Pokémon GO Wild Area: Sendai • Tohoku is your chance to meet thousands of other Pokémon GO fans from around the world! From photo opportunities to merchandise, discover fun in-person experiences centered in Sendai while enjoying event gameplay throughout Miyagi Prefecture.
We hope this event inspires you to start your adventure in Sendai and discover more of the Tohoku region. Learn more about the fun in-person experiences waiting for you!
This year’s Pokémon GO Wild Area is too big for just one park—get ready for a massive citywide adventure centered in Sendai, with event gameplay throughout Miyagi Prefecture!
On your ticketed event day, you’ll be able to experience gameplay anywhere in Miyagi Prefecture. Plus, you can look forward to exciting in-person experiences—including entertainment, photo opportunities, and more—centered in Sendai City!
We hope this event inspires you to start your adventure in Sendai and discover more of the Tohoku region.
While adventuring through Sendai City, be sure to stop by our host locations, popping up all throughout the city. Here, you’ll find all of your favorite Pokémon GO event activities and get the chance to meet Trainers just like you!
Stay tuned for more information on where to find these special locations!
Area Map
Pokémon Meet & Greet
Pretend Tanabata Festival Pikachu will come to Tsutsujigaoka Park!
Featured Pokémon: Pretend Tanabata Festival Pikachu
Location: Tsutsujigaoka Park
Date: November 6–8, 2026
Times (all in JST):
10:30 a.m.
11:50 a.m.
2:40 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:20 p.m.
* Numbered tickets will be handed out for each time slot 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
* A limited number of tickets are available. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
* There may be changes or cancellations to time slots due to weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
Pokémon Meet & Greet
“Iwate Pokémon Ambassador” Geodude and “Fukushima Pokémon Ambassador” Chansey will come to Tsutsujigaoka Park!
Pokémon:
“Iwate Pokémon Ambassador” Geodude
“Fukushima Pokémon Ambassador” Chansey
Location: Tsutsujigaoka Park
Dates: November 6–8, 2026
* There may be changes or cancellations to time slots due to weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
Pokémon Meet & Greet
At AEON MALL Sendai Kamisugi “Miyagi Pokémon Ambassador” Lapras and Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu will also be coming!
Pokémon:
“Miyagi Pokémon Ambassador” Lapras
Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu
Location: AEON MALL Sendai Kamisugi
Dates: November 6–8, 2026
* There may be changes or cancellations to time slots due to weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
Radio Taiso with Lucario
Location: Tsutsujigaoka Park
Date: November 6–8, 2026
Time (JST) : 9:00 a.m.
* Please note that the event may be changed or canceled due to weather or other circumstances.
Sendai Suzume Odori
A dream collaboration between Sendai Suzume Odori and Pikachu!
Come enjoy a one-of-a-kind performance featuring Pikachu and the traditions of Sendai!
Date: November 6–8, 2026
Times (all in JST):
11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Location: Sunmall Ichibancho Shopping Street
* Viewing may be restricted if the area becomes crowded.
Pokémon Tanabata Decorations
During the event, Pokémon-themed Tanabata decorations will be displayed in the shopping districts.
Don’t miss this spectacular collaboration between Sendai’s traditional Tanabata decorations and the world of Pokémon!
Period: November 6–8, 2026
Location: Ichibancho Square
Shopping Campaign
There will be a shopping campaign at select stores!
What is this campaign?
You can receive an original event sticker by showing your Pokémon GO game screen when making a purchase at participating stores in Sendai City.
* Please check the in-store posters to confirm which locations are participating in this campaign.
* Stickers will be limited to one per Trainer.
* Stickers will only be distributed to Trainers who have the Pokémon GO app installed and an active account.
* Quantities at each location will be limited. Stickers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Trainers must be 18 years or older to participate in this campaign. Trainers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
* Campaign is subject to change or end without notice.
* Resale of stickers is prohibited.
Accommodation Campaign
Event-original coasters are now available at participating accommodations!
Period: November 5–9, 2026
* Coasters will be limited to one per Trainer.
* Coasters will only be distributed to Trainers who have the Pokémon GO app installed and an active account.
* Quantities at each location will be limited. Coasters will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Trainers must be 18 years or older to participate in this campaign. Trainers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
* Campaign is subject to change or end without notice.
* Resale of stickers is prohibited.
Pokémon GO Art Exhibition
A display featuring artwork from the Pokémon GO app! Enjoy art you could previously only see in-game, now brought into the real world.
Date: November 6– 8, 2026
Times (all in JST): 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Last admission 4:15 p.m.)
Location: Sendai City Museum
Pikachu and Lapras Sun Visor Distribution
Wear a Pikachu and Lapras sun visor to add some fun to your journey while exploring!
Date: November 6–8, 2026
Locations:
Tsutsujigaoka Park
Daterium
Jukyo Park Sendai Station West Exit
Nishi Park
Nishikicho Park
*Distribution times may differ by location.
*Quantities at each location will be limited. Visors will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spot Pokémon Around Sendai
During the event, Pokémon decorations, special event flags, and PokéStops will appear throughout the city of Sendai! Explore the city and see what Pokémon you can discover along the way!
When you spot a Pokémon, take a photo and share it on social media with #PokemonGOWildArea and #GOワイルドエリア仙台東北 !
* Please be careful when taking photos.
* Please ask anyone in the picture for permission before posting photos, video, or audio on any social media or streaming websites.
POKÉGENIC
Photo-ready decorations of various Pokémon will be exhibited in Sendai City! Keep an eye out for POKÉGENIC and have fun taking pictures. These are great spots to take a photo with GO Snapshot!
Locations: Various locations in Sendai City
* Please be careful when taking photos.
* Please ask anyone in the picture for permission before posting photos, video, or audio on any social media or streaming websites.
The Official Route in Sendai
Explore Sendai with the Official Route!
This Route offers Trainers a chance to experience the city. By following the Official Route, you’ll be able to discover great places to eat, fun shopping, and many other interesting spots in Sendai!
Official Routes are designed, often in collaboration with local city governments, to help Trainers get the most out of Pokémon GO and their time in the area. They’ll make your experience as enjoyable as possible as you discover (or rediscover) all the hidden treasures throughout the city.
Collaboration with the local subway and Loople Sendai!
In celebration of Pokémon GO Wild Area we’ll also be hosting a collaboration with Loople Sendai and the local city subway!
Loople Sendai
The Loople Sendai bus will be decked out in Pokémon GO Wild Area! This local attraction travels along a loop that runs through many of the most popular tourist destinations in central Sendai City. For more information about Loople Sendai, you can visit the link here: https://loople-sendai.jp/en/
Runs: November 2–8, 2026
24-Hour and 36-Hour Subway Passes
As part of Pokémon GO Wild Area, limited-time tickets will be available via Sendai MaaS that are good for travel on the Namboku and Tozai Lines of the subway for 24-hour and 36-hour periods. For more information about Sendai MaaS, you can visit the link here: https://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/waribiki/jikanken/
Available for purchase: October 30 – November 8, 2026
*Tickets are valid for the amount of time indicated at purchase and can be activated from November 6 to 8, 2026.
Lapras Café is now being held
As part of the special “Lapras + Exploring Miyagi” project, Lapras Café is coming to CROSS B PLUS! Don’t miss the chance to enjoy exclusive collaboration menu items that you can only experience here.
Dates & Hours (all in JST):
October 30 – November 5, 2026: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
November 6–8, 2026: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: CROSS B PLUS, 1st Floor, Shin-Sendai Building 1-1-30 Omachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Pokémon Kite
Mega-sized at 15 meters tall! Watch giant Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y kites be flown at Lapras Park in Sendai. Enjoy the view of them flying dynamically across the open sky!
* Please note that the event may be canceled or suspended without prior notice due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
* Times may vary depending on conditions on the day of the event.
Event Leaflet
T-shirts are available via preorder only and must be picked up during your ticketed event day.
Purchased your ticket already and forgot to add a T-shirt to your order? No need to worry, you can go back and complete additional purchases for add-ons as long as supplies last.
