Nijigen no Mori

Theme Park

Last updated August 31, 2026 Reviewed by the Japan Voyage editorial team

Prefecture

Hyogo

Type

Theme Park

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Free

Entry Fee

Free Entry Restaurant Cafe

About This Destination

An anime and manga theme park set in the forests of Awaji Island Park, with life-size attractions themed on Naruto, Godzilla, Crayon Shin-chan and Dragon Quest; free to enter, with each zone individually ticketed.

Nijigen no Mori spreads through the woods of the prefectural Awaji Island Park and turns anime and games into things you can walk into. Its zones include a Naruto and Boruto adventure with ninja trials, a life-size Godzilla you enter through the creature's mouth on a zipline, a warmly nostalgic Crayon Shin-chan adventure playground, and a Dragon Quest walking quest, along with night-time illuminated walks. Entry to the park itself is free and each attraction is ticketed separately, so visitors can pick the zones that interest them. Set on the north of Awaji Island near the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, it is an easy day trip by bus from Kobe or by car.

Location

Prefecture: Hyogo

Address: Awaji, Hyogo, Japan

Nearest Station: Sannomiya (highway bus)

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–22:00

Best time to visit: Year-round; evening light-up walks and the outdoor zones are pleasant in spring and autumn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nijigen no Mori free to enter?

Yes, entering the park grounds is free; each themed attraction (Naruto, Godzilla, Crayon Shin-chan, Dragon Quest and the night walks) has its own ticket, usually 1,000 to 3,500 yen, so you pay only for the zones you choose.

How do I get to Nijigen no Mori from Kobe?

Take a highway bus toward Awaji Island from Kobe Sannomiya, cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and get off at Awaji Inter Park (about 40 minutes), or drive; there is a large free car park at the park.