Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport Opening In July 2026

Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport in Japan

Pokémon fans, if you’ve not managed to snag tickets to the newly opened PokéPark Kanto theme park on your upcoming trip to Japan, here’s an alternative to consider. Best part? It’s completely FOC to enter, and depending on your itinerary, you might already be making a stop there.

The Noto Satoyama Airport in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, is set to reopen as the Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport this July. It’ll be the first in the world to bear the Pokémon name, and along with its new name comes a slew of Pokémon-themed inclusions to look forward to; here’s all you need to know about it.

Why is the Noto Satoyama Airport being renamed?

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Just last week, it was announced that the Noto Satoyama Airport in Wajima city will be temporarily reopened as the Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport from 7th July 2026, all the way till the end of September 2029.

The reason for the name change is to boost tourism to the region following the devastating 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The revamp also aims to uplift residents – in particular, children – affected by the major disaster, which ultimately resulted in 732 fatalities, 2 missing, and left over 1,400 injured.

What to expect at the new Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport?

As its new name suggests, the Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport will sport a slew of Pokémon-themed additions that are sure to delight fans and travellers alike.

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For starters, Pokémon-inspired decor will be sprinkled throughout the airport. For example, a huge inflatable of Pikachu perched atop an airplane being hung in the airport’s central atrium, which will also feature artwork of all the 111 flying-type Pokémon released to date.

The first floor of the arrival lobby will feature an artwork titled “Bright Future”.
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Other decor that fans can spot includes pillars outside the airport decorated with the franchise’s iconic critters, as well as playful information signage that depicts characters in airport settings. The airport’s observation deck on the 3rd floor has also been infiltrated by an adorable army of Pikachus, who’ll accompany visitors as they watch planes take off in the distance.

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For those looking for a bite before they fly off themselves, swing by Restaurant Annon, also located on the airport’s 3rd floor. It’ll be serving Pokémon-themed food, and although prices haven’t been announced, you can expect to munch on pancakes emblazoned with Pokémon characters and slurp on refreshing drinks.

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Over on the 2nd floor, the Serendipity gift shop will be stocking exclusive Pokémon merch as well. Again, prices are still up in the air, but from what we’ve gleaned, they’ll be selling T-shirts, keychains, and even stuff that’d be handy during your travels, such as luggage tags and belts.

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Straying away from the airport for a bit, a Noto Sightseeing Bus service is currently in the works, too. Details are yet to be firmed up, but the bus will depart from the airport and make stops at various Pokémon-themed spots in Noto, such as a Pokémon Footbath in Nanao city and a Sylveon With Love monument in Suzu city.

How to get to Noto Satoyama Airport?

Flying into Noto is not exactly the most convenient, as the Noto Airport currently does not serve international flights. For reference, the Noto peninsula is located in the Ishikawa prefecture, North-West of Tokyo, while Wajima city is situated on the Northern tip of the peninsula, making it pretty far from Tokyo.

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The only way to get to Noto Airport by air is to fly in from Tokyo via Haneda Airport, operated twice daily by ANA. Flights from Tokyo to Noto take around 55 minutes, and these are scheduled to take off at 8.55am and 3.30pm. According to the ANA website, a one-way, Economy class flight from Tokyo to Noto costs around ¥10,185, or ~S$82.05.

Explore Noto Satoyama Airport’s upcoming Pokémon offerings

If you’ve already been to tourist hotspots in Japan like Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, consider visiting lesser-known regions such as Noto for a change. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll come across, from stunning natural landscapes to thoughtful attractions such as the new Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport.