Pokémon Center Hiroshima Relocation and Gyarados Plaza Launch
The Pokémon Center Hiroshima will be temporarily closing its doors at the end of March 2025, reopening at a new location in April 2025. Simultaneously, a new Gyarados Plaza is set to debut in March 2025.
Relocation of Pokémon 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, open since June 2015, will undergo this significant move.
Gyarados Plaza Grand Opening
The "Gyarados Plaza by Pokémon Center Hiroshima" will open its doors on March 24, 2025, on the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza, part of the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This playground, featuring large Gyarados-themed play equipment, promises a fun experience for visitors of all ages. Advance reservations will be required for playground use for a limited time following the launch. Further details will be available on the official Minamoa website.
Current Pokémon Center Hiroshima Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event
To celebrate "Poke-lun TV" surpassing 1 million subscribers, a nationwide event is taking place at participating Pokémon Centers across Japan, including Hiroshima, before its closure. Attendees can receive an exclusive sticker by providing a password obtained from a specific Poke-lun TV YouTube video (posted December 19, 2024).
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa will also feature special photo opportunities with the Poke-lun TV hosts.
Event Dates: January 17, 2025 - February 16, 2025. This event excludes Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Online, Pokémon Cafes, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe.
