Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocates, Unveils Gyarados Plaza

Pokemon Center Hiroshima will temporarily close in March 2025, reopening at a new location in April 2025. A new Gyarados Plaza will launch in March at a different location.

New Location for Pokemon Center Hiroshima

The store's new address will be 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 has been a Hiroshima landmark since June 2015.

Gyarados Plaza Opens in March

The "Gyarados Plaza by Pokemon Center Hiroshima" will open on March 24, 2025, on the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza, located in the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This playground features large Gyarados-themed play equipment. Advance reservations will be required for a limited time after its launch. Details will be announced on the official Minamoa website.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

Before closing, Pokemon Centers across Japan (including Hiroshima) will host a nationwide event celebrating "Poke-lun TV" reaching 1 million subscribers.

Fans can receive an exclusive sticker by providing a password found in a December 19, 2024, "Poke-lun TV" YouTube video.

Select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will also offer photo opportunities with Poke-lun TV hosts. The event runs from January 17, 2025, to February 16, 2025. This event excludes Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Center Online, Pokemon Cafe, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe.