Konoha Land at Parc Spirou: Naruto Twenty Minutes from Bédarrides

Konoha Land at Parc Spirou Monteux: Naruto rides, ninja course, statues, themed restaurants and practical info. The family outing to make in Vaucluse in 2026, twenty minutes from Bédarrides.

On 4 April 2026, Parc Spirou Provence in Monteux opened Konoha Land, the first Naruto zone in the world outside Japan. One and a half hectares of ninja village, two brand new rides, ten life-size statues and a Chûnin Exam course for younger visitors. Twenty minutes from Bédarrides, it is the most anticipated family outing in Vaucluse this year.

What Konoha Land at Parc Spirou is all about

Konoha Land recreates the Hidden Village of Konoha, the central setting of Masashi Kishimoto's manga. The park invested 16 million euros over a 15,000 sqm footprint, its biggest commitment since opening in 2018. You will find the Hokage Monument carved into the rock, the Hokage's office, Team Kakashi's training ground with its three iconic posts, and the Ichiraku Ramen restaurant, where you can actually sit down to eat.

The result is immersive. Fans will recognise every corner. Others will discover a coherent, carefully crafted universe, a world away from a simple veneer slapped over rides. To understand why Naruto in Provence makes sense, read our dedicated article.

Kyûbi Unchained and Rasengan: the two Naruto rides

Kyûbi Unchained is the flagship ride of Konoha Land. A launched coaster running one kilometre of track, two accelerations to 75 km/h, a 30-metre drop and a dead-end finale where the train shoots back in reverse. The ride lasts 79 seconds. Minimum height: 1m20. The kind of coaster that makes teenagers scream and quietly pulls parents back in line while the children loop through the ninja course.

Rasengan Chakra Rotation is more accessible. Four rotating arms carry suspended pods for 32 passengers. You spin, you rise, you drop again, in a motion that evokes mastering one's chakra. Open to riders from age 6, but adults will not be bored either.

The ninja course: the Chûnin Exam for ages 4 to 10

The play area picks up the concept of the Chûnin Exam, the rite of passage for apprentice ninja in the Naruto universe. In practice, it is an obstacle course adapted for children, blending physical challenges and puzzles. This is where 4 to 10 year olds spend most of their time, and where the concept works best: kids play, parents catch their breath, everyone wins.

Ten life-size Naruto statues by Design CoCo

Scattered across the zone, ten life-size statues were sculpted by Design CoCo, a Japanese studio specialising in manga figures. You will recognise Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiwa, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, Iruka Umino, Gaara of the Desert and Orochimaru. Three characters remain to be discovered on site, and the park keeps the mystery alive. Each statue is a photo spot, and the craftsmanship is remarkable.

Where to eat at Konoha Land

Two themed venues within the zone: the Ichiraku Ramen restaurant, a faithful replica of the stall where Naruto wolfs down his noodle bowls, and the Dango Shop for a sweet break. Both are woven into the scenery; you eat inside the world, not alongside it.

Konoha Land: who it is for, at what age

• Families with children aged 4 to 12: ninja course and Rasengan Chakra Rotation
• Manga-loving teens: Kyûbi Unchained (1m20 minimum height) and the ten statues to photograph
• Parents and older kids: the coaster is worth the detour, even without knowing Naruto
• Multi-generational groups: enough variety for everyone to find their corner

Practical info: access, opening times, duration

• Address: Parc Spirou Provence, Quartier les Atripes, 84170 Monteux
• From Bédarrides: 20 minutes by car, direction Carpentras, Monteux exit
• From Avignon: 20 minutes by car
• 2026 opening: weekends, public holidays and school holidays, from 4 April to 11 November
• Suggested duration: a full day (Konoha Land and the rest of the park)
• Official site: parc-spirou.com

If you are staying at Villa Plaisance, the short distance means you can leave in the morning and come back to enjoy the garden and pool in late afternoon. It is also the kind of outing that works well on a mistral day: the park is partly sheltered, and the coaster's adrenaline rush quickly drowns out the wind.

Why Naruto at Parc Spirou, and Why Now

Naruto is no ordinary manga. Created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999, it has reached three generations of readers. The parents who discovered it as teenagers now share it with their children, who in turn follow Boruto, the sequel. It is one of the rare fictional worlds that works as a common language between a 35-year-old adult and an 8-year-old child. And that is precisely what makes it a real subject for a family outing in Provence, not just a theme-park backdrop.

The choice of Monteux is no accident. Parc Spirou, opened in 2018, had been looking for several seasons to broaden its audience beyond Franco-Belgian comics. With 16 million euros invested and 15,000 m² of ground, Konoha Land is the park's most ambitious bet. The wager: build on manga culture as a bridge between generations, and on the Vaucluse as a family destination that reaches beyond lavender fields and country markets.

Manga Culture as Common Ground for Families

For a long time we opposed culture and entertainment, heritage and pop. Konoha Land blurs that line without apology. In front of the statues of Orochimaru and Gaara of the Desert, whole families share the same wave of excitement, something rare when you travel with a 14-year-old teenager and a 6-year-old child. Manga becomes a shared topic of conversation, a common territory.

And that may be the real success of this zone: giving families a space where the generations meet on equal footing. The child explains the characters to the grandparent. The teenager spots the ninja techniques. The parent remembers their own reading days. Nobody has to pretend to be interested.

Frequently asked questions about Konoha Land

Do you need to know Naruto to enjoy Konoha Land? No. The rides, the ninja course and the scenery stand on their own, manga or no manga. Fans will spot references in every corner, but newcomers will still have a great day.

From what age? The ninja course suits children from age 4. Rasengan Chakra Rotation from age 6. Kyûbi Unchained from 1m20, which is roughly 8 or 9 years old.

How much time should you plan? Count on half a day for Konoha Land alone, a full day to explore the rest of Parc Spirou too.

Is it stroller-friendly? The zone is accessible, but the ninja course and the rides mean you will need to leave the stroller behind. Dedicated stroller parking spots are provided for that purpose.