Gyarados Plaza at Pokémon Center Hiroshima: Not a Water Park

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Pokémon enthusiasts in Hiroshima! The Pokémon Center Hiroshima is set to close its doors temporarily in March and will make a grand reopening at a new location in April. In addition, the much-anticipated Gyarados Plaza is set to launch at a new site this March. Dive into the details to learn more about these exciting new developments!

Pokémon Center Hiroshima Moving to a New Location

Also Announces Gyarados-Themed Playground

Pokémon Center Hiroshima will close its current location at the end of March and is scheduled to relocate and reopen around April 2025. The new home for this beloved store will be on the second floor of Ekie, situated at the north exit of Hiroshima Station. Since its inception in June 2015, Pokémon Center Hiroshima has been a fixture on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building, nestled next to the RIHGA Royal Hotel and facing the Hiroshima Prefectural Office.

In a thrilling development, the "Gyarados Plaza by Pokémon Center Hiroshima" will open its doors on March 24, 2025, at the rooftop of Soramoa Plaza within the new Hiroshima Station building, Minamoa. The Pokémon website describes this unique space as "a plaza where people of all ages can enjoy time with Pokémon in their own way, featuring large play equipment modeled after Gyarados, the iconic Pokémon of Pokémon Center Hiroshima."

To ensure a smooth experience, visitors will need to make advance reservations for the playground equipment for a temporary period following its launch. Keep an eye on the official Minamoa website for further details.

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 gearing up for a nationwide event to celebrate "Poke-lun TV" reaching over 1 million subscribers. Fans can grab an exclusive original sticker from any participating store by obtaining a password from the "Poke-lun TV’s" YouTube video posted on December 19, 2024. Simply share the password with the staff at a Pokémon Center to claim your gift.

Additionally, Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa will feature Poke-lun TV studio-style photo spots, allowing fans to snap pictures with the iconic hosts Takkun, Tokichan, Ha-chan, Tai-chan, and Riri-chan.

The event runs from January 17, 2025, to February 16, 2025. If you're near a Pokémon Center in Japan during this period, don't miss the chance to get a free original sticker or capture a memorable photo with your favorite "Poke-lun TV" host!

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