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 can be encountered in PokéPark, 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 unable 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.
Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
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