Route: Awaji Island ( Naruto/Boruto Park)
Step Into the World of Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori, Awaji Island!
If you’ve ever dreamed of running through the Hidden Leaf Village or facing off in your own ninja mission, Nijigen no Mori in Awaji Island is basically your chance to make it real. This anime-themed park has a dedicated Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato area that’s like stepping right into the anime itself.
Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village
You’ll enter through a life-sized recreation of the village gates, where you can immediately spot your favorite characters in statue form. The streets, buildings, and details feel so authentic that you might forget you’re in Japan and not inside the anime world.
The iconic gates of the Hidden Leaf Village, faithfully recreated in Nijigen no Mori.There are many places to take photos. Let’s take some commemorative photos.
Perfect for:
- Posing with Naruto, Sasuke, or Boruto statues
- Capturing Instagram-worthy shots in front of the Hokage Rock
- Soaking in all the small details anime fans will recognize instantly
Become a Real Shinobi!
The best part of the Shinobi-zato experience? The ninja missions!
You can choose between different courses, each with its own puzzles, challenges, and hidden clues. It’s part escape game, part treasure hunt, and it makes you feel like you’re training alongside the next generation of shinobi.
💡 Tip: Wear comfortable shoes—you’ll be moving around a lot!
Slurp Ramen Like Naruto
Yes, there’s an actual Ichiraku Ramen in the park. Sit under the anime-style banners and enjoy a steaming bowl just like Naruto does after a long day of training. It’s the perfect fuel for your next mission.
Ichiraku Ramen is a ramen restaurant that recreates the “Ichiraku” frequented by Uzumaki Naruto. In addition to the original “Ichiraku Ramen” developed by Shinobi Village, they offer fun collaboration menus inspired by characters.
Make It a Full Awaji Island Trip
After your ninja adventure, explore Awaji Island itself. Enjoy stunning ocean views, fresh seafood, and a slower pace of life. It’s the perfect mix of anime excitement and island relaxation.
Eshima is one of the legendary sites of Onokoro Island, which appears in Japanese mythology. It is said that the island was formed when drops of water fell from the tip of the spear that the gods Izanagi and Izanami used to stir the sea surface with their spear, and these drops naturally solidified.
Awaji Island’s coastline – the perfect backdrop for your anime pilgrimage.
Why You Should Go:
For Naruto and Boruto fans, Nijigen no Mori is more than just a theme park—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime anime pilgrimage spot. Bring your friends, your camera, and maybe even your headband, and get ready to step into the ninja world for real.
For more information about Awaji Island, please click here.
🚆 Access:
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya (1 hr).