Pokémon Center Hiroshima is moving! The store will temporarily close in March 2025 and reopen at a new location in April 2025. But before it closes, get ready for the grand opening of the Gyarados Plaza!
Pokémon Center Hiroshima's Relocation & Gyarados Plaza Launch
Pokémon Center Hiroshima, currently located on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building, will relocate to the second floor of Ekie, the north exit of Hiroshima Station, in April 2025. This marks a move from its original location, opened in June 2015.
Meanwhile, a new Gyarados Plaza, a unique playground featuring large Gyarados-themed play equipment, will open on March 24, 2025, on the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza in the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This plaza promises a fun experience for Pokémon fans of all ages. Initially, reservations will be required to use the playground equipment; details will be announced on the official Minamoa website. Pokémon Center Hiroshima remains open at its current location with its usual hours (10:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Sunday) until its relocation.
Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event in Japan
To celebrate Poke-lun TV surpassing 1 million subscribers, participating Pokémon Centers across Japan (including Hiroshima, before its closure) are hosting a special event. Fans can receive an original sticker by obtaining a password from a specific Poke-lun TV YouTube video (posted December 19, 2024) and presenting it to a Pokémon Center staff member.
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa will also feature special photo spots themed around the Poke-lun TV hosts (Takkun, Tokichan, Ha-chan, Tai-chan, and Riri-chan). This event runs from January 17, 2025, to February 16, 2025. Please note this event is not available at Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Online, Pokémon Cafes, or Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe.
