2026 Dragon Quest Island 5th Anniversary Grand Festival

Why You Should Visit

Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island celebrates its 5th anniversary on May 15, 2026. A grand festival runs April 17 to July 13, featuring limited-time events for all ages.

The second event, "5th Anniversary Exciting Mini-Game Challenge," opens May 15 and runs through July 6, with four DQ-themed game stalls. Complete all four games and receive an original novelty pouch. Children who purchase an attraction entry ticket also receive a free game ticket.

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Essentials

location: Nijigen no Mori – Dragon Quest Island (Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park)
period: April 17, 2026 (Fri) - July 13, 2026 (Mon)
Time: 10:00–18:00
cost: Mini-games: ¥500 each (children with attraction tickets get 1 free game) ※Attraction entry fee required separately
Links: Official Website
NOTE: 【2nd Event: 5th Anniversary Exciting Mini-Game Challenge】
Dates: May 15 (Fri) – July 6 (Mon), 2026
Location: Ennichi (Festival) Area within Onokogard Castle Town

- ①Tamanegi Slime Korokoro Game: Roll onions to get bingo on a 3×3 grid and win a prize
- ②Dokidoki Ring Toss Challenge: Land rings on 3 types of targets in 5 throws to win
- ③Monster Battle Strike: Throw balls at monster targets; score 160+ points to win
- ④Slime Shoot Challenge: Slide slime carts toward targets; prizes based on total score

Complete all 4 games to receive an original novelty pouch.
Children with attraction entry tickets receive a special ticket for 1 free mini-game.

【Remake Attraction】
From April 2026, "Dragon Quest Island: The Ancient Demon and the Guided Adventurers" relaunches with new sub-quests.

出典: 株式会社ニジゲンノモリ（PR TIMES）/ © ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX

FAQ

When is the 5th Anniversary Grand Festival?

The grand festival runs April 17 to July 13, 2026. The mini-game event runs May 15 to July 6.

What age can play the mini-games?

Anyone from kids to adults can join. Children who purchase an attraction entry ticket receive a special ticket for one free mini-game.

How much does it cost to play all four games?

Each game costs ¥500, so all four games come to ¥2,000. Complete all four and you'll receive an original novelty gift.

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