The PokePark Kanto location has been confirmed, bringing the world of Pokemon closer to reality.
Nintendo is opening the first-ever Pokemon outdoor theme park, PokePark Kanto, inspired by the original Kanto region from the video games.
The attraction features over 600 life-sized statues of beloved Pokemon, letting visitors experience what it’s like to see their favorite creatures in real life.
PokePark Kanto location revealed
The PokePark Kanto location is inside the Yomiuriland theme park around the Tama Hills area in Tokyo, Japan.
It stretches over 26,000 square meters in a corner of Yomiuriland, and has different areas like Pokemon Forest, Trainers’ Market, Gym, and Battle Court.
In the area, fans can expect to see life-like statues of Pokemon from the first generation, including Pidgey, Nidoran, Oddish, Ratata, Dugtrio, and Cubone.
PokePark Kanto tickets and where to buy them
The Trainer’s Pass and the Ace Trainer’s Pass are the two types of PokePark Kanto tickets available, and both include entry to Yomiuriland.
The Ace Trainer’s Pass offers full-day access to both the Pokemon Forest and Sedge Town, along with exclusive benefits such as special meet-and-greets, reserved seating for the Sedge Gym Show, priority access to attractions, and original merchandise.
The Trainer’s Pass provides limited access, allowing a one-time entry to the Pokemon Forest within a set time slot and unlimited entry to Sedge Town.
LOCATION |
ACE’S TRAINER’S PASS |
TRAINER’S PASS |
|---|---|---|
Yomiuriland Amusement Park |
Yes |
Yes |
PokePark Kanto |
Yes |
Yes |
Sedge Town |
Yes (re-entry allowed) |
Yes (re-entry allowed) |
Pokemon Forest |
Yes (re-entry allowed) |
Timed Entry (re-entry not allowed) |
Tickets are sold through the official PokePark Kanto website, available only in Japanese. Buyers must register as members and complete SMS verification using a mobile phone with a Japanese number.
Residents of Japan can apply for tickets through a lottery system. Registration for the first ticket period, covering February 5, 2026 to March 31, 2026, opens on November 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. JST and runs until December 8, 2025.
Lottery results will be announced in late December, and payments must be completed between December 21 and December 31.
For visits from April 1, 2026 onward, lottery registration will be open from the 1st to the 12th of each month, beginning January 1, 2026. The lottery covers visits scheduled three months later. Winners are notified near the end of each month, and payment is due by the month’s end.
PokePark Kanto opening date
PokePark Kanto officially opens on February 5, 2026.
The Kanto region is the first region introduced in the Pokemon series and serves as the setting for the original Red and Green games. It is based on Japan’s real-life Kanto area, which includes Tokyo and its surrounding metropolitan region.
Pokemon’s Kanto region introduced the first 151 Pokemon that launched the franchise, including Pikachu, Eevee, and the starter trio Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
PokePark Kanto shares its name and concept with PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure, a 2010 action-adventure game for the Nintendo Wii. In the game, players control Pikachu as he explores themed zones, befriends other Pokémon, and completes challenges across a vast park.
The PokePark Kanto theme park brings this concept to life, recreating the feeling of exploring Pokemon habitats and interacting with the creatures up close.
Pokemon is a Japanese media franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri, developed by Game Freak, and published by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. It began with the release of Pokemon Red and Green for the Game Boy in 1996. The series follows trainers who capture and train creatures called Pokemon to battle and compete.
Visit the official PokePark Kanto website for more information.
