Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocation and Gyarados Plaza Launch

Pokemon Center Hiroshima is temporarily closing its doors at the end of March 2025, relocating to a new location in April 2025. Simultaneously, a new Gyarados-themed playground, the Gyarados Plaza, is opening in March 2025.

New Location for Pokemon Center Hiroshima

The store will move to the second floor of Ekie, the north exit of Hiroshima Station. Currently situated on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building, the store's move 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, located within the new Minamoa building at Hiroshima Station. 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 launch. Details will be available on the official Minamoa website.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

To celebrate Poke-lun TV surpassing 1 million subscribers, a nationwide event is taking place at Pokemon Centers across Japan (excluding Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Center Online, Pokemon Cafe, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe) from January 17th to February 16th, 2025. Participants can receive an exclusive sticker by providing 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.

Don't miss these exciting events and the new Gyarados Plaza during your visit to Hiroshima!