Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocates, Unveils Gyarados Plaza
Pokemon Center Hiroshima will temporarily close its doors in March 2025, reopening at a new location in April 2025. A new Gyarados-themed playground, the Gyarados Plaza, will debut in March at a separate location.
New Home for Pokemon Center Hiroshima
The store's new address will be the second floor of Ekie, at Hiroshima Station's north exit. Currently situated on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building, the store, open since June 2015, will undergo a relocation.
Gyarados Plaza Opens its Doors
The "Gyarados Plaza by Pokemon Center Hiroshima" will open March 24, 2025, on the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza, part of the new Minamoa building at Hiroshima Station. This playground features large Gyarados-themed play equipment. Initially, reservations will be required to use the equipment; details will be posted on the official Minamoa website.
Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event
Before its closure, Pokemon Centers across Japan, including Hiroshima, will host a nationwide event celebrating "Poke-lun TV" surpassing 1 million subscribers. Fans can receive a free sticker with a password obtained from a December 19, 2024, Poke-lun TV YouTube video.
Select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will feature photo opportunities with Poke-lun TV hosts. The event runs January 17 - February 16, 2025, excluding Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Center Online, Pokemon Cafe, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe.
Remember to check the official websites for the most up-to-date information! Current Pokemon Center Hiroshima hours are 10:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Sunday.
