Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary! VR Content 'Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey' Where You Can Experience Giant Monster Exhibits and Powerful Battle Scenes to Be Held for a Limited Time at Hirakata Park, Osaka, from May 1st
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series, ABAL Inc. and Tsuburaya Productions have collaborated to create 'Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey,' a VR museum experience. Visitors can explore four areas, including giant monster exhibits and thrilling Ultraman battle scenes. The event will be held at Hirakata Park in Osaka from May 1st to June 28th, 2026, with tickets going on sale April 15th.
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Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey
ABAL Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Yoshichika Ogoyama; hereinafter "ABAL"), which aims to create next-generation theme parks centered on XR technology, has produced the VR museum "Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey" in a joint project with Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Tsuburaya Productions"). This VR museum allows visitors to experience giant monster exhibits and powerful Ultraman battle scenes.
It has been decided that the "Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey" will be held for a limited time from May 1st to June 28th at "Hirakata Park" (1-1 Hirakata Koen-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture.
Tickets will go on sale from 11:00 AM on April 15th. While it is possible to purchase tickets on the day, we recommend purchasing in advance as the number of tickets available is limited. Please note that a separate admission fee for Hirakata Park is required.
Official Website: https://ultraman-xr-journey.abal.jp/release
Attractions of "Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey"
Developed as a joint project between Tsuburaya Productions and ABAL to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the "Ultraman Series." Visitors can select a team uniform avatar and experience museums with various worldviews across four areas.
Photo taking and selfies are possible in the virtual space!
After the experience, you can download the photos to your smartphone and post them on social media. You can share the excitement as if you really came to the Land of Light Museum with your friends and family.
Photos taken in VR
~ Experience 4 Areas ~
① Travel to the Land of Light
Ultraman appears before the participants! Ride on Ultraman's giant hand and head to the Land of Light, Ultraman's home planet.
ZONE1_To the Land of Light with Ultraman
② Monster Exhibition Room
A exhibition room of giant Ultraman monsters. This is a VR-unique experience where you can observe popular monsters like Alien Baltan, Gomora, and King Joe in 360 degrees.
ZONE2_Exhibition of Giant Monsters
③ Exhibition of Successive Ultraman Heroes
Tour an exhibition room that looks back on the 60-year history of the Ultraman series. You can take photos with your favorite heroes, and the photos can be downloaded to your smartphone or shared on social media.
ZONE3_Exhibition of Successive Ultraman Heroes
④ Battle Scene
This exhibition room allows you to witness the powerful battles of Ultraman VS Zetton and Ultraman Zero VS Ultraman Belial up close. We deliver an experience befitting a climax.
ZONE4_Powerful Battle Scene
~ STORY ~
A museum recording the history of Ultraman heroes has been born in the Land of Light, Ultraman's home planet. A giant archive looking back on the history of the Ultraman series will be unveiled. This time, through a special arrangement, this museum will also be open to Earthlings. The journey from Earth to the Land of Light comes with a dream-like experience guided by Ultraman. Inside the museum, you'll find the history of heroes from Ultraman to Ultraman Omega, giant monsters, and powerful battle experiences, all with free photo opportunities.
Dates and Business Hours
May 1st (Friday) to June 28th (Sunday), 2026
*End date may change.
Venue
ABAL Arena
(Inside Hirakata Park, 1-1 Hirakata Koen-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture)
Ticket Site and Prices
URL: https://ultraman-xr-journey.abal.jp/release
Price: Adults 1500 yen (tax included), Children 1000 yen
*A separate admission fee for Hirakata Park is required.
*Same-day tickets can be purchased at the venue, but depending on the sales of advance tickets, you may have to wait for admission or be unable to purchase. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
Supported Languages
Japanese
Required Time
Approximately 30 minutes
Organizer Information
Organizer: ABAL
Supervised by: Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.
【Notes】
・Children under 7 years old or under 110cm tall cannot participate in the experience.
(Even if the age requirement is met, those under 110cm cannot participate.)
・Parental consent is required for participants under 12 years old.
・If your footwear is 5cm or higher, you may be asked to change your shoes.
・Those with a fear of heights should be careful.
*Please be sure to check the notes before purchasing tickets.
XR Entertainment Platform "Scape®"
"Space Expansion" Image with Patented Technology
ABAL's XR entertainment platform "Scape®" is equipped with patented technology that makes visitors feel as if they are walking around a vast space, even if they are not actually moving.
Eight applications work together, allowing 100 people to experience simultaneously with a small number of staff. With 18 patents, limited physical space can be expanded 10 to 20 times or more, enabling the construction of large-scale XR theme parks even in commercial facilities.
Hirakata Park
Hirakata Park, opened in 1912 (Taisho 1), is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in Japan and a representative amusement park in Kansai. In addition to approximately 40 types of attractions that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from thrill rides to children's attractions, it also offers a variety of activities such as an aquarium.
Visitors can enjoy the park throughout the four seasons: roses in spring and autumn, a pool in summer, illuminations in autumn and winter, and ice skating and snow play in winter.
[Address] 1-1 Hirakata Koen-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka 573-0054
*Please check the official website for the latest business hours.
HP: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/
ABAL Inc.
ABAL is a company that creates next-generation theme parks using XR technology. Based on its XR platform "Scape®," it handles everything from the planning and direction of attractions to their production and operation. Its representative work, "Senritsu Meikyu: Mei," attracted 20,000 visitors over 45 days at Tokyo Tower, earning high acclaim. Moving forward, ABAL aims to evolve attractions and connect multiple experiences, including shopping and dining, through digital technology to realize next-generation theme parks.
▼HP: https://www.abal.jp
▼Platform "Scape®" LP: https://scape01.abal.jp/lp/scape-lp/
【To all media representatives】
A preview will be held on April 30th.
Contact information is provided for media release only.
Thank you for your confirmation.
ABAL Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Yoshichika Ogoyama; hereinafter "ABAL"), which aims to create next-generation theme parks centered on XR technology, has produced the VR museum "Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey" in a joint project with Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Tsuburaya Productions"). This VR museum allows visitors to experience giant monster exhibits and powerful Ultraman battle scenes.
It has been decided that the "Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey" will be held for a limited time from May 1st to June 28th at "Hirakata Park" (1-1 Hirakata Koen-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture.
Tickets will go on sale from 11:00 AM on April 15th. While it is possible to purchase tickets on the day, we recommend purchasing in advance as the number of tickets available is limited. Please note that a separate admission fee for Hirakata Park is required.
Official Website: https://ultraman-xr-journey.abal.jp/release
Attractions of "Land of Light Museum Ultraman XR Journey"
Developed as a joint project between Tsuburaya Productions and ABAL to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the "Ultraman Series." Visitors can select a team uniform avatar and experience museums with various worldviews across four areas.
Photo taking and selfies are possible in the virtual space!
After the experience, you can download the photos to your smartphone and post them on social media. You can share the excitement as if you really came to the Land of Light Museum with your friends and family.
Photos taken in VR
~ Experience 4 Areas ~
① Travel to the Land of Light
Ultraman appears before the participants! Ride on Ultraman's giant hand and head to the Land of Light, Ultraman's home planet.
ZONE1_To the Land of Light with Ultraman
② Monster Exhibition Room
A exhibition room of giant Ultraman monsters. This is a VR-unique experience where you can observe popular monsters like Alien Baltan, Gomora, and King Joe in 360 degrees.
ZONE2_Exhibition of Giant Monsters
③ Exhibition of Successive Ultraman Heroes
Tour an exhibition room that looks back on the 60-year history of the Ultraman series. You can take photos with your favorite heroes, and the photos can be downloaded to your smartphone or shared on social media.
ZONE3_Exhibition of Successive Ultraman Heroes
④ Battle Scene
This exhibition room allows you to witness the powerful battles of Ultraman VS Zetton and Ultraman Zero VS Ultraman Belial up close. We deliver an experience befitting a climax.
ZONE4_Powerful Battle Scene
~ STORY ~
A museum recording the history of Ultraman heroes has been born in the Land of Light, Ultraman's home planet. A giant archive looking back on the history of the Ultraman series will be unveiled. This time, through a special arrangement, this museum will also be open to Earthlings. The journey from Earth to the Land of Light comes with a dream-like experience guided by Ultraman. Inside the museum, you'll find the history of heroes from Ultraman to Ultraman Omega, giant monsters, and powerful battle experiences, all with free photo opportunities.
Dates and Business Hours
May 1st (Friday) to June 28th (Sunday), 2026
*End date may change.
Venue
ABAL Arena
(Inside Hirakata Park, 1-1 Hirakata Koen-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture)
Ticket Site and Prices
URL: https://ultraman-xr-journey.abal.jp/release
Price: Adults 1500 yen (tax included), Children 1000 yen
*A separate admission fee for Hirakata Park is required.
*Same-day tickets can be purchased at the venue, but depending on the sales of advance tickets, you may have to wait for admission or be unable to purchase. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
Supported Languages
Japanese
Required Time
Approximately 30 minutes
Organizer Information
Organizer: ABAL
Supervised by: Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.
【Notes】
・Children under 7 years old or under 110cm tall cannot participate in the experience.
(Even if the age requirement is met, those under 110cm cannot participate.)
・Parental consent is required for participants under 12 years old.
・If your footwear is 5cm or higher, you may be asked to change your shoes.
・Those with a fear of heights should be careful.
*Please be sure to check the notes before purchasing tickets.
XR Entertainment Platform "Scape®"
"Space Expansion" Image with Patented Technology
ABAL's XR entertainment platform "Scape®" is equipped with patented technology that makes visitors feel as if they are walking around a vast space, even if they are not actually moving.
Eight applications work together, allowing 100 people to experience simultaneously with a small number of staff. With 18 patents, limited physical space can be expanded 10 to 20 times or more, enabling the construction of large-scale XR theme parks even in commercial facilities.
Hirakata Park
Hirakata Park, opened in 1912 (Taisho 1), is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in Japan and a representative amusement park in Kansai. In addition to approximately 40 types of attractions that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from thrill rides to children's attractions, it also offers a variety of activities such as an aquarium.
Visitors can enjoy the park throughout the four seasons: roses in spring and autumn, a pool in summer, illuminations in autumn and winter, and ice skating and snow play in winter.
[Address] 1-1 Hirakata Koen-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka 573-0054
*Please check the official website for the latest business hours.
HP: https://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/
ABAL Inc.
ABAL is a company that creates next-generation theme parks using XR technology. Based on its XR platform "Scape®," it handles everything from the planning and direction of attractions to their production and operation. Its representative work, "Senritsu Meikyu: Mei," attracted 20,000 visitors over 45 days at Tokyo Tower, earning high acclaim. Moving forward, ABAL aims to evolve attractions and connect multiple experiences, including shopping and dining, through digital technology to realize next-generation theme parks.
▼HP: https://www.abal.jp
▼Platform "Scape®" LP: https://scape01.abal.jp/lp/scape-lp/
【To all media representatives】
A preview will be held on April 30th.
Contact information is provided for media release only.
Thank you for your confirmation.