Pokémon Fans Flock to Tokyo as World's First Amusement Park Opens
Tokyo is gearing up for a wilder February than anyone anticipated, thanks to the grand opening of Pokémon's first-ever amusement park in the city. PokéPark Kanto, which debuted on 5th February, promises an immersive experience that will transport visitors into a whimsical world teeming with beloved Pokémon creatures.
Located in Tokyo's Inagi suburb, approximately half an hour from downtown, the 26,000-square-meter park boasts more than 600 models of Pokémon spread across its two main areas: Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town. Visitors can roam through the forested terrain, where they'll encounter lifelike statues of their favorite creatures in naturalistic tableaus.
Tickets for the park are being sold via a lottery system, with standard adult tickets priced at ¥7,900 (approximately £38) and priority passes going for ¥14,000 (£66). The park has been designed by none other than Junichi Masuda, one of the original Pokémon creators, who aimed to recreate an atmosphere akin to observing these fantastical creatures in their natural habitat.
Upon entering the park, visitors are greeted with a Pokémon parade in Sedge Town square. They can enjoy Pokémon-themed food, play at interactive games, and even take part in a live Pokémon battle featuring animatronics. The real-life Pokémon Centre has also been recreated within the park, where guests can purchase exclusive merchandise.
This new theme park marks an exciting development for the Pokémon brand, which boasts an estimated lifetime revenue of $150 billion – far surpassing Disney properties such as Star Wars and Marvel. With its vast profits expected to rise in 2026, the allure of PokéPark Kanto is set to become irresistible to fans worldwide.
However, it's worth noting that the influx of tourists could exacerbate existing concerns about overcrowding and anti-foreigner sentiment in Japan. As the country navigates these challenges, Pokémon fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience at this groundbreaking theme park.
Tokyo is gearing up for a wilder February than anyone anticipated, thanks to the grand opening of Pokémon's first-ever amusement park in the city. PokéPark Kanto, which debuted on 5th February, promises an immersive experience that will transport visitors into a whimsical world teeming with beloved Pokémon creatures.
Located in Tokyo's Inagi suburb, approximately half an hour from downtown, the 26,000-square-meter park boasts more than 600 models of Pokémon spread across its two main areas: Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town. Visitors can roam through the forested terrain, where they'll encounter lifelike statues of their favorite creatures in naturalistic tableaus.
Tickets for the park are being sold via a lottery system, with standard adult tickets priced at ¥7,900 (approximately £38) and priority passes going for ¥14,000 (£66). The park has been designed by none other than Junichi Masuda, one of the original Pokémon creators, who aimed to recreate an atmosphere akin to observing these fantastical creatures in their natural habitat.
Upon entering the park, visitors are greeted with a Pokémon parade in Sedge Town square. They can enjoy Pokémon-themed food, play at interactive games, and even take part in a live Pokémon battle featuring animatronics. The real-life Pokémon Centre has also been recreated within the park, where guests can purchase exclusive merchandise.
This new theme park marks an exciting development for the Pokémon brand, which boasts an estimated lifetime revenue of $150 billion – far surpassing Disney properties such as Star Wars and Marvel. With its vast profits expected to rise in 2026, the allure of PokéPark Kanto is set to become irresistible to fans worldwide.
However, it's worth noting that the influx of tourists could exacerbate existing concerns about overcrowding and anti-foreigner sentiment in Japan. As the country navigates these challenges, Pokémon fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience at this groundbreaking theme park.
i mean its not every day you get to walk around and see all these amazing pokemon statues in a whole forested area, its like stepping into a real life game!! 
the fact that the creator of pokémon himself designed this park is just the icing on the cake 
and i love how they have interactive games and food too! 
idk about some people saying it might be hard for japan to handle all these tourists tho, but im sure its gonna be worth it!!
The fact that a whole amusement park is being dedicated to Pokémon just shows how much of an impact the franchise has had on pop culture 
! I mean, who wouldn't want to immerse themselves in a world where Pikachu and Squirtle are as real as your next meal 
. The park's unique design and interactive features must be pretty pricey, but if it can draw in all those fans, it's gotta be worth it 
. Plus, I love that Junichi Masuda is behind the scenes – he's a legend in the gaming world 
! Can't wait to see how this park shakes things up for Pokémon enthusiasts worldwide 
I'm thinking the whole PokéPark Kanto thing is kinda a big deal for Tokyo's tourism industry... but, at the same time, I'm not sure if it's all good news 
The extra foot traffic is definitely gonna cause some headaches for locals, and with prices like that, I worry about who'll be able to afford tickets 
. Still, if you're a die-hard Pokémon fan, I guess it's worth the splurge 
for the new PokéPark Kanto in Tokyo! It's like a dream come true 
for all us Pokémon fans out there 
and play those interactive games 
. I hope they have a Pokémon Centre on site with exclusive merch, that would be a major win 
! Only sad about the crowds and potential issues, but overall, this park is going to be EPIC 
️. What kind of exclusivity are they offering at that price point?
i mean who wouldn't wanna walk around and see all those adorable pokémon statues in real life? 
plus, the idea of getting to play interactive games and take part in a live pokemon battle sounds like so much fun 
i'm def gonna be trying to get tickets for this ASAP, fingers crossed! 
. And the live Pokémon battle with animatronics sounds insane!!! 
I'm hopin' to get tickets via the lottery system tho, wish me luck 
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i think its gonna be so much fun!!! and wow junichi masuda is like the ultimate pokémon genius 
i wonder if they'll have any special themed food like pikachu burgers or something 
! It's gonna be such a fun day out for the whole family. And can you believe it's designed by one of the original creators?! Mind blown 
! I'm curious how they handled the crowds though, hope it's not too chaotic for little ones 
! The fact that it was designed by one of the original creators, Junichi Masuda, is just the icing on the cake 
. And can we talk about the food for a second? Pokémon-themed grub sounds like so much fun, I'm already salivating at the thought of those adorable little Poké Balls as snacks 
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It's like stepping into a real-life version of the anime or games 
. Still, for die-hard Pokémon fans, it's gonna be totally worth it 