As of July 17, 2021, fans of Pokémon GO can now meet the little monsters not only in the digital world: In Japan, the Pokémon fun is soon becoming even more real with Pokémon Wonder. We have summarized what the nature park “Pokémon Wonder” is all about and gathered all the information for you.
What is Pokémon Wonder? Pokémon Wonder is a new attraction at “Yomiuriland” in Inagi City. This is an amusement park in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. As the name of the attraction suggests, it is all about the theme of Pokémon.
However, unlike other attractions in amusement parks, Pokémon Wonder is not a ride. As announced by The Pokémon Company according to Inven Global, the focus is on exploring nature in connection with Pokémon (via invenglobal.com).
This attraction spans an area of 48,000 m², which is approximately the size of 7 football fields. The park is located in the midst of a natural area that has allegedly remained untouched for more than 20 years. Visitors can look for Pokémon among the bamboo thickets and grassy fields.
Pokémon Wonder – What to Expect
Many trainers of Pokémon GO would surely love to encounter a “real” Pokémon once. Although Pokémon GO attempts to achieve this with the help of a real visual representation, it is still no comparison to the real experience. Pokémon Wonder aims to create that: Out of the digital world and into nature.
Visitors at Pokémon Wonder have the opportunity to book a 90-minute tour of the natural area as a group of six. With the help of clues, they can embark on a search for Pokémon. As seen in an official video about Pokémon Wonder, the individual Pokémon are said to be handcrafted.
As reported by the online magazine Kotaku, the monsters are said to perfectly adapt to their surroundings based on their appearance (via kotaku.com). Some of them are made of leaves and acorns. Other Pokémon, like Bautz, are carved from camphor wood. This makes them not so easy to find.
This offers visitors a real Pokémon experience. In addition, the tour aims to foster a special connection to nature. Attention should also be paid to the beauty of nature while searching. Before the visitors start their tour, they receive a brief orientation. Afterwards, they can prove themselves as Pokémon researchers.
When Does Pokémon Wonder Open? Pokémon Wonder is set to open in Japan on July 17, 2021. You can visit it until April 3, 2022. So if you are in Japan during that time, you should consider whether this experience is for you.
What is your opinion on Pokémon Wonder? Do you find this idea cool or do you prefer the digital version? Would you like such a leisure opportunity in Germany as well? Feel free to leave us a comment here on MeinMMO and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
However, in Germany, several events are still awaiting you in the coming weeks. We have summarized which events are taking place in July 2021 in Pokémon GO.
