PokéPark Kanto Theme Park to Open in Tokyo 2026

The Pokémon Company announced plans for PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, set to open on February 5, 2026, within Tokyo's Yomiuriland amusement park. Located in the Inagi and Kawasaki areas and spanning 2.6 hectares of the Tama Hills' natural terrain, the attraction will immerse visitors in the Pokémon universe, allowing them to experience the world as trainers encountering more than 600 Pokémon characters.

Visitors enter through a Pokémon Research Lab gateway, leading to two main sections: Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town. Pokémon Forest features a 500-meter walking trail with hills, tall grass paths, rocky areas, tunnels, stairs, and meadows that replicate the creatures' natural habitats. Life-size Pokémon statues depict the monsters in activities like battling or playing, with some offering rides on their backs. The area requires visitors to be at least five years old and able to navigate inclines and 110 steps for safety reasons.

Sedge Town serves as the central hub, evoking a classic Pokémon village with familiar landmarks. Highlights include the Pokémon Center, where guests can observe a healing machine for Pokémon, and the Poké Mart, offering...