Pokémon Center Hiroshima's Gyarados Plaza is Oddly Not a Water Park

Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocates, Unveils Gyarados Plaza

Pokemon Center Hiroshima will temporarily close in March 2025, reopening at a new location in April. Simultaneously, a new Gyarados Plaza will debut in March.

New Location for Pokemon Center Hiroshima

The store's relocation to the second floor of Ekie, Hiroshima Station's north exit, is slated for around April 2025. Currently situated on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima's Main Building, the store, open since June 2015, will enjoy a new home.

Gyarados Plaza Opens at Hiroshima Station

The "Gyarados Plaza by Pokemon Center Hiroshima" will open on March 24, 2025, on the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza, part of the new Minamoa building at Hiroshima Station. This playground, featuring Gyarados-themed play equipment, will offer a fun experience for all ages. Initially, reservations will be required for playground access. Details will be posted on the official Minamoa website.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

To celebrate "Poke-lun TV" surpassing 1 million subscribers, a nationwide event will run at Pokemon Centers (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 from a December 19th, 2024, Poke-lun TV YouTube video.

Select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will also feature photo opportunities with Poke-lun TV hosts. Don't miss this chance to celebrate with your favorite Pokemon!