Explosive announcement: PokéPark set for release in the year 2026, causing widespread excitement among fans.
In an exciting development for Pokémon fans around the world, PokéPark Kanto is set to open its doors at Tokyo's Yomiuriland amusement park in Spring 2026. This announcement comes as the beloved franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The new theme park promises an unparalleled experience, covering about 26,000 square meters (2.6 hectares) and becoming the world’s first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park. PokéPark Kanto will feature two main immersive zones: Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town (also known as Kayatsuri Town).
Pokémon Forest is a spacious wilderness area, boasting hilly paths, tall grass, tunnels, rocky trails, and varied terrain. Visitors can discover and observe over 600 Pokémon species from the Kanto region and others in their naturalistic behaviours. Expect to see Pokémon towering overhead and hiding underground or behind foliage.
Sedge Town, on the other hand, offers a themed town experience with a Pokémon Trainers’ Market, a Pokémon Centre and Poké Mart, a Gym, a Primarina Fountain gathering spot, a Pokémon parade, and two additional attractions yet to be disclosed.
Junichi Masuda, The Pokémon Company's Chief Creative Fellow and founding member of GAME FREAK inc, has shared details about the development of PokéPark Kanto. Visitors can look forward to a nature-driven, interactive exploration experience where they can immerse themselves in the Pokémon world year-round.
Advance tickets for PokéPark Kanto are scheduled to go on sale starting Fall 2025, with pricing details forthcoming.
For those eagerly anticipating the launch, it's worth noting that this isn't the first time a Pokémon IP will appear at a theme park. Japan's Super Nintendo World, for instance, already features elements from the Pokémon universe.
As a special note, the author of this article, a dedicated Pokémon fan with a particular fondness for Snorlax, expresses excitement for PokéPark Kanto and invites fellow enthusiasts to share their own excitement in the comments below. Let's embark on this new Pokémon adventure together!
- The layout of PokéPark Kanto, set to open in Spring 2026, will be a blend of naturalistic landscapes and themed zones, spanning approximately 26,000 square meters.
- In Pokémon Forest, visitors can engage in an interactive exploration, discovering over 600 Pokémon species across various terrains, with some towering overhead, hiding underground, or concealed behind foliage.
- Sedge Town, another immersive zone, offers a town experience with a Pokémon Trainers' Market, a Pokémon Centre and Poké Mart, a Gym, a Primarina Fountain, a Pokémon parade, and two yet-to-be-revealed attractions.
- The creative director of The Pokémon Company, Junichi Masuda, has shared details about the development of PokéPark Kanto, promising a nature-driven, immersive experience that allows visitors to delve into the Pokémon world year-round.
- Tickets for PokéPark Kanto are expected to go on sale in Fall 2025, with the pricing details to be announced later.
- Besides PokéPark Kanto, elements from the Pokémon universe are already featured in Japan's Super Nintendo World, offering a glimpse into the potential blend of art, animation, color, ui, ux, social-media, movies-and-tv, and entertainment that this new adventure promises.
