Osaka Event: "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze" Invaded by Sadako! Fear Amplified with Sadako Collaboration Returns to Hirapark! "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze - Kaii Kakusei - Sadako Special Investigation" to be Held from Saturday, July 18th!

The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze - Kaii Kakusei - Sadako Special Investigation

ABAL Inc. (Location: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Ryoya Osoyama), which aims to create next-generation theme parks centered on XR technology, has partnered with Fuji Kyuko Co., Ltd. (Location: Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture; Representative Director & President: Koichiro Horiuchi) to produce the VR horror attraction "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze," based on the horror facility "The Labyrinth of Fear" operated by Fuji-Q Highland. This attraction has been experienced by many across Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kanazawa, and Okayama.

A collaboration with the horror heroine "Sadako" has been decided. In strategic partnership with Dentsu Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Senri Matsumoto), "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze - Kaii Kakusei" will be held from Saturday, July 11th, 2026, and "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze - Kaii Kakusei - Sadako Special Investigation" will be held from Saturday, July 18th to Tuesday, September 8th, at Hirakata Park (1-1 Hirakata Park-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture).

To ensure a smooth experience of this attraction, advance tickets with designated dates and times will be sold on the official website. Same-day tickets are also planned, but will be available until supplies last.

For precautions before visiting, please refer to the official website.

Official Website / Ticket Purchase: https://hirapar.senritsuxr.abal.jp/release2

Encounter rate with supernatural phenomena increased by 15% compared to "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze"!

Based on the story and world of Fuji-Q Highland's premier horror attraction "The Labyrinth of Fear ~The Hospital of Crawling Darkness~," this is a completely original story depicting "the backside and another story of The Labyrinth of Fear." The encounter rate with supernatural phenomena is 15% higher than in "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze." The VR experience spans 8 floors and a virtual labyrinth of 1 km in length. Photography and selfies are possible within the virtual space. You can capture photos of the encountered supernatural phenomena and Sadako as investigation reports and post them on social media.

The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze - Kaii Kakusei - Sadako Special Investigation VR Experience Image

"The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze - Kaii Kakusei - Sadako Special Investigation" Story

In the summer of 2025, the transformation of the Tokyo Tower VR attraction into "The Labyrinth of Fear" by the private organization "Kai'i Taisaku Kiko" (Supernatural Incident Countermeasures Agency) remained unsolved, despite over 20,000 investigation participants.

The "Labyrinth of Fear" VR goggles spread nationwide, as foretold by the words of the vanished medium. As investigators continued their observations and recordings, the supernatural phenomena intensified, feeding on people's fear and continuing to amplify.

2026--.

The accumulated curse finally reaches its critical point.

As a result, anomalous records that should not exist in this place were confirmed.

Investigation reports began to repeatedly record the presence of a long-haired woman.

"The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze" began to be eroded by her curse.

"The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze" Kaii Kakusei Hirakata Park Event Information

Event Dates and Times

Kaii Kakusei: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 - End date undecided

Sadako Special Investigation: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 - Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 17:00

*Opening hours and closing days are subject to the facility's schedule.

Venue

Hirakata Park (1-1 Hirakata Park-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture)

Ticket Site / Prices (Tax Included)

【Kaii Kakusei】

Adults: ¥2,200

7 years old - Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: ¥1,700

【Sadako Special Investigation】*Saturday, July 18th to Tuesday, September 8th

Adults: ¥2,500

7 years old - Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: ¥2,000

*Admission to Hirakata Park is required separately. (Tickets including park admission are also on sale.)

*Same-day tickets can also be purchased at the venue. English tickets are also available at the venue. Same-day tickets are planned, but will be available until supplies last.

Ticket Site: https://hirapar.senritsuxr.abal.jp/release2

Supported Languages

Japanese, English

Estimated Time

VR Experience Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Waiting times may occur. Please allow ample time for your visit.

Organizers

・Organizers: The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze Development Committee / TV Osaka

・Original Concept: Fuji-Q Highland (The Labyrinth of Fear)

・Cooperation: Hirakata Park

【Participation Eligibility】

・Those in good health

・Those who can walk independently

・Height of 110cm or taller

・Ages 7 and up

▼For customers aged 7 to under 13 years old

Participation requires a height of 110cm or taller.

Participation is only possible with the consent of a guardian and the accompaniment of one guardian.

By participating, you agree to the terms and conditions, which can be viewed in advance.

【Prohibited】

・Individuals with heart conditions or similar ailments should refrain from participating.

・For safety, please wear comfortable footwear.

Avoid sandals, mules, shoes with exposed toes or heels, and shoes with heels 5cm or higher. If you arrive wearing such shoes, you may be asked to change into shoes provided by us.

【What is "The Labyrinth of Fear"?】

"The Labyrinth of Fear" at Fuji-Q Highland is a premier Japanese horror attraction with a total length of 900m and an approximate duration of 50 minutes. Since its opening in 2003, it has plunged over 5.3 million visitors into the depths of terror.

Fuji-Q Highland (The Labyrinth of Fear)

【About Sadako】

Sadako is a vengeful spirit born from Koji Suzuki's novel "Ring" (91), which depicts the horror of a "cursed video" that inevitably leads to death after a certain period for anyone who watches it. In the climax scene of the live-action film "Ring" (98), her appearance crawling out of a TV screen to kill the cursed person sent shockwaves through Japan at the end of the century, making her an instantly recognizable figure. She spreads the "Ring virus" through the "cursed video," killing those who watch it. Her signature look includes a white dress and long black hair covering her face, and she is known for appearing from wells and TV screens. The "Ring" series has also been remade in Hollywood, and she is now a globally recognized horror icon with widespread recognition across generations both domestically and internationally.

"A Labyrinth Experience Beyond Reality" with Patented Technology

●Infinitely Expanding the Real World

Scape® is a location-based XR platform based on ABAL's proprietary patented technology (18 patents in total). Its most significant feature is its ability to infinitely expand limited real-world spaces through virtual space. This enables the labyrinth experience. A small real space can transform into a virtual space exceeding 500m2, one of the largest in the world.

The challenges of high land prices and limited space are common problems faced not only by Tokyo but by all major cities worldwide. Scape® offers a fundamental solution to these issues.

*1 ABAL Inc. Official Website "About Owned Patents" https://www.abal.jp/business/technology *2 Scape® Official Website https://scape01.abal.jp/lp/scape-lp/

●Innovating User Experience: Walk, Shoot, Share

Immersive Free-Roam Experience

Users can freely walk around the expanded virtual space on their own feet.

In-VR Photography Function

Record memories during the experience as photos and videos on the spot.

Viral Marketing through SNS Integration

After the experience, users can immediately post downloaded photos and videos to social media.

About ABAL Inc.

ABAL is a company that creates next-generation theme parks utilizing XR technology. Based on its XR platform "Scape®," which can accommodate up to 100 simultaneous participants, the company handles everything from attraction planning and direction to production and operation. Its representative work, "The Labyrinth of Fear: Maze," achieved high acclaim by attracting 20,000 people during its 45-day run at Tokyo Tower. In the future, ABAL aims to realize next-generation theme parks by evolving attractions and digitally connecting multiple experiences, including shopping and dining.

▼HP: https://www.abal.jp

▼Platform "Scape®" LP: https://scape01.abal.jp/lp/scape-lp/

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◆ Inquiries ◆

A preview event for media representatives is scheduled for the afternoon of July 10th at Hirakata Park.

Media representatives interested in coverage are welcome to inquire!

*Please contact us if you wish to conduct interviews or filming separately.

Advance application is required, so please contact us as soon as possible.

*Please refrain from business inquiries. Please use the inquiry form on our website.

*Inquiries from the general public will be handled through the ticket site, and we cannot respond to them here.

ABAL Inc. Shiori Sato

sato.shiori@abal.jp (Please note that it may take time to receive a reply.)