Gyarados Plaza at Pokémon Center Hiroshima: Not Your Typical Water Park

Discover the latest updates from Pokémon Center Hiroshima, including a new location and the launch of Gyarados Plaza!

Pokémon Center Hiroshima Moving to a New Location

Pokémon Center Hiroshima is set to close its current location by the end of March and will reopen in a new spot around April 2025. This exciting move will see the store relocated to the second floor of Ekie, at the north exit of Hiroshima Station. Originally established in June 2015, the center was previously housed on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building, near the RIHGA Royal Hotel and in front of the Hiroshima Prefectural Office.

Also Announces Gyarados-Themed Playground

In conjunction with the relocation, Pokémon Center Hiroshima is launching "Gyarados Plaza" at Soramoa Plaza’s rooftop on the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This unique space is described on the Pokémon website as "a plaza where people of all ages can spend time with Pokémon in their own way, including large play equipment modeled after Gyarados, the symbolic Pokémon of Pokémon Center Hiroshima." Mark your calendars for the opening of Gyarados Plaza on March 24, 2025. Initially, reservations will be required to use the playground equipment, with further details to be shared on the official Minamoa website.

If you're planning a visit to Hiroshima, the Pokémon Center is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event in Japan

Before its temporary closure, Pokémon Centers across Japan, including Hiroshima, are celebrating "Poke-lun TV" reaching over 1 million subscribers with a nationwide event. Fans can pick up an exclusive original sticker by obtaining a password from the "Poke-lun TV’s" YouTube video, which was uploaded on December 19, 2024, and presenting it to the staff at any participating store.

Additionally, Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa are setting up Poke-lun TV studio-style photo spots featuring the channel's beloved hosts, Takkun, Tokichan, Ha-chan, Tai-chan, and Riri-chan. The event runs from January 17, 2025, to February 16, 2025. Don't miss the chance to grab a free original sticker or snap a photo with your favorite "Poke-lun TV" host when visiting any Pokémon Center in Japan.

Please note, this event is not available at the Pokémon Store, Pokémon Center Online, Pokémon Cafe, or Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe.