The first permanent Pokémon theme park opens in February 2026

PokePark Kanto, the first permanent Pokemon theme park, will open its doors on February 5, 2026. Previous Pokemon parks and attractions existed in the past, but they were only open for a limited time. PokePark Kanto will be located inside the Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo, Japan and will require an add-on pass to enter. Visitors will have to go through a Pokemon Research Lab" building, which serves as the gateway to the park's two sections: Pokemon Forest and Sedge Town

The Pokemon Forest is exactly what it sounds like. It's a stretch of land with hills, paths with tall grass, rocky trails and tunnels where visitors will see Pokemon in their natural habitats. The Pokemon statues are posed to show that they're engaging in various activities, such as battling or playing with friends.

Meanwhile, Sedge Town is the town center where visitors will find the Pokemon Center and Poke Mart, which sounds like a place where they can buy some refreshments. In addition to the main attractions, PokePark Kanto will feature Pika Pika Paradise, a ride featuring over 30 electric-type Pokemon. There's also Vee Vee Voyage, a carousel featuring carriages pulled by Ponyta and Rapidash, as well as balloons where visitors can ride with Eevee.

We've yet to see actual photos of the park, but the trailer below will give you a glimpse of what you can expect.

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