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Images of Pikachu plush toys being sold at the Pokémon Center in Tokyo

POKEMON CENTER MEGA TOKYO @IKEBUKURO

Address: 2F, Sunshine City, 3-1-2 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo.
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/RNeXAehWHdCfLsHV6
Access: Approximately a 15-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station.Opening Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Website: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/pokecen/megatokyo/

Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo is an official Pokemon shop known for being one of the largest in Tokyo. The store itself is spacious and often crowded. On the same floor, you'll find Pikachu Sweets and Pokémon GO Lab. With the presence of the Pokemon Card Station, it offers enjoyment for many Pokemon enthusiasts.At the entrance of Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo, there is a large Miraidon (Charizard) object where visitors often take photos.
 
The merchandise available at this Pokemon Center includes the latest game software, toys for children, and plush toys of popular Pokemon such as Pikachu and Eevee. There are also numerous plush toys of the Scarlet Violet Pokemon. Stationery, tote bags, mugs, earrings, and other accessories are displayed on shelves, and visitors fill their shopping baskets with various items.After purchasing your favorite merchandise at the Pokemon Center, taking a break at Pikachu Sweets on the same floor is a great idea. Pikachu Sweets offers drinks and snacks such as donuts for sale.

Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo is located northeast of Ikebukuro Station, a bit away from the station itself. The facility is large, but it is always crowded with Japanese families and tourists. If you plan to visit Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo, it's best to go on a relatively quiet weekday during the daytime. Since Ikebukuro has many stores that sell anime and manga merchandise, it's recommended to explore them together.Compared to Pokemon Center Shibuya, Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo attracts more families and children as visitors. It is a popular facility known for its attractions and activities specifically designed for children.

POKEMON CENTER SHIBUYA @SHIBUYA

Address: 6th floor, Shibuya PARCO, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PZH8QP4CCMY3fW1i6
Access: 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station on the JR Yamanote Line.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Website: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/shibuya/

Pokémon Center is an official shop of Pokémon that offers approximately 5,000 types of merchandise, including a wide range of original products. The Pokémon Center Shibuya, being one of the larger stores, hosts enjoyable events. The popular Pokémon Mewtwo, featured in the store's logo, appears inside the store using animatronics technology, showcasing realistic movements and textures. Additionally, they provide services like the Pokémon Design Lab, where you can purchase custom-designed T-shirts on the spot using a large touch screen. It is always bustling with tourists.The cool interior of Pokémon Center Shibuya, predominantly black with calming purple accents in the lighting, exudes a mature atmosphere. Once inside, you'll encounter Mewtwo, and its lifelike presence is truly captivating.

 

Pokémon Center Shibuya is located about a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station. You can easily find it by heading towards Shibuya PARCO. On the same 6th floor as Pokémon Center Shibuya, you'll also find JUMP SHOP SHIBUYA, as well as official merchandise stores for game companies like Nintendo and Capcom. As a result, it's always crowded with many foreign tourists.Due to heavy congestion, Saturdays and Sundays can be quite busy, so if you want to take your time exploring the facilities, it's advisable to go in the morning. Pokémon Center Shibuya is a delightful spot where you can purchase official merchandise and enjoy entertaining attractions.

POKEMON CENTER TOKYO DX @NIHONBASHI

Address: 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan,Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center East Building, 5th floor.
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zxLEpL9piyzBx1Fj6
Access: Get off at JR Tokyo Station, and it's a 5-minute walk from the Yaesu North Exit.
3 minutes on foot from the B2 exit of Nihonbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tozai Line.
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PMWebsite: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/shop/en/pokecen/tokyodx/

Among the Pokémon Centers in the Kanto region, this is the only one that has a café attached. To enter the café, a prior reservation is necessary. Right at the entrance of the Pokémon Center, you'll find life-sized Pikachu, Snorlax, and Mew, where many visiting tourists take commemorative photos. The life-sized Snorlax has an impressive presence, and the wallpaper behind it features various Pokémon silhouettes.Passing through the entrance, you'll discover a display tracing the history of Pokémon games and a touch-playable Pokédex, offering plenty of enjoyment. Inside the Pokémon Center, plush toys abound, with numerous Pokémon eagerly welcoming visitors. The vast collection of Pokémon plush toys is overwhelming. In addition to plush toys, the Pokémon Center sells a variety of goods, including snacks, stationery, mugs, hats, and children's clothing. It seems that exclusive Pokémon Center merchandise and traditional Japanese-style goods are also quite popular.Due to its popularity among foreign tourists, the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX is always crowded, and it can take a long time to make purchases. Sunday nights are relatively less crowded inside the facility.

This Pokémon Center is incredibly popular and tends to be crowded. Compared to other Pokémon Centers, it attracts a large number of tourists, leading to constant congestion inside. Although it is easily accessible, located about a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Station, the entrance resembles a clean office building, making it somewhat difficult to spot at first glance. Nihonbashi Takashimaya is a well-known department store in Tokyo, so the Pokémon Center benefits from its high visibility. If you ever get lost, asking for directions like, "Where is the East Building of Nihonbashi Takashimaya? I want to go to the Pokémon Center," might be helpful. The Pokémon Center has become a renowned tourist attraction in this area, contributing to its high recognition.