What this is
This is a limited-time collaboration event between the anime and mobile game 'Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road' and Shima Spain Village, a Spanish-themed amusement park and resort located on the Shima Peninsula in Mie Prefecture. Running from July 4 to September 17, 2026, the event transforms the entire theme park into an interactive experience for fans of the beloved football (soccer) anime franchise. The centrepiece is a park-wide stamp rally called 'Connect the Goal Pass Rally in the Land of Passion!', where participants collect four stamps placed near mini character panels installed throughout the park. Inazuma Eleven is a long-running Level-5 franchise beloved across Japan and internationally, making this collaboration a meaningful event for fans of all ages.
Who should go
This event is ideal for fans of the Inazuma Eleven franchise, whether they grew up with the original anime or are currently playing 'Victory Road'. Families with children will find the stamp rally format engaging and easy to navigate across the park. Anime enthusiasts visiting the Mie or Kansai region during summer will find this a worthwhile detour, especially if they are already planning a trip to Ise-Shima. Bring comfortable walking shoes and arrive early to enjoy the park before summer heat peaks — the rally booklet is available at the entrance so you can pick it up as soon as you arrive.
Good to know
The rally booklet is sold at the theme park entrance and at the Hotel Shima Spain Village front desk — hotel guests only for the latter. Shima Spain Village is a large resort-style theme park, so plan for a full day to complete the stamp rally and enjoy the park's other attractions. The event runs in two distinct halves (July 4–August 10 and August 11–September 17) with different merchandise purchase bonuses and Air Lottery Prize B items for each period, so check the official website before your visit to confirm what is available during your dates. Foreign visitors should note that Shima Spain Village is a cash-friendly venue but card payments are increasingly accepted — bring some yen to be safe. The park is a significant journey from major cities, so consider booking accommodation at Hotel Shima Spain Village or nearby to make the most of your trip.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.