Boat Race VR Experience at Tokyo Tower! New Name "BOATRACE VR ARENA in TOKYO TOWER" to Open on Thursday, May 7, 2026
The BOATRACE Promotion Association will continue operating its popular VR attraction, "BOATRACE VR Splash Battle," at Tokyo Tower under the new name "BOATRACE VR ARENA in TOKYO TOWER" starting May 7, 2026. The location, operating hours, and fee structure will remain unchanged, continuing to offer the excitement of boat racing to visitors from Japan and abroad.
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The BOATRACE Promotion Association (Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced that with the closure of "RED° TOKYO TOWER" within Tokyo Tower on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the "BOATRACE VR Splash Battle" area, which had been operating within the same facility, will continue operations under the new name "BOATRACE VR ARENA in TOKYO TOWER" from the following day, Thursday, May 7.
The boat race VR experience at "RED° TOKYO TOWER" began in 2022 and has been enjoyed by over 130,000 domestic and international visitors annually. Moving forward, it will continue to operate as an independent PR facility, with no changes to its location, operating hours, or fee structure after the name change. At Tokyo Tower, a symbol of Tokyo, we will continue to provide the thrill and excitement of boat racing to many visitors from Japan and abroad.
■ What is "BOATRACE VR Splash Battle"?
It is a new sensation boat race experiential VR attraction where you can enjoy steering a boat while feeling the wind, splashes, and vibrations of the boat, all synchronized with powerful VR visuals. People of all ages, from children to adults, can experience the excitement of boat racing up close. Through this experience, the aim is to help people learn about the appeal and power of boat racing as a sport in an enjoyable way.
■ "BOATRACE VR ARENA in TOKYO TOWER" Overview
Address: Tokyo Tower Foot Town 1F, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Start of operation under new name: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Operating hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (subject to Tokyo Tower's operating hours)
Usage fees (tax included): 1-ride ticket: 200 yen / 3-ride ticket: 500 yen / 5-ride ticket: 800 yen
*Experience one free ride on the same day by presenting a half-ticket for the "Tokyo Tower Observatory" ticket.
Target age: 4 years and older (Consent of a guardian is required for those under 13 years old)
Those under 7 years old will experience it in "Kids Mode" without wearing VR goggles.
The boat race VR experience at "RED° TOKYO TOWER" began in 2022 and has been enjoyed by over 130,000 domestic and international visitors annually. Moving forward, it will continue to operate as an independent PR facility, with no changes to its location, operating hours, or fee structure after the name change. At Tokyo Tower, a symbol of Tokyo, we will continue to provide the thrill and excitement of boat racing to many visitors from Japan and abroad.
■ What is "BOATRACE VR Splash Battle"?
It is a new sensation boat race experiential VR attraction where you can enjoy steering a boat while feeling the wind, splashes, and vibrations of the boat, all synchronized with powerful VR visuals. People of all ages, from children to adults, can experience the excitement of boat racing up close. Through this experience, the aim is to help people learn about the appeal and power of boat racing as a sport in an enjoyable way.
■ "BOATRACE VR ARENA in TOKYO TOWER" Overview
Address: Tokyo Tower Foot Town 1F, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Start of operation under new name: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Operating hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (subject to Tokyo Tower's operating hours)
Usage fees (tax included): 1-ride ticket: 200 yen / 3-ride ticket: 500 yen / 5-ride ticket: 800 yen
*Experience one free ride on the same day by presenting a half-ticket for the "Tokyo Tower Observatory" ticket.
Target age: 4 years and older (Consent of a guardian is required for those under 13 years old)
Those under 7 years old will experience it in "Kids Mode" without wearing VR goggles.