PokePark Kanto with Kids
Last Updated on February 6, 2026 by Kay
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If you are thinking about visiting PokePark Kanto with kids, I get it. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with Pokémon, so the news about a park opening dedicated to these capsule monsters was a dream come true for her.
But with kids, the day only feels fun if the logistics are realistic.
I write about life and travel in Japan with kids, and I try to share the kind of details that actually help you plan. The short version is this. Your experience will come down to tickets, timing, and how your child handles lines and stimulation.
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So What Exactly is PokePark Kanto?
PokePark Kanto is a Pokémon-themed park based on the Kanto region (think: the original generation vibes, such as Pikachu, starter Pokémon, classic locations, and of course nostalgia).
It’s designed to be an immersive, walk-around experience rather than a standard theme park, with things like themed areas to explore, photo spots, Pokémon encounters, and family-friendly attractions.
Notably, PokePark Kanto is not a stand-alone theme park. In fact, it’s located in Yomiuriland, an amusement park that takes almost an hour (!) to get to from Shinjuku. (When we lived in Tokyo, we visited Yomiuriland only once because it’s such a mission to get to…)
Tickets and Prices
PokePark Kanto is reservation-only, meaning you cannot just show up on the day you want to visit. If you score a ticket, it will allow you to enter Yomiuriland as well.
Tickets for PokePark Kanto are available on their official website and go on sale two months ahead of time on a first-come, first-served basis. Note that sales open after Japan residents apply for the lottery, meaning that it can be quite hard (and frustrating) to secure tickets if Japanese people who didn’t get one in the lottery try to score tickets at the same time as well.
Also, they might limit the number of tickets you can apply for. For instance, I wanted to visit with my husband and daughter, but we could only apply for two tickets at a time instead of three, which is super frustrating when you want to visit as a family, or you have more than one kid!
This is why I suggest not saying anything to your kids about trying to get tickets for PokePark Kanto, because the last thing you want is for them to be disappointed if you don’t manage to snag them!
In terms of cost, tickets vary in price depending on the type and the date, ranging from 4700 yen to a whopping 16,500 yen! Weekends and holidays are more expensive, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays are typically cheaper. Tickets are also pricier during busy seasons such as April (cherry blossom season, when many tourists visit Japan).
There are three types of tickets, which I’ll explain below.
Town Pass: This is the most affordable ticket and will get you entry into Sedge Town, not the Pokémon Forest. Children under age three don’t need a ticket (yup, they’re free!).
Trainer’s Pass: With this ticket, you can enter the Pokémon Forest but only at a certain time. You can also enter Sedge Town as many times as you like. Notably, children under age five cannot enter the Pokémon Forest, meaning they can only get the Town Pass!
Ace Trainer’s Pass: This ticket lets you visit both the Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town at any time. You also get special meet-and-greets, a seat for the Sedge Gym Show, access to priority lanes for rides (one time for each of the two attractions), and special merch.
Note that food, drinks, merchandise, and any paid experiences inside that are not included in admission.
I am not going to guess specific yen amounts here because pricing can change by season and ticket type. What I can tell you is that families often underestimate the “small add-ons”. A themed snack here, a souvenir there, and suddenly the day costs more than you planned. (There are also Pokémon headbands here that I imagine visitors, especially kiddos, will want.)
Important Information About the Pokémon Forest
As mentioned earlier, kids under age five cannot go inside the Pokémon Forest, not even with their parents. So you can only purchase the Town Pass if your child is not older than four.
Also, if you’re pregnant, you might also be denied entry to the Pokémon Forest, so if you’re expecting or you might be, get the Town Pass.
Make sure your family members, especially your kids, can climb up 110 stairs without assistance. No carrying of kiddos allowed! (This was very difficult for my daughter, age six, to handle because she’s so used to her father carrying her around.)
To try to make Pokémon Forest as realistic as possible, there are lots of rocky and uneven paths here, as well as hills and tunnels, so make sure everyone is wearing good shoes.
Kid-Friendly Rides
There are only two rides at PokePark Kanto.
Pika Pika Paradise
This is a ride that has you “soar” in the sky while riding in a Pikachu (think the Dumbo ride at Disney).
Vee Vee Voyage
This is a typical merry-go-round, but with Pokémon characters (primarily Eevee and its many evolved forms).
Note that you need to pay an additional fee to go on each of these rides, 1200 yen for adults and 800 yen for kids.
Beyond the Rides: Shows, Meet-and-Greets, and Pokémon GO
When it comes to Pokémon you can meet and take photos of, unsurprisingly, Pikachu is the most common, the next being Eevee.
Other Pokémon you can meet change every month.
There is also a free parade that’s held throughout the day, and of course, everyone can play Pokémon Go to their heart’s content!
There are other shows as well, but you need a ticket for them, which can only be acquired via lottery.
Will Kids Enjoy PokePark Kanto?
If your child is a huge Pokémon fan, they will likely have an enjoyable time here. There are Pokémon everywhere for them to find!
However, don’t expect any thrill rides or moving Pokémon. It’s very much focused on aesthetics.