Why You Should Visit
The location-based game Monster Hunter Now returns to the streets for its first real-world event in two years, this time in Namba, Osaka. Over November 14 and 15, the Namba area of Chuo-ku, Osaka becomes the playing field: you walk the city, hunt monsters and team up with other hunters along the way. Alongside event-only in-game content, partner companies are lining up food and shopping, including the Monster Hunter Sakaba tavern and CAPCOM STORE. A ticket is required to take part.
Essentials
- location
- Designated areas around Namba, Osaka (Namba Parks / Shinsaibashi Big Step / Midosuji)
- period
- November 14, 2026 (Sat) - November 15, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 9:00–18:00
- cost
- One-day ticket ¥4,000, two-day ticket ¥5,000. Early-bird pricing is ¥3,500 for one day and ¥4,000 for two days, sold from 9:00 on September 3 to 23:59 on September 9.
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- The areas are within walking distance of Namba Station (Osaka Metro / Nankai). If you drive, use the paid car parks nearby; no dedicated event parking has been announced.
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- Tickets are bought in-app: tap [Real Event] on the quest screen, choose this event, then pick your date, time, quantity and ticket type and pay. Only hunters at HR11 or above can buy. Early-bird pricing runs to 23:59 on Wednesday, September 9, and regular sales continue until 15:59 on the day of the event (they may sell out). No refunds after purchase. On the day, collect your event pass — a wristband and pass sticker — at a distribution spot.
- NOTE
[Event areas] Designated zones around Namba
- Namba Parks (the largest event area; directly connected to Nankai Namba Station)
- Shinsaibashi Big Step (3 min walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Midosuji Line)
- Midosuji (around Shinsaibashi PARCO)
*Check-in points to be announced
Partner line-up
- Food & drink: Monster Hunter Sakaba
- Shopping: CAPCOM STORE, Tabio
- Travel: JR Central
- Others: Kinko's Japan, SUZUKI
Lead-up appearance
- A booth is planned at Midosuji Challenge 2026, held November 7–8
- Clearing the web demo earns a sticker, and sun visors are to be handed out
*The full area map, timetable and in-game content will be announced on the official site.
*Details are subject to change.
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