Pokémon enthusiasts are soon in for a treat, as the first-ever permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction, PokéPark Kanto, gears up for its grand opening inside the Yomiuriland amusement park on 5 February 2026, with applications for lottery-based tickets available from 21 November.
As shared during July’s Pokémon Presents showcase, the 2.6-hectare facility (26,000 square metres) will consist of two main areas: Pokémon Forest, where visitors can look forward to an up-close look at various critters along a 500-metre walking trail, and Sedge Town, featuring a Pokémon Center and Poké Mart, familiar sights for fans of the games, a Gym, and two other attractions that require separate ticket purchases – the Pika Pika Paradise ride, starring over 30 Electric-types (including Pikachu, of course), and the Vee Vee Voyage merry-go-round that puts Ponyta, Rapidash, and Eevee into focus.
Additionally, Sedge Town will also play host to parades led by Pikachu and Eevee, food and merchandise stores, and a meet-and-greet area. Over 600 Pokémon across the various generations can be encountered in PokéPark Kanto, and both ticket types include admission to Yomiuriland.
The first, the Trainer’s Pass, starts from 7,900 yen (S$66) for adults and grants entry to both Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town. The Ace Trainer’s Pass is pricier at 14,000 yen (S$118), but allows unlimited entry to Pokémon Forest, which is restricted to those aged five and older and individuals able to climb the 110-step staircase. A Town Pass, limiting access to Sedge Town only, is launching at a later date.
The ticket lottery application for admission through the end of March 2026 is open from 21 November to 8 December. Winners will be notified sometime in late December.
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