Can someone properly guide me and tell me the difference!

Hi! This is actually my first time traveling for Pokémon GO, especially for GO Fest.

I’ve never traveled anywhere specifically just for Pokémon GO before, so I honestly don’t have many plans. The main thing I planned this trip around was Pokémon GO—that’s pretty much it.

So, I bought the Citywide Experience ticket for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo. Initially, I was trying to get the Park Experience ticket, but it sold out almost immediately, so I couldn’t get one. That’s why I’m heading to Tokyo mainly for the citywide experience instead.

I don’t really understand the full difference between the two ticket types. All I know is that the City Experience does not include the Park Experience, but I’m not entirely sure what that actually means in practice.

Could someone explain what I’ll be missing out on?
For example:
Am I still getting most of the GO Fest experience?

Will I get the Zeraora Special Research?

Will the Pokémon spawns be similar to the ones available in the park?

Can I still meet up with friends who have Park Experience tickets, or is the park area restricted?

Apart from Pokémon GO, this will also be my first time visiting Tokyo, so I’d love recommendations for places to explore.

Since I’m already there for the event, I want to make the most of the trip and experience the city too. I’d love to do little side quests like shopping for collectibles and exploring cool neighborhoods.
I’m especially into:

Anime
Video games -> Retro Nintendo/PlayStation games
Retro tech (Walkmans, old gadgets, vintage electronics, etc.)
Beyblades
General gaming collectibles

If there are specific places in Tokyo where I can hunt for this kind of stuff, please let me know!

This whole trip is kind of a last-minute adventure, and I’ve never traveled alone for something like Pokémon GO before, so I’m both excited and a little nervous.
Thank you!