HIMITSU Station’s “The Forgotten Markets” is easily one of the most unique and fun escape rooms in downtown Salt Lake at the moment. From the instant you walk in, it feels like you’ve entered a completely different world. The theme takes you beneath an old Japanese train station, and the atmosphere is incredibly immersive from start to finish. 

As soon as you enter, this hidden, underground Japanese train station immediately sets a mysterious tone. The lighting, sounds, and overall design make it feel real and convincing. Everything about the space feels intentional, and it’s clear that a lot of effort went into making the environment feel authentic. Even before the puzzles start, it feels as if you’re engaged in the story. 

Another reason why this escape room works so well is the creativity behind its design and the attention to detail. Every shop, object, and puzzle feels like it belongs in the underground market theme. Each small detail helps tell the story and make the environment more believable. It is evident that the designers cared about more than just making puzzles — they wanted to create an experience. 

The escape room takes place in a long-forgotten underground marketplace filled with clustered shops and mysterious shopkeepers. Instead of focusing solely on escaping, the goal is to explore the market, solve interactive puzzles, and collect “soul coins” along the way. A cool detail is that “Himitsu” means “secret” in Japanese, which correlates with the hidden, underground ambiance of the experience. 

The puzzles themselves are very interactive and creative. There is a good balance between thinking things through and physically interacting with objects in the room. Everyone in the group had something to do, which made the experience feel collaborative rather than stressful.

The variety kept things interesting and never made it feel repetitive. The challenges were engaging without being frustrating, making the experience enjoyable for both beginners and experienced escape room fans. 

If you’re looking for an escape room that feels surreal and immersive, this is it. The marketplace setup, combined with detailed props and lighting, tells a unique story. Even when you weren’t actively solving a puzzle, there was always something interesting to look at or interact with. 

The experience isn’t scary, but it still keeps you engaged and immersed. It’s more mysterious and adventurous than intense, which makes it a great option for visitors of all ages. 

Overall, The Forgotten Markets at Himistu Station delivers a surprising and unique experience. The immersive atmosphere, creative puzzles, and unique setting make it stand out from other escape rooms in Salt Lake City. If you’re looking for an escape room that feels different from the usual escape room setup, this one is definitely worth checking out.