Dragon Quest Island adds limited-time Slime crafts in Japan
DRAGON QUEST ISLAND at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has launched two seasonal craft experiences that let visitors make custom Slime souvenirs. The offerings are designed for same-day take-home keepsakes and run alongside the park’s summer tourist season.
Why it matters: - The new craft offerings give DRAGON QUEST ISLAND visitors a low-cost way to leave with a personalized souvenir. - The experiences are timed for summer travel and family visits on Awaji Island. - Both activities are designed to work even for guests who do not enter the attraction area.
What happened: - DRAGON QUEST ISLAND at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, Japan, added two limited-time craft experiences. - The summer-only "Slime Wind Chimes – My Own Sound Message –" lets guests make a Slime-shaped wind chime with a paper strip for a wish or message. - "Mini Slime Painting" lets guests paint a palm-sized ceramic Slime in custom colors and designs. - Both completed crafts can be taken home the same day. - The wind chime experience runs July 10 to September 14, 2026. - The painting activity has been available since May 27, 2026.
The details: - The Slime Wind Chime experience uses five original paper-strip designs. - This year’s wind chime lineup includes a new paper strip featuring Healdrick IV, inspired by "DRAGON QUEST ISLAND: The Ancient Evil and the Travellers Through Time." - The wind chime costs ¥2,700, tax included. - The wind chime is offered at the Onogard Workshop in Onogard Castle Town, next to the attraction. - Hours for the wind chime experience are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with last admission at 5:30 p.m. - No attraction ticket is required for the wind chime activity. - Mini Slime Painting costs ¥1,400, tax included. - Standard Slime Painting costs ¥1,800, tax included. - Dracky Painting costs ¥2,000, tax included. - Tickets for Mini Slime Painting are available at the Onokogard Castle Reception. - The painting activity takes about 30 minutes. - The painting workshop is located at the Onogard Workshop next to Onogard Castle. - The finished Mini Slime is smaller than the standard version and is sized for display at home, on an office desk or in a car.
Between the lines: - The additions extend Dragon Quest Island’s appeal beyond its core attraction by creating a retail-style, hands-on experience. - The customization angle fits a broader trend in themed tourism: visitors want an activity that doubles as a keepsake. - The same-day take-home format makes the products easy for day-trippers and families to buy.
What’s next: - The Slime Wind Chime experience remains available through mid-September 2026. - Mini Slime Painting continues at the Onogard Workshop with no end date listed in the release. - Visitors can access the area via highway bus or train-plus-bus connections from Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Namba or Sannomiya, with total travel time of about 3 hours.
The bottom line: - Dragon Quest Island is using limited-time crafts to turn a theme park visit into a personalized summer souvenir opportunity.
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