Popular children's toy brand Sylvanian Families is celebrating its 35th anniversary by opening its own theme park attraction.

Opening as part of the Comorebi Mori no Ibaraido – a theme park in the city of Inashiki in the Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan – Sylvanian Park will cover 3,320sq m (36,000sq ft) and will be a recreation of the imaginary village of Sylvania.

Offering visitors the chance to explore the houses and familiar toy sets, visitors will meet the inhabitants of Sylvania, who they can interact with in the attraction. Additionally signature Sylvanian Village sights such as the Glitter Lake and Sesragi River have been recreated within the park, while a costume and face painting area will allow kids to be transformed into Sylvanian Family members.

Originally released in Japan in 1985, the woodland creature figures and their dollhouses were later released in the US and UK, eventually becoming a worldwide hit. The entire franchise of Sylvania is based on 1950s Great Britain.

The park will open on 23 June, with a special inauguration to be held later on 14 July.