2025.12.14 dragon quest islandEvent & Feature

[Awaji Island, Onokogard Workshop] Make your own "MY Slime"!

What color do you like?

Yuji Horii, the creator of Japan's hugely popular RPG game series "Dragon Quest," is originally from Awaji Island!
Did you know that there is a workshop on Awaji Island where you can make your own "MY Slime"?

Its name is"Onocogard Workshop"!

The popular craft experience is now being held!

At the Onokogard Workshop, located next to Nijigen no Mori's hugely popular attraction, Dragon Quest Island, they are holding a Slime Coloring Experience every day!

This is a crafting experience where you can color pure white unglazed slimes and dragonies however you like to create your own monsters!

There are three key points to this experience!

Since it is held separately from the attractions, you only need a ticket for the craft experience to participate!In addition to being able to reserve tickets in advance, experience tickets are also available for purchase at the attraction reception desk inside Onokogard Castle, so walk-ins on the day are also welcome!

②The estimated time required is about 30 minutes!

All paints and brushes are prepared on-site, so there's no extra work involved! You can start painting right away and it will be completed in about 30 minutes, so don't worry if you have other plans! Of course, you can also take your time to create your own design!

③You can take it home as it is!

Once the paint has dried, it's finished! You can take it home in the box we'll give you, so it's the perfect souvenir to commemorate your trip! Don't miss out on displaying your own unique souvenir that you won't find anywhere else!

Head to Awaji Island for your winter vacation!

Nijigen no Mori is open every day, even during the winter holidays and the New Year holidays! You can stop by while sightseeing on Awaji Island, or on your way back from visiting the shrine for the first time in the New Year! Enjoy the world of "Dragon Quest" to the fullest at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island!

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Overview

Place

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

Opening hours

10: 00-18: 00 (17:30 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)

*Tickets are also sold at the Onokogard Castle reception.
*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.

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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