Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocation and Gyarados Plaza Launch

Pokemon Center Hiroshima is temporarily closing its doors at the end of March 2025 and will reopen at a new location in April 2025. Simultaneously, a new Gyarados Plaza is opening in March.

New Location for Pokemon 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's move marks a significant change since its opening in June 2015.

Gyarados Plaza Opens at Hiroshima Station

The "Gyarados Plaza by Pokemon Center Hiroshima" will debut on 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, offering a fun experience for visitors of all ages. Initially, reservations will be required to use the playground equipment; details will be available on the official Minamoa website.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

To celebrate "Poke-lun TV" surpassing 1 million subscribers, a nationwide event is taking place at Pokemon Centers across Japan, including Hiroshima, before its closure. Fans can receive an exclusive sticker by obtaining a password from a specific Poke-lun TV YouTube video (posted December 19, 2024) and presenting it at any participating Pokemon Center.

Select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will also feature photo opportunities with life-sized cutouts of the popular Poke-lun TV hosts.

This event runs from January 17, 2025, to February 16, 2025, and excludes Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Center Online, Pokemon Cafes, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe.

Remember to check the official websites for the latest updates and details.