2025.12.15 dragon quest islandEvent & Feature

Awaji Island, the holy land of Dragon Quest: Is it far away? Actually, it's only a 13-minute bus ride from Kobe city!

Awaji is quite close!

[Real-life adventure in Kansai!] Dive into the world of Dragon Quest at Onokogard on Awaji Island!

For all you game lovers, finallyReal adventure timehas arrived!
Kansai's leading mecca for anime and gamesAt Awaji Island's "Nijigen no Mori," the hugely popular attraction "Dragon Quest Island" is a must-see!
You too can go on a real adventure on Awaji Island right now.Would you like to try it?

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 The world of games becomes reality!? Experience a real adventure at "Onokogard"

In Dragon Quest Island, you solve puzzles and defeat monsters while actually walking around on foot.Real RPG attraction.
The world of the game unfolds before your eyes!
You can enjoy the experience of being the main character of Dragon Quest.

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Is the idea that "Awaji Island = far away" already outdated?

"Isn't Awaji Island far away?"
I'm sure many people have that image.

Actually,Nijigen no Mori is located almost at the northern tip of Awaji Island.It is located in and is surprisingly easy to access!
✅ Nearest station in Kobe cityIt's only about 13 minutes by highway bus from JR Maiko Station.!
✅ From Kobe Sannomiya, it's only about 45 minutes by express bus!

In the Kansai areaEasy for day tripsIt's that far away.

For everyone who is interested in Nijigen no Mori's popular attraction "Dragon Quest Island", todayDeparting from Kobe cityMost efficientHalf-day model itineraryIntroducing!

Model itinerary starting and ending in Kobe city

09:30 Meet at Maiko Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line!

Although Nijigen no Mori is called Awaji Island, it is only a 10-minute bus ride from the nearest JR station, Maiko Station. Meet at the nearest station!

09:35 5 minute walk to the express bus stop "Express Maiko"

After leaving the ticket gates at JR Maiko Station, head to the bus stop "Express Maiko" where most of the express buses bound for Awajishima and Tokushima stop! The route from the station to the bus stop isclick here!

09:45 Board the Kita-Awaji West Coast Line (towards Awaji Island)

Take the Kita Awaji West Coast Line highway bus and arrive at the bus stop located right in front of the main gate.Bus stop: Prefectural Awajishima Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)へFor other times,click hereCheck from!

09:58 Get off at Awajishima Prefectural Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)

The bus ride takes just 13 minutes! Bus stop "Prefectural Awajishima Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)After getting off at ", enter the park and walk straight for 1 or 2 minutes and you will see the giant slime!

10:00 Arrive at Onokogard Castle (Dragon Quest Island reception)!

First, take a photo with the giant slime! Now, go through the castle gate and your adventure begins!

10:10 Set off on an adventure to save the world!

You can challenge the "Main Quest" to save the world from the Demon King Zoma, and the "Challenge from Kandata (side quest)" to enjoy the world of "Dragon Quest" even more! The estimated time to complete both isAn epic 3-3 hour adventureへ!

13:30 Enjoy the collaboration menu at "Luidia's Tavern"!

Next to Onokogard Castle is the restaurant "Luiida's Tavern"! Enjoy the world of "Dragon Quest" with the limited menu!

14:15 Check out the merchandise at the shop attached to the restaurant!

After eating the collaboration food, you can enjoy purchasing some merchandise! We also have a wide selection of Nijigen no Mori exclusive merchandise!

15:00 Make your own original slime with this bisque coloring experience!

You can make your own slime by adding your favorite colors and pictures to the pure white unglazed slime! The experience takes about 30 minutes, so it's easy! Take home a memory of this outing with you with this experience that is only available at Dragon Quest Island!
For more details,click hereFrom!

15:45 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 lottery ticket for the Nijigen no Mori-exclusive "Lottery Special" at the "Lottery Shop" in front of Onokogard Castle! Maybe you'll win a big onion slime plush toy?!

16:30 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 don't worry! You'll arrive there in no time, so don't fall asleep even if you're tired!

16:44 Arrived at Maiko Expressway! Then walk to JR Maiko Station! Thank you for your hard work!

Even though we'd spent a whole day playing Dragon Quest, we still made it back when the sun was still out!
Looking at it this way, don't you think Awaji Island is actually quite close? Once you've been there once, it'll be much easier to get there the second or third time!

Awaji Island, Nijigen no MoriEnjoy a special day in the world of Dragon Quest, an experience you can only have here!

Overview of "Dragon Quest Island"

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

10: 00 to 20: 30 (last entry 18: 00)
*If you wish to participate in side quests, please enter 30 minutes before the final admission time.
*Opening hours vary depending on the season. For details, please check the "Today's Park Information" on the official Nijigen no Mori website.

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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