{"id":7660,"date":"2019-07-15T04:42:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T04:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/?p=7660"},"modified":"2020-08-20T21:28:46","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T21:28:46","slug":"pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo &#8211; things to buy &#038; other info"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I grew up with Pokemon cartoons and collectibles. Between me and Pikachu was love at first sight and even now, as an adult, I still am a Pokemon fan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I just couldn&#8217;t visit Japan without stopping at the Pokemon Center. I&#8217;ve been to both <a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/pokemon-center-osaka-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"><strong>Osaka Pokemon Center<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo<\/strong> and in this post I&#8217;m going to share with you everything you need to know before visiting the Tokyo Pokecenter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center\" class=\"wp-image-7667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tokyo is a big city, with many tourist attractions. It&#8217;s hard to see everything, especially if you&#8217;re only staying a few days. However, a visit to the Pokemon Shop in Tokyo is a must if you&#8217;re a fan. Release your inner child and step into the fantasy land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>More AWESOME things to do in Tokyo:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/kimono-rental-tokyo-guide\/\"><strong>Rent a traditional Japanese kimono<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/things-to-do-in-harajuku-tokyo\/\"><strong>Visit the world-famous Harajuku<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/the-amazing-gotokuji-temple-tokyos-cat-shrine\/\"><strong>Visit Tokyo&#8217;s Cat Shrine<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. About Tokyo Pokecenter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center Store\" class=\"wp-image-7668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-1-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I know that everyone&#8217;s gone crazy over the famous Pokemon Go game but the Japanese really took it to the next level. When you&#8217;ll see large groups of people on the street standing and staring at their phones, they&#8217;re playing Pokemon Go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People on lunch breaks, parents with small children and even elderly people all play Pokemon Go. It&#8217;s quite fascinating to see how these cute characters stole everyone&#8217;s hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No time to read now? Pin it for later!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-4 custom_danmo_3_pin_column\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img sizes=\"(max-width: 735em) 33.3vw, 33.3vw\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9652\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo-.jpg\" alt=\"Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo guide - things to buy, how to get there\" data-pin-description=\"Are you a Pokemon fan? When in Tokyo, stop at the Pokemon Center Mega and browse through the plush Pokemons and other Pokemon-related merchandise. I'm sure you'll love it! Read more about it in this post. #pokemon #pokemoncenter #pikachu | Pokemon Japan | Pokemon Center Japan | Pokemon Center Tokyo | Pikachu Japan | Pokemon plush |\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo-.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo--300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-4 custom_danmo_3_pin_column\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img sizes=\"(max-width: 735em) 33.3vw, 33.3vw\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9653\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo_.jpg\" alt=\"Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo guide - things to buy, how to get there\" data-pin-description=\"Are you a Pokemon fan? When in Tokyo, stop at the Pokemon Center Mega and browse through the plush Pokemons and other Pokemon-related merchandise. I'm sure you'll love it! Read more about it in this post. #pokemon #pokemoncenter #pikachu | Pokemon Japan | Pokemon Center Japan | Pokemon Center Tokyo | Pikachu Japan | Pokemon plush |\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo_.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo_-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-4 custom_danmo_3_pin_column\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img sizes=\"(max-width: 735em) 33.3vw, 33.3vw\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9651\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo-guide_.jpg\" alt=\"Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo guide - things to buy, how to get there\" data-pin-description=\"Are you a Pokemon fan? When in Tokyo, stop at the Pokemon Center Mega and browse through the plush Pokemons and other Pokemon-related merchandise. I'm sure you'll love it! Read more about it in this post. #pokemon #pokemoncenter #pikachu | Pokemon Japan | Pokemon Center Japan | Pokemon Center Tokyo | Pikachu Japan | Pokemon plush |\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo-guide_.jpg 735w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-tokyo-guide_-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to this store is a once-in-a-lifetime experience if you&#8217;re a Pokemon fan. Stepping inside feels like stepping inside a fantasy land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center\" class=\"wp-image-7670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-3.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-3-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pokemon Mega Store in <a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/one-day-in-tokyo-itinerary\/\"><strong>Tokyo<\/strong><\/a> is full of collectibles, plush toys, accessories and clothes. The shop is quite big and you&#8217;ll need at least one hour to explore it all.&nbsp;Get lost through the shelves and find awesome poke-balls and hundreds of other Pokemon-themed items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-&gt; Planning to explore more of Japan? Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/japan-three-week-itinerary\/\">awesome itinerary<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center Store\" class=\"wp-image-7672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-5.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-5-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to admit that after visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/pokemon-center-osaka-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"><strong>Pokemon Center in Osaka<\/strong><\/a>, the one in Tokyo didn&#8217;t surprise me as much because the store&#8217;s layout and merchandise are quite similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, one thing that I&#8217;ve noticed is that the prices in Tokyo are slightly higher. Therefore, if you also plan to visit Osaka and want to buy lots of stuff, I recommend skipping the Tokyo Pokemon Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Things you can buy at Pokemon Mega Store Tokyo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center plush pokemons\" class=\"wp-image-7669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-2.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-2-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which is your favorite character, you&#8217;ll find the corresponding plush toy. There are also pens, notebooks, backpacks, t-shirts, and figurines, all Pokemon-themed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend setting a budget before heading to the Pokemon Center or you&#8217;ll end up buying the entire store. The products are all really qualitative and have a premium feel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Other activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the entrance of the store, you&#8217;ll find Pokemon electronic games. For just a few dollars you can play with your favorite characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center Store electronic games\" class=\"wp-image-7674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-7.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-7-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a specially designated area where you can play Pokemon card games. Even though you&#8217;ll see mostly locals playing, you can give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t be surprised to see people trying to exchange Pokemons on Pokemon Go. The Japanese are really passionate about the mobile game and they want to collect all the characters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-8.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center Store card games\" class=\"wp-image-7675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-8.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-8-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Opening hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pokemon Center in Tokyo is opened every day, from 10 am to 8 pm. For more awesome things to do in Tokyo,<a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/one-day-in-tokyo-itinerary\/\"><strong> click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. Tokyo Pokemon Center Mega Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tokyo Pokecenter is located near Ikebukuro Station. From there, you&#8217;ll have to walk for another 10 minutes to reach it. The easiest and cheapest way to get to it is by local transport but you can take a taxi too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good to know<\/strong> &#8211; Getting around Tokyo by subway is extremely fast and convenient. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/1552-subway-ticket-tokyo?aid=8265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Subway Pass<\/strong><\/a> you&#8217;ll get unlimited rides in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-6.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo Pokemon Center Store\" class=\"wp-image-7673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-6.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-6-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Where to stay in Tokyo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tokyo is a big city and finding the perfect accommodation can be challenging. I&#8217;ve been searching for the best hotels in Tokyo, for every budget. If you&#8217;re looking for a good value-for money hotel, here are my recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Budget \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/emblem-hostel-nishiarai.en.html?aid=1604536&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Emblem Hostel<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>good location, gym, clean rooms, access to train\/ subway<\/li><li><strong>Mid Budget \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/rex-dong-jing-du-gang-qu-chi-ban.en.html?aid=1604536&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Hotel Rex<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>excellent location, included breakfast, modern &amp; spacious rooms, awesome amenities<\/li><li><strong>Luxury \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/ascott-marunouchi-tokyo.en.html?aid=1604536&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ascot Tokyo<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;excellent location, beautiful pool, spacious &amp; luxurious rooms, excellent staff, great value-for-money<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I am sure that you&#8217;ll love the Pokemon Center Mega in Tokyo. It&#8217;s a place where all the Pokemon fans come together and re-live a part of their childhood. I absolutely loved it and got myself a few souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to let me know in the comments section below. Pokemon. Gotta catch &#8217;em all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May the travel bug bite you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/destinations\/japan\/\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/more-about-japan-big.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12089 custom_danmo_rounded_corners nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/more-about-japan-big.jpg 950w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/more-about-japan-big-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/more-about-japan-big-800x280.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I grew up with Pokemon cartoons and collectibles. Between me and Pikachu was love at first sight and even now, as an adult, I still am a Pokemon fan.&nbsp; I&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[88],"tags":[98],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7660"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7660"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7660\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}