Nijigen no Mori, Awaji Island

Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji is a Godzilla attraction located within the massive Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island, Hyogo prefecture. It features a life-sized Godzilla statue and visitors can join in the efforts to ‘tackle’ the titular monster through ziplining and shooting game missions. A Godzilla festival is currently running until March 1. During this special period, you get to play four additional games and earn points. These include an archery challenge, tosenkyo (traditional Japanese dart throwing), ring toss and target shooting. Complete the challenges and you’ll receive a park-exclusive postcard. But if your score is 500 points or more, you’ll win an exclusive Japanese-patterned notebook.  This event is only available to guests who purchase a Premium Ticket (ages 12 and above, from ¥11,300; under 12, ¥9,600), which includes an original Godzilla backpack, or a VIP Journey Pass (ages 12 and above, from ¥30,200; under 12, ¥28,600), which comes with an exclusive Godzilla sukajan jacket. Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance, but advance purchases are highly recommended.