the world of the classic "Dragon Quest," which will celebrate its 5th anniversary tomorrow, May 27th!

Tomorrow marks the 39th anniversary of "Dragon Quest"!
Experience the attractions on the sacred island of Awaji!

Tomorrow, May 5th, marks the release of the original Dragon Quest! Happy 27th anniversary!
At Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori," there is a hugely popular attraction called "Dragon Quest Island" where you can actually explore the world of the classic "Dragon Quest" yourself! Why not go on an adventure to save the world with your family and friends, or as a fellow Dragon Quest fan?

An attraction that can only be experienced here, where the game and real worlds are fused together, awaits you! In this article, we will introduce some tips for enjoying "Dragon Quest Island" to the fullest!

1. First, take a commemorative photo with a big castle and slime in the background.

First, let's take a photo that will give you a sense of the extraordinary! In front of Onokogard Castle, the reception desk for Dragon Quest Island, you will be greeted by a large castle, a spring, and a giant slime! Taking a photo in front of the giant castle and slime will give you the thrill that only a theme park can provide!

2. Form a party and start your adventure!

After meeting the king at the castle, you can freely explore the towns and dungeons that appear in the world of "Dragon Quest", as well as the forest area where you can fight monsters! You can have a lot of fun taking photos of the monster objects that appear in front of you and in front of the shops in the town!

3. Try the quest!

The best part of RPGs is exploring the city in search of items! Search for treasure chests and small medals, and when you hold your IC chip-equipped adventurer's mark over the touch area of ​​the slime mark, a sound will play and you'll feel a great sense of accomplishment! Take your time to look around the various places!

4. Don't forget to take photos in the area.

There are also plenty of photo spots in the area where you can take photos that you can only take here! You can take photos to commemorate your little one's first adventure, or to post on social media! You can collect not only medals and experience points, but also memories as you progress!

5. If you're tired from walking a lot, eat something! 🍲

Even during your adventure, you can temporarily leave the attraction area!Enjoy collaboration food that can only be eaten here at this collaboration restaurant based on "Luidia's Tavern"! There are so many cute menu items that you'll feel bad eating them!

6. Let's save the world! Challenge the final boss battle! 🔥

After completing quests in the city and earning experience points by battling monsters, it's time to head to the finale of your adventure!Enter the "Demon Castle" where the Great Demon King Zoma awaits, ready to destroy everything! Join forces with your party and take on the final battle to save the world!

7. Finally, take a commemorative photo! Don't forget to check out the exclusive photo holder!

After the battle with the Demon King Zoma, you can head to the photo booth to capture your adventure to date! You can take a special photo with iconic Dragon Quest items such as swords and shields!
Along with commemorative photos, you can also find "proof of adventure"With a result sheet and a limited edition photo holder, you'll have a unique souvenir to look back on your day's great adventure anytime!

9. To round things off, make slime in just 30 minutes!

If you want to wrap up your adventure, try the popular "Slime Coloring Experience" at the "Onocogard Workshop" attached to Onokogard Castle, which can only be experienced here! It's a craft experience where you can paint your own image on pure white unglazed slime, and you can take the colored slime home with you, making it a perfect souvenir! All tools such as paints and brushes are provided, so you can participate empty-handed!

For details about the slime coloring experience,click here

What did you think? "Dragon Quest Island" is a pretty intense attraction, with the estimated experience time for just the main quest being 2 to 2 hours!In addition to this, various events and campaigns are held according to the season! No matter when you visit, you can enjoy this attraction with a fresh feeling! Set off on a great adventure to save the world at Awaji Island's "Dragon Quest Island"!

Dragon Quest Island Overview

A field RPG attraction that combines the real and digital worlds to create the world of Dragon Quest. Participants in the attraction will become the protagonist of the story and enjoy the world of Dragon Quest through adventures following an original story. To commemorate the release of the HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III: And into the Legend..., we will be holding a re-release of Dragon Quest Island: The Demon King Zoma and the Island of Beginnings, which was popular when it opened in 2024, from Saturday, October 10, 5. Embark on a new adventure in Dragon Quest Island, which is based on the worldview of the Roto series and has enhanced sub-quests, original goods, and original food!

For more information on "Dragon Quest Island: The Demon Lord Zoma and the Island of Beginnings," click here

Opening hours

[Weekdays] 10:00-20:30 (last admission 18:00)
[Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays] 10:00-22:00 (last entry 19:30)
*If you wish to participate in side quests, please enter at least 30 minutes before the final admission time.

Ticket price

[Light Ticket (Admission + Main Quest)]
Adults (12 years and over): 3,400 to 4,500 yen,Children (ages 5 to 11): 1,800 to 2,500 yen
[Gold Ticket (Light Ticket + Side Quest)]
Adults (12 years old and over, junior high school students and over): 5,400 to 6,500 yen; Children (5 to 11 years old): 3,100 to 3,800 yen
[Premium Ticket (Gold Ticket + Premium Goods)]
Adults (12 years old and over, junior high school students and over): 12,400 to 13,500 yen; Children (5 to 11 years old): 10,800 to 11,500 yen

We recommend purchasing tickets online!

Purchase your tickets in advance to get in smoothly!

Dragon questLet's stay in the collaboration room "Slime Cocoon"!

Guests will receive a special gift, including an original design yukata that can only be obtained here, an original photo frame that can be obtained by clearing the mission of collecting "small medals" hidden in the room, a fruit plate decorated with "slime" and other characters, and an admission ticket to "Dragon Quest Island". The room is decorated with a variety of characters, including the monster "Slime" from the work, the original character "Homilot" from "Dragon Quest Island", and the monster "Onion Slime", on the walls and windows, and is packed with fun features such as original slime-shaped pendant lights and treasure chests!

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"

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