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2025.08.12 Event & FeatureDemon Blade

[Access and model course introduction] A collaboration event with the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is being held at Nijigen no Mori in Awaji Island!

- Public transport access guide -

Some people may think that Awaji Island is difficult to access. However, Nijigen no Mori is located almost at the northern tip of Awaji Island, and it is only a 10-minute bus ride from the nearest JR station! It is actually quite easily accessible!
For all the fans of the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" who are coming to Awaji Island for the first time for this event, we will introduce the easiest route to get there!

Outbound

12:30 Meet at JR Maiko Station!

First, let's get on the train and head to the nearest station, JR Maiko Station (Sanyo Main Line).

(Guide)
・JR Osaka Station to JR Maiko Station: Approximately 50 minutes
・JR Sannomiya Station to JR Maiko Station: Approximately 20 minutes

12:35 Move to the bus stop "Kosoku Maiko" (5 minutes walk)

Once you exit the ticket gate at JR Maiko Station, turn right! Follow the road signs and walk for about 5 minutes until you reach the express bus stop!
Head to the boarding point for Awajishima (Sumoto) and Tokushima!
(For detailed route after exiting the ticket gate,click here）

12:45 Board the Kita Awaji West Coast Line (Toshima-Naka bound)

If you are participating in the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" collaboration event, take the Kita Awaji West Coast Line bus that stops at the bus stop "Prefectural Awajishima Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)" on the west end of the park! It takes just 13 minutes one way to get there! (If you are looking for a bus outside of the designated times,click here）

*No reservation is required for this bus. However, due to the nature of highway travel, you may not be able to board if the bus is full. Please be aware of this.

12:58 Arrive at Nijigen no Mori! Walk to the attraction reception! (15 minutes walk)

After arriving at "Awajishima Prefectural Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)", please walk to the event reception desk! After getting off at the bus stop, please go through the gate in front of you and walk for about 15 minutes through the park to arrive at the event reception desk!

13:15 Arrived at the collaboration event reception!

It takes about 40 minutes to get from the nearest station to the reception, including travel within the park! Awaji Island feels so close now, doesn't it? Enjoy the two collaboration events, day and night, filled with the world of the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" to your heart's content!

Return journey

21:00 Board the free shuttle bus from the Night Walk finish

A free shuttle bus returns you to the park from the finish point of the Night Walk.Prefectural Awajishima Park F Parking LotPlease take the bus to
*A free shuttle bus will be running from the Night Walk finish point at all times.

21:15 Once you arrive at F Parking Lot, head to the express bus stop at the rotary!

Once you get off the free shuttle bus, head to the bus rotary in front of you! There is also a bus stop for the express bus, so please wait there!

21:30 Board the Kita Awaji Nishikaigan Line (14 minutes by bus)

The bus bound for Maiko Expressway is coming, so we'll head home! We'll take a 1-minute bus ride while reminiscing on the memories of a fun day! (If you're looking for a bus outside of this time slot,click here）

21:44 Arrived at Maiko Expressway! Thank you for your hard work!

If you take the same route as on the way there, it's a 5-minute walk to JR Maiko Station. Maybe by this time you'll be wanting to go there again...?! Please be careful on your way home or to your accommodation!

What do you think? Looking at it this way, Nijigen no Mori isn't that far away, is it? Please invite your friends and family and come to the park!

About the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"

The series is based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, which has sold over 1 million copies in Shueisha Jump Comics volumes 23 to 1. The animation is produced by ufotable. The story begins with a boy named Tanjiro Kamado, whose family was killed by demons, joining the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his sister Nezuko, who has become a demon, back into a human. The TV anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" began airing in April 5000, and the movie version of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" was released in October 2019. From 4 to 2020, the TV anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Mugen Train Arc, TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Entertainment District Arc, TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Swordsmith Village Arc, and TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Pillar Training Arc will be broadcast and streamed. The heartbreaking story of humans and demons, the fierce swordplay, the charming characters, and the occasional comical scenes have made it popular around the world. The movie version of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Mugenjo Arc will be released in July 10.
Official site:https://kimetsu.com/

Overview of the 3rd collaboration event between Nijigen no Mori and the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"

period

2025.3.15 (Sat) - 2025.12.14 (Sun)

Place

2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture

Message

The world of the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is recreated in the great outdoors of Nijigen no Mori.
Participants will be able to enjoy the world of the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" through two events, one in the day and one in the evening.

①【Night Event】Nijigen no Mori x Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" "Night Walk: The Path to the Infinite Castle"
While walking 1.2 km through the night forest, participants can experience the world of the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" recreated with projection mapping and other techniques. Participants will relive the battles between Tanjiro Kamado and the pillars of the series from "Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc" to "Pillar Training Arc" that have been animated so far, and will be tasked with gathering information for the upcoming battle against Kibutsuji Muzan. Original novelty items will be presented at the finish line.

② [Daytime event] Nijigen no Mori x Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" "Mystery Solving Walk: Flower-Falling Village and Phantom Demon Tour"
You can enjoy a puzzle-solving game while walking around an area decorated with character panels featuring original illustrations by ufotable that are exclusive to Nijigen no Mori.
This time, original illustration panels of eight demons will be featured for the first time. Participants who get lost in the fantasy world will have to solve the mystery of the demons in the park and try to escape from the fantasy. As a participation bonus, you will receive an original badge exclusive to the collaboration event.

・Goods ・Food

This time, original goods and food that can only be purchased at Nijigen no Mori will be on sale. Details will be announced on the official website in due course (event goods sold in the first and second rounds will also be resold).

Opening hours

①19:00-22:00 (last reception 20:30)
②10:00-19:00 (last reception 17:30)
*Business hours change depending on the season
*For details, please check the official website of Nijigen No Mori.

How to buy

Apply from the right　https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/7cJq7XoxJb/

Prices

Adult child
"Night Walk: The Path to Infinite Castle" admission ticket 3,600 yen ~ 4,000 yen 1,600 yen ~ 1,900 yen
Admission ticket for "Mystery Solving Walk: Flower-Falling Village and Phantom Demon Tour" 2,000 yen 1,500 yen
Day and night set admission ticket 5,400 yen ~ 5,800 yen　 2,900 yen ~ 3,200 yen
Premium ticket (daytime admission ticket + luxurious perks) 10,000 yen 9,500 yen
Premium ticket (evening admission ticket + luxurious benefits) 11,600 yen ~ 12,000 yen 9,600 yen ~ 9,900 yen
Premium ticket (daytime and evening admission ticket + luxurious perks) 13,400 yen ~ 13,800 yen 10,900 yen ~ 11,200 yen

*All prices above include tax.
*Admission ticket prices change depending on the season.For details, please check the official website of Nijigen No Mori.
* Adults are 12 years old and over, children are 11 years old and under.
*Children must be accompanied by one or more guardians (adults) to enter.
* "Night Walk: The Path to Mugenjo" is free for children 4 and under
　Purchase is required to participate in the "Mystery Solving Walk: Flowering Village and Phantom Demon Tour"
* Tickets for "Night Walk: Trails to the Infinite Castle" are time-designated.

Remarks

・The information is current and subject to change.
・The latest information will be released sequentially on the following website

What is the "Demon Slayer" anime collaboration room?

For a limited time only, from March 2025th (Sat) to December 3th (Sun), 15, two special collaboration rooms between Nijigen no Mori and the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" will be available! "Kizuna no Cocoon" is a space where you can experience the journey and bonds that the four characters, including Kamado Tanjiro, have woven, based on the concept of "A tale of bonds that travels around." The room features a living room designed with a butterfly mansion motif and a bedroom with a wisteria flower crest motif. Up to three people can stay in this room.
The "Hashira Cocoon" is designed with the concept of "perfecting the aesthetics of the pillars" and features a Taisho modern atmosphere and the motif of the nine pillars. In the bedroom that resembles a pillar meeting, a life-size Nichirin sword and many famous scenes are on display. There are also plenty of must-see performances for fans. Up to two people can stay here. Please enjoy a special moment where you can fully experience the world of the anime.

Accommodation here

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"

For the latest information on this event, check out the official Nijigen no Mori website and Official X!

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