Dragon Quest Island adds Halloween festival on Awaji Island

DRAGON QUEST ISLAND at Nijigen no Mori in Hyogo Prefecture will run a limited Halloween event from Sept. 25 to Nov. 3, 2026, with themed decorations, special tickets and seasonal activities. The attraction says the event is designed for fans and families looking for an autumn outing on Awaji Island.

Why it matters: - The Halloween tie-in gives one of Nijigen no Mori’s flagship attractions a seasonal draw during the autumn travel period. - The limited run could boost visits from Dragon Quest fans and families looking for a themed day trip on Awaji Island. - The event adds Halloween-specific content without changing the core Dragon Quest Island attraction.

What happened: - DRAGON QUEST ISLAND will hold "Halloween Festival 2026 – Have Mischievous Monsters Come to Play!?" from Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, to Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. - The event will take place at DRAGON QUEST ISLAND: The Adventure Ancient Demon and the Guided Adventurers at Nijigen no Mori in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. - The attraction’s Slime display in front of the castle will switch to a Halloween version during the event period. - Halloween-only tickets and limited-time event activities are planned for guests of all ages. - Admission to the event area is free, but a separate attraction ticket is required.

The details: - The Halloween event area will be set in Dragon Quest Island’s Onokogard Castle Town. - The event will add Halloween decorations and a seasonal atmosphere across the attraction area. - Event content and limited tickets will be announced later. - DRAGON QUEST ISLAND is a field RPG attraction that uses real-world environments and digital technology to recreate the Dragon Quest universe. - Visitors play through an original story, including the main quest to search for the armlet of transmutation and the sub-quest "Kandata's Challenge!" - New sub-quests have been added to expand the in-park experience. - The official website is the attraction’s announcement.

Between the lines: - Nijigen no Mori is leaning on a familiar franchise to create a time-limited reason to visit outside peak holiday windows. - The free entry to the event area lowers the barrier to engagement, while separate attraction admission still supports the underlying ticketed business. - Seasonal overlays like this help theme parks refresh repeat visits without building a new attraction.

What’s next: - Nijigen no Mori says more details on event activities and limited tickets will be released later. - Visitors planning to attend will need to wait for the ticket announcement to understand the full offering. - The event runs for just over five weeks, ending on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

The bottom line: - Dragon Quest Island is turning its Awaji Island attraction into a Halloween-season draw with a short-run event, themed visuals and special ticketing to keep the experience fresh.