Shima Spain Village, a theme park in Shima City, will be hosting "THE SUNSET OF MARS," a space travel experience attraction utilizing the latest VR technology, for a limited time from July 4th (Saturday) to November 1st (Sunday), 2026.
This attraction is a VR content created by ABAL Co., Ltd., which aims to create next-generation theme parks using XR technology.
By wearing special VR goggles and exploring the virtual space by walking around on your own two feet, you can enjoy an immersive experience that makes you feel as if you are actually adventuring on Mars.
Participants will take off from Earth in a rocket and land on the red surface of Mars. They can experience a futuristic trip to Mars by touring a Martian base in a 360-degree virtual space and speeding around in a rover (space vehicle).
Furthermore, you can experience the fantastical "blue sunset" that can only be seen on Mars up close, and you might even have an encounter with Martians.
Furthermore, photos taken in the virtual space can be downloaded to your smartphone, allowing you to take home special memories with family and friends.
Experience a completely new kind of space travel at Shima Spain Village.
| Avaibility period | 4th February 2026(Saturday) - 1th May (Sunday) |
| Event Place | Shima Spain Village Embassy Hall |
| Experience time | 30 minutes |
| Prices | 2,200 yen *A separate theme park passport is required. |
| Ticket | Advance tickets will be available from Wednesday, June 10, 2026.Shima Spain Village Official WebsiteIt will be available for sale at [location/store name]. Tickets can also be purchased at the venue on the day of the event. |
| usage limit | Children under 7 years old are not permitted to use this service. ・People under 110cm tall cannot ride this ride. Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by someone 18 years or older (admission fee applies). |
Mars as seen from a rocket
Facilities on Mars
A rover traversing Mars
Inside the facility
To commemorate the opening of the attraction, acrylic keychains featuring Shima Spain Village's popular character "Alejandro" wearing a spacesuit will be available for purchase.
| Sale start date | 2026/7/ 4 (Saturday) |
| Sales price | 600 yen (tax included) |
| Sales Location | • Souvenir shop "Hasta La Vista" ・Fancy shop "Fantasia" |
For more information,Shima Spain Village Official Website.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Javier Castle Museum within Shima Spain Village will reopen after renovations.
This renovation includes a new exhibition focusing on Antoni Gaudí, one of Spain's most renowned architects.
A new exhibition area will be set up, focusing on the Sagrada Familia, which is scheduled to be completed in 2026, and introducing Gaudí's ideas and design principles.
In addition, limited-edition menus, related merchandise, and special accommodation plans will be available to commemorate the renewal.
Furthermore, from Saturday, April 25th to Thursday, April 30th, there will be a limited-time performance of "Sevillanas," a folk dance from southern Spain.
This spring, why not visit Shima Spain Village and experience Spanish history and culture while enjoying the newly renovated Javier Castle Museum?
On the first floor, a new "Gaudi Corner" has been created where visitors can experience the world of Gaudi, centering on the Sagrada Familia.
The exhibition features a variety of displays, including panels introducing the sculptures that adorn the "Nativity Facade," which expresses the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ, and models that conceive of the church's structure and design.
Additionally, a new exhibition room will be set up on the second floor where visitors can enjoy the world of the Spanish masterpiece "Don Quixote," which also serves as the motif for Shima Spain Village's characters, through videos and panels.
*Due to renovation work, some exhibits at Javier Castle Museum will be unavailable from February 14th (Sat) to March 31st (Tue), 2026.
Additionally, the entire facility will be closed from Wednesday, April 1st to Friday, April 17th, 2026.
Gaudi Corner ①
Gaudi Corner ②
"Don Quixote" Exhibition
To commemorate the reopening, a menu inspired by the world of Gaudí's art will be available.
Guerzelie drink (700 yen)
A drink inspired by the colorful tiles of Park Güell.
(Available at: Small bar "Perito")
Parfait "Casa Milà" (1,000 yen)
A parfait inspired by the undulating curves and rooftop chimney of "Casa Milà".
(Available at: Small bars "Perito" and "Morino")
The shop will also be selling imported items from Spain, such as figurines and magnets featuring the iconic salamander motif of Park Güell.
Furthermore, Hotel Shima Spain Village will be offering a special accommodation plan that includes a Spanish dinner course featuring ingredients such as spiny lobster and Matsusaka beef.
"Guerzelnut drink"
700 yen (Small bar "Perito")
"Parfait 'Casa Milà'"
1,000 yen (Small bars "Perito" and "Morino")
For six days only, from Saturday, April 25th to Thursday, April 30th, we will be presenting a dance performance inspired by the "Seville Spring Festival," one of Spain's three major festivals.
Spanish entertainers dressed in flamenco costumes performed "Sevillanas," a folk dance popular at spring festivals in the Andalusia region of southern Spain.
Please enjoy the cheerful and vibrant atmosphere of the Spanish spring festival.
| Avaibility period | Saturday, January 2026, 4 - Thursday, January 25 |
| Event Place | Javier Castle Museum, 1st Floor |
| Performance time | Approximately 15 minutes (once a day) |
Shima Spain Village will be partially renovating the Javier Castle Museum, where visitors can learn about Spanish history and culture, starting Saturday, April 18, 2026.
A new exhibition on the first floor will focus on the Sagrada Familia, whose main tower is scheduled to be completed in 2026, and will be dedicated to the Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, who passed away 100 years ago.
Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) was an architect who worked mainly in Barcelona, Spain.
Not only the Sagrada Familia, but also Park Güell, Casa Mila, Casa Barró and other works are known as World Heritage Sites, and the unique design characterized by its colorful and curved surfaces, as well as the fact that the Sagrada Familia has been under construction for over 140 years, continue to fascinate people from all over the world.
The newly established "Gaudi Corner" will feature exhibits that interpret Gaudi's ideas and design principles, with a focus on the Sagrada Familia, which is now nearing the final stages of construction. The exhibits will include panels introducing the sculptures that adorn the "Nativity Façade," which expresses the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ, as well as a model that illustrates the church's structure and design.
In addition, the videos in each exhibition corner on the second floor will be updated, and a new exhibition room for the Spanish classic "Don Quixote" will be created.
This is the first time the exhibits have been renovated since the park opened in 1994.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience Spain's rich culture and art.
Shima Spain Village will open a new attraction, "Alejandro's Magic Spray," on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
This is a new indoor ride attraction themed around the magic of the wolf-themed character "Alejandro."
It is an activity that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from small children to adults, and one of its attractions is that it can be used regardless of the weather.
Alejandro invites guests to his mansion to show off the magic potion he has developed.
Guests board a mysterious vehicle, grab a special Alejandro magic spray, and set off into an exciting, magical world.
Please look forward to it.
*Due to the introduction of this attraction, the illumination ride "The Nutcracker" will cease operation on Monday, January 12, 2026 (national holiday).
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To coincide with the Yabai T-shirts Yasha live concert at Shima Spain Village, the Shima City Tourist Information Center will be extending its opening hours for two days only, on May 5th (Sat) and May 10th (Sun).
Due to this, baggage check-in hours will be extended as follows:
| Implementation date | Saturday, May 2025, 5, Sunday, May 10, 2025 |
| Special business hours | 9:00-21:00 (*Normally 9:00-17:00) |
| Place | Shima city tourist information center 1670-2 Ugata, Ago-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture (Kintetsu Ugata Station ticket gate floor) |
| Prices | Luggage storage: 1 yen per piece (tax included) Luggage delivery: 1 yen per item (tax included) *Same-day delivery accepted until 1,300:12 |
*Please note that some special rates will apply during the above period.
To make sure you can enjoy the concert to the fullest, be sure to leave your luggage at the Shima City Tourist Information Center and head out light-heartedly!
We look forward to your use.
The "Yabai T-shirt Shop Tank-top Festival 2025" in Shima Spain Village will be held at Parque Espana in Shima Spain Village.
Due to this, the venue will be open for special reservations during the following period.
| Shima Spain Village Parque España | May 2025th (Sat) - May 5th (Sun) 10 (5 days) |
| Hotel Shima Spain Village | Friday, May 2025th, 5 to Sunday, May 9th, 5 (11 days) |
On both days of the event, the park will be exclusively reserved for concertgoers, so general customers (individuals, groups, etc.) will not be allowed to enter.
Additionally, only people attending the concert will be allowed to stay at Hotel Shima Spain Mura for the three days.
Shima Spain Village Parque Espana and Hotel Shima Spain Village・Himawari no Yu will be closed during the following period.
| Shima Spain Village Parque España | From June 2025, 1 (Tue) to July 14, 2 (Fri) |
| Hotel Shima Spain Village/Himawari no Yu | Monday, January 2025, 1 - Thursday, February 13, 2 |
