NEXCO West Japan × Pikmin Collaboration Event: "Pikmin Terrace in Miyajima SA" Renews and Reopens!
NEXCO West Japan announced the renewal and grand reopening of its "Pikmin Terrace" event at Miyajima Service Area (SA) on May 1, 2026. The expanded facility will feature a shop five times its original size, new merchandise, and interactive content to enhance visitor experience and promote regional tourism.
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March 25, 2026
NEXCO West Japan Co., Ltd.
NEXCO West Service Holdings Co., Ltd.
NEXCO West Retail Co., Ltd.
NEXCO West Japan (Kita-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Yoshiharu Shibamura), NEXCO West Service Holdings Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Kenichi Kawamura), and NEXCO West Retail Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Hideshi Ishida) will temporarily suspend and then reopen the "Pikmin Terrace in Miyajima SA" (hereinafter referred to as "Pikmin Terrace"), a limited-time event themed around Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s character "Pikmin," at Miyajima Service Area (SA) downline (Kyushu direction) on the E2 Sanyo Expressway. The event will be temporarily suspended from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) and will reopen on May 1, 2026 (Friday) at 10:00 AM.
## Renewal Overview
The renewed special shop will be approximately five times larger than the current shop, with plans to expand the lineup of Pikmin merchandise and limited-edition items perfect for souvenirs, as well as to sell takeaway menus.
The shop will also introduce content for a wide range of customers, such as a "Pikmin 4" game software experience corner.
Furthermore, the content of the quiz rally related to Pikmin within the SA will also be renewed.
In the outdoor space, visitors can take commemorative photos with Pikmin at a photo spot where three Pikmin figures—blue, yellow, and red—are recreated in three dimensions against original design background panels inspired by Miyajima and Hiroshima Prefecture.
Pikmin figures are also recreated in multiple spots. You can see Pikmin carrying Hiroshima specialties like momiji manju and shamoji, so please take a look.
Please note that the facility will be temporarily closed for renovation work from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to April 30, 2026 (Thursday). We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Detailed information will be updated regularly on the special website (https://www.w-nexco.co.jp/pikmin_miyajima/).
## Pikmin Terrace Overview
Location: Miyajima SA (downline) on the E2 Sanyo Expressway
For detailed access information, please check the special website (https://www.w-nexco.co.jp/pikmin_miyajima/access.html).
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NEXCO West Japan Co., Ltd.
NEXCO West Service Holdings Co., Ltd.
NEXCO West Retail Co., Ltd.
NEXCO West Japan (Kita-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Yoshiharu Shibamura), NEXCO West Service Holdings Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Kenichi Kawamura), and NEXCO West Retail Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Hideshi Ishida) will temporarily suspend and then reopen the "Pikmin Terrace in Miyajima SA" (hereinafter referred to as "Pikmin Terrace"), a limited-time event themed around Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s character "Pikmin," at Miyajima Service Area (SA) downline (Kyushu direction) on the E2 Sanyo Expressway. The event will be temporarily suspended from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) and will reopen on May 1, 2026 (Friday) at 10:00 AM.
## Renewal Overview
The renewed special shop will be approximately five times larger than the current shop, with plans to expand the lineup of Pikmin merchandise and limited-edition items perfect for souvenirs, as well as to sell takeaway menus.
The shop will also introduce content for a wide range of customers, such as a "Pikmin 4" game software experience corner.
Furthermore, the content of the quiz rally related to Pikmin within the SA will also be renewed.
In the outdoor space, visitors can take commemorative photos with Pikmin at a photo spot where three Pikmin figures—blue, yellow, and red—are recreated in three dimensions against original design background panels inspired by Miyajima and Hiroshima Prefecture.
Pikmin figures are also recreated in multiple spots. You can see Pikmin carrying Hiroshima specialties like momiji manju and shamoji, so please take a look.
Please note that the facility will be temporarily closed for renovation work from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to April 30, 2026 (Thursday). We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Detailed information will be updated regularly on the special website (https://www.w-nexco.co.jp/pikmin_miyajima/).
## Pikmin Terrace Overview
Location: Miyajima SA (downline) on the E2 Sanyo Expressway
For detailed access information, please check the special website (https://www.w-nexco.co.jp/pikmin_miyajima/access.html).
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