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Giant Maze Palladium
Brains or brawn? Take on a giant maze that looks easy, but is tougher than you’d expect.
Opened in 1987, Giant Maze Palladium spreads across a huge 3,500㎡ site. Built from wooden board fences, it may look simple at first, but it’s surprisingly tricky—almost like stepping into a video game.
Pick up a time card at the starting point and record your departure time. Stamp all the stamps at the four checkpoints and head for the goal. Try climbing up to the lookout platforms along the way. Take in the whole course, plan your escape route, and try again. The average clear time is 40–50 minutes. Some people puzzle out the best route, while others power through with stamina—everyone has their own way to enjoy it. If you can clear it in under 25 minutes, you’ll get a free juice. If it’s just too tough, you can also exit from a retire point.
After you make it out of the maze, try the on-site putter golf, too. It’s a great deal at 500 yen for two rounds of the 9-hole course.
Highlights
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A giant maze spanning 3,500㎡.
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Reach the goal after passing through four checkpoints.
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Average time is 40–50 minutes. Clear it in 25 minutes and get a free juice.
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It’s OK to retire midway.
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There’s also putter golf: 500 yen for two rounds of the 9-hole course.
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With the same wooden board fences everywhere you look, this giant maze seems tough to crack
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Reach a different route, and… a unique sign will be waiting for you
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Once you escape the maze, enjoy a round of putter golf, too
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, we do not provide it.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, we don’t have lockers. We can hold your bags at the reception desk (excluding valuables).
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Are there restrooms?
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They’re located next to the reception desk. There are no restrooms inside the maze, so we recommend using the restroom before you start.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, as long as your time has not been recorded at the goal.
After finishing, discounted tickets are available if you’d like to try again.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes.
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Can I enter with my pet?
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Entry is allowed if your pet is on a leash, you carry them, and we determine they won’t bother other guests.
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Can I use a stroller?
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There are several stairways inside the maze. For this reason, strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 巨大迷路パラディアム
- Postal Code
- 321-2524
- Address
- 465 Karakura, Nikko, Tochigi
- Phone
- 0288-77-2239
- Closed on
- Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Hours
- 9:30am–3:00pm
- Admission
- Adults (junior high school and up): 1,000 yen, Children (elementary school to age 4): 500 yen
- Access
- Approx. 10 minutes by car from Kinugawa Onsen Station (Tobu Kinugawa Line)
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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