NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO Its First-Ever Christmas Event 'NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO Christmas Festival 2026'

Gather, Shinobi: Christmas Arrives at Shinobi-Zato for the First Time

AWAJI, JAPAN, November 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anime Park Nijigen no Mori, a popular anime theme park on Awaji Island, Japan, is bringing the Christmas spirit to its popular attraction, NARUTO&BORUTO　SHINOBI-ZATO, with its first-ever Christmas event, “NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO Christmas Festival 2026,” taking place from Friday, November 13, through Sunday, December 27, 2026.

During the event, a Christmas tree will appear in front of the iconic Hokage Rock, bringing a festive Christmas atmosphere to Shinobi-Zato and offering visitors a special seasonal view that can only be enjoyed during this time of year.

In addition, Naruto Uzumaki will make special appearances at Shinobi-Zato on weekends and public holidays in December. Visitors can enjoy an exclusive Christmas greeting event and take photos with Naruto in a Santa hat.

Limited-edition original Christmas merchandise, available exclusively at Shinobi-Zato, will also be offered throughout the event. This winter, visitors can enjoy the Christmas season with family and friends at NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO, decorated for the occasion.

■ “NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO Christmas Festival 2026” Event Overview
Event Period:
Friday, November 13 – Sunday, December 27, 2026
Event Details:
A Christmas tree will be displayed in front of Hokage Rock. In addition, the “Naruto Uzumaki Christmas Greeting” will be held at 2:00 PM on weekends and public holidays in December.
Location:
NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBIZATO, Nijigen no Mori
Price:
Free (A separate attraction admission ticket is required)

■About NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO
NARUTO&BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO is an attraction themed around the popular ninja anime NARUTO and BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, which follows the story of Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of NARUTO.
The area recreates the Hidden Leaf Village, featuring a large Hokage Rock monument and life-size figures of characters from the TV anime series. Visitors can experience the world of the series through interactive attractions, including athletic training courses and a three-story maze.

■About Nijigen no Mori (Anime Awajishima Park)
Nijigen no Mori is an anime theme park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The sprawling park features famous titles from Japanese pop culture in interactive attractions set in the greenery of Awaji Island.
By utilizing digital and interactive technologies, the park offers immersive experiences for visitors of all ages and nationalities. It features attractions based on Japanese anime, manga, movies, and video games, allowing visitors to engage with these works through multi-sensory activities.
The park includes areas themed around classic titles such as NARUTO, Godzilla, Crayon Shinchan, and Dragon Quest, recreating the worlds of these works in a natural setting and offering hands-on, experiential attractions.

■Access
① By Highway Bus
From Kansai International Airport, take a highway bus bound for Sannomiya, Namba, or Umeda. Transfer at one of these major hubs to a highway bus heading to Awaji Island. Please get off at either “Awaji IC” or “Nijigen no Mori.” Only one transfer is required, and the total travel time is approximately 3 hours.
② By Train + Highway Bus
From Kansai International Airport, travel by JR or Nankai Railway to the Osaka, Namba, or Sannomiya area. From there, transfer to a highway bus bound for Awaji Island. Please get off at either “Awaji IC” or “Nijigen no Mori.” The total travel time is approximately 3 hours.

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Aika Kusuzaki
Nijigennomori Inc.
+81 80-4468-5651