Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocation and Gyarados Plaza Launch
The Pokemon Center Hiroshima will be temporarily closing its doors at the end of March 2025, relocating to a new location and reopening around April 2025. Simultaneously, a new Gyarados Plaza is set to debut this March.
New Location for Pokemon Center Hiroshima
The store's new address will be the second floor of Ekie, 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 after its opening in June 2015.
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 within the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This playground features large Gyarados-themed play equipment, promising a fun experience for visitors of all ages. Advance reservations will be required for a limited time after its opening; details will be announced on the official Minamoa website.
Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event
Before its closure, Pokemon Centers across Japan, including Hiroshima, will participate in a nationwide event celebrating "Poke-lun TV" reaching over 1 million subscribers. Fans can obtain an exclusive sticker by providing a password found in a YouTube video posted December 19, 2024.
Additionally, select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will feature photo opportunities with 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.
