Hiroshima Pokémon Center Reopens with Exclusive Pikachu and Gyarados Merchandise!

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The newly renovated Hiroshima Pokémon Center reopened on April 11, blending local culture with Pokémon charm. Visitors can enjoy the unique design featuring koi fish and flags while exploring exclusive, limited-edition merchandise. Don’t miss this must-visit shopping destination for Pokémon fans in Hiroshima!

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The Hiroshima Pokémon Center has been renovated and reopened! Come and grab Hiroshima edition Pikachu and Gyarados merchandise.

The Hiroshima Pokémon Centre, located on the second floor of the Hiroshima Station North Exit Station, has been completely remodelled and reopened on April 11! The store integrates local charms such as koi fish and maple leaves, creating a special shopping space where you can enjoy encounters with Pokémon.

Inspired by waterfalls, the entrance features life-sized Gyarados, Pikachu, and Kingler to welcome visitors! Additionally, inside the store, you can find a cute Pikachu holding a koi fish flag, enjoying local specialties from Hiroshima, making it perfect for memorable photos from your trip!

A brand-new Pokémon card station is also set to debut, which will host various events intermittently, perfect for Pokémon fans to come and enjoy the fun of card games.

Commemorative Merchandise for the Renovation Reopening

To celebrate the reopening of the Hiroshima Pokémon Center, commemorative merchandise has been launched! These items feature a red Gyarados in various colors, accompanied by artistic designs inspired by the cityscape of Hiroshima.

The collection includes plush toys of Red Gyarados and Pikachu as well as Pikachu with a Pokémon koi fish flag, all inspired by the Hiroshima Pokémon Centre.

In addition, there will also be Hiroshima-exclusive collaboration items, such as Pokémon Denim Jackets in partnership with the denim brand KAIHARA and Kumano brushes, set to launch!

Hiroshima Pokémon Center Store Information

Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 - 20:00 (based on Stations operating hours).
Location: 1-2 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 732-0822, 2F Station.
Access: Next to the Shinkansen ticket gate on the 2nd floor of JR Hiroshima Station.
Official Website: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/pokecen/hiroshima/

If you cannot personally visit the Hiroshima Pokémon Centre, you can also find many Pokémon-related merchandise at Don Quijote, which is another great place for Pokémon fans to hunt for treasures!

Get a 17% discount coupon at Don Quijote for purchasing Pokémon merchandise

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This article is based on the Pokémon official press release.

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