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

Pokémon Center Hiroshima is moving! The store will temporarily close in March 2025 and reopen at a new location in April 2025. But before the move, get ready for the grand opening of the Gyarados Plaza!

Pokémon Center Hiroshima's Relocation

Pokémon Center Hiroshima, open since June 2015, will relocate from its current location on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building to the second floor of Ekie, the north exit of Hiroshima Station. The new location is scheduled to open around April 2025.

Gyarados Plaza Opens in March!

Meanwhile, the exciting new "Gyarados Plaza by Pokémon Center Hiroshima" will debut on March 24, 2025, on the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza in the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This plaza features large Gyarados-themed play equipment, offering a fun space for visitors of all ages. Initially, reservations may be required to use the playground equipment; check the official Minamoa website for details.

Pokémon Center Hiroshima's current hours are 10:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Sunday.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

To celebrate Poke-lun TV surpassing 1 million subscribers, participating Pokémon Centers across Japan (including Hiroshima, before its closure) are hosting a special event. Obtain an exclusive sticker by visiting a participating store and providing a password found in a Poke-lun TV YouTube video (posted December 19, 2024).

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa will also feature special Poke-lun TV studio-style photo spots. The event runs from January 17th to February 16th, 2025. This event excludes Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Online, Pokémon Cafes, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe.