Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocation and Gyarados Plaza Launch

Pokemon Center Hiroshima is temporarily closing its doors at the end of March 2025 and will reopen in a new location around April 2025. Simultaneously, a new Gyarados Plaza is launching in March.

New Location for Pokemon Center Hiroshima

The store will move to the second floor of Ekie, located at the north exit of Hiroshima Station. Currently situated on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building, the store's relocation marks a significant change since its opening in June 2015.

Gyarados Plaza Opens at Hiroshima Station

The "Gyarados Plaza by Pokemon Center Hiroshima" will debut on March 24, 2025, on the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza within the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This playground features large Gyarados-themed play equipment, offering a fun experience for visitors of all ages. Advance reservations will be required for a limited time after its opening; details will be available on the official Minamoa website.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

Before the closure, Pokemon Centers across Japan are celebrating "Poke-lun TV" surpassing 1 million subscribers with a nationwide event. From January 17th to February 16th, 2025, fans can receive an exclusive sticker by presenting a password obtained from a specific Poke-lun TV YouTube video (posted December 19, 2024).

Select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will also feature photo opportunities with life-sized cutouts of the popular Poke-lun TV hosts.

This event excludes Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Center Online, Pokemon Cafe, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe. Visit your local Pokemon Center to participate!