Pokémon fans are in for a treat as Tokyo welcomes the world's first-ever Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto. The 26,000 sq meter forest-like attraction is set to draw crowds of all ages with its walkable habitat featuring over 600 meticulously crafted models of beloved Pokémon creatures.
Located in the quiet suburb of Inagi, just a half hour from downtown Tokyo, this family-friendly destination promises an immersive experience that's as much about exploration as it is about thrills. Unlike other major theme parks like Tokyo Disney Sea and Universal Studios Japan, which cater to rollercoaster enthusiasts, PokéPark Kanto takes a different approach.
Its creative director, Junichi Masuda - one of the original Pokémon creators - has brought his vision to life, crafting habitats that bring the Pokémon universe to life. Visitors are free to roam and discover their favorite characters in a series of tableaus, each showcasing unique interactions between the various species. From beaver-like Bidoofs cutting down trees with their teeth to worm-like Diglett burrowing into the soil, every detail has been meticulously executed.
The real star of the show is the scale of the Pokémon models, some reaching as large as a lorry or even rhinoceros-sized Rhyhorns. The immersive experience is so convincing that it feels like observing these fantastical creatures in their natural habitat - and kids will love spotting hidden Pokémon throughout the forest.
When you're done exploring the Pokémon forest, visitors can head to Sedge Town for a Pokémon parade, arcade games, food stalls serving themed treats, and an Eevee-themed carousel. The real-life Pokémon Centre is also on site, offering exclusive merchandise and a live battle show featuring cutting-edge animatronics.
PokéPark Kanto marks a significant milestone in the enduring popularity of Pokémon, which continues to attract new fans with each new game release, merchandise sale, and now, this first-ever permanent theme park. With its unique family-friendly approach, it's likely to become a major draw for tourists visiting Japan, further fueling the country's economy - but also raising concerns about overcrowding and anti-foreigner sentiment.
With ticket prices ranging from £38 for standard adults to £66 for priority passes (currently sold out until next March), this theme park promises to be an unforgettable experience for Pokémon fans of all ages.
Located in the quiet suburb of Inagi, just a half hour from downtown Tokyo, this family-friendly destination promises an immersive experience that's as much about exploration as it is about thrills. Unlike other major theme parks like Tokyo Disney Sea and Universal Studios Japan, which cater to rollercoaster enthusiasts, PokéPark Kanto takes a different approach.
Its creative director, Junichi Masuda - one of the original Pokémon creators - has brought his vision to life, crafting habitats that bring the Pokémon universe to life. Visitors are free to roam and discover their favorite characters in a series of tableaus, each showcasing unique interactions between the various species. From beaver-like Bidoofs cutting down trees with their teeth to worm-like Diglett burrowing into the soil, every detail has been meticulously executed.
The real star of the show is the scale of the Pokémon models, some reaching as large as a lorry or even rhinoceros-sized Rhyhorns. The immersive experience is so convincing that it feels like observing these fantastical creatures in their natural habitat - and kids will love spotting hidden Pokémon throughout the forest.
When you're done exploring the Pokémon forest, visitors can head to Sedge Town for a Pokémon parade, arcade games, food stalls serving themed treats, and an Eevee-themed carousel. The real-life Pokémon Centre is also on site, offering exclusive merchandise and a live battle show featuring cutting-edge animatronics.
PokéPark Kanto marks a significant milestone in the enduring popularity of Pokémon, which continues to attract new fans with each new game release, merchandise sale, and now, this first-ever permanent theme park. With its unique family-friendly approach, it's likely to become a major draw for tourists visiting Japan, further fueling the country's economy - but also raising concerns about overcrowding and anti-foreigner sentiment.
With ticket prices ranging from £38 for standard adults to £66 for priority passes (currently sold out until next March), this theme park promises to be an unforgettable experience for Pokémon fans of all ages.
and i heard its like a real forest with pkmns so cool! what if they have pokemon cafes inside where u can drink coffee with a pkmn cup? that would be lit 
especially the part where they got animatronics and life-like models of pokémon creatures... it's crazy how much detail has gone into this! but at the same time, i'm worried about overcrowding and how tourists are gonna affect the local community. japan's got a lot on its plate right now, and adding a bunch more visitors might be too much for some areas 
still can't wait to try it out tho!
. still, it's a great opportunity for pokemon to bring in more revenue and create jobs, so let's keep our fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly 
. one thing i'd love to see is how they handle foreign visitors - like, will there be any special discounts or packages for international tourists? 
. And £66 for priority passes? Sounds like they're trying to catch some serious cash 
! But for real tho, a Pokémon theme park sounds like a dream come true for kids (and let's be real, adults too). I'm def gonna have to visit this place with my friends and see if it's as epic as it sounds 
some of those models are soo realistic!! i need to go there ASAP with my friends we can totally spend whole day exploring and playing arcade games 
what im most hyped about is the eevee themed carousel 
but yeah overcrowding is a concern gotta see how they handle that 
. And £38 for entry? Are they kidding me? That's highway robbery! I'd rather spend my Saturday playing Pokémon video games in peace than shelling out that kind of cash just to walk around a forest with some dude-sized Pokémon models 
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and the Eevee-themed carousel sounds lit 
still worth it tho, i'd pay triple that to experience this 
it's gonna be so hard not to get overwhelmed by all the cuteness! and the immersive experience is literally like steppin into the pokemon universe... kids will have so much fun spotting hidden pokemons everywhere! 
. The attention to detail is insane, from the way the Bidoofs are cutting down trees with their teeth 
? The scale of the Pokémon models is, like, wow! Some are as big as a lorry or even rhinoceros-sized Rhyhorns 
. I can already imagine the kids having the time of their lives spotting hidden Pokémon throughout the forest 
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. And with Sedge Town offering a Pokémon parade, arcade games, food stalls serving themed treats, and an Eevee-themed carousel 
, this theme park is like, totally on point 
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, but 26,000 sq meter is a lot to maintain, I wonder what kinda maintenance costs are gonna be 
... it's already starting to happen, I've seen videos of people waiting for hours outside 
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. and can you even imagine walking through this 26k sqm forest-like place and spotting all your favorite Pokémon in person? 
, we're gonna have so much fun exploring Sedge Town, riding the Eevee carousel, and of course, trying all the themed food treats 
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i'm definitely splurgin my money on a ticket when it opens... anyone else excited?