Europe's First Naruto Themed Area Opens in Southern France
The opening marks the first permanent Naruto attraction in Europe and has already driven a significant attendance boost at the host park.
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Europe's first Naruto-themed area, Naruto - Konoha Land, opened on April 4, 2026, at Parc Spirou Provence in southern France. A grand opening ceremony was held on June 4 with TV Tokyo and other partners. The area features attractions like the Kyubi Unleashed roller coaster and a Rasengan spinning ride, plus life-sized statues of 10 characters. Since opening, park attendance rose 67.7% compared to April 2025.
The area, called Naruto - Konoha Land, recreates the Hidden Leaf Village and includes the roller coaster Kyubi Unleashed, which reaches 75 km/h with a 250-meter reverse section, and the spinning ride Rasengan Chakra Rotation. Life-sized statues of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and seven other characters are placed throughout. The Hokage Residence and a merchandise shop themed after the Hokage Rock are also part of the experience.
Parc Spirou Provence reported a 67.7% increase in visitors in April 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, attributing the jump to the new area. Related merchandise sales are strong, and local media coverage has been extensive. The park aims for 600,000 annual visitors.
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