A kids-only lottery event is coming to the popular "Godzilla Interception Operation National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center" attraction at Nijigen no Mori, the anime park on Awaji Island. Running from July 4 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday), the limited-time event "Godzilla Summer Garapon Campaign" (ゴジラ夏のガラガラ大作戦) gives children the chance to spin a giant garapon lottery machine for guaranteed prizes — including Nijigen no Mori exclusive plushies, merchandise, and various in-park discount coupons.
Children who purchase an attraction set ticket for "Godzilla Interception Operation" will receive a garapon lottery entry ticket at the reception. They can then exchange that ticket for a spin on the 2-meter-tall giant garapon machine set up in front of the Godzilla Museum. Every spin is guaranteed to win a prize — no misses — making the day at Nijigen no Mori even more exciting.
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | July 4 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday) |
| Location | Godzilla Interception Operation, Godzilla Museum Entrance |
| Eligibility | Those who purchase a Gold Ticket, Premium Ticket, or VIP Journey Pass (child ticket) for "Godzilla Interception Operation" |
| Cost | Free (a separate child admission ticket is required) |
| How to Participate | Receive a "Garapon Lottery Entry Ticket" at the attraction reception when purchasing an eligible set ticket, then exchange it at the Museum entrance to spin the garapon machine |
| URL | https://nijigennomori.com/godzilla_awajishima/ |
About "Godzilla Interception Operation"
"Godzilla Interception Operation" is an entertainment attraction themed around a life-size 120-meter Godzilla that has landed on Awaji Island, offering a visceral experience of its overwhelming size and presence. Participants join the National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center and take on missions including a zipline into Godzilla's painstakingly detailed interior, and a shooting game to eliminate scattered Godzilla cells.
Permanent features include the "Godzilla Museum" and the kids area "Kaijuu no Mori" (Monster Forest), where children can play freely with approximately 50 types of kaiju soft vinyl figures. Food and merchandise themed around the Godzilla world are also available, including original goods from the National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center.
A wide range of Godzilla merchandise is available at the attraction, including hats, figures, and more. Wearing the stylish hats or cute headbands while experiencing the attraction adds to the full Godzilla immersion.
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https://awaji-grandchariot.com/room/3416/
"Showa Toho Kaijuu Archives" — New Godzilla Collaboration Room
Opened to celebrate the 5th anniversary of "Godzilla Interception Operation," the "Showa Toho Kaijuu Archives" is a new Godzilla collaboration room at GRAND CHARIOT Hokutonansei 135°. The interior features three-dimensional displays of weapons from Showa-era Toho tokusatsu films that fought alongside Godzilla, as well as storyboards and sketches, creating a space where guests can feel the history of Godzilla firsthand. Inspired by a Showa retro theme, the room includes chabudai (low dining tables), floor cushions, enamel signs with kaiju names, and shoji-style blackout curtains, letting guests enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere alongside the monsters.
Collaboration room-exclusive original novelties and special accommodation benefits include admission tickets to "Godzilla Interception Operation," a Godzilla-embossed faux leather coaster, and an art board featuring King Ghidorah — Godzilla's greatest rival, first appearing in "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" — as gifts for overnight guests.
https://awaji-grandchariot.com/room/6470/
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