2026.02.08 dragon quest islandEvent & Feature

[Direct bus service from downtown Kobe!] Head to a Dragon Quest experience-based attraction!

Introducing a model course!

Easy access from Shin-Kobe!

A very popular attraction at Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori""Dragon Quest Island" is an experiential attraction that recreates the world of the game "Dragon Quest"!

You might think Awaji Island is far away, but there is actually a direct bus that runs from central Kobe! The ride takes about 40 minutes, there are no transfers, and as long as you're sitting down, the bus will take you there automatically, so it's very convenient!

Today, for all the adventurers who are interested in "Dragon Quest Island", we will introduce you to the largest shopping district in Kobe, "Sannomiya (one subway stop from Shin-Kobe)'Departure and arrivalMost efficientHalf-day model itineraryIntroducing!

MODEL COURSE

09:15 From JR Sannomiya Station East Exit to Shinki Bus Terminal

The meeting point is the terminal in the Sannomiya area.JR Sannomiya Station】! It's just one subway stop from Shin-Kobe!
Walk from there[Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Terminal]Let's aim for this!
How to get to the terminalCLICK HERE!

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

A highway bus jointly operated by Shinki Bus and Honshi-Kaikyo Bus"Kita Awaji West Coast Line"This is the anime park where "Dragon Quest Island" is located.Direct to "Nijigen no Mori"Approx. 40 hours!
*Timetables and fares for the Kita-Awaji West Coast LineCLICK HERE.

10:28 Get off at Awajishima Prefectural Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)

Get off at the bus stop "Awajishima Prefectural Park (Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot)"! After getting off, go to the right and you will find the gate to the park!

10:30 Arrive at Dragon Quest Island!

Welcome to Onokogard! If you enter the park and go straight, you will see the giant slime and Onokogard Castle in just a minute or two! First, let's take a picture!Now, step through the castle gates and your adventure begins!

10:40 Set off on an adventure to save the world!

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

14:00 Enjoy the collaboration menu at "Luidia's Tavern"!

After your adventure, head to Luidae's Tavern, a restaurant located next to Onokogard Castle! Enjoy the world of Dragon Quest with a limited collaboration menu!
*During the day, you can leave "Dragon Quest Island" at any time, so you can take a lunch break during your adventure! (There is a limit to the final entry time after the evening.)

15:00 Check out the merchandise at the shop attached to the restaurant!

After enjoying the collaboration food, you can enjoy purchasing some merchandise! We have a wide selection of limited edition goods that can only be purchased at "Dragon Quest Island"!

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))Then, let's get on the bus back home!Kita Awaji West Coast LineIt's about a 40-minute bus ride!
*After 16:30, there are two direct buses to Sannomiya, departing at 17:30 and 18:40. For buses at other times, you can get off at "Kosoku Maiko (JR Maiko Station)" and transfer to JR to get to Kobe. The timetable isCLICK HERE.

17:14 Arrived at Sannomiya! Thank you for your hard work!

The last stop is Sannomiya Bus Terminal, so there's no need to worry about missing your trip!This is the perfect time to get on the Shinkansen or go back to your hotel or home and relax!
*Congestion is common in Kobe city in the mornings and evenings, so arrival times may be delayed. We recommend allowing some extra time for connections to Shinkansen trains, etc.

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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, click here.

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 exclusive yukata with original designs that can only be obtained here, original photo frames that can be obtained by clearing the mission of collecting "small medals" hidden in the rooms, fruit plates decorated with "slime" and other items,Dragon Quest IslandThe entire room is decorated with characters from the game, including Slime, the monster that appears in the game, Homilot, an original character from Dragon Quest Island, and the Onion Slime monster, all over the walls and windows. There are also original slime-shaped pendant lights and treasure chests, and other fun features.

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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