Get discounted advance tickets for the Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura theme park
in Hokkaido. Enjoy samurai, ninja performances, and Edo period culture.

• Experience a culture park that recreates the cityscape and culture of the Edo period
• Immerse yourself in the theater's variety of attractions, allowing you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of Edo. This includes a powerful ninja action show and a wonderful courtesan dance
• Transport yourself back in time easily with a play area offering the chance to try your hand at shuriken throwing, rent period costumes, indulge in skewered dumplings, and more

— What You Can Expect —

Visit Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura in Hokkaido. As you step inside, you'll
transcend time and space, finding yourself in the Edo period. You'll encounter
merchant houses lining the highway, a brave samurai residence, and a ninja
mansion with surprising tricks. Amidst Hokkaido's natural beauty, an
atmospheric townscape brings samurai, ninja, courtesans, and townspeople to
life, creating a vast entertainment space filled with powerful action and
splendid performances. Take a break from your daily life and savor a moment of
time travel to your heart's content.

— Important Information —

• Business Hours:

- April to October: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

• November to March: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

  
  

• Business Days: Open every day, with a few days off during the winter

  
  

• Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura has been following a temporary village opening schedule since November 2020. The opening times vary depending on the day, so we recommend checking the schedule before planning your visit

  
  

• You can check the opening schedule on the homepage!

  
  

ー Treasure Hunting Game ”Ninpocho” ー

Discover the treasure hidden in the park by solving some puzzles, then you
will win a prize! There are 3 courses of different difficulty levels. *All
puzzles are written in Japanese.

• Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Sunday, November 30, 2025

• Time: All day *Participation receiving ends 1 hour before park closes.

  
  

• How to Participate: There is a special reception counter in front of Fire watchtower. Please get the puzzle book or map there and start the game whenever you like

  
  

◾️Course Overviews

• Treasure Hunting Stamp Rally ”Nyanmage Ninpocho”
  
  Let’s look for the treasure by collecting stamps on an illustration map with
  some hints written in Hiragana.
  
  - Required time/ approx.30min *There are individual differences.
  
  - No age limit but it requires ability to understand Hiragana

  
  

• Puzzle Solving & Treasure Hunting “Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Ninpocho”
  
  You should complete some missions written in Makimono scroll (Ninja’s command
  book) and find the treasure box. That requires you to be proficient in
  Japanese.
  
  - Required time/ approx.60min *There are individual differences.
  
  - No age limit but we recommend it for upper elementary grades and older

  
  

• Challenging the Super Difficult Puzzle ”Black Code; the special edition of Ninpocho”
  
  Only first 25 applicants can challenge it on each day. It requires not only
  Japanese skill but also a high level of problem solving ability.
  
  - Required time/ approx.150min *There are individual differences.
  
  - Limited for adults (middle school and older)

  
  

Please check the special website (in Japanese) for details.