Husband-Wife Team Creates Immersive 'Himitsu Station' Attraction in Salt Lake City

New underground venue blends escape rooms, video games, and theme park experiences

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Salt Lake City has a new hidden gem: Himitsu Station, an immersive experience created by husband-and-wife team Destiny and Jaysen Batchelor. This underground venue near 300 South and West Temple blends elements of escape rooms, video games, and theme park attractions, offering a departure from traditional timed puzzle-solving challenges.

Why it matters

Himitsu Station represents a shift in the entertainment industry towards more immersive, exploratory experiences that prioritize atmosphere, storytelling, and active participant involvement over frantic problem-solving. This 'mom-and-pop' operation also highlights a growing trend of independent creators challenging established entertainment giants with innovative DIY approaches.

The details

Unlike traditional escape rooms, Himitsu Station does not have a strict time limit. The goal is to collect as many points as possible by exploring the richly detailed environment and interacting with its elements. The Japanese train station theme and narrative of stumbling into a 'spirit world' provide a strong sense of mystery and exoticism. The Batchelors utilized theme park-level technology for audio, lighting, and visuals to elevate the immersive experience.

  • Himitsu Station opened in Salt Lake City in February 2026.

The players

Destiny Batchelor

Co-creator of Himitsu Station and a real estate professional whose background proved invaluable in securing the location for the project.

Jaysen Batchelor

Co-creator of Himitsu Station who embraced self-teaching to master the technical aspects of building the immersive experience.

Himitsu Station

An immersive experience in Salt Lake City that blends elements of escape rooms, video games, and theme park attractions.

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What’s next

With roughly 3,000 square feet still available for expansion, Himitsu Station is poised to evolve. The Batchelors hope their venture will inspire others to 'level up' the entertainment offerings in Salt Lake City and beyond.

The takeaway

Himitsu Station represents a growing trend in the entertainment industry towards more immersive, exploratory experiences that prioritize atmosphere, storytelling, and active participant involvement. This 'mom-and-pop' operation also highlights the potential for independent creators to challenge established entertainment giants with innovative DIY approaches.