NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato, a popular attraction at the Awaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori, is holding its first-ever Christmas event this winter. "Shinobi-Zato Christmas Fes 2026" runs from November 20 (Friday) to December 27 (Sunday), 2026.
During the event, a Christmas tree appears in front of Hokage Rock, the symbol of Shinobi-Zato, creating a winter-only view that looks different from the usual scenery. On Saturdays and Sundays in December, Naruto Uzumaki also makes an appearance. A special Christmas-season greeting lets visitors take photos with Naruto wearing a Santa hat.
Original Christmas merchandise available only at Shinobi-Zato will also go on sale during the event. Visitors can spend a special Christmas with family and friends at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato, dressed up for the holiday season.
"Shinobi-Zato Christmas Fes 2026" Overview
Dates: November 20 (Friday) to December 27 (Sunday), 2026
Details: A Christmas tree appears in front of Hokage Rock. In addition, the "Naruto Uzumaki Christmas Greeting" takes place at 2:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays in December only.
Location: NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato, Nijigen no Mori
Fee: Free
(Separate admission ticket required)
※ The greeting event may be cancelled at short notice due to rain or other bad weather.
Official website: https://nijigennomori.com/naruto_shinobizato/
About NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato
Just five minutes from Kobe across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to Awaji Island, Nijigen no Mori is a new-style anime park set in the natural surroundings of Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park, a site roughly the size of 28 Tokyo Domes. Using IT technology, the park delivers "nijigen" (2D-inspired) experiences that anyone can get absorbed in.
Within the park, the attraction area NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato is themed around the worlds of the hit ninja anime NARUTO and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Visitors can train in a 3D maze using scrolls, take on a mission rally, and solve puzzles as they race through the world of Shinobi-Zato. The area recreates the atmosphere of the anime, which is popular in Japan and overseas, alongside full-body, hands-on attractions set amid nature.
More details are available on the official website: https://nijigennomori.com/
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