PokePark Grand Opening!
-03/18/05-
The PokePark at Nagoya, Japan, made it's grand opening today.
What is PokePark?
PokePark is the world first theme park based on the wonderful world of the internationally popular Pokemon characters. There will be more than 380 Pokemon characters in the park. PokePark will feature 12 attractions such as Pikachu Forest, where kids can enjoy riding on the back of Pikachus through the forest, the Pokemon Merry-Go-Round and the Pokemon Giant Ferris Wheel as well as arcade games, stage events, shops and cafes.
PokePark will welcome visitors both from Japan as well as all over the world and add to the excitement of the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan, opening up an exciting new world of possibilities for visitors to fully enjoy being with the Pokemon.
Period of Operation
192 days from Friday, March 18, 2005 through Sunday, September 25, 2005
Location
Former site of the Sasashima Cargo Station in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi (Sasashima Live 24 Land Redevelopment Project Site)
Park Facilities
12 attractions, game arcade, event stage, shops and cafés
Related Links
Official PokePark Website - English Version
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