Visiting the Great Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato

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A popular naruto themed park Shinobizo: NARUTO X BORUTO themed park open in April 2019 in Nijigen no Mori. Nijigen no Mori is an interactive park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture.

In this article, you will get information regarding Naruto and Boruto Park Shinobi-zato, the various attractions there and information on how to get to the anime park. You will get all the necessary pieces of data you need in order to prepare your journey to this amazing anime-themed site.

Nijigen-no-mori literally translates to 2D forest in Japanese. Besides the Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato, it equally houses, Night Walk Hi no Tori, Godzilla and Crayon Shin Chan manga attractions. Just to refresh your memory, Naruto is a shonen manga that narrates the life of an orphan boy who lives in the hidden village of the Leaf.

Due to the fact that a demon was sealed in his body, he was abandoned by his fellow village members. Determined to become a respected Hokage(the head of the village), he enrols in his village ninja school. Even if he is not quite bright and each time people make fun of him, he embarks on a long journey of his life.

Visiting the Great Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato map

The Shinobi-zato Park features elements from both Naruto and Boruto that’s why it’s called Naruto and Boruto theme park. Boruto series is a sequel to Naruto but instead follows the adventure of Boruto son of Naruto many years later.

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What are some Attractions in Naruto and Boruto’s Amusement park?

There are basically 3 types of attractions in Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato;

Hokage Rock
Missions(Ten-no-makimono and Chi-no-makimono)
Real Life Ichiraku Ramen

Hokage Rock

At the park, you will find a huge monument depicting the first five Hokages; Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, and Tsunade. You can take amazing pictures here as a souvenir. Behind this Hokage rock, you will find a three-story 3D attraction of Ten no Maki. You will learn more about that in the next section.

Missions

Visiting the Great Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato, Uchiha and Uzumaki courses — Ten-no-makimono – The Scroll of Heaven

Upon entering the themed park, they usually give you two rolls. The scrolls correspond to two types of missions; the Ten-no-makimono and Chi-no-makimono

Entrance scroll given in Naruto & Boruto Shinobi-zato

Ten-no-makimono: It consists of two courses. The first is the Uzumaki Course which tests your physical strength as a ninja. It can take 20 minutes to 2 hours to finish this mission. It all depends on how to tackle it. As for the Uchiha course you need need to make use of your intellectual skills. The Uchiha course tests your intellectual skills as a ninja with tricks and puzzle doors.

Chi-no-makimono consists of 7 missions as you meet members of the famous Akatsuki. You need to work on this mission in order to seal the chakras by passing the Senjutsu test

These missions completely immerse you in the world of Naruto and provide you with a great experience. Each time Naruto completes a mission, he rushes to the Ichiraku to eat some ramen to fill up plus he leaves alone so most of the time that is what he eats. The ramen cost 1,210 yen

Visiting the Great Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato, The Scroll of Earth — **Chi-no-makimono** – The Scroll of Earth

Real Ichiraku Ramen Shop

After completing your missions you can head to the Real Ichiraku ramen to fill up. You will enjoy the original ramen Naruto ate in the Ichiraku Ramen. The shop also offers a special menu – the Akatsuki Ramen.

There is also a Konoha Shouten shop where you can buy original souvenirs like pinback buttons of your favourite characters and other items like;

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Leather pass case
Leather key case
Mini can badges
Square cam badges
Pouch
T-shirt
Medal set
Block calendar
Tote bag
Purse

Check the complete list of items and their prices.

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Visiting the Great Naruto and Boruto Shinobi-zato, Sand Village

How to Get there

Shinobi-zato is located in Nijigen no Mori Park on Awaji Island, southwest of Osaka in Hyogo prefecture. To get there, you can go by bus, by train, by plane, by boat or rent a car.

By Bus: From Osaka Minatomachi bus terminal (JR Namba station), take the Kakehashi Naruto Osaka Go” bus. If you intend a round trip it will cost 2250 yens else 1250 yens one way.

By Train: You can take the JR train from Akashi Station to Akashi Port Station. It’s just 9 minutes.

By Plane: You can take a flight to Kobe airport and from there continue by bus.

Going by boat, you will take the High-Speed Ship Genoa Line to Iwaya Port. From here, take the shuttle bus to Nijigen no Mori. There are many shuttle buses around the area.

If you don’t want any public transport then you could rent a car

Frequently Asked Questions

Before planning your trip, some questions will be wandering around in your mind. These are answers to some of the specific questions that will help you better plan your trip to Naruto x Boruto Shinobi-zato theme park

How Much Are the Entrance Tickets to the Naruto x Boruto Shinobi-zato Theme-Park?

For children of 0 to four years, it’s free of charge. As for adults and middle schoolers, the entrance ticket will cost between 3300-4800 yen and between 1800-2200 yen respectively. For children over four years old, it will cost 500 yen

How Long Does it Take to See All the Attractions in Naruto x Boruto Shinobi-zato Theme-Park?

You can experience every attraction in a day. However, you can finish all the attractions including visiting the ramen shop in less than 4 hours depending on your pace.

The Missions are in Which Language?

The missions are in English, Japanese and Chinese language.

Is Naruto x Boruto Shinobi-zato Theme-Park Permanent?

Yes, the site is a permanent one.

What are the Opening Hours of the Park?

The park is open from 10 am to 10 pm.

Is the Park Worth Visiting?

This is not a fancy site like Disneyland. The park simply reflects the series. So if you are a fan of the series then it’s worth visiting as you will experience the series in real life.

Do I Need to Pay for the Ramen?

Absolutely, the food and drinks are not included in the ticket fees

Can Anyone Go to Nijigen no Mori?

No, if you are pregnant or have cardiac problems, it’s not recommended to visit the attractions,

Where can I buy the tickets?

You can buy the tickets on the official Nijigen no Mori website

How should I dress?

If you are planning to participate in various attractions then wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If you could even dress as a ninja that would be cool.

Can I Enter the Park With a Wheelchair or Stroller?

No wheelchairs are strollers are not allowed. But there is a stroller storage area you can use.

Who Can I Contact if I Need Any Other Help Regarding the Tour?

You can call +1 855 275 5071 with the product code: 152088P1 as a reference

Final Thoughts

Naruto Amusement Park Shinobi-zato is located in Nijigen no Mori which is home to other attractions like Godzilla and Crayon Shin Chan. If you are a fan of Naruto and Boruto then it’s worth visiting the park. If you have more time under your sleeves then you could equally visit other attractions in the area and great more memories.

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Image credit: Nijigen no Mori website