New attraction in Odaiba, Tokyo: Immersive Fort Tokyo Review

Experiencing Immersive Fort Tokyo: A Room Escape Adventure

Big escape room fans: Immersive Fort Tokyo plans

My husband and I are both fans of room escape games, and we always try to experience one whenever we travel — even overseas. Naturally, we wanted to try Immersive Fort Tokyo, but we had one concern: my husband doesn’t speak Japanese, so we weren’t sure how much he’d be able to enjoy it.

What’s New After the 2025 Renewal?

After March 2025, Immersive Fort Tokyo was renewed and changed quite a bit. Sadly, many of the performances that made the previous version so engaging were removed. Our original plan was to try two experiences — The Sherlock and Tokyo Revengers. While the renewal made ticketing easier, the downtime between the two shows felt a little empty, with not much to do. 

With the renewal, the ticketing system has become much simpler. Previously, a one-day pass was available, but now you simply choose the content you want to experience and select the time from the provided timetable. You can join as many as you like in a single day, but you need to keep the time slots for each content in mind.

Tickets can be booked and the timetable checked on the official website (note: times may vary slightly depending on the day). As of September 2025, the following five contents are available:

• The Secret of Gilbert’s Castle – 24,800 yen (meal included; choose meat or fish)

• The Sherlock – James Moriarty Strikes Back – 7,800 yen

• The Ultimate Alice – 4,800 yen

• Tokyo Revengers – 7,800 yen

• Tales of Edo Oiran (18+ only) – 14,800 yen

Language Support for Non-Japanese Speakers

Upon entering the venue, we were provided a story guide phone for non-Japanese speakers. We received only one device, which went to my husband.

The show started on time with a brief storyline introduction on a screen. Then, suddenly, actors appeared, and the story began. Our role was to follow them around the space and figure out what was happening, but we found ourselves more like observers than active participants.

If you’re planning a visit, I highly recommend eating before heading to Aomi Station. Once the story starts, you’ll be constantly moving and following the cast, and there aren’t many food options nearby.

Following the Story

My husband got a rough idea of the story from the guide phone, but he couldn’t understand the live dialogue. I ended up trying to translate for him, which made it hard for me to focus on the plot myself. Although he said he still enjoyed the experience, I’m honestly not sure it’s worth the price if you don’t speak Japanese.

Even for Japanese speakers, the plot can be tricky to follow. Many events happen simultaneously, and it’s impossible to track all the characters at once. After checking the summary on the guide phone later, the story became much clearer. I’d recommend getting a guide phone if available, even if you understand Japanese — it really helps clarify the events.

Overall Impressions

We paid 15,600 yen for this show. The acting was good, but as I mentioned, it wasn’t as immersive and intense as I expected. It felt more like watching a musical from within the space rather than truly being a part of the story.

If you’re a fan of room escape games or immersive theatre, it’s still worth checking out, but be prepared for the language and pacing challenges. I wish they would consider ways for visitors to engage more without a language barrier. That would make it more popular with tourists, and we’d be happy to try it again, even if it cost a little more than it does now.

Plus, I’d love to see VenusFort again. This shopping centre holds many good memories from when I lived in Japan, and I felt sad when I heard it had permanently closed. Immersive Fort Tokyo is actually making use of everything from VenusFort.

*After visiting Immersive Fort Tokyo, head back to central Tokyo from Odaiba via the Yurikamome Line and treat yourself to a delicious bowl of tsukemen in Shinbashi. 👉 Click here for the best tsukemen place in Shinbashi.

*This review is based on my personal experience, and results may vary for others. Please take it as a friendly reference.