{"id":22210,"date":"2025-12-12T13:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=22210"},"modified":"2025-12-12T13:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:34:27","slug":"pokepark-kanto-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/pokepark-kanto-tokyo","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9Park Kanto: Tokyo\u2019s New Pok\u00e9mon Theme Park for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever dreamed of stepping into the world of Pok\u00e9mon, the new <strong>Pok\u00e9Park Kanto<\/strong> <strong>theme park<\/strong> is about to make that possible. The Tokyo Trainer Area attraction is billed to be home to over 600 Pok\u00e9mon and is due to open in early 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Much like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/pokemon-with-you-train\">Pok\u00e9mon With You train<\/a>, it\u2019s sure to be a must-stop destination for all Pok\u00e9 fans. In this post, we\u2019ll explain all that\u2019s known about the <strong>upcoming opening<\/strong> of Pok\u00e9Park Kanto.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_is_PokePark_Kanto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What is Pok\u00e9Park Kanto?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_will_PokePark_Kanto_be\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Where will Pok\u00e9Park Kanto be?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_PokePark_Kanto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> How to get to Pok\u00e9Park Kanto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#When_is_PokePark_Kanto_opening\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> When is Pok\u00e9Park Kanto opening?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Pokemon_attractions_in_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Other Pok\u00e9mon attractions in Tokyo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_PokePark_Kanto\">What is Pok\u00e9Park Kanto?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The park as a whole has been designed specifically for <strong>real-world Pok\u00e9mon encounters<\/strong>, so fans will be able to wander around the attraction spotting creatures in the wild and meeting fellow Trainers.<\/p>\n<p>The official teaser site describes the park as a <strong>permanent outdoor Pok\u00e9mon area<\/strong> that will be split into two zones: Pok\u00e9mon Forest and Sedge Town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Forest<\/strong> is reported to be a long, walkable wilderness area with hilly paths, tunnels, trails, and other natural features. As you explore, you\u2019ll have the chance to spot Pok\u00e9mon from Kanto and other regions \u2018in the wild\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The idea behind this section of the park is to observe Pok\u00e9mon in their natural habitat. They could be running, battling, sharing berries, or hiding underground or behind greenery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sedge Town<\/strong> is the social center of the park. It\u2019s been designed to be a place where Trainers and Pok\u00e9mon meet, socialize, and form friendships.<\/p>\n<p>Official sources have cited a Trainers\u2019 Market, a Pok\u00e9mon Center, a Pok\u00e9 Mart, a Pok\u00e9 Gym, a Pok\u00e9mon parade, two other attractions, and the landmark Primarina Fountain as a gathering spot.<\/p>\n<p>The space allocated for the entire Pok\u00e9Park Kanto is reported to span <strong>about 280,000 square feet<\/strong>, similar to Universal Studios Japan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/super-nintendo-world-japan\">Super Nintendo World<\/a>, or the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/odaiba-tokyo\">Odaiba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where_will_PokePark_Kanto_be\">Where will Pok\u00e9Park Kanto be?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The park will be <strong>located inside <\/strong><strong>Yomiuriland<\/strong>, an amusement park in the western suburbs of Tokyo. Yomiuriland opened in 1964 and has a number of themed rollercoasters and amusement rides, as well as a water park area and gondola \u2018Sky Shuttle\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d185116.88996135874!2d139.4740851567115!3d35.6337561597262!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6018fa887471f1f7%3A0xe782eba55f33f953!2sYomiuri%20Land!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ses!4v1765542808235!5m2!1sen!2ses\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt\u2019s not yet known if <strong>tickets for Pok\u00e9Park <\/strong>will also grant access to the other Yomiuriland attractions.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_get_to_PokePark_Kanto\">How to get to Pok\u00e9Park Kanto<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pok\u00e9Park Kanto will be located inside Yomiuriland in <strong>Inagi City in western Tokyo<\/strong>. There are a number of ways to get to Yomiuriland from the city center.<\/p>\n<p>However you travel, it takes around <strong>45 minutes to 1 hour<\/strong> to reach from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinjuku-station\">Shinjuku Station<\/a>, or an additional 15 minutes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-train-station\">Tokyo Central Station<\/a>. Follow on-site guidance to the new area once it opens.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"When_is_PokePark_Kanto_opening\">When is Pok\u00e9Park Kanto opening?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official opening date is currently listed as spring 2026, with <strong>ticket reservations<\/strong> <strong>going live in<\/strong> <strong>fall 2025<\/strong>. If you\u2019re planning to include Pok\u00e9Park Kanto on your itinerary, make sure to check the official website for updates and more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Pokemon_attractions_in_Tokyo\">Other Pok\u00e9mon attractions in Tokyo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tokyo has a number of <strong>official Pok\u00e9mon stores<\/strong>, known as Pok\u00e9mon Centers, where you can buy all kinds of merchandise. Two key locations are located in the Sunshine City Shopping Mall and the Nihonbashi Takashimaya Shopping Center.<\/p>\n<p>Tokyo is also home to an <strong>official Pok\u00e9mon Cafe<\/strong>, located just a 5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station using the Yaesu North Exit. The menu includes themed dishes and a selection of coffees with Pok\u00e9mon latte art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever dreamed of stepping into the world of Pok\u00e9mon, the new Pok\u00e9Park Kanto theme park is about to make that possible. The Tokyo Trainer Area attraction is billed to be home to over 600 Pok\u00e9mon and is due to open in early 2026. Much like the Pok\u00e9mon With You train, it\u2019s sure to be a must-stop destination for all Pok\u00e9 fans. In this post, we\u2019ll explain all that\u2019s known about the upcoming opening of Pok\u00e9Park Kanto.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22211,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24,92],"tags":[],"acf":{"pageresume":"Pok\u00e9mon is launching a new park in Tokyo, Pok\u00e9Park Kanto, opening in Spring 2026. 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