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[Day trip from Nagoya!] A must-see for Dragon Quest fans! Awaji Island "Dragon Quest Island" 120% Enjoyment 1-Day Tour Model Itinerary

For those of you who are thinking, "Is it impossible to come from Tokai without staying overnight?"

"I'm interested in Dragon Quest Island on Awaji Island, but if I go there from Nagoya, I'll have to stay overnight, right...?"
Do you think so? Actually...
Even if you leave from Nagoya in the morning, you can enjoy it as a day trip!!

This time, our former Nagoya City resident staffReally recommended one-day trip itineraries　
Of course, the attractions areLimited goods,Collaboration food, and now onlyLottery EventThis is an indulgent plan that you can enjoy up to this point!

10:10 Board Nozomi 17 (bound for Hakata) from JR Nagoya Station

First, board the Shinkansen and head to Shin-Kobe Station! It takes about 70 minutes, so it's nice to have a late breakfast on the train! I recommend Tenmusu!

11:14 Get off at Shin-Kobe Station and transfer to the Kobe Municipal Subway

After getting off at Shin-Kobe Station, transfer to the city subway! The Shinkansen ticket gates are on the second floor, so after exiting the ticket gates, go down the stairs you see ahead on your left, then follow the signs and it's a 2-5 minute walk to the subway station!

11:27 Board the municipal subway (towards Seishin-Chuo)

It's only one stop (1 minutes) to Sannomiya Station! If you sit in the rear car, it's easy to transfer!

11:29 Get off at Sannomiya Station, exit the ticket gate and head to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal

After arriving at Sannomiya Station, head to ground level from East Exit 3! Go through JR Sannomiya Station and head to the bus company's terminal, "Shinki Bus" (5 minutes on foot)! For detailed directions to the terminal,click herePlease also refer to this!

12:15 Board the Kita-Awaji West Coast Line (towards Awaji Island)

Please purchase a ticket at the terminal and board the 12:15 express bus."Kita Awaji West Coast Line"Once you board, you'll enjoy a relaxing 40-minute bus ride!

12:58 Get off at Awajishima Prefectural Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)

bus stop"Prefectural Awajishima Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)" We arrived at the "Nijigen no Mori" anime park! Go through the gate in front of the roundabout and you'll see the characters you've seen before and the music you've heard before! It's sure to get your motivation up!

13:05 First, refuel at "Luidia's Tavern"!

Once inside the park, just go straight down the main street and you'll see a giant slime and Onokogard Castle ahead of you on your left! But before you start your adventure, you'll want to fill your stomach first. Continue along the main street and you'll soon see the restaurant "Luidia's Tavern" ahead of you on your left! Enjoy the world of "Dragon Quest" with our limited menu!

14:00 Finally, an audience with the King! Check-in at Onokogard Castle!

Once you've finished your meal, you're all set! Return to Onokogard Castle, which also serves as the attraction reception desk, and once you've completed the necessary paperwork, you'll finally have an audience with the King! Be careful not to be rude!

14:05 Set off on a great adventure to save the world from the Demon King Zoma!

After the audience with the King, the adventure finally begins! Estimated time to complete the main quest2 hour to 2 hoursIf you also take on the challenge from Kandata (side quest), the estimated time to complete is3 hour to 3 hoursA super-intense experience awaits you! Set off on an epic adventure!
*This is only an estimate of the time if you can experience the experience smoothly.Please note that there may be additional waiting times during peak seasons.

17:00 After your adventure, a mountain of treasure awaits you! Check out the merchandise at the shop at the finish line!

For all the heroes who saved the world, a shop packed with Nijigen no Mori-exclusive Dragon Quest goods awaits! Purchase some fun merchandise and keep a tangible memory of your great adventure!

17:45 Finally, try your luck at the Lottery Special!

Once you've purchased your original goods, it's time for your final test of luck! Draw a Nijigen no Mori exclusive "Lottery Special" ticket at the "Lottery Shop" in front of Onokogard Castle! The Onion King air lottery machine alone is worth a visit!

18:40 Board the Kita-Awaji West Coast Line (towards Kobe) and head home

When I got off on the way thereSame bus stop (Awajishima Prefectural Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot))You can board the bus from anywhere in Japan, so it's safe! The return trip is also about a 40-minute bus ride!

19:24 Get off at Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya and transfer to the city subway on foot

The last stop is the Sannomiya bus terminal, so there's no need to worry about missing your stop! Once you get off, go back the same way you came and transfer to the Kobe Municipal Subway!

19:31 Board the municipal subway (towards Tanigami)

On the way back, take the Kobe Municipal Subway in the opposite direction (towards Tanigami) and it's just one stop and two minutes away! This is a time when you'll start to feel tired, so be careful not to oversleep!

19:33 Get off at Shin-Kobe Station and proceed to the Shinkansen ticket gate

Return the same way you came! It's a 5-6 minute walk to the Shinkansen ticket gate, and then a long escalator takes you to ground level!

19:40 Kobe souvenir time!

If you want to buy souvenirs from Kobe, we recommend "Entre Marche" located in front of the Shinkansen ticket gate inside the station. It is a fairly large store that combines a convenience store and a souvenir shop, and has a wide selection of products, so it is the best place to buy souvenirs for family and friends! It also has "Franz", which is famous for puddings! (Opening hours etc. areclick here）

20:34 Board Nozomi 60 (Tokyo bound) from JR Shin-Kobe Station

The fun trip is about to come to an end. After boarding the Shinkansen from Shin-Kobe Station and riding for about 70 minutes, we soon arrived in Nagoya!

21:35 Arrive at JR Nagoya Station!

How was your day filled with Dragon Quest? You were able to experience everything and still come back the same day! Nijigen no Mori, located at the northern tip of Awaji Island, is within easy day trip distance from Tokai!Awaji Island, Nijigen no MoriEnjoy a special day in the world of Dragon Quest, an experience you can only have here!

*This article is based on the holiday schedule for early February 2025.

Overview of “Dragon Quest Island Daimaou Zoma and the Island of Beginnings”

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 that follow an original story. To commemorate the release of the HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III: And into the Legend..., Dragon Quest Island: The Demon Lord Zoma and the Island of Beginnings, which was popular when it opened in 2024, will be re-released 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 entrance 18:00)
[Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays] 10:00-22:00 (last entrance 19:30)
*If you wish to participate in side quests, please enter 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

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!

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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