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Hiroshima Pokémon Center's Gyarados Plaza: A Dry Surprise

Author : Ellie Mar 13,2025

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

Introducing the Gyarados Plaza!

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

Pokémon Center Hiroshima, currently located on the 6th floor of Sogo Hiroshima’s Main Building, will relocate to the second floor of Ekie, the north exit of Hiroshima Station, in April 2025. This marks a significant move for the store, which originally opened in June 2015.

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

Simultaneously, 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 promises a fun-filled experience for all ages, featuring large play equipment designed after Gyarados, the iconic Pokémon of Pokémon Center Hiroshima. 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.

Nationwide "Poke-lun TV" Event

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

Before the move, Pokémon Centers across Japan, including Hiroshima, are celebrating "Poke-lun TV" surpassing 1 million subscribers with a special nationwide event!

From January 17th to February 16th, 2025, receive an original sticker at any participating Pokémon Center. To claim your sticker, obtain a password from the "Poke-lun TV" YouTube video posted on December 19, 2024, and share it with the store staff.

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

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa will also feature special photo spots themed after the popular "Poke-lun TV" hosts: Takkun, Tokichan, Ha-chan, Tai-chan, and Riri-chan.

Please note: This event is not available at Pokémon Stores, Pokémon Center Online, Pokémon Cafes, or Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe.