Nijigen no Mori, the anime park on Awaji Island, will begin selling a direct bus ticket package from Kyoto to its popular "Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato" attraction starting July 1, 2026 (Wednesday). The package bundles a round-trip highway bus ticket from Kyoto Station to the Awaji Inter bus stop — just a short shuttle ride from the park — with a Light Ticket granting access to two of the attraction's main experiences.
The Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato Light Ticket covers two experiences: the 3D maze "Tenno-maki" and the Mission Rally "Chino-maki." The highway bus journey from Kyoto to Awaji Island takes approximately 90 minutes with no transfers required, making a day trip from Kyoto entirely feasible. Along the way, crossing the bridge over the sea adds a resort-like atmosphere to the trip.
"Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato" Direct Bus Ticket (Kyoto Departure/Arrival) Overview
Ticket Sales Start:
July 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Ticket Contents:
Round-trip bus between Kyoto Station and Awaji Inter, plus a Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato attraction Light Ticket
Where to Buy:
Online only at KKday (https://www.kkday.com/ja/product/119625-awaji-island-anime-theme-park-naruto-boruto-village-admission-ticket-japan)
After purchasing, tickets must be exchanged at the Kyoto Bus Ticket Center.
Prices (tax included):
- Adult (age 12 and over, middle school and above): ¥8,200
- Child (ages 6–12, elementary school): ¥4,250
Available Days:
Weekdays (Monday–Friday) only; excludes Golden Week, Obon, year-end/New Year holidays, and similar periods.
Departure/Arrival:
Kyoto Station Central Exit (Karasuma)
Recommended Itinerary
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 7:40 AM | Depart Kyoto Station Central Exit (Karasuma) on "Awa Express Kyoto No. 1" |
| 9:12 AM | Arrive at Awaji Inter |
| 9:24 AM | Board free shuttle bus from Awaji Inter |
| 9:27 AM | Arrive at Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot |
| 9:37 AM | Arrive at Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato (approx. 10-minute walk from F Parking Lot) |
| 4:23 PM | Board free shuttle bus from Nijigen no Mori F Parking Lot |
| 4:25 PM | Arrive at Awaji Inter |
| 4:55 PM | Board "Awa Express Kyoto No. 12" from Awaji Inter |
| 6:28 PM | Arrive at Kyoto Station Central Exit (Karasuma) |
Schedules may change due to traffic conditions. The Awa Express Kyoto timetable above is based on the new schedule effective July 1, 2026. The free shuttle bus timetable is as of June 26, 2026.
About Nijigen no Mori
Nijigen no Mori is an anime-themed park located within Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park, reachable in just five minutes across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from Kobe. Spread across grounds roughly equivalent to 28 Tokyo Domes in size, the park delivers immersive two-dimensional content experiences using digital technology. Attractions bring popular titles such as Dragon Quest, Godzilla, the Naruto series, and Crayon Shin-chan to life through full-body, outdoor adventures set in the park's natural surroundings.
