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PokéPark KANTO tickets — the overseas visitor's guide
The world's first permanent outdoor Pokémon park opened on 5 February 2026, inside Yomiuriland in Tokyo. It is also one of the hardest tickets in Japan to get from overseas: no walk-up sales, a lottery that runs three months ahead, and real-name entry. This page explains the three passes, both booking routes, and what to do if your window has already closed.
What PokéPark KANTO is
PokéPark KANTO covers about 2.6 hectares of the wooded Tama Hills inside Yomiuriland amusement park, in Inagi City, Tokyo. It is built around two areas. Pokémon Forest is a roughly 500-metre nature trail through real woodland, where more than 600 Pokémon are waiting to be spotted in the trees, grass and clearings — visitors describe spending hours there alone. Sedge Town (Kayatsuri Town) is the lively town square: a Pokémon Center where Chansey staffs the healing machine, a Poké Mart, the Pokémon Trainers' Market, the Sedge Gym with daily stage shows, the Primarina Fountain, and two rides — Pika Pika Paradise and Vee Vee Voyage.
| Opened | 5 February 2026 — the first permanent outdoor Pokémon park in the world |
|---|---|
| Location | Inside Yomiuriland, Inagi City, Tokyo (Tama Hills) |
| Areas | Pokémon Forest (nature trail, 600+ Pokémon) · Sedge Town · Entrance Plaza |
| Tickets | Advance reservation only. There are no ticket sales at the gate |
| Entry | Real-name: tickets are registered to named guests and ID is checked at entry |
| Included | Every pass also includes admission to Yomiuriland (its rides are separate) |
The three passes, compared
All three passes use date-based pricing that changes by day — check the official site for figures for your date. What matters for planning is what each pass lets you do:
| Pass | Pokémon Forest | Sedge Town | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Trainer's Pass | Any time, all day | All day | The full experience: meet-and-greet access, priority lanes, a reserved seat at the Sedge Gym show and exclusive merchandise. Limited to 2 per application — the hardest pass to win |
| Trainer's Pass | One timed entry, no re-entry | All day | The standard full visit: explore town freely, enter the Forest once at your booked time |
| Town Pass | — | All day | Town only — the lighter, easier visit: shops, shows, rides and the Pokémon Center |
For visits from November 2026, one application can cover up to six guests (the Elite Trainer's Pass stays capped at two). Children need their own pass, registered in their own name.
How overseas visitors book: the 3-month lottery
If you live outside Japan, your official route is the park's English ticket website, and it works on a monthly lottery — not first-come, first-served. The rhythm is everything:
- Three months before the month you want to visit, the application window opens — from the 1st to the 12th of that month. (For a December visit, you apply in September.)
- Apply for your pass type and dates, registering every guest's real name.
- Results are announced towards the end of that month.
- If you win, pay by the stated deadline — miss it and the tickets are gone.
The Japan-resident route
Residents of Japan buy on the Japanese official site instead: it needs an account verified by SMS to a Japanese mobile number, and the whole process is in Japanese. Sales there also start with a lottery, followed by first-come sales roughly two months ahead for dates that remain. This is the route with the most availability — and the one most overseas fans cannot use directly.
Real-name rules — read before you buy anything
- Every ticket is registered to a named guest; the name must be the English name exactly as in the passport, with a contactable phone number.
- ID is checked at entry. A ticket in someone else's name is a ticket you may not be able to use.
- The organisers prohibit buying for resale. Marketplaces listings "for PokéPark tickets" are exactly what the rule targets — a name-mismatched ticket is a real risk at the gate.
- Buying on behalf of the actual visitor — in their own name, with their own details — is the legitimate way a proxy helps, and it is how the service below works.
Missed the lottery? Your realistic options
- Shift your visit month. If your trip is flexible, the next lottery cycle is a clean, official route — apply on the 1st of the month, three months out.
- Watch the official English site for the current window and any announced changes — sales schedules do change.
- Use a Japan-side proxy. MoooFee Travel buys PokéPark passes for overseas visitors through the Japan-resident route, registered in your name with your details — the same names that will be checked at the gate. Tell me your dates and party size, and I check what is realistically obtainable before you commit.
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Send me your visit dates, how many adults and children, and which pass you want. I buy in your names via the Japanese route and confirm everything in writing before the day.
Message me on Ko-fiGetting there
Yomiuriland sits in the Tama Hills in south-west Tokyo. The usual routes are the Keio Line to Keio-Yomiuriland Station, then the Sky Shuttle gondola or a short bus ride up to the park, or the Odakyu Line to Yomiuri-Land-mae Station plus a bus. From Shinjuku, allow roughly 30–40 minutes to the stations, plus the last hop. Your PokéPark pass includes Yomiuriland admission for the same day — arrive early, because some in-park experiences (like meet-and-greets) are allocated by app lottery right after entry.
Quick FAQ
Can I buy PokéPark KANTO tickets at the gate?
No. Every pass is an advance reservation, sold online only — overseas by lottery three months ahead, in Japan by lottery and then first-come sales. There is no same-day ticket window.
I want to visit in December. When do I apply?
On the official English ticket site between 1 and 12 September — three months before your visit month. Results come at the end of September, and winners pay by the stated deadline.
Which pass should a first-time visitor choose?
The Trainer's Pass is the complete standard visit — Sedge Town all day plus one timed entry to Pokémon Forest. Choose the Elite Trainer's Pass if the Forest matters most and you want it all day (it is limited to 2 per application). The Town Pass suits a relaxed half-day of shops, shows and rides.
Can a friend or a proxy in Japan buy for me?
Yes — as long as the tickets are registered in the actual visitors' names (passport English name) with a contactable phone. That is how legitimate proxy buying works. What you should not buy is a ticket already registered to a stranger: entry is real-name and ID is checked.
How many tickets can I apply for together?
For visits from November 2026, up to six guests per application — except the Elite Trainer's Pass, which is limited to two.
Planning the whole trip around the park?
PokéPark is one date in a bigger puzzle of festival tickets, attraction releases and trains. The Full Trip Ticket Concierge builds your complete Japan & China ticket plan in writing — which bookings open when, the exact minute to apply, and a backup for anything that might sell out — delivered within 72 hours of your request form.
See the concierge on Ko-fi Read the Tsuchiura fireworks guideTicket rules and sales schedules change — always confirm the latest announcements on the official PokéPark KANTO site before you plan around them. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with The Pokémon Company, Nintendo or Yomiuriland. Last updated: October 20, 2026.