Pokémon Café and PokéPark KANTO tickets from overseas: how booking works
Checked against 19 official sources. 12 minute read.
What to know first
Both can be booked from abroad, on different systems. Pokémon Café (Tokyo and Osaka) is reservation-only and books online only. Each month's dates go on sale on the 1st of the month before, at 18:00 Japan time: November 2026 dates opened at 18:00 on 1 October 2026. There's no booking fee; you pay for what you order, and everyone aged 6 or over orders at least one item. PokéPark KANTO, the outdoor Pokémon park inside Yomiuriland on the edge of Tokyo, has been open since February 2026. Overseas residents buy through its English Official Web Ticket Store, run by JTRweb. Tickets are sold by lottery three months ahead. You apply between the 1st and 12th of each month (from 19:00 Japan time on the 1st), results come out around the end of the month, and you pay by the month's last day. A January 2027 adult Trainer's Pass costs ¥7,900–¥9,400 depending on the date. Bring the passport you registered: from November 2026 it's scanned at the gate.
Next step: Under the published monthly rule, for PokéPark February 2027 dates, apply between 1 November 2026, 19:00 JST (10:00 in London, 11:00 in Paris and Berlin) and 12 November, 23:59 JST (14:59 London, 15:59 Paris and Berlin). For the café, December 2026 dates were not announced as of 18 October 2026; if the usual pattern holds they open at 18:00 JST on 1 November 2026, and the café's NEWS page usually confirms it one to two weeks ahead.
- Café reservations open
- The 1st of the previous month, 18:00 JST
- Café cancellation
- By 22:00 JST the day beforeAutomatic cancellation at 10 minutes late
- PokéPark overseas sales
- Lottery; apply on the 1st–12thFor admissions 3 months later
Official link. We earn nothing from it.
On this page
Which one, and how to get it
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Item | Booking options |
|---|---|
| You want a sit-down Pokémon meal in Tokyo or Osaka | You want a sit-down Pokémon meal in Tokyo or Osaka: book Pokémon Café online at 18:00 JST on release day. Why: seats sell out, and it's reservation-only. |
| The café is sold out for your dates | The café is sold out for your dates: check the reservation site after 22:00 JST the night before, and again before 08:00 on the day. Why: free cancellations close at 22:00 the day before, and same-day booking closes at 08:00. |
| You only want sweets or merchandise | You only want sweets or merchandise: go to Pikachu Sweets in Ikebukuro (no reservation) or the café's goods counter. Why: goods can be bought without a seat booking. |
| You want the full PokéPark, including Pokémon Forest | You want the full PokéPark, including Pokémon Forest: apply for a Trainer's Pass in the lottery, on the 1st–12th of the month, three months ahead. Why: overseas sales are by application, not first-come. |
| Your group includes a child under 5, or someone who can't manage 110 steps | Your group includes a child under 5, or someone who can't manage 110 steps: buy Town Passes, not Trainer's Passes. Why: under-5s and their guardians can't enter Pokémon Forest. |
| You want priority lanes, Forest re-entry and a reserved show seat | You want priority lanes, Forest re-entry and a reserved show seat: apply for the Ace Trainer's Pass (maximum 2 per order). Why: those perks are only on this pass. |
| You live in Japan and have a Japanese phone number | You live in Japan and have a Japanese phone number: use the Japanese official site (lottery or first-come). Why: the Japanese site needs SMS verification. |
Unofficial tickets
Someone offers resale tickets: don't buy. Why: tickets from unofficial channels are invalid, and IDs are checked at entry.
Sources for this section: Pokémon Café: FAQ · PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb) · PokéPark KANTO: ticket information · Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café: shop page
Part 1: Pokémon Café
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Café details |
|---|
There are two cafés, Pokémon Café TOKYO and Pokémon Café OSAKA. |
Address: Tokyo is in the Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building, 5F, 2-11-2 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku; Osaka is in the DAIMARU Shinsaibashi Main Building, 9F, 1-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku. |
Getting there: Tokyo is a 5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station (Yaesu North Exit), or direct from Nihombashi Station Exit B2 (Ginza and Tozai lines); Osaka has a direct underground link from Shinsaibashi Station Exit 4 (Midosuji Line). |
Hours: Tokyo 10:30–21:00, last order 20:30; Osaka 10:00–20:00, last order 19:00. |
Seat types: in Tokyo, A seats take 2–4 guests, B seats 1–2 and C seats 1–6; in Osaka, A and B seats take 2–6 guests and C seats 1–6. |
When to arrive: in Tokyo at least 15 minutes before (10 minutes for a 10:40 slot); in Osaka at least 10 minutes before. |
Cards accepted: Tokyo takes Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners, Discover and UnionPay; Osaka takes Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners and UnionPay. |
The Tokyo café closed for renovation from 23 March 2026. It has since reopened, with a new menu and shows. |
Sources for this section: Pokémon Café: official site (English), access and hours · Pokémon Café: NEWS (reservation release notices and the Tokyo renovation notice) · Pokémon Café: Tokyo renovation notice (Japanese, 9 February 2026)
How Pokémon Café reservations open
Since mid-2026, the café has released one calendar month at a time.
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Item | Reservation dates |
|---|---|
| July 2026 dates (from the 8th) | July 2026 dates (from the 8th): reservations opened at 18:00 JST on Sunday 7 June 2026. |
| August 2026 dates | August 2026 dates: reservations opened at 18:00 JST on Wednesday 1 July 2026. |
| September 2026 dates | September 2026 dates: reservations opened at 18:00 JST on Saturday 1 August 2026. |
| October 2026 dates | October 2026 dates: reservations opened at 18:00 JST on Tuesday 1 September 2026. |
| November 2026 dates | November 2026 dates: reservations opened at 18:00 JST on Thursday 1 October 2026. |
| Dates from 1 December 2026 | Dates from 1 December 2026: not announced as of 18 October 2026. |
Release conditions
The café posts each release on its NEWS page one to two weeks ahead and says dates "may change without prior notice". If December follows the pattern, it opens at 18:00 JST on Sunday 1 November 2026. The UK will be back on GMT by then, so that's 09:00 in London and 10:00 in Paris and Berlin.
Sources for this section: Pokémon Café: November 2026 reservation release notice · Pokémon Café: NEWS (reservation release notices and the Tokyo renovation notice)
Pokémon Café booking rules that trip people up
Online only: no phone or email bookings.
One booking per email address: if you're booking several dates, or a group of seven or more (which needs two bookings), use a different email address for each booking.
Count everyone, including babies ("children aged 0 and above").
The party size can't be changed after booking, and you can't choose your seat.
Verification emails come from @mail-pokemon-cafe.jp. Make sure that domain isn't filtered to spam before you start.
Fees: the FAQ lists no booking fee or seat charge. The only payment at booking is for any reserved goods (up to three items, card only; some debit and prepaid cards are refused).
Cancel by 22:00 JST the day before using the link in your confirmation email. After that, phone the café.
Late arrival: a booking is cancelled automatically if you're 10 minutes late without telling the café. Your table is yours for 90 minutes from the booking time, with last orders 30 minutes before the end. Arriving late doesn't extend it.
Ordering: everyone aged 6 or over orders at least one item. The menu is in English, Simplified Chinese and Korean. Dishes can't be changed: no removing ingredients, even for allergies.
Sources for this section: Pokémon Café: FAQ · Pokémon Café: reservation links for Tokyo and Osaka
If Pokémon Café is sold out
1. Watch for cancellations. Free cancellation closes at 22:00 JST the day before, and online booking stays open until 08:00 JST on the day. Check the reservation site in that window.
2. Try the other city. The release notices cover both cafés, and Osaka has its own reservation site and seats.
3. Go for goods only. You can walk in to buy merchandise without a booking, while stock lasts.
4. Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café, Sunshine City ALPA 2F, Ikebukuro: takeaway, no reservation, 10:00–20:00. Items cost ¥620–¥972 (for example, a Poke-Mochi Rowlet is ¥620).
Sources for this section: Pokémon Café: FAQ · Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café: shop page
Part 2: PokéPark KANTO, what it is and where
PokéPark KANTO is an outdoor area inside Yomiuriland amusement park, 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi City, Tokyo. It has two main areas.
Pokémon Forest: a nature trail with steep slopes and a 110-step staircase.
Sedge Town: the "town" area, with shops, shows and two rides (Pika Pika Paradise and Vee Vee Voyage).
From October 2026 it's open 11:00–19:00. Every PokéPark ticket includes entry to Yomiuriland itself. Take the Keio Line to Keio-yomiuri-land Station, then the Sky Shuttle gondola. The park says it's about 2 hours from Haneda and 2.5 hours from Narita by public transport.
Sources for this section: PokéPark KANTO: access · PokéPark KANTO: opening hours from October 2026 (announcement of 26 June 2026) · PokéPark KANTO: ticket information
PokéPark KANTO ticket types
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Item | Pass details |
|---|---|
| Ace Trainer's Pass | Ace Trainer's Pass: Pokémon Forest at any time with re-entry; Sedge Town with re-entry; a priority lane once on each ride, then timed ride tickets bought separately; one reserved-seat viewing of the Sedge Gym Show; a Sedge Condominiums meet-and-greet with Pikachu and Eevee and original merchandise; maximum 2 per order on the overseas store. |
| Trainer's Pass | Trainer's Pass: one timed slot in Pokémon Forest, no re-entry; Sedge Town with re-entry; timed ride tickets bought in Sedge Town; an in-app lottery for a Sedge Gym Show seat; maximum 6 per order. |
| Town Pass | Town Pass: no Pokémon Forest; Sedge Town with re-entry; timed ride tickets bought in Sedge Town; an in-app lottery for a Sedge Gym Show seat; maximum 6 per order (6 tickets in total per order). |
Entry to the Pokémon Daisuki Shop and Pokémon Playhouse, and seats at the Sedge Gym Show, need limited-access tickets booked in the official app after you're through the Yomiuriland gate (from 10:45). The shop and Playhouse are first-come; the show is a lottery. The English app is for overseas buyers and works once you're on a Japanese network.
Sources for this section: PokéPark KANTO: ticket information · PokéPark KANTO: limited-access tickets · PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb)
PokéPark KANTO prices for January 2027 (Official Web Ticket Store)
Prices change by date. The store showed three price levels for January 2027 (low / mid / high).
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Item | Prices and age bands |
|---|---|
| Ace Trainer's Pass | Ace Trainer's Pass: adult (13+) ¥14,000 / ¥15,000 / ¥16,500; child (3–12) ¥11,000 / ¥12,000 / ¥13,000; senior (65+) ¥13,500 / ¥14,500 / ¥16,000. |
| Trainer's Pass | Trainer's Pass: adult (13+) ¥7,900 / ¥8,500 / ¥9,400; child (3–12) ¥4,700 / ¥5,100 / ¥5,600; senior (65+) ¥7,100 / ¥7,700 / ¥8,400. |
| Town Pass | Town Pass: adult (13+) ¥4,700 / ¥5,000 / ¥5,500; child (3–12) ¥2,800 / ¥3,000 / ¥3,300; senior (65+) ¥4,200 / ¥4,500 / ¥5,000. |
Dates and closures
These were the prices shown for specific January 2027 dates: Tuesday 26 January (low), Friday 15 January (mid), and Monday 4 January and Saturday 9 January (high). The "Person with Disabilities" price equals the child price, and one companion aged 13 or over can buy at the same price. Children under 3 enter Sedge Town free. Age is your age on the day of the visit. The order total was shown "Tax included", with no separate fee, at the quantity step we tested. Payment is by credit card only.
The January 2027 ticket calendar marked 1, 7, 12–14, 18–21 and 28 January as "Closed".
Sources for this section: PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb)
How the PokéPark KANTO overseas lottery works
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Item | Lottery dates |
|---|---|
| January 2027 visits | January 2027 visits: the application window has closed (1 October to 12 October 2026, 23:59 Japan time). The official scheduled start was 19:00 on 1 October; a reported delay to 20:00 remains unconfirmed against an official page. Results are around the end of October (only winners are notified); pay by 31 October 2026. |
| February 2027 visits | February 2027 visits: apply from 1 November 2026, 19:00 to 12 November 2026, 23:59 Japan time; results around the end of November; pay by 30 November 2026. |
| March 2027 visits | March 2027 visits: apply from 1 December 2026, 19:00 to 12 December 2026, 23:59 Japan time; results around the end of December; pay by 31 December 2026. |
The February and March rows follow the store's published rule: admissions three months ahead, applications from the 1st to the 12th, and a 19:00 start from October 2026. The store says the schedule can change without notice.
When you apply, you choose one ticket type and one date per application. You then enter each visitor's name, passport number and country. The registered passport number can't be changed after you submit. If winners don't pay, the store may hold a redraw; it isn't announced in advance, and redraw winners are told by email. You can cancel an application during the application period. After payment, cancellation "may be available within a designated period"; the conditions are shown in the Important Note before you pay.
At the gate (from 1 November 2026): each registered visitor scans their original passport on a verification machine. Copies aren't accepted, and a mismatch can mean refused entry. Whether refusal for an ID mismatch is refunded was not confirmed in this recheck.
People who live in Japan use the Japanese site instead (lottery, plus first-come sales two months ahead). It needs a Japanese mobile number for SMS. Overseas visitors can't use it.
Sources for this section: PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb) · PokéPark KANTO: ticket sale start times from October 2026 (announcement of 15 September 2026) · Official Web Ticket Store: Ticket Sales Service Rules and Regulations (last updated 1 August 2026) · Official Web Ticket Store: passport ID verification · PokéPark KANTO: entry changes from 1 November 2026 (Japanese notice of 14 July 2026)
Worked example: a family of four, January 2027
Family calculation
Two adults and two children aged 8 and 11. No one is under 5, so everyone can enter Pokémon Forest.
PokéPark KANTO, Trainer's Passes, high-price day (Saturday 9 January): 2 × ¥9,400 + 2 × ¥5,600 = ¥18,800 + ¥11,200 = ¥30,000.
Low-price day (Tuesday 26 January): 2 × ¥7,900 + 2 × ¥4,700 = ¥15,800 + ¥9,400 = ¥25,200. Moving the visit to a weekday saves ¥4,800. Rides in Sedge Town are extra and paid on the day.
Pokémon Café TOKYO the day before (at least one item each for anyone 6 or over): 2 × Best Buddies Pikachu & Pichu's Curry Rice Plate at ¥2,530 = ¥5,060; 2 × Eevee's Colorful Fruit Pancake at ¥2,090 = ¥4,180. Café total: ¥9,240.
Two-day total: ¥34,440 (low day) to ¥39,240 (high day). That's about £165 to £188 at HMRC's October 2026 rate of ¥208.59 to £1, before card fees or exchange margins.
Timeline, step 1: the January 2027 application window (1–12 October 2026) has closed. If planning now, use the next window for February 2027 visits: 1–12 November 2026, under the published monthly rule. The January prices above are not February quotes. The overseas store pages we checked don't say whether a second application for another date, from you or another member of your group, is allowed, so read the store's rules before you apply again. For comparison, the Japanese site for residents allows up to three applications per period, of which only one can win.
Step 2: for the January example, check the winner email in late October and pay by 31 October 2026. For February visits under the monthly rule, check in late November and pay by 30 November 2026.
Step 3 for the January example, around 1 December 2026, 18:00 JST: book Pokémon Café for 25 January, once the café confirms when January 2027 dates go on sale.
Step 4, on the day: bring all four passports. Enter Yomiuriland, then request show and shop slots in the app from 10:45.
Sources for this section: PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb) · Pokémon Café: official site (English), access and hours · HMRC: monthly exchange rates, October 2026 · PokéPark KANTO: FAQs · PokéPark KANTO: limited-access tickets
If PokéPark KANTO is sold out, or you lose the lottery
Wait for the redraw. Losing applicants may see "Selection in Progress" until any redraw finishes.
Apply again next month for the following admission month. The window repeats on the 1st–12th.
Switch pass type. You can only choose one type per application. If the Trainer's Pass is oversubscribed, a Town Pass application may be more likely to win; the store's Draw Application Status page shows demand for each type.
Don't buy resale. The park invalidates resold tickets and every other ticket bought by the same person, without refund.
Other Pokémon fixes in Tokyo without a lottery
Other Pokémon fixes in Tokyo without a lottery: Pikachu Sweets (Ikebukuro, no reservation) and Pokémon Café goods (no reservation).
Planning several timed attractions? Our attraction booking windows guide lines up release dates for the Nintendo Museum, Ghibli and Tokyo Disney, and our Nintendo Museum drawing guide explains a similar lottery system.
Sources for this section: PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb) · Official Web Ticket Store: Ticket Sales Service Rules and Regulations (last updated 1 August 2026)
Key facts, checked 18 October 2026
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Item | Facts |
|---|---|
| Café reservation release | Café reservation release: the 1st of the previous month, 18:00 JST; November 2026 dates opened on 1 October 2026. |
| Café stay and cancellation | Café stay and cancellation: 90 minutes; cancel by 22:00 JST the day before; automatic cancellation at 10 minutes late. |
| Café hours | Café hours: Tokyo 10:30–21:00; Osaka 10:00–20:00. |
| PokéPark overseas sales | PokéPark overseas sales: lottery; apply on the 1st–12th, starting 19:00 JST; admissions 3 months later. |
| PokéPark January 2027 Trainer's Pass, adult | PokéPark January 2027 Trainer's Pass, adult: ¥7,900 / ¥8,500 / ¥9,400 by date. |
| PokéPark hours | PokéPark hours: 11:00–19:00 from October 2026. |
| Passport check at entry | Passport check at entry: the original passport is scanned, from November 2026 admissions. |
| Pokémon Forest age limit | Pokémon Forest age limit: 5 and over. |
Sources for this section: Pokémon Café: November 2026 reservation release notice · Pokémon Café: FAQ · Pokémon Café: official site (English), access and hours · PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb) · PokéPark KANTO: opening hours from October 2026 (announcement of 26 June 2026) · Official Web Ticket Store: passport ID verification · PokéPark KANTO: ticket information
Questions about this guide
When do Pokémon Café reservations open?
On the 1st of the month before, at 18:00 Japan time, for the whole following month. November 2026 dates opened at 18:00 JST on 1 October 2026. December 2026 hadn't been announced as of 18 October. If it follows the pattern, it opens at 18:00 JST on 1 November (09:00 London, 10:00 Paris and Berlin).
Is there a fee to book Pokémon Café?
The official FAQ lists no booking fee or seat charge. You pay for your food and drink at the café. Everyone aged 6 or over must order at least one item, and a curry plate is ¥2,530. The only charge at booking is for any goods you reserve with it (up to three items, credit card only).
Can tourists buy PokéPark KANTO tickets?
Yes, through the English Official Web Ticket Store (ticket-en.pokepark-kanto.co.jp), which is for non-residents of Japan. It sells by lottery: apply from the 1st to the 12th of each month for visits three months later, and pay by the end of that month if you win. You need a credit card and each visitor's passport number.
Can a 4-year-old go into Pokémon Forest?
No. Children under 5 and the guardians with them can't enter Pokémon Forest, even if carried or in a pushchair. Buy Town Passes for the child and for the adult staying with them. A Town Pass for a child aged 3 or over costs ¥2,800–¥3,300 in January 2027. Under-3s enter Sedge Town free. For prams and buggies generally, see our Japan with a stroller guide.
Do I need the PokéPark KANTO app?
It isn't required for entry, but you need it for limited-access slots at the Pokémon Daisuki Shop, Pokémon Playhouse and Sedge Gym Show. You can request these from 10:45 after entering Yomiuriland. Download the English version with your app-store country set outside Japan. It only works once you're connected to a network in Japan, so sort out data first: see our pocket Wi-Fi or eSIM guide.
Official pages for this guide
The rules in this guide come from the official pages below. Japan, Booked. does not book or submit requests on your behalf.
- PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb)
- Pokémon Café: Tokyo renovation notice (Japanese, 9 February 2026)
- PokéPark KANTO: entry changes from 1 November 2026 (Japanese notice of 14 July 2026)
- Pokémon Café: official site (English), access and hours
- Pokémon Café: FAQ
- Pokémon Café: NEWS (reservation release notices and the Tokyo renovation notice)
- Pokémon Café: November 2026 reservation release notice
- Pokémon Café: reservation links for Tokyo and Osaka
- Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café: shop page
- PokéPark KANTO: ticket information
- PokéPark KANTO: FAQs
- PokéPark KANTO: limited-access tickets
- PokéPark KANTO: access
- PokéPark KANTO: opening hours from October 2026 (announcement of 26 June 2026)
- PokéPark KANTO: ticket sale start times from October 2026 (announcement of 15 September 2026)
- Official Web Ticket Store: Ticket Sales Service Rules and Regulations (last updated 1 August 2026)
- Official Web Ticket Store: passport ID verification
- HMRC: monthly exchange rates, October 2026
- Game Watch: PokéPark KANTO opening date (report of the official announcement)
Read next
- When to book Japan attractionsBuild a booking calendar for the attractions you care about and keep the rest of the trip flexible.
- How to plan a visit to the Nintendo MuseumFollow the ticket drawing, payment and QR-entry steps, then fit the museum visit into your travel day.
- Exploring Japan with a strollerPlan family days around step-free station entrances, manageable transfers and places to pause along the way.
- Pocket WiFi or eSIM for Japan?Compare ways to get online by your phone, data needs and whether you will share a connection with other travellers.
Sources and how this guide was checked
Published · Based on official sources · no affiliate links
Official sources
These official sources explain the rules and conditions used in this guide. Live availability and your own booking, admission or service outcome still need to be confirmed for your trip.
- Pokémon Café: Tokyo renovation notice (Japanese, 9 February 2026)
What this confirms: Dated 9 February 2026; announces the Tokyo café closure from 23 March 2026. The notice date and closure start date are different.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO: entry changes from 1 November 2026 (Japanese notice of 14 July 2026)
What this confirms: Requires original ID matching the registered details for entry from 1 November 2026. It does not by itself show an overseas-store refund rule for an ID mismatch.
Last checked - Pokémon Café: official site (English), access and hours
What this confirms: Gives both cafés' addresses, access, hours, seat types, arrival times and accepted cards, and the menu prices used in the worked example.
Last checked - Pokémon Café: FAQ
What this confirms: Covers online-only booking, one booking per email address, counting babies, the 90-minute stay, cancellation by 22:00 the day before, the 10-minute late rule, ordering for everyone aged 6 or over and reserved goods.
Last checked - Pokémon Café: NEWS (reservation release notices and the Tokyo renovation notice)
What this confirms: Lists the monthly release notices of 1 June 2026, 19 June 2026, 23 July 2026, 21 August 2026 and 18 September 2026. The Japanese Tokyo renovation notice is dated 9 February 2026 (closure from 23 March 2026) and is linked separately.
Last checked - Pokémon Café: November 2026 reservation release notice
What this confirms: Announces that November 2026 dates open at 18:00 JST on 1 October 2026 and that dates may change without notice.
Last checked - Pokémon Café: reservation links for Tokyo and Osaka
What this confirms: Links to the separate Tokyo and Osaka reservation sites.
Last checked - Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café: shop page
What this confirms: Gives the Sunshine City ALPA 2F location, takeaway without reservation, 10:00–20:00 hours and item prices from ¥620 to ¥972.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO: ticket information
What this confirms: Describes the three pass types, the Pokémon Forest age limit of 5 and over, and that every ticket includes Yomiuriland entry.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO: FAQs
What this confirms: For the Japanese site, says applicants can enter the lottery up to three times per application period, that only one of those entries can win, and that overseas residents buy through the English store.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO: limited-access tickets
What this confirms: Explains the app-booked limited-access tickets for the Pokémon Daisuki Shop, Pokémon Playhouse and Sedge Gym Show, available from 10:45 after entry.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO: access
What this confirms: Gives the Yomiuriland address, the Keio Line and Sky Shuttle route and the travel times from Haneda and Narita.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO: opening hours from October 2026 (announcement of 26 June 2026)
What this confirms: Announces opening hours of 11:00–19:00 from October 2026.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO: ticket sale start times from October 2026 (announcement of 15 September 2026)
What this confirms: Announces the 19:00 start time for ticket sales from October 2026.
Last checked - PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb)
What this confirms: Gives the overseas lottery schedule, the January 2027 prices and closed days, the order limits, the payment deadline and the application steps.
Last checked - Official Web Ticket Store: Ticket Sales Service Rules and Regulations (last updated 1 August 2026)
What this confirms: Sets the rules for redraws, cancellation and invalid resold tickets.
Last checked - Official Web Ticket Store: passport ID verification
What this confirms: Explains that each registered visitor's original passport is scanned at entry and copies aren't accepted. The 1 November 2026 start for ID checks is supported separately by the Japanese entry-change notice.
Last checked - HMRC: monthly exchange rates, October 2026
What this confirms: Gives the October 2026 customs rate of JPY 208.5932 per £1.
Last checked - Game Watch: PokéPark KANTO opening date (report of the official announcement)
What this confirms: Reports The Pokémon Company's announcement of the 5 February 2026 opening; no primary press release was found.
Last checked
About this guide
Pokémon Café opens a month at a time at 18:00 JST; PokéPark KANTO sells to overseas visitors by lottery, three months ahead. Prices, passport checks, sold-out fixes.
Updated on 18 October 2026 using official Pokémon Café and PokéPark KANTO pages. January 2027 prices below were recorded during the October application period; the mid and high tiers were not reconfirmed in this recheck. Store-only passport and cancellation details retain their earlier check dates. Japan, Booked. is independent and has no affiliate links on this page.
How we checked this
Sources and limits of this guide
These dated notes clarify what is confirmed by official sources—and what you still need to verify yourself.
If columns are cut off, scroll sideways. Keyboard: focus the table, then use Left/Right Arrow keys.
| Question | What we found | Where it comes from | What this means for your trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| When do Pokémon Café bookings open? | On the 1st of the month before, at 18:00 JST, for the whole following month. | Pokémon Café: November 2026 reservation release notice | Set an alarm for 18:00 JST and check the NEWS page for the exact date. |
| Can overseas visitors buy PokéPark KANTO tickets? | Yes, through the English Official Web Ticket Store, by lottery: apply on the 1st–12th for visits three months later. | PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store (JTRweb) | Apply in the right month and pay by its last day if you win. |
| What ID do I need at PokéPark KANTO? | From November 2026 admissions, the original passport you registered is scanned at the gate. | Official Web Ticket Store: passport ID verification | Register each visitor with the passport they will carry; the number can't be changed. |
| What if Pokémon Café is sold out for my dates? | Free cancellation closes at 22:00 JST the day before, and online booking stays open until 08:00 JST on the day. | Pokémon Café: FAQ | Check the reservation site after 22:00 JST the night before, and again before 08:00 on the day. |
Based on official sources, linked below.
Guide updates Reviewed
When this guide was checked and what changed
- First published
- Last checked
- Check again by
- What we checked
- Pokémon Café, PokéPark KANTO and PokéPark KANTO Official Web Ticket Store pages, plus HMRC exchange rates, checked 9 October 2026.
- Latest update
- : Updated 18 October 2026: December cafe dates remain unannounced; the January PokéPark application window has closed, with February planning based on the monthly rule. Corrected the Japanese renovation notice date. The reported opening delay and ID-mismatch refund rule remain unconfirmed; January prices retain their earlier observation dates.
The date above reflects when these checks were last run. If an individual source was rechecked later, you’ll see that date next to it below. Other copy edits are listed in the update history.
Who edits this guide
One editor looks after this guide
Japan, Booked. is run and edited from Japan. The same editor checks the Japanese and English sources, writes the traveller-facing guidance and keeps the correction history up to date.
What changed
Update history
- Lottery window and source update
Updated 18 October 2026: December cafe dates remain unannounced; the January PokéPark application window has closed, with February planning based on the monthly rule. Corrected the Japanese renovation notice date. The reported opening delay and ID-mismatch refund rule remain unconfirmed; January prices retain their earlier observation dates.
- Scheduled recheck
Rechecked on 11 October 2026: the dated facts in this guide were compared with their primary sources. Nothing had changed.
- First published
First published: how Pokémon Café releases and the PokéPark KANTO overseas lottery work, with January 2027 prices, passport checks and sold-out fixes, checked against official pages on 9 October 2026.
If an operator, organiser or product changes in a way that affects the guide, we check it again sooner. Reader reports help us spot what to investigate, and we verify them against current official information before publishing. Read our update and corrections policy. See every guide's review schedule. Suggest an improvement to this guide.