Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocation and Gyarados Plaza Launch

Pokemon Center Hiroshima will temporarily close its doors at the end of March 2025, reopening at a new location in April 2025. Simultaneously, a new Gyarados Plaza will debut in March 2025. Here's what you need to know about these exciting changes!

New Location for Pokemon Center Hiroshima

The store's new address will be 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 move marks a significant relocation after its opening in June 2015.

Gyarados Plaza Opens at Hiroshima Station

The "Gyarados Plaza by Pokemon Center Hiroshima" will open its doors 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 and is designed for visitors of all ages. Advance reservations will be required for playground access for a limited time after its launch. Check the official Minamoa website for further details.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

To celebrate "Poke-lun TV" surpassing 1 million subscribers, Pokemon Centers across Japan (including Hiroshima, before its closure) will host a nationwide event. Participants can receive an exclusive sticker by obtaining a password from a specific Poke-lun TV YouTube video (posted December 19, 2024) and presenting it to a Pokemon Center staff member.

Select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will also feature photo opportunities with studio-style backdrops featuring the popular Poke-lun TV hosts. This event runs from January 17, 2025, to February 16, 2025. Note that this event is not available at Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Center Online, Pokemon Cafes, or Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe.