Welcome to Japan, all Pokémon lovers!
Now, let’s make your journey in Japan an unforgettable and greatest adventure with Pokémon that have jumped out of the game world!
Here in Japan, there are truly many places where you can “meet,” “play with,” and “find special merchandise” of your beloved Pokémon.
Now, let’s embark on a dream-like Pokémon journey! We’ll introduce you to the charming Pokémon spots across Japan.
【Hokkaido Region】
Pokémon Center Sapporo (Sapporo City, Hokkaido)
This Pokémon Center is located in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost region, rich in snow and nature. Here, the beautiful, pure white Alolan Vulpix, adapted to snowy mountains, will greet you. Just like the Alolan Vulpix, which doesn’t fear the harsh cold of winter, you’re sure to feel warm and comforted. Fluffy plush toys that replicate their white fur, and exclusive merchandise featuring Pokémon designed with Hokkaido’s unique animals and nature, which can only be found here, will become the best souvenirs of your trip.
【Tohoku Region】
Pokémon Center Tohoku (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
Located in Sendai, the “City of Trees,” this Pokémon Center features a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere reminiscent of the Tohoku region’s lively celebrations. At the entrance, Pikachu, who illuminates everyone brightly, and the mythical Pokémon Victini, said to bring good fortune to its owner, energetically welcome you. Victini’s presence, imbued with the wish for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, is sure to bring you a positive feeling. You’ll encounter heartwarming items, including special Pikachu merchandise featuring motifs from Tohoku’s festivals.
Lapras Boat (Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture)
A dreamy experience where you can leisurely stroll across a lake on the back of Lapras, who loves to swim with people on its back! At the beautiful lake in Hanayama Youth Travel Village, riding a three-person pedal boat shaped like Lapras will make you feel just like a Pokémon Trainer! You can gracefully glide across the water while enjoying the surrounding nature. Why not enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the water with Lapras?
Geodude Park (Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture)
This park is themed around Geodude, Iwate Prefecture’s “Iwate Support Pokémon”! Here, various Rock-type Pokémon, including Aerodactyl and Onix, centered around Geodude, await as play equipment. In particular, the large rock climbing play structure, approximately 6.5 meters tall, with Geodude and Onix wrapped around it, is truly impressive! The rock formation also has “Dome Fossils” and other familiar fossils from the game embedded in it, making it feel just like a real fossil excavation site! Be sure to look for them.
Geodude Park (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture)
Following Kuji City, this is another Geodude Park located in Iwate Prefecture. This park also features Geodude and other Rock-type Pokémon, but its most distinctive feature is the presence of the legendary Pokémon, Ogerpon! Ogerpon’s “Teal Mask,” “Wellspring Mask,” and “Hearthflame Mask” are designed into the rock formation. Be sure to look for all the masks! This is a must-see spot for Ogerpon fans.
Chansey Park (Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture)
This is a super happy and adorable park where you can meet Chansey, Fukushima Prefecture’s “Fukushima Support Pokémon”! Pink-colored play equipment featuring Pokémon like Chansey, Igglybuff, and Cherrim are spread throughout the park. At the center is that big, gentle Chansey play structure! Slide down Chansey’s back or climb on its body for a dreamy experience, just like playing with a real Chansey! Every corner is cute and perfect for taking photos.
【Kanto Region】
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo (Toshima Ward, Tokyo)
Truly “Mega” in scale! This is Japan’s largest Pokémon Center. The vast store is packed with every kind of Pokémon merchandise imaginable, so you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Large statues of legendary Pokémon like Miraidon welcome you, and their impressive presence is simply overwhelming. With a bustling atmosphere like a Pokémon theme park, you won’t get bored even if you spend all day here! Exclusive items that can only be obtained here are absolute must-haves.
Pokémon Center Tokyo DX & Pokémon Cafe (Chuo Ward, Tokyo)
Located in Nihonbashi, the birthplace of Pokémon’s history, this Pokémon Center offers a more mature atmosphere. At the entrance, Pikachu, Snorlax, and Mew, representing the origins of Pokémon, welcome you. The store provides a calm space where you can leisurely enjoy shopping, but its main appeal lies in the Japanese-style exclusive merchandise, such as Pikachu with a cherry blossom afro or a Kabuki-style Pikachu, unique to Nihonbashi! Next door, there’s also the popular Pokémon Cafe, known for its cute and delicious Pokémon-themed menu, where you can have a special time (reservations are required for the cafe).
Pokémon Center Shibuya (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)
Located in Shibuya, the forefront of Japanese trends, this is a cool and stylish Pokémon Center. Welcoming you at the entrance is a powerfully realistic statue of Mewtwo, as if it were alive! This is a must-see. The space, inspired by the apparatus from “Mewtwo Strikes Back,” offers cool street art-style designs and special limited merchandise featuring Mewtwo, fitting for Shibuya. Why not take some cool photos that can only be captured here?
Pokémon Center Skytree Town (Sumida Ward, Tokyo)
This Pokémon Center is located at the foot of Tokyo’s symbol, the Skytree. Just like the towering structure reaching for the sky, the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, soaring through the heavens, welcomes you inside the store. The shelves are filled with merchandise themed around the sky and space, along with stylish limited-edition items inspired by night views, offering a special feeling as if you’re shopping above the clouds.
Pokémon Center Yokohama (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Befitting the port city of Yokohama, this Pokémon Center boasts a refreshing, ocean-inspired atmosphere. Kyogre, the legendary Pokémon said to have created the sea, majestically greets you. The store is adorned with marine motifs, offering plenty of cute “Yokohama Pikachu” goods wearing sailor hats, and limited-edition items themed around the sea and ships! You can enjoy the world of Pokémon alongside Yokohama’s ocean scenery.
【Chubu Region】
Pokémon Center Nagoya (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
This Pokémon Center shines with golden Magikarp, inspired by the golden Shachihoko of Nagoya Castle, and Celebi, the mythical Pokémon that travels through time, as its symbols! The store, adorned with decorations that evoke Nagoya’s history and culture, awaits you with special encounters such as gently colored goods featuring Celebi motifs and region-exclusive pin collections.
Pokémon Center Kanazawa (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Nestled in Kanazawa, an ancient Japanese capital with beautiful townscapes, this Pokémon Center resembles a work of art. Here, Milotic, enchanting people with its elegant form, beautifully welcomes you as if by the pondside of Kenroku-en Garden. The store, inspired by the beauty of Kanazawa’s traditional crafts like Kaga Yuzen kimonos and lacquerware, offers special Pikachu dressed in kimonos and elegant limited-edition goods featuring Milotic, providing a unique shopping experience akin to visiting an art museum.
【Kansai Region】
Pokémon Center Kyoto (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
This Pokémon Center allows you to feel the history and charm of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital. The majestic legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh gently welcomes you. You’ll find many elegant and beautiful limited-edition goods featuring Pikachu dressed as maiko or court nobles, as well as designs of famous Kyoto landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Five-Storied Pagoda combined with Pokémon. It’s a unique spot befitting an ancient capital, where you can enjoy special encounters with Pokémon in a tranquil atmosphere.
Pokémon Center Osaka (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
At the bustling Pokémon Center located at the gateway to Osaka, Japan’s energetic city, the legendary Pokémon Koraidon, who has adventured across vast lands, welcomes you. With excellent access near Osaka Station, it’s always bustling with many people. The spacious interior boasts a rich variety of all kinds of Pokémon goods, making it fun just to browse! This is a convenient spot where you can fully enjoy shopping in Osaka’s lively atmosphere.
Pokémon Center Osaka DX & Pokémon Cafe (Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture)
This is a large Pokémon Center located in Shinsaibashi, a trendsetting area of Osaka. Impressive statues of the legendary Pokémon Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres welcome you. The spacious store offers a wide range of products, from the latest merchandise to classic items, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world of Pokémon. At the adjacent Pokémon Cafe, you can enjoy unique and fun Pokémon-themed menus that are characteristic of Osaka (cafe requires advance reservation).
【Chugoku Region】
Pokémon Center Hiroshima (Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
Inspired by Hiroshima, home of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team, a passionate red shiny Gyarados powerfully greets you as the store’s symbol! Like the red Gyarados, said to bring victory, the atmosphere is powerful and energetic. Pikachu wearing a Carp uniform and limited-edition goods featuring designs unique to Hiroshima will become special treasures found only here.
【Shikoku Region】
Slowpoke Park (Ayagawa Town, Kagawa Prefecture)
Kagawa Prefecture is famous as “Udon Prefecture,” but it’s actually “Slowpoke Prefecture” too! And in Ayagawa Town, you’ll find Japan’s first park themed around Slowpoke. The entire park is filled with Slowpoke and its friends, including large Slowpoke play equipment, slides, and seesaws, making it incredibly cute everywhere you look! It’s truly a happy spot unique to “Slowpoke Prefecture” where children can play to their hearts’ content with Slowpoke.
【Kyushu Region】
Pokémon Center Fukuoka (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
This Pokémon Center boasts excellent accessibility, directly connected to Hakata Station, the gateway to Kyushu. Pikachu, Torchic, and Quaxly energetically welcome you. Inside the store, various Pokémon are designed, including powerful wall art of Miraidon and Koraidon. It’s a bustling store where fans gather from all over Kyushu, offering a rich selection of the latest merchandise and classic items.
【Okinawa Region】
Pokémon Center Okinawa (Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture)
This Pokémon Center is located in Okinawa, a tropical resort. A powerful yet gentle Arcanine, resembling Okinawa’s traditional guardian deity, the Shisa, along with a cute Pikachu wearing a Shisa hat, welcome you. You’ll encounter special items filled with Okinawa’s unique charm, such as beautiful goods collaborating Okinawan traditional crafts like Ryukyu glass and Bingata dyeing with Pokémon, and exclusive Shisa Pikachu merchandise.
City Art! Poké Lids
In many cities across Japan, you’ll find “Pokéfuta,” richly designed manhole covers featuring Pokémon alongside unique local scenery and specialties. Sometimes hidden in inconspicuous places in parks or tourist spots, finding these Pokémon hidden throughout the city is a uniquely Japanese way to enjoy your trip. During your journey, be sure to look down and try to find your favorite Pokéfuta!
Your trip to Japan is sure to be the ultimate Pokémon adventure. Through countless encounters with Pokémon, create many unforgettable and wonderful memories!
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