Pokemon-Themed Outdoor Amusement Park Area to Open in Tokyo Suburbs February 2026

JAKARTA - A Pokemon-themed area will open at an amusement park on the outskirts of Tokyo, Japan on February 5, 2026, making it the first permanent outdoor attraction featuring creatures from the game and Japanese animation that is popular around the world, according to its operator.

PokePark Kanto will cover about 26,000 square meters inside an amusement park operated by Yomiuri Land Co. in Inagi, Tokyo, where visitors can search for Pocket Monsters in a forest area and enjoy parades featuring the iconic yellow character Pikachu and stage performances.

"Here, Pokemon Trainers can embark on an unforgettable adventure as they explore forests and cities filled with more than 600 Pokemon!" reads the website, which features images of character figures displayed on the grass, reported by Kyodo News (1/12).

The area will consist of two main areas, a Pokemon Forest with a 500-meter walking path, and Sedge Town, where visitors can buy food and goods and participate in various events, according to a press release from Yomiuri Land and Yomiuri Shimbun.

Meanwhile, for entry between February 5 and March 31, tickets will be allocated through a lottery, with registration opening at 18.00 on November 21.

Two types of tickets will be available for now, including the "Ace Trainer's Pass," which allows entry to the forest and city zones at any time, with prices starting at 14,000 yen (Rp1,494,577) for visitors aged 13 and over and 11,000 yen (Rp1,174,310) for children aged 3 and over.

Another type, "Trainer's Pass," will be priced from 7,900 yen (Rp1,174,310) for visitors aged 13 and over and 4,700 yen (Rp501,750) for younger children.

This ticket allows entry into the forest zone during the specified time slot, without being allowed to re-enter, and unlimited access to the city zone.

Ticket prices will vary depending on the day. All types of tickets also include admission to the Yomiuriland amusement park.

Pokemon Go, a augmented reality game in which players, known as "trainers," capture virtual characters added to the surrounding environment via a smartphone screen, has become a global hit.