2025.08.03 dragon quest islandEvent & Feature

[Perfect for summer vacation independent research] Awaji Island, the holy land of Dragon Quest, is the hottest place for crafting experiences, where you can make your own monster!

Perfect for your summer vacation independent study!
Create your own monster!

Moms and dads who are thinking, "I want my kids to have as much fun as they can during summer vacation, but I'm also worried about their homework..." At Awajishima Nijigen no Mori, they can play and get one of their homework done at the same time!
At the hugely popular attraction "Dragon Quest Island" at Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori," a craft experience perfect for summer vacation independent research is being held at the workshop attached to Onokogard Castle, where the attraction reception is located! There is also a "Slime Coloring Experience" where you can color pure white unglazed slime to your liking to make your own slime, and wind chime making, perfect for summer! Be sure to check it out and try to capture some tangible memories of your outing!

Slime & Draky coloring experience

The Onokogard Workshop is attached to Onokogard Castle. Did you know that never-before-seen slimes and drakeys are produced in this workshop, day and night?

At Onokogard Workshop,We are currently holding a very popular "coloring experience" where you can color pure white unglazed slimes and dragonies as you like to create your own monsters!The experience lasts about 30 minutes, so it's perfect for a little experience before you head home! You can even get a commemorative item that's only available here!

It's up to you whether you want to stay true to the original colors or create something original! Why not try creating your own monster for your summer vacation independent study project?

Let's make our own original slime wind chimes!

This is a limited-time craft perfect for summer! The limited-time event "Slime Wind Chimes - My Own Sound News" allows you to make your own wind chimes inspired by the popular Dragon Quest monster, Slime, and is being held until Sunday, September 2025, 9!

This craft experience involves choosing one of four original strips of paper, writing your own words or message on it, and attaching it to a slime-shaped wind chime! Even small children who are a little nervous about using paint can easily try this out!Wind chimesIt looks cute, and if you display it at home, it will bring back memories of your outings every time it rings, making it a recommended item that is perfect for creating memories!

This summer, have a memorable experience after your adventure. Kill two birds with one stone by having a fun outing and finishing up some homework at Awaji Island's "Dragon Quest Island"!

Overview

Place

Onokogardo Workshop ("Dragon Quest Island" Onokogardo Castle Next)

Opening hours

10: 00-18: 30 (18:00 last reception)
*Please note that these are different from the attraction's opening hours.

Prices

[Slime coloring experience] 1,800 yen (tax included)
[Drakey coloring experience] 2,000 yen (tax included)
[Original Slime Wind Chime] 2,700 yen (tax included)
*Tickets are sold at the reception desk of Onokogardo Castle.
*Admission tickets to "Dragon Quest Island" are not required.

Acitivity Time

Approx. 30 hours

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What is “Dragon Quest Island”?

"Dragon Quest Island: The Demon Lord Zoma and the Island of Beginnings" is a field RPG attraction that brings to life the world of "Dragon Quest" by fusing the real and digital worlds.

Attraction participants can become the main character of the story while following the original story, and enjoy the world of "Dragon Quest" through adventure!

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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 experience a side quest, please enter 30 minutes before the last admission time.
*Business hours may change depending on the season.
※2025年7月22日～8月8日、8月17日～8月24日、8月30日・31日は、朝09:00オープン・夜22:00クローズ（19:30最終受付）となります。
※2025年8月9日～8月16日は、朝08:30オープン・夜22:00クローズ（19:30最終受付）となります。
※2025年8月25日～29日は、朝10:00オープン・夜22:00クローズ（19:30最終受付）となります。

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.

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