Dollar amounts are approximate at $1 ≈ ¥158 (October 2026). You pay in yen.
PokéPark KANTO opened in February 2026 inside Yomiuriland, an amusement park in western Tokyo. It's the first permanent Pokémon park, and getting **PokéPark KANTO tickets** can be trickier than booking most other Tokyo attractions. There's no ticket booth at the gate. Overseas visitors buy through a separate English store that runs **a monthly lottery**. And the Pokémon Forest, one of the park's biggest draws, has an age rule that can force families to split up.I live in Tokyo with my daughter, who is in second grade, so Pokémon comes up at our dinner table more than I’d like. This guide is the deeper version of the PokéPark section in my Ghibli Museum and Pokémon tickets guide. Everything below comes from PokéPark KANTO’s official site and its overseas ticket store (some details only in Japanese), checked on October 9, 2026.
Ramen Dad’s note: My daughter is into Pokémon, so it comes up at home a lot. If your kid is the same, this is the ticket worth planning early.
Quick answer
| Question | Answer (checked October 9, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Can I buy at the gate? | No. There’s no ticket office for PokéPark at the park |
| Where do overseas visitors buy? | The official overseas store, ticket-en.pokepark-kanto.co.jp (English) |
| How are tickets sold? | Lottery. Apply on the 1st–12th of each month for visits three months later |
| What time do entries open? | 7:00 p.m. Japan time (from October 2026) |
| Results | Around the end of the month, by email to winners only. Pay by the last day of the month |
| Cheapest ticket | Town Pass, from ¥4,700 (≈$30) adult, ¥2,800 (≈$18) child 3+ |
| Pokémon Forest ticket | Trainer’s Pass, from ¥7,900 (≈$50) adult, ¥4,700 (≈$30) child |
| Under 3 | Free in Sedge Town, no ticket |
| Under 5 | Can’t enter the Pokémon Forest, and neither can the adults with them |
| ID at the gate | From November 2026: original passport for overseas-store tickets |
| Payment | Credit card only |
The three ticket types
Every PokéPark ticket includes entry to Yomiuriland. The park has three areas: the Entrance Plaza and Sedge Town (shops, shows, rides, food) are open to everyone with a ticket, and the Pokémon Forest (a walking course through the woods where you find Pokémon) has entry limits.
| Ace Trainer’s Pass | Trainer’s Pass | Town Pass | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (13+) | from ¥14,000 (≈$89) | from ¥7,900 (≈$50) | from ¥4,700 (≈$30) |
| Child (3–12) | from ¥11,000 (≈$70) | from ¥4,700 (≈$30) | from ¥2,800 (≈$18) |
| Senior (65+) | from ¥13,500 (≈$85) | from ¥7,100 (≈$45) | from ¥4,200 (≈$27) |
| Pokémon Forest | Any time, re-entry OK | Once, in your time slot | No |
| Sedge Town | Any time | Any time | Timed entry |
| Extras | Pikachu & Eevee meet-and-greet, a reserved Sedge Gym Show seat, one priority-lane ride on each of the two rides, a gift | — | — |
These are the starting prices on PokéPark’s official price list. Prices change by visit date, and the overseas store shows the price for your date on its ticket selection screen, so treat these as the floor.
Which age counts? The age on the day of your visit, not when you apply.
The rides cost extra, with one exception. With a Trainer’s Pass or Town Pass, Pika Pika Paradise and Vee Vee Voyage are paid separately at a ticket kiosk in Sedge Town, by time slot, on the day. They can’t be booked in advance. An Ace Trainer’s Pass includes one free priority-lane ride on each of the two; further rides need kiosk tickets.
Ramen Dad’s note: We’ve been to PokéPark KANTO. Remember the rides cost extra with most passes and can only be booked on the day.
The age rule that splits families
This is the rule to read before you apply. In PokéPark’s words, the Pokémon Forest has steep hills and a 110-step staircase, so:
- Visitors must be 5 or older on the day of the visit to enter the forest.
- Children under 5 can’t go in even if carried, in a stroller, or with a parent.
- An adult accompanying a child under 5 can’t enter either. The rule covers the child’s guardian too.
- There are no restrooms inside the forest.
Anyone who can’t safely climb and descend the 110 steps alone (handrails are provided), and anyone pregnant, is also asked not to enter. On the normal route you only walk down part of the staircase, but in an emergency you may be asked to climb all 110 steps. For wheelchair users, there’s a stair lift for the gently sloped first part; ask the reception staff.
So, with a child of 4 or under, the forest is out for that child and one adult. With two adults, you can split up: one takes the older kids into the forest, the other stays in Sedge Town with the little one.
What under-5s can do
- Under 3: enter Sedge Town free, without a ticket. They can watch shows on your lap, as long as you have the show ticket.
- Ages 3–4: buy a child Town Pass for Sedge Town. They can’t enter the Pokémon Forest, so a Trainer’s Pass would add nothing for them.
- Rides: there are no height limits, but under-5s must ride with a ticket holder aged 13 or older. On Vee Vee Voyage, a child can ride on an accompanying adult’s lap. On Pika Pika Paradise, lap riding isn’t allowed.
How overseas visitors buy: the monthly lottery
If you live outside Japan, PokéPark directs you to its official overseas store (English only). The Japanese site needs an account verified by text message to a Japanese phone, so it won’t work for most visitors.
The calendar
- Apply: the 1st to the 12th of each month
- For: visits in the month three months later, one whole month at a time
- Opening time: 7:00 p.m. Japan time from October 2026 (it was 8:00 p.m. until September)
- Results: around the end of the month. Only winners are emailed
- Pay: by the last day of that month, or the win is cancelled
The overseas store currently sells admission only through this lottery. If you aren’t selected, PokéPark notes that tickets can become available without prior announcement, so keep checking the official store, but nothing is guaranteed and sales methods can change.
| If you’ll visit in… | Apply between (Japan time) |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | October 1–12, 2026 (open now) |
| February 2027 | November 1–12, 2026 |
| March 2027 | December 1–12, 2026 |
| April 2027 | January 1–12, 2027 |
The store says a redraw may happen if winners don’t pay or cancel and there were unsuccessful applicants. It isn’t announced separately; winners get an email. You can cancel an application before the period ends, and paid tickets can be cancelled within a set period before the visit; the conditions are shown before purchase on the store.
PokéPark KANTO official overseas ticket store
7:00 p.m. Japan time, where you are
The entry window is 12 days long, so you don’t need to be online at the opening minute. Japan has no daylight saving time. 7:00 p.m. in Tokyo is:
| Where you are | October 1–12 | From November |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Sydney | 9:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. on Oct 1–3) | 9:00 p.m. |
What to have ready
- A credit card. That’s the only payment method.
- Everyone’s ages on the visit date, so you choose adult, child or free correctly.
- The passport name of the person buying. From November 2026 admissions, ID checks for overseas-store tickets are done by JTRweb, the overseas store operator. Bring your original passport; copies aren’t accepted. The park says checks may happen before November too. JTRweb’s identity verification page has the details, including who in your group needs ID.
Don’t buy from resellers. PokéPark can cancel every ticket linked to a resale, and invalidated tickets are refused at the gate with no refund.
Ramen Dad’s note: I’ve entered the PokéPark lottery myself. Have everyone’s ages on the visit date and the buyer’s passport name ready before you start.
Family of four: what it costs
Example: 2 adults, a 2-year-old and a 6-year-old, at the lowest listed prices.
| Plan | Who gets what | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone in Sedge Town | 2 adult Town Passes + 6-year-old child Town Pass + 2-year-old free | from ¥12,200 (≈$77) |
| Split up (the realistic choice) | 1 adult + 6-year-old on Trainer’s Passes; 1 adult on a Town Pass with the 2-year-old (free) | from ¥17,300 (≈$109) |
| Older kids (say 7 and 9) | Everyone on Trainer’s Passes | from ¥25,200 (≈$159) |
Budget extra for rides, meals and transportation to and from Yomiuriland. Inside PokéPark, payment is cashless only (cards, IC cards like Suica, and QR payments) and there’s no ATM; the nearest is a Seven Bank ATM by Yomiuriland’s Aurora Gate. If your child needs a Suica, my Suica for kids guide explains the child card.
On the day
- Install the official PokéPark KANTO app. The Pokémon Daisuki Shop, the Pokémon Playhouse and the Sedge Gym Show need a free “limited-access ticket”, requested in the app after you pass the Yomiuriland gate and from 10:45. The shop and the Playhouse are first-come, first-served entry-time reservations; Sedge Gym Show seats are allocated by lottery. Availability isn’t guaranteed. The first person in can’t book for friends still outside, and requests can’t be changed.
- Arriving separately? The buyer can create a group in the app and share tickets, so others can enter at a different time. Ace Trainer’s Passes can’t be shared.
- Rain: the park is outdoors and the entry line has no roof. It stays open in rain, but the forest and rides can stop in severe weather.
- Restrooms: go before your forest time slot.
- Food: outside food isn’t allowed, except food for small children and dietary needs (tell staff at entry).
- Babies: diapers are sold at kiosks in the Trainers’ Market. The nursing room in Sedge Town has hot water for formula; there’s no microwave.
- Strollers: welcome, but PokéPark doesn’t rent them. Yomiuriland rents strollers at the Sky Gate for ¥500 (≈$3), first come, first served, limited numbers. More options in my stroller in Japan guide.
- Bags: no luggage storage at PokéPark; use Yomiuriland’s coin lockers.
Ramen Dad’s note: I’ve taken a stroller to Yomiuriland. PokéPark doesn’t rent them, so bring your own or try Yomiuriland’s limited rentals at the Sky Gate.
Getting there
PokéPark is inside Yomiuriland, in Inagi on the Tokyo–Kawasaki border. From Shinjuku, the park recommends the Keio Line to Keiō-yomiuri-land Station, then the Sky Shuttle gondola up to the park. You can also take an Odakyu bus from Yomiuri-land-mae Station (route 読01) or from Shin-Yurigaoka Station (route 新07, stop 4 at the South Exit) to the “Yomiuriland” stop.
PokéPark says it’s about 2 hours from Haneda and 2.5 hours from Narita by public transport, so don’t plan it for arrival day. Our airport to hotel guide covers that first day.
FAQ from parents
“My daughter is 4 and turns 5 the week after our visit. Can she do the forest?” No. PokéPark goes by the age on the visit day. Book Town Passes for her and one adult.
“Do I need a separate Yomiuriland ticket?” No, every PokéPark ticket includes Yomiuriland entry. Yomiuriland’s own rides are paid separately inside.
“We lost the lottery. Is there any other way in?” Try the next month’s lottery if your dates allow. The official ticket page also notes that tickets can become available without notice, so check the overseas store again after results. Avoid resale sites.
“Is it worth it with a 3-year-old?” Only Sedge Town is open to them, and one parent stays with them. A Town Pass covers what you can actually do. If an older sibling wants the forest, split up.
“Can I bring my own lunch?” Not for adults. Food for small children and for dietary needs is allowed.
Before you go: PokéPark KANTO checklist
- Fix your Tokyo dates, then find your lottery window: the 1st–12th, three months before your visit month.
- Convert 7:00 p.m. Japan time to your time zone and set a reminder for the 1st.
- Write down each person’s age on the visit date. Under 3: free. 3–4: child Town Pass (no forest). 5+: forest OK.
- Plan the split if you have an under-5: who goes into the forest, who stays in Sedge Town.
- Pay by the last day of the month if you win.
- Pack the original passport of the ticket buyer (required from November 2026).
- Install the PokéPark app and set up a group before the day.
- Bring a card or charged Suica: the park is cashless.
- Check the official store again shortly before your visit for changes to tickets, ID rules, hours and ride operations.
For the Pokémon Café, Pokémon Center stores and the Ghibli Museum, see my Ghibli Museum and Pokémon tickets guide.
Ramen Dad’s note: If you remember one thing: buy only from the official store and bring the original passport. A resale ticket can be refused at the gate.
Ticket types, prices, the lottery schedule and park rules checked against PokéPark KANTO’s official website and official overseas ticket store on October 9, 2026. Prices change by date and sales methods can change without notice, so confirm on the overseas store before you apply.
