Pokémon Center’s Gyarados Plaza: A Unique Non-Water Park Destination

Pokemon Center Hiroshima Relocates, Unveils Gyarados Plaza

Pokemon Center Hiroshima is temporarily closing its doors at the end of March 2025, with plans to reopen at a new location in April 2025. Concurrently, a Gyarados-themed playground, the Gyarados Plaza, will debut in March 2025.

New Location for Pokemon Center Hiroshima

The store will move to 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 relocation marks a significant change since 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, part of the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. This playground features large Gyarados-themed play equipment and is designed as a family-friendly space. Initially, reservations will be required to access the playground equipment. Details regarding reservations will be available on the official Minamoa website.

Poke-lun TV Nationwide Event

Before its closure, Pokemon Center Hiroshima, along with other Pokemon Centers across Japan, will participate in a nationwide event celebrating Poke-lun TV's 1 million subscriber milestone. Fans can receive an exclusive sticker by presenting a password obtained from a specific Poke-lun TV YouTube video (posted December 19, 2024).

Select Pokemon Centers (Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa) will also feature photo opportunities with Poke-lun TV hosts. This event runs from January 17, 2025, to February 16, 2025, and excludes Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Center Online, Pokemon Cafe, and Pikachu Sweets by Pokemon Cafe.

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