FUKUSHIMA

Chansey’s Lucky Park

A Pokemon-themed park in Fukushima’s Koriyama City

Created in partnership with the Pokémon Company’s Pokemon Local Acts to promote tourism, this is one of four exclusive Chansey parks created for Fukushima Prefecture.

Nature & Outdoor Family Fun Sites

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Cuteness Overload in a Playground in Central Koriyama

You can’t miss the towering 6-meter-tall pink Chansey play structure as you walk through Koriyama’s Kaiseizan Park. This cheerful image of the Chansey Pokemon is one of several play structures created for the pleasure of small children in collaboration with Fukushima Prefecture and Pokemon Local Acts. Besides the giant Chansey with its twin slides, you’ll find a swing set with several Pokemon perched on top, a swinging structure featuring Cleffa and Igglybuff, and a toddler slide created from Lickitung’s tongue.

Chansey’s Lucky Park in Koriyama is one of four Pokemon-themed parks featuring the adorable pink character. Chansey was chosen as the Pokemon ambassador for Fukushima based on his name in the Japanese version of the game, Lucky (Rakki). The first character of Fukushima (福) also means “lucky”, hence a perfect match of Pokemon and prefecture.

Promoting “Poke-tourism” to Lesser-Visited Places in Japan

The Pokemon Local Acts organization assists lesser-known cities and regions around Japan in attracting tourists. You may already be aware of “Poke-tourism” by the popularity of Pokemon manhole covers. There are also Chansey-decorated lids spread across 34 cities and towns in Fukushima prefecture. With millions of Pokemon fans willing to chase down manhole covers and parks around Fukushima, this initiative has significantly boosted the number of visitors to the region.

Access to Chansey’s Lucky Park, Koriyama City

From JR Koriyama Station, take a taxi or a bus (from Koriyama City Hall bus stop) to Kaiseizan Park. Chansey’s Lucky Park is located inside the larger Kaiseizan Park.

Photo Credit:©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.

Address

Lucky Park 1-5 Kaisei, Koriyama City, Fukushima 9638851

Contact

Tel: +81 24-924-2361
Email: kouenryokuchi@city.koriyama.lg.jp

Business hours

The park is open 24 hours. However, the facilities and shops within the park have different operating hours and usage conditions.

WEB site

https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/infra/lucky-koriyamashi.html