2026.02.19 Events & Featuresゴジラ迎撃作戦

[Exhibition Introduction] If you’re planning a trip over the three-day weekend, head to NIGOD’s Godzilla Museum!

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Located inside the anime park “Nijigen no Mori,” the National Awaji-island Institute of Godzilla Disaster (NIGOD) is home to the world’s first permanent museum, the “Godzilla Museum,” which houses a variety of extremely valuable materials related to Godzilla and has been extremely well-received! You can see a variety of Godzilla-related exhibits that NIGOD has collected over the years, including the Godzilla suit used in the movies, elaborately crafted dioramas, and impressive 3D sculptures that look like they could start moving at any moment.

There are also many other special exhibits for Godzilla fans, including valuable production materials and props. In this article, we will introduce 7 must-see points that you should definitely see right now at this fascinating Godzilla Museum.

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*You can enter the Godzilla Museum with a Gold Ticket or higher attraction ticket or a Kids-only Enjoyment Pass.

1. “Japan vs. Godzilla: The History of the Fierce Battle”

Godzilla has been the subject of countless films to date. The “Japan vs. Godzilla – A History of Their Fierce Battles” corner features a map of the places where Godzilla has appeared and the Godzilla films in which they appeared. This valuable exhibit brings together the results of many years of research by the NIGOD, allowing visitors to see at a glance how much Godzilla has threatened various parts of Japan.

② “Toho Special Effects Technology Site”

This corner was created with the full cooperation of Toho Eizo Bijutsu Co., Ltd., which has been responsible for the special effects art that is essential to any Godzilla film. A huge diorama was created specifically for this museum using materials actually used in the filming of “Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS,” released in 2003. Please take your time to look at the intricately crafted diorama, which demonstrates the high quality of the special effects art.

3. “Godzilla Intercept Operation”

This is an exhibition corner about the life-size Godzilla that is currently inactive on Awaji Island. In addition to an elaborate 1/20 scale model that allows you to closely observe Godzilla while he is inactive, there is also a wall exhibit that provides a detailed explanation of the operations that led to his inactivity, broken down into phases. You can see details that are difficult to notice in the real thing, and if you see the life-size Godzilla after seeing this scale model, you can get a better sense of its size.

④ “The World of Toho Special Art”

It’s not just three-dimensional sculptures. There is also an exhibition corner that collects production materials for various props, such as famous mecha that appeared in the series and weapons used by the human side in “Godzilla.” How were the props that are essential to film production conceived and actually made? For those who have long loved special effects films, this corner, where you can learn about the production process in detail, is a must-see.

⑤Diorama exhibition corner

The Gigantic Series is a hugely popular figure series among Godzilla fans. With the cooperation of X-Plus Co., Ltd., we’ve recreated four famous scenes from the Godzilla series in dioramas using these figures. The figures themselves are impressive, but when you add in the surrounding dioramas, it’s as if the famous scenes are being recreated right before your eyes. You can rotate the figure 360 ​​degrees to enjoy the view, so be sure to take your time and take a good look.

⑥ “All Toho Monsters Attack”

This is a super-eye-catching corner made possible through the cooperation of BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd. and X-Plus Co., Ltd., where approximately 100 types of Toho monsters are gathered together in one place. The sight of all the Toho monsters that have appeared in so many films lined up in a row is simply spectacular. Try to find the monster that you have a special attachment to in this corner filled with the history of Toho monsters.

⑦ “Mothra Special Exhibition”

For a limited time only, until Sunday, September 13, 2026, the museum is also hosting a new special exhibition, the “Mothra Special Exhibition,” focusing on the ever-popular monster “Mothra.” With the cooperation of Toho Visual Arts, the exhibition features various filming props that appeared in the “Heisei Mothra Series,” as well as Mothra’s egg and a giant 4-meter panel, allowing visitors to experience the heroic figure of “Mothra” as she fights to protect people and the Earth as a guardian deity. Be sure to enjoy this limited-time special exhibition as well.

The Godzilla Museum is packed with so many things to see that it’s hard to stop talking about them, including an exhibit of the Godzilla suit actually used in the filming of the movie, and a special effects studio where you can film yourself facing Godzilla! The weather forecast for this three-day weekend is warm, so if you’re heading out, be sure to head to Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island to fully immerse yourself in the charm of Godzilla and special effects movies! We look forward to seeing you there!

What is Godzilla Interception Operation?

“Godzilla Intercept Operation” is a one-of-a-kind entertainment attraction themed around the world’s largest life-size Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, allowing visitors to fully experience Godzilla’s might and power. Participants become members of the NIGOD and, through a film-like attraction video produced by Toho, are given an explanation of the “Godzilla Intercept Operation” that unfolds against Godzilla’s appearance on Awaji Island. Afterwards, they take on attractions such as the “Zip Line” and “Godzilla Cell Shooting.” The adjacent Godzilla Museum, the world’s first permanent facility, features spectacular dioramas and other exhibits that bring scenes from the film to life, with the cooperation of Toho Visual Arts Co., Ltd., the company responsible for the special effects art of Godzilla films.

“Godzilla Intercept Operation” special website

Fee

Godzilla Intercept Operation Light Ticket
Adults (12 years and over) / 2,800 to 3,600 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 5 to 11) : 1,800 to 2,200 yen (tax included)

Godzilla Intercept Operation Gold Ticket
Adults (12 years and over) / 4,800 to 5,600 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 5 to 11) : 3,100 to 3,500 yen (tax included)

Godzilla Intercept Operation Premium Ticket
Adults (12 years and over) / 11,300 yen to 12,100 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 5 to 11) : 9,600 to 10,000 yen (tax included)

*Adults (height 120cm or more / weight 25kg or more but less than 110kg), children (height 120cm or more / weight 25kg or more but less than 110kg)
*The attractions you can experience vary depending on the category. For more information, please check the ticket details on the special website.

Accommodation “GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°” collaboration room
Let’s stay at “Kaiju Land”!

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of “Godzilla,” a Godzilla collaboration room called “Kaiju Land” has opened, bringing together all the monsters that have appeared in the Godzilla films to date.
This room features interior décor and tapestries depicting past Godzillas and other popular monsters, as well as a life-size portion of Godzilla visible through the window. Special processing has been applied to these elements to change their appearance depending on the light shining on them, allowing you to enjoy different indoor atmospheres during the day and at night.
You can also enjoy exclusive novelties that can only be obtained here, such as acrylic blocks featuring posters from past Godzilla films.

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Since 2008, the Pasona Group has been collaborating with local governments and local stakeholders on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, working on a unique regional revitalization project by attracting a diverse range of talent. In 2013, the “Awaji Manga and Anime Island Project” was selected as one of the “Private Business Proposals for Awajishima Prefectural Park” projects that Hyogo Prefecture publicly solicited. The group is now working with Hyogo Prefecture to revitalize the region by attracting new tourists, taking advantage of the magnificent natural beauty of the 134.8 hectare prefectural park.

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