On August 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM, the immersive VR experience “VR Dinosaur: Don’t Get Caught by the Tyrannosaurus! Triceratops Rescue Mission” will begin on the 7th floor of Aruaru City in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
This content is a 10-minute VR experience where you can explore the world of the Late Cretaceous period, when Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops lived, by walking around on your own two feet. The story involves encountering a baby Triceratops named “Trill” who has been separated from its mother, and searching for its mother, “Mama,” while protecting Trill from being spotted by a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
This VR experience is unique because participants not only watch videos but also walk through the VR space themselves, advancing the story. Through visual and auditory effects such as forests, giant dinosaurs, and approaching footsteps, you can enjoy an immersive experience as if you’ve stepped into the world of the Late Cretaceous period. By observing the characteristics and footprints of dinosaurs together with Trill, the experience aims to spark curiosity about dinosaurs and the history of the Earth. Up to four people can participate at the same time. The target age is 7 years and older, and those under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older.
This content was supervised by Shibahara Akihiko, a paleontologist and PhD in Science. Shibahara has authored, supervised, and worked on over 20 books, educational materials, and other works related to dinosaurs and earth science, and is also working on enhancing museum exhibits using 3D manufacturing technology and VR.
Ticket prices are 1,000 yen for adults, 800 yen for junior high, high school, and university students, and 500 yen for elementary school students (all prices include tax). The venue, Aruaru City, is located about a 3-minute walk from JR Kokura Station and houses a manga museum, event hall, and other facilities within its 7 above-ground floors and 1 basement floor.
“VR Dinosaur: Don’t Get Spotted by the Tyrannosaurus! Triceratops Rescue Mission” Event Overview
| Date and time | Thursday, August 20, 2026 13:00 |
| venue | Aruaru City 7th Floor (2-14-5 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) |
| Experience time | Approximately 10 minutes |
| Maximum number of participants | 4 people |
| Target age | Ages 7 and up (children under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian) |
| Price (tax included) | General admission: 1,000 yen / Junior high, high school, and university students: 800 yen / Elementary school students: 500 yen |
| Supervision | Shibahara Akihiko (Paleontologist, Ph.D. (Science)) |
| Planning and Production | Orai Co., Ltd. |
| Official website | https://vrkyoryu.com |
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000049635.html
