Tokyo Metro is launching a special escape game featuring the popular Chiikawa characters to coincide with the release of the movie “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” on July 24, 2026. This interactive adventure invites participants to explore stations and neighborhoods along the Tokyo Metro lines while solving puzzles to find the missing Chiikawa, Hachiwara, and Usagi characters.
This limited-time event runs from July 24 to November 3, 2026, immersing players in the movie’s world as they unravel clues and experience a unique blend of Tokyo cityscapes and Chiikawa’s charming universe. It’s a perfect activity for fans of the series and visitors seeking an engaging way to explore Tokyo’s metro system.
About the Chiikawa Escape Game on Tokyo Metro

Participants purchase a special puzzle kit and use a dedicated app to follow clues placed at various Tokyo Metro stations and surrounding areas. The game challenges players to solve mysteries and locate the missing characters. Once all puzzles are solved, a final challenge awaits to complete the game. A smartphone with internet access and the ESCAPE.ID app is required to play.

Highlights
- Event period: July 24 to November 3, 2026, with final day activities until 8 PM
- Puzzle kit price: ¥3,300 (tax included), sold online and at select locations
- Special Chiikawa-themed 24-hour Tokyo Metro ticket available for ¥1,500 (tax included), sold online only
- Immersive experience based on the “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” movie world
- Recommended for fans and Tokyo visitors looking for a fun, interactive city adventure
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Chiikawa Escape Game on Tokyo Metro |
| Menu / items | Puzzle kit, ESCAPE.ID app, Chiikawa original 24-hour Tokyo Metro ticket |
| Location | Tokyo Metro lines and surrounding areas, Tokyo |
| Address | 7-1-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | July 24, 2026 – November 3, 2026 (final day until 8 PM) |
| Release date | July 10, 2026 (online kit pre-orders start) |
| Price | ¥3,300 for puzzle kit; ¥1,500 for 24-hour Metro ticket (both tax included) |