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PokéPark Kanto Nears Opening in Tokyo With Media Previews and Ticketing Live

Early previews showcase a nature-first, storyliving design featuring hundreds of life-size Pokémon, with exclusive merchandise central to the experience.

Overview

  • PokéPark Kanto opens to the public on February 5 inside Yomiuriland in Tokyo, a collaboration between The Pokémon Company, Yomiuriland and Yomiuri Shimbun.
  • The official site is active with ticket options and visitor rules, with prices shown in yen that convert to roughly $30–$90 depending on age and pass.
  • Japanese outlets including Famitsu have shared first-look images and videos showing installations, Pokémon Centers staffed by Nurse Joy and Chansey, and themed areas such as Pika Pika Paradise and an Eevee-focused Vee Vee Voyage.
  • Coverage reports more than 500 life-size Pokémon across roughly 2.6 hectares in the Tama hills of Inagi, reflecting a heavy emphasis on exploration over rides.
  • New details include an official app for navigation and services plus a reservation or lottery system for select events and the main shop offering park-exclusive goods.