Nijigen no Mori - Awaji Island Anime Park

Nijigen no Mori opened on July 15, 2017, transforming a section of Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park into Japan's premier outdoor anime theme park. The name 'Nijigen no Mori' translates to 'Two Dimensional Forest' in English, reflecting its unique concept of bringing beloved anime and manga characters into a natural forest setting. Plans for a park to revitalize the area were first submitted to the Hyōgo prefectural government in 2013, with the Pasona Group's anime and manga amusement park proposal being selected from these submissions.

The park holds cultural significance as a pioneering example of how traditional Japanese entertainment content can be experienced in immersive, outdoor environments. Located within the expansive Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park on Awaji Island, it represents a successful model of regional revitalization through pop culture tourism, attracting both domestic and international visitors to explore iconic Japanese anime franchises in interactive settings.

The park features four character-themed attractions: NARUTO & BORUTO, Crayon Shin-chan, Godzilla, and Dragon Quest. The Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-Zato allows visitors to experience ninja training in a life-sized replica of the Hidden Leaf Village. In the Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park, visitors can glide over treetops and a lake on 225-meter zip lines and navigate large wooden athletic courses. The Godzilla Intercept Operation features a massive Godzilla figure integrated with zip line experiences and museum exhibits showcasing props and costumes from the film franchise. Dragon Quest Island offers a field RPG attraction that brings to life the world of Dragon Quest by fusing the real and digital worlds, where participants become the main character while following the original story.

Admission to Nijigen no Mori is free, with tickets purchased individually for each attraction. Individual attraction tickets are available as advance bookings with designated time slots or same-day purchases at on-site reception desks. Visitors can walk through the park or use the 500 yen all-day tramcar service to navigate between different areas. An ALL Inclusive ticket package is available for those wanting to experience all attractions in one day.

The park is accessible via express bus from major cities, with services from Osaka arriving at Awaji Highway Oasis for approximately 2,620 yen one way, taking about 1 hour. During certain periods such as Golden Week, buses stop at Awaji IC express bus stop instead, requiring a free shuttle bus operated by the Pasona Group to reach the park. Visitors can stay overnight at the Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei135°, a glamping facility with cottages within the park itself.