Mega Pokémon Center in Tokyo is one of Japan’s biggest Pokémon stores – because you’ve gotta catch ‘em all!
Located in Ikebukuro (inside the Sunshine City Alpa mall), the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is packed full of all your favourite Pokémon characters including exclusive Pokémon Japan merchandise, trading card games, Pokémon Go Lab and even a Pikachu Sweets Cafe – talk about Pika Mix!
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There are several Pokémon Centers and stores in Tokyo including Pokémon Center Shibuya, and the Pokémon Store Tokyo Station Shop found in the famous Tokyo Character Street.
From all the cute merchandise to the awesome Pokémon arcade machines, here is our ultimate guide to visiting the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in 2024 with photos.
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What is a Mega Pokémon Center in Tokyo?
Pokémon Centers are located all over the world and are official stores for Pokémon collectibles and gifts, usually including cute items like plushies, backpacks, gift-sets plus Pokémon Ga Ole machines and trading card game areas.
However, there are also a few Mega Pokémon Centers which are extra large and often include their own exclusive Pokémon merchandise plus special stalls like the Pokémon Cafe and Pikachu Sweets (which you’ll find at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro).
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How many Japan Pokémon centers are there?
As of summer 2024, there are currently 22 Pokémon Centers in Japan but this number is growing – Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo was one of the first to open in Japan, unveiled in 2014.
Other Pokémon Centers around the world include Pokémon Center Taipei in Taiwan (the only permanent Pokémon store in the country), plus a Singapore Pokémon Center.
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Where is the Pokémon Mega Center in Tokyo?
The Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is located in level 2 of the alpa Sunshine City Mall in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
The nearest station is Ikebukuro Station, accessible via the Tokyo Metro Seibu Line, Tobu and JR trains – it is around a 10 minute walk from the station.
Alternatively, just jump on the back of a Charizard and fly there (just joking!)
The full address is:
Japan, 〒170 – 6002 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 3 Chome−1−2 サンシャインシティ 専門店街アルパ 2F, Alpa, Pokémon Mega Center Tokyo
The Japanese term for Pokémon Mega Center in Tokyo is “ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー & ピカチュウスイーツ”
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Arriving at Mega Pokémon Center Tokyo
As you first visit the store, this Tokyo Mega Pokémon Center is cool and cute – that said, there are sometimes queuing systems in place, especially when there is a new release, Pokémon trading card event or exclusive Pokémon merchandise has just dropped.
And in case you ask – are Pokémon Centers free to visit in Tokyo? Yes, they are free admission but you might sometimes need to line up for free admission tickets for special events. So if you don’t like queues, avoid the weekends or school holidays.
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Before gaming or delving into the Pokémon merchandise, there are several sweet photo and selfie spots including scenes with Pokémon characters like Froakie and Piplup – plus big Pikachus all over!
Kudos to the person who thought to put Pokeball light shades outside the store – very cool and a neat design touch!
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Things to do at the Mega Pokémon Center Tokyo
From Pokémon pro players to just casual fans of cute plushies and kawaii merchandise, there is something for everyone at Mega Pokémon Center in Tokyo. Fun things to do include:
Pokémon Go Lab (POGO)
Full of Pokémon Go gifts plus a life-size Pokestop, the Pokémon Go Lab is a recent addition in Alpa mall, which sits alongside the Pokémon Center.
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Pokémon Merchandise
A combination of standard Pokémon merchandise plus Tokyo Pokémon Mega Center exclusives, here you’ll find everything from Pokeballs to Pokémon plushies, keyrings and magnets – you can even create your own souvenir Pokémon coin.
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Pokémon Gashapons
You can go far in Tokyo without seeing a gachapon toy capsule machine and Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is no different.
There is a gamut of gachapon Pokémon machines around the store – make sure you bring lots of 100 yen coins!
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Pokémon trading card game and battle area
As with most Pokémon Centers, there is a dedicated Pokémon trading card area where you can buy the latest cards or play against others – definitely one of the busiest areas in the store at weekends.
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Pokémon Cafe & Pikachu Sweets
Eat like a Pokémon – Pokémon Cafe is one of the most unique things to do in Tokyo.
From the Cafe Poltchageist’s Tea Party Sweet Set to a special curry plate from Pikachu (served on a Pikachu shaped plate), there is so much themed Pokémon food to enjoy (and take pictures of).
We also really like the Pokémon Latte Art Cafe Poltchageist drinks, where your favourites characters are sprinkled on top of your drink in chocolate powder.
Finish off with a Pokémon Cafe Pikachu Souffle Pancake or a Poké Ball Dessert Bowl – look out for Pokémon plushies exclusive to the cafe including Pokémon dressed as a patisserie chef.
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Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo opening hours
As of 2024, the the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is open daily from 10am to 8pm – holiday opening hours may vary.
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Other things to know about the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
- We’ve read online there is no duty free / tax exemption at the Mega store but weren’t able to verify this on our visit.
- The Pokémon Card Game Center was closed when we visited so it may only open at certain times or during announced tournaments.
- Heading to Taiwan as part of your travels? Did you know there is a Pokémon themed 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung? It is the only Pokémon 7-Eleven in the world since the Taipei one shut down
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