In just over a week, the first-ever permanent Pokemon theme park, PokePark Kanto, will open in Japan. Judging from advance sales, it’s likely to be difficult to get tickets until demand dies down. In the meantime, PokePark Kanto opened up its doors a few days early to let fans know what the experience has in store for them.
Today was press day for PokePark Kanto opening on 2/5, and there’s a ton of new pics from inside the park! It really feels like a Gen I town come to life. Still waiting on lottery results but you can also buy tickets for two months ahead of time.
More: https://t.co/aMDkTct5OT pic.twitter.com/jVYeISFSXu— Tokyo Game Life (@TokyoGameLife) January 26, 2026
According to the message posted above by Tokyo Game Life, PokePark Kanto “feels like a Gen 1 town come to life.” That includes a station where a cast member portrays Nurse Joy as she extracts captured Pokemon from Pokeballs.
Real life Nurse Joy at PokePark Kanto!pic.twitter.com/JswF69310G
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) January 26, 2026
There are a lot of Pokemon statues placed throughout the park for fans to take pictures with.
👀✨ FIRST LOOK ✨👀
New images from PokéPark Kanto have been revealed today—and it’s already looking magical 🌿⚡️
The park will officially open to the public on February 5, and the countdown is ON ⏳
Who’s ready to step into the Pokémon world IRL? 👟🔴⚪️#PokeParkKanto… pic.twitter.com/TvkoBGy8DE— Pokemon tcg news & stock UK (@pokemondealsuk) January 26, 2026
One of the most intriguing photo ops is the two-on-two battle between Garchomp & Tyranitar and Gyarados & Raichu, complete with details teasing the damage caused by the fight.
This video was filmed in the new PokéPark Kanto, showing Garchomp & Tyranitar battling against Gyarados & Raichu during a double battle. I love the details on the ground, you can really see the signs of combat!🔥pic.twitter.com/rG1Q3wsVQm
— Light (@Light_88_) January 26, 2026
PokePark Kanto is set to open on February 5, but there are some restrictions in place that may keep some visitors from being able to step foot into the forest part of the park. Wheelchair users and children under five won’t be allowed in that area, in part because visitors need to be able to walk up 110 steps unaided to reach the area.
However, the Sedge Town section of the park will be more accessible to all visitors. That’s where fans can find shops, rides, and a gym where they can watch special Pokemon stage shows.
Pokemon will also feature in new parks in collaboration with Universal. The first one will be in Osaka, Japan before being established in the US.
