Itinerary
Sanrio Puroland and PokéPark KANTO: A Two-Day Family Trip
Puroland and PokéPark KANTO are four stops apart on the same Keio line. A two-day family plan: which park first, midweek closures, where to stay and luggage.
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At a glance
- Time needed
- Two days, one or two nights
- Nearest station
- Keio-Tama-Center and Keio-Yomiuri-Land, same line
- Open
- Avoid Wed–Thu: both parks close some midweek days
- Best for
- Families with Sanrio and Pokémon fans
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Contents
Sanrio Puroland and PokéPark KANTO make an easy two-day pair. Both are on the Keio Sagamihara Line: Puroland at Keio-Tama-Center and PokéPark KANTO at Keio-Yomiuri-Land, four stops apart, with Chofu as the junction toward Shinjuku. Do Puroland one day and PokéPark KANTO the other. Both are full days. Book both on a weekend, a Friday or a Monday, because both parks close on some Wednesdays and Thursdays. Stay one night on the Keio Line. Chofu is the handy middle point, and Yomiuriland’s own hotel list includes a hotel 1 minute from Chofu Station.
Why these two work together
| Sanrio Puroland | PokéPark KANTO | |
|---|---|---|
| Station | Keio-Tama-Center (京王多摩センター), about 5 min walk | Keio-Yomiuri-Land (京王よみうりランド), then Sky Shuttle gondola |
| From Shinjuku (新宿) | About 30 min, ¥360 / ¥356 IC | About 35 min, ¥320 / ¥314 IC |
| Indoors / outdoors | Fully indoors | Outdoors |
| Kids under 5 | Everywhere (free up to age 2) | Sedge Town only, no Pokémon Forest |
| Tickets | Passport + free visit reservation | Pass bought in advance, Yomiuriland entry included |
| Big bags | Lockers on site | Suitcases not allowed in the area |
Puroland’s details come from our existing Puroland guides. PokéPark KANTO’s are from its official site, as of October 2026.
The two stations are on the same branch line. Keio’s station page lists Rapid, Semi Express and Local trains stopping at Keio-Yomiuri-Land. Take one bound for Hashimoto (橋本) or Keio-Tama-Center and you ride between the parks without going back to Shinjuku. Some trains end before Tama Center, so check the destination.
Pick your dates first
Both parks close on some midweek days, and the closed days don’t always match.
- PokéPark KANTO: in October 2026 its calendar shows it closed on most Wednesdays and Thursdays (7–8, 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29 October).
- Sanrio Puroland: in October 2026 it is closed on 21 and 22 October. It also closes on some other midweek days, listed in Puroland hours and closed days.
Safest pattern: Saturday + Sunday, Friday + Saturday, or Sunday + Monday. Check both calendars before you book anything that can’t be refunded.
Which park first?
PokéPark KANTO on the day with the better weather. It’s outdoors, and the Pokémon Forest walk takes about an hour on hills and a 110-step staircase. Puroland is entirely indoors, so it is the rain-day park.
Whatever the order, fix the PokéPark KANTO date first. You buy its tickets for a fixed date and Forest slot, and you can’t change them afterwards. Then book Puroland’s passport and visit reservation for the other day. See Sanrio Puroland tickets.
Day 1: PokéPark KANTO (and Yomiuriland)
- Morning: Keio Line to Keio-Yomiuri-Land, then the Sky Shuttle gondola (¥300 one way). Be through the Yomiuriland gate before 10:45, when the app opens sign-up for the Gym show lottery and the shop and Playhouse times. See the app guide.
- Midday: Pokémon Forest at your Trainer’s Pass time, then lunch in Sedge Town.
- Afternoon: rides, shops and the outdoor parade. Until October 27, 2026, it runs at 16:30 at the Primarina Fountain, and a new parade starts October 30.
- Evening: take the train down to your hotel.
The full timed plan is in PokéPark KANTO and Yomiuriland in one day.
Day 2: Sanrio Puroland
- Morning: ride to Keio-Tama-Center and walk about 5 minutes to Puroland. In October and November 2026, Puroland opens at 8:30 on weekends and holidays.
- You need two things: a passport (ticket) and a visit reservation for your date. The official e-passport includes the reservation. See Sanrio Puroland tickets.
- With toddlers: strollers aren’t allowed on Puroland’s 1st and 2nd floors on weekends, holidays and 18:00-closing weekdays. See Sanrio Puroland with kids.
- Afternoon: back to Shinjuku in about 30 minutes, or on to the airport.
If you’re coming from Shinjuku both days, the Keio Amusement Passport for Puroland (one-day pass + Puroland, adult ¥4,460) covers the Puroland day. See Keio train + Puroland ticket. There’s no such set for PokéPark KANTO. Its own pass already includes Yomiuriland entry, so pay the train fare normally.
Where to stay for one night
| Base | Why | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chofu (調布) | The junction for both parks. Sagamihara Line trains to Keio-Yomiuri-Land and Keio-Tama-Center start or pass here. Chofu Creston Hotel is 1 min from Chofu Station. | Yomiuriland’s nearby hotel list |
| Tama Center | Walk to Puroland on day 2. LINK FOREST is about 10 min on foot from the station. | Where to stay near Puroland |
| Hachioji | Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji is Puroland’s official hotel, with Sanrio character rooms. | Where to stay near Puroland |
| Shinjuku | Most choice, but you ride 30–35 minutes each way both days. | Where to stay along the Keio Line |
Yomiuriland’s nearby accommodation page lists hotels in Chofu, Fuchu, Shin-Yurigaoka and Mizonokuchi, with their nearest stations.
Luggage
Suitcases, rolling luggage and carts are not allowed in PokéPark KANTO, and the area has no luggage storage (official area rules and FAQ). Don’t bring luggage on your PokéPark KANTO day. Leave it at the hotel, or use Yomiuriland’s coin lockers for smaller bags. Schedule check-out day as the Puroland day, which has lockers on site.
Budget sketch for a family of four
Two adults and two children aged 6 and 9, as of October 2026, before food, merchandise and the hotel:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| PokéPark KANTO Trainer’s Pass: 2 adults (from ¥7,900) + 2 children (from ¥4,700) | from ¥25,200 |
| Sky Shuttle round trip × 4 (¥500, ages 3+) | ¥2,000 |
| Sanrio Puroland: price varies by date | see Puroland tickets |
| Keio fares | depends on your base |
PokéPark KANTO passes cost more on busy dates. The overseas ticket store shows the price for each date.
With a child under 5
Puroland works for every age. At PokéPark KANTO, children under 5 can’t enter the Pokémon Forest at all. Plan for one adult to stay in Sedge Town with them on a Town Pass. Details are in PokéPark KANTO with kids under 5.
Checklist
- Both parks are open on your two dates.
- PokéPark KANTO tickets are bought, with Forest slots chosen. Bring passports, which are required for overseas-store tickets from November 2026.
- Puroland passport and visit reservation are done.
- Hotel booked. Luggage stays there on the PokéPark KANTO day.
- The PokéPark KANTO app is installed and your family group is set up.
Prices and hours change. Check the official site before you go.