Japan’s ‘Pokémon’ Theme Park, Poképark Kanto, To Open Its Door in February 2026
Marking the country’s first permanent outdoor theme park dedicated to the franchise.
Summary
- Poképark Kanto, Japan’s first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, will open on February 5, 2026, within Yomiuriland
- The 2.6-hectare park features two main zones: Pokémon Forest (nature trails with Pokémon encounters) and Sedge Town (shops, attractions, and parades)
- Visitors can encounter over 600 Pokémon and must purchase an add-on admission ticket to the Yomiuriland park
Poképark Kanto, Japan’s first permanent Pokémon theme park, is finally opening its doors in Spring 2026.
Set to open on February 5, 2026, the theme park spans 2.6 hectares on the edge of the current Yomiuriland amusement park. Poképark Kanto will feature two sections: Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town, where Pokémon Trainers can come across over 600 Pokémon. Pokémon Forest, a spacious wilderness, is built with numerous terrains like hilly paths, tall grass, tunnels and rocky trails. Meanwhile, Sedge Town will allow Pokémon Trainers to hit up the Market, Pokémon Center, Poké Mart, Gym, Pokémon parade and two other unnamed attractions.
SoraNews24 reports that just like Universal Studios Japan and Super Nintendo World, Poképark Kanto will need an add-on admission ticket to a Yomiuriland ticket. Either a Trainer’s Pass or Ace Trainer’s Pass is also required to enter the Pokémon Forest.
Poképark Kanto opens February 5, 2026. Purchase tickets via the official Poképark Kanto website.
