[Day trip from Osaka] Take the express bus to "Nijigen no Mori"!

• Table of Contents
• What kind of place is Nijigen no Mori?
• 8:30 Take the express bus from OCAT to Awaji Island
• 11:00 Enjoy Nijigen no Mori to the fullest!
• 16:43 Take the express bus from Nijigen no Mori to Osaka
• Special discount tickets
• summary

What kind of place is Nijigen no Mori?

Nijigen no Mori is an anime and movie-themed interactive park located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. It offers a variety of attractions popular with overseas fans, including Shinobi Village, where you can walk through the worlds of Naruto and Boruto, and Operation Godzilla, where you can face off against a giant Godzilla.

*The express bus and local bus schedules listed on the day trip course are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change.

What is OCAT?

Osaka City Air Terminal, or OCAT for short, is a large complex building directly connected to JR Namba Station. It is located in an area with easy access to major lines, including the subway, Kintetsu, and Hanshin.

The OCAT building also houses a shopping mall and a restaurant area, making it a great place to take a break between sightseeing or traveling. It's also a great place to buy souvenirs.

More details are summarized in the article below, so if you would like to know more about the area around OCAT and what is inside it, please read the article below.

OCAT/Osaka City Air Terminal

1-4-1 Minato-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0017

Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) is a multi-functional commercial complex located in Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City. It houses the South Osaka City Bus Terminal and a bus terminal for Kansai International Airport, and is directly connected to JR Namba Station. The six-story commercial floor also houses shops, restaurants, and an information center. OCAT is also a frequent venue for music performances, and the outdoor Ponte Square is a place for Osaka's young street dance community to practice and interact.

8:30 Take the express bus from OCAT to Awaji Island

Departing from OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) at 8:30am, we boarded a highway bus and arrived at Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Highway Oasis) in about two hours (scheduled arrival time: around 10:34am). It was a comfortable ride, perfect for starting our trip.

11:00 Enjoy Nijigen no Mori to the fullest!

The express bus drop-off point, "Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Highway Oasis)," is at the east entrance of Awajishima Prefectural Park, where Nijigen no Mori is located. You enter the park from the east side, and the world of Nijigen no Mori spreads out before you as soon as you get off the bus.

"Nijigen no Mori" is an anime and movie theme park located in the vast natural surroundings of Awaji Island. At the popular "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village," you can search for scrolls and navigate mazes, feeling like you're on a ninja training course. At "Godzilla Intercept Operation," you can also enjoy thrilling experiences like getting inside the body of a giant Godzilla and flying through the sky on a zip line.

Other attractions include a Crayon Shin-chan athletic course, the Night Walk Firebird, where you can enjoy walking through the forest at night, seasonal events, and limited edition merchandise, making it a popular spot with many repeat visitors.

It's a great place for families, couples, and friends to enjoy, and is an irresistible space for anime and movie fans. The charm of "Nijigen no Mori" is that you can immerse yourself in the world of your favorite works while having fun in nature.

Business hours: 10:00-22:00 *Business hours may vary depending on the season

Nijigen no Mori official website (Japanese)

Nijigen no Mori official website (English)

Nijigen no Mori official website (Korean)

Nijigen no Mori official website (simplified Chinese)

Nijigen no Mori Official Website (Traditional Chinese)

Nijigen no Mori Instagram

16:43 Take the express bus from Nijigen no Mori to Osaka

*Please note that due to vehicle operation reasons, there may be times when the NARUTO-wrapped vehicle is not in operation.

On the way back, we took the express bus departing from Nijigen no Mori at 16:43. We arrived at the OCAT terminal at 18:27, and although it was just a day trip, it was very fulfilling.

OCAT has restaurants, so you can have dinner and do some shopping, so you can spend the last day of your trip there.

Nijigen no Mori

Nijigen no Mori

2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-2301

The world of anime and pop culture comes to life at Nijigen no Mori Anime Theme Park on Awaji Island! Jump into the worlds of all kinds of anime stories at Nijigen no Mori, an experience found nowhere else. From taking on a ninja challenge at NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO or tackling obstacle courses with Crayon Shin-chan, to jumping into the RPG world to embark on adventures in the world of "Dragon Quest," or zooming straight into the colossal stomach of Godzilla, there’s something for everyone here! Anime themed food, souvenirs and workshops also abound in this wacky, wonderful world. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX ©岸本斉史 スコット／集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ ©臼井儀人／双葉社・シンエイ・ADK

Special discount tickets

West Japan JR Bus is currently selling a convenient and affordable special ticket for trips to Nijigen no Mori! This plan combines a round-trip express bus ticket with admission to a popular attraction, with no transfers and a special price. This ticket is perfect for a day trip, so why not enjoy an extraordinary experience on Awaji Island? For more details, visit the West Japan JR Bus official website!

① "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" direct bus set ticket

・A great value ticket set that includes a round-trip express bus ticket and a Nijigen no Mori "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" light ticket

・Fare: Departing and arriving from Osaka Adults: 6,400 yen, Children: 3,500 yen

② "Godzilla Intercept Operation" Direct Bus Set Ticket

・A great value ticket set that includes a round-trip express bus ticket and a Nijigen no Mori "Godzilla Intercept Operation" gold ticket

・Fare: Departing and arriving from Osaka Adults 7,700 yen, Children 4,700 yen

The express bus timetables listed for the day trip course are current at the time of writing and are subject to change.

Please check the latest timetable.

Buses and timetables [Osaka/Kobe ⇔ Nijigen no Mori/Sumoto] Timetable

・Details/Purchase

Ticket information here (Japanese)

Ticket information here (English)

Comfortable even for long journeys! Stress-free with extensive on-board facilities

When traveling long distances, comfort on board is important. All express buses are equipped with toilets, so you don't have to worry about needing a toilet suddenly. In addition, the buses are equipped with outlets or USB ports (Type-A) that are convenient for charging your smartphone, and free Wi-Fi is also available, so you can comfortably watch videos or do research while traveling.

*Some vehicles may not be equipped with charging facilities or Wi-Fi.

summary

Using Osaka OCAT as your base, you can travel to wonderful places all over Japan.

Nijigen no Mori, where you can experience the world of anime and movies in the midst of nature, is a popular spot that can be thoroughly enjoyed even on a day trip. In addition to popular attractions such as "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" and "Godzilla Intercept Operation," there are also plenty of seasonal events and limited edition goods. Using a discount bus set ticket makes travel easy and planning simple! Why not take a short trip from Osaka or Kobe and enjoy a day trip to experience an extraordinary world?