Pokemon is getting its very own theme park in Tokyo, Japan, but attendees will need to pass a fitness test to ensure they can actually ‘catch ’em all.’
Pokemon is finally getting the theme park treatment with its very own section inside the Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo, Japan. Yomiuriland is Tokyo’s largest amusement park and is open year-round, with seasonal attractions like pools to cool off during the summer, cherry blossom viewing in springtime, and even special lights for the winter holidays.
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Very soon, Pokemon fans will get to enjoy monster-catching IRL all year long, thanks to Yomiuiriland’s upcoming PokePark Kanto installation. It’s a permanent attraction that was first announced in summer 2025, with a planned opening date of spring 2026.
In November 2025, news broke that PokePark Kanto will open on February 5, 2026 — but trainers should be aware of a strict requirement before they make plans to go there.
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PokePark recreates games so accurately, it makes fans complete a real-life route
Much like the beloved Pokemon games it seeks to emulate, PokePark Kanto will have two separate sections: Sedge Town and the Pokemon Forest.
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Sedge Town acts very much like the towns trainers come upon in the Pokemon games, featuring gift shops, special stage shows, and of course, rides.
The Pokemon Forest, however, is a different story. Players will remember traversing all across regions in the games catching Pokemon and battling other trainers, crossing rivers and wading through tall grass rife with wild ‘mon.’
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In keeping with this aspect of the games, the Pokemon Forest tasks attendees with walking a 1,640 foot-long nature trail, complete with grassy sections, changes in elevation levels, and even tunnels.
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Because of this, PokePark Kanto’s ticket policy states that hopeful trainers must have the ability to climb up 110 steps without assistance. Those who can’t won’t be able to go into the woods. Children under five are also barred from entry to this area, as well as any kids who can’t make the climb, even if they’re accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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The Pokemon CompanyYep, you read that right – attendees will only be able to enter the Pokemon Forest if they can climb 110 steps.
Luckily, there are several different ticket types for PokePark Kanto, which are tacked on to the overall cost of admission for Yomiuriland. One of these types is a lower price, but only allows visitors into Sedge Town, rather than the additional Pokemon Forest experience.
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