ROBO-HI will hold「TAKANAWA NIGHT SAFARI」from October 18 to October 23, 2026 at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
This cutting-edge smart city is supported by「ROBO-HI AOS」, which enables the integration of various robots performing cleaning, security, delivery, and mobility assistance tasks with urban infrastructure.
The event offers a new type of safari attraction combining RakuRo, an autonomous mobility vehicle that travels at walking speed, with extended reality (XR) technology, creating an experience in which wild animals appear in the nighttime plaza.
We invite visitors to enjoy an extraordinary safari experience in a new environment created through the combination of autonomous driving and XR visuals.
Event Overview
- Organizer: East Japan Railway Company (JR East)
- Dates: October 18–23, 2026 (limited one-week event)
- Hours: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Venue: TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY – Gateway Park
- Reception: In front of the 2F entrance, THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH
How to Register for a Ride
Advance reservations are required. Participants must download the TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY app, register as members, and apply through the application.
Video of the Previous 「TAKANAWA NIGHT SAFARI」
A video featuring the previous「TAKANAWA NIGHT SAFARI」experience is now available. Please watch the video to discover what the attraction has to offer.
Video: https://youtu.be/vJWUr8SVs4s
What is TAKANAWA NIGHT SAFARI?
「TAKANAWA NIGHT SAFARI」is an XR ride-based safari park adapted from TOKYO NIGHT SAFARI, an attraction developed as part of the「Robo-Village」project.
The「Robo-Village」project is jointly promoted by Hakuhodo Inc., NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc., Futurek Inc., and ROBO-HI Co., Ltd., with the aim of creating a new environment where robots and people coexist.
「TAKANAWA NIGHT SAFARI」has been adapted for TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, an urban development project being advanced by East Japan Railway Company.
Why Not Bring RakuRo to Your Event?
If you are looking for an attraction that allows event visitors to enjoy a ride, RakuRo is a recommended option.
RakuRo operates autonomously using spatial recognition technology, eliminating the need for preliminary physical construction work. In addition, RakuRo can travel on public roads through a relatively simple notification procedure. Even young children can enjoy the experience, making RakuRo an excellent option for expanding event activities and attracting attention.
