The popular Dragon Quest Island attraction at anime park Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is getting a major update. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series and the 5th anniversary of Dragon Quest Island, the remake version — Dragon Quest Island: Ancient Demon and the Guided Adventurers — will begin on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Alongside the remake launch, a newly created sub-quest called "The Foreign Prince and the Mysterious Stone Tablets" will also start at the same time. In this sub-quest, the Zenithian Trilogy-themed world at the heart of the main quest intersects with an adventure in a different world, delivering a story that fans of the series won't want to miss.
How the Sub-Quest Works
Adventurers who take on the sub-quest start by choosing one of three stone tablets — the Yellow Tablet, Blue Tablet, or Red Tablet — and then searching the attraction area to collect fragments of their chosen tablet. Once the fragments are assembled, players are transported to a new world. What awaits them there is a surprising crossover between characters from across the Dragon Quest series — a first for Dragon Quest Island.
Remake Details: Dragon Quest Island — Ancient Demon and the Guided Adventurers
Dragon Quest Island is a field RPG attraction that blends the real world with digital technology to bring the Dragon Quest universe to life. Participants follow an original story in which they become the protagonist, experiencing the world of Dragon Quest through adventure. The remake adds new sub-quests on top of the existing main quest (searching for the golden bracelet) and sub-quest ("Kandata's Mischief Mission!"), giving visitors even more original story content to enjoy.
Start date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Location: Dragon Quest Island, within Nijigen no Mori, Awaji Island
Tickets: The sub-quest is included with the Gold Ticket and Premium Ticket
| Ticket Holder | Price (Tax Included) |
|---|---|
| Adult (age 12 and up) | ¥5,400–¥6,500 |
| Child (age 5–11) | ¥3,100–¥3,800 |
Note: Junior high school students and above are charged the adult rate.
For more information, visit the official Dragon Quest Island website: https://nijigennomori.com/dragonquestisland/
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