Pokemon Wonder is no ordinary experience. When you enter, you are cast into the role of a research member for Professor Kureso, who along with Pikachu gives you a mission to go out into the field and discover as many Pokemon as you can. If you are imagining some kind of VR walk-through or animatronic ride, though, you couldn’t be further from the truth. The Pokemon you can find in Pokemon Wonder are small statues and figures made from natural resources, most of which are well-hidden in parts of the environment that they are naturally suited to. It's more like a huge scavenger hunt! And it's not going to be an easy one, which is part of the fun.

The first part of Pokemon Wonder is the Wonder Field. It's a space that has been left to be retaken by nature for the last 20 years, and it's certainly a breath of fresh air compared to urban Tokyo. Wonder Field is a huge green area of open field lands with surprise Pokemon hidden and scattered throughout it. After Wonder Field, you can choose to embark towards the Whispering Bamboo Forest or the Ancient Stone Walls. Throughout the journey, you need to keep your eyes open for the concealed Pokemon that you may encounter along the way.

Pokemon Wonder’s goal is to allow people to experience Pokemon and the beauty of nature at the same time. It also is meant to give people the chance to see Pokemon that are not drawings, toys, or CGI. All of the Pokemon that you can find in Pokemon Wonder are made out of something natural, which makes it a one-of-a-kind attraction for Pokemon fans of all ages. Don’t forget to bring along your camera—and your mobile phone, if you want to get a bit of Pokemon Go in while you’re out there.

If you’re worried about other people ruining your Pokemon nature experience, you shouldn’t be. Pokemon Wonder only allows 2 groups of a maximum of six people each inside at one time, and the two groups have to go their separate ways after the Wonder Field. That means you don’t have to worry about other people photobombing your best shots, or crowding you at any point. You can stay for a maximum of 90 minutes, so be sure to do as much as you can in that time frame!

Because Pokemon Wonder is located inside of Yomiuriland, you need a ticket for both the amusement park as well as the Pokemon Wonder area. For Pokemon Wonder, it's better to reserve your spot in advance. Since admission is so limited and very few people can go each day, you do not want to get there and then not be able to have the experience, especially if you are planning to go on a weekend or holiday. You can make a reservation in advance from the official websites, and groups of more than 3 people can get a discount on the admission price. So grab five of your friends and head on out!