While we’re all excited for the opening of PokéPark Kanto – the world’s first permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction, opening this February – there’s also plenty of Pokémon fun to be had right now around Tokyo and across Japan. For the holiday season, Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse has transformed part of its grounds into a festive Pokémon Christmas village, complete with adorable decorations and a show-stopping Pokémon-themed Christmas tree.
The Pokémon village is open until December 25 and completely free to visit. It also coincides with other activities in the area, including the famous Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market and the seasonal skating rink.
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While the Pokémon village is open daily from 11am to 10pm, the best time to visit is in the evening, when the entire area gets a festive glow-up with twinkling lights. You’ll also notice a theme here: most of the Pokémon featured are Electric-type, including those around the Christmas tree, where you’ll spot Pikachu, Dedenne, Mareep and even Mega Raichu X and Y.
Aside from the tree, the village also features a Mega Gift Box wall chock full of hundreds of Pokémon plushies – perfect for your photo ops.
There’s also a festive Pokémon hut where you can play the Switch 2 version of ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ on weekends, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
For more information on the Pokémon Christmas village, visit the website.
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