Pokemon Tokyo: Best Experiences And Attractions (2026)

Updated in October 2026 with the latest Pokemon Tokyo experiences and updates, and links for the best Tokyo Pokemon adventures! These have been personally tried-and-tested, and recently verified for accuracy.

If you or your kids are obsessed with Pokemon, there’s nowhere in the world that will blow their mind quite like Tokyo. Pokemon and Tokyo really do go hand in hand.

We’ve now spent more than 10 weeks exploring Japan as a family across 4 separate trips. And on every single trip, our boys have managed to turn several days into full-on Tokyo Pokemon adventures! From dancing with Pikachu in the Pokemon Cafe, to buying and selling rare cards in Akihabara, i’ve put together a comprehensive list of all of the Pokemon experiences in Tokyo, including the experiences we loved most.

Here’s a complete guide to the Pokemon Tokyo experiences we’d genuinely recommend spending your time and money on.

WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR?
✔Pokemon fans of all ages
✔Families
✔Pokemon TCG collectors
✔Pokemon fans taking their first trip to Japan

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Pokemon in Tokyo: At A Glance

If you’re visiting Tokyo with Pokemon fans, these are the experiences we think are genuinely worth your time.

The Ultimate Pokemon Tokyo Map

Pokemon Tokyo Itinerary: Planning The Best Pokemon Tokyo Things To Do

There’ are’s enough Pokémon experiences in Tokyo to fill several days (or more!), but I wouldn’t recommend racing across the city trying to squeeze them all into one jam-packed Pokemon day! You’ll fail, you’ll burn out, and it won’t be any fun for anyone! We’ve explored these places over four separate trips, and our favourite experiences have been when we had time to browse, eat and enjoy ourselves. Take it slow: better to do one experience well than 3 rushed experiences.

My advice? Choose the activities that matter most to your family, then group them by neighbourhood. With that in mind, here’s three suggested Pokémon Tokyo itineraries, depending on whether your priority is themed food, shopping or collecting cards.

A Pokémon Day in Tokyo: The Café, Tokyo Station and Akihabara

Best for: Families who want a themed meal, official merchandise and Pokémon card shopping.

Start with the Pokémon Store at Tokyo Station for a relatively quick browse, then head to Pokémon Center Tokyo DX in Nihonbashi. If you’ve secured a Pokémon Café reservation, build your day around that booking: you might need to reverse the order or visit the station store afterwards. This is such a sought after ticket, they tell you when you can come, not the other way around!

The café and Center DX are beside each other, so they’re an easy pairing. Allow time to enjoy your meal and browse the shop without worrying about your next stop. The giant Snorlax is also one of our favourite Pokémon photo opportunities in Tokyo!

Afterwards, take the train to Akihabara for the afternoon. This is where our boys could happily spend hours looking through Pokémon cards, comparing prices and hunting for the cards on their wish lists. Card Kingdom was a particular favourite during our visits. And leave room for a snack! We loved the Magikarp-shaped taiyaki here, which added another Pokémon moment to our shopping day!

If our boys could choose one itinerary from this selection it would be this one, this is their perfect Tokyo day!

Suggested route: Tokyo Station Pokémon Store → Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Café → Akihabara card shopping.

No café reservation? You can still visit Center DX, eat elsewhere and enjoy the rest of this itinerary. Don’t let one unavailable booking derail your whole Pokémon day.

A Pokémon Half Day in Shibuya

Best for: Fans who want Pokémon shopping alongside wider Tokyo sightseeing.

Head to Pokémon Center Shibuya in Shibuya PARCO. We found it much quieter when we visited around opening time than at lunchtime, although that will depend on the day.

Start with a photo beside Mewtwo, then browse the merchandise. If you want to make a personalised Pokémon T-shirt, check the arrangements early in your visit. On our visit, printing took a couple of hours, so this is something to organise before exploring elsewhere rather than just as you’re leaving.

You can also browse Nintendo TOKYO and the One Piece Mugiwara Store on the same floor, which makes this a particularly good stop for families with broader gaming interests.

Then enjoy some of Shibuya itself. Walk across the famous crossing, look for Hachiko and explore the shops before returning to collect your T-shirt if needed.

Suggested route: Pokémon Center Shibuya → Nintendo TOKYO → Shibuya sightseeing → T-shirt collection, if applicable.

I like this option because Pokémon forms part of your Tokyo day without taking over every minute of it. Wishful thinking for me to be honest, as Pokemon somehow takes over every single day we’re in Japan, in one way or another!

A Pokémon Half Day in Ikebukuro

Best for: Families who want a large Pokémon store and themed treats without a Pokémon Café reservation.

Love to shop? This is a great itinerary, because you can visit a huge Pokemon sotre AND one of the biggest shopping malls in Tokyo. Build this outing around Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Sunshine City. Give your family time to browse: our boys love looking through the merchandise, and choosing what to buy can take considerably longer than you expect!

Pair your shopping with Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Café. This is a separate takeaway sweets and drinks spot, rather than the reservation-only restaurant in Nihonbashi. It’s a useful option if you couldn’t secure a café table but still want a Pokémon-themed treat.

This pairing also gets Mike’s vote: the boys can enjoy their Pokémon shopping, while he gets something sweet and a break!

You can spend the rest of your time exploring Sunshine City or continue with your wider Ikebukuro plans. Check current store opening and entry arrangements before setting off, particularly around busy product launches.

Suggested route: Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo → Pikachu Sweets → Sunshine City or wider Ikebukuro exploring.

Visit The Pokémon Cafe

QUICK CHECK POKEMON CAFE BOX:
– Booking: Reservations open at 6.00pm JST, on the first of the month before you wish to visit (October reservations will open on 1st September, for example0
– Booking Numbers: A maximum of 6 people are allowed per booking. Larger groups/families will have to split into two tables
– Address: 5th floor, Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku.
– Is It Worth It? YES! If you’re a Pokemon fan, this is an experience not to miss in Tokyo
👉 Find out more about the Pokemon Cafe experience here: Visit The Pokemon Center Tokyo DX And Pokemon Cafe (Tips, Booking and Photos 2026)

The one Pokemon activity we knew we wanted to do on our first trip to Tokyo? Visit the Pokemon Cafe! There are actually two of these: the Pokemon Cafe Tokyo and the Pokemon Cafe Osaka. But it’s the Tokyo one that everyone wants to visit!

This is by far the most popular Pokemon Tokyo experience. And for good reason. Our boys we’re so excited, and still talking about this months after we got home. And in June 2026, the Cafe reopened after a renovation, making it even more impressive.

At the Pokemon cafe you can eat cute themed food, sit in a fully Pokemon themed restaurant environment, and as a fun surprise (that’s not really a surprise because everyone knows it’s going to happen!) Pikachu will come out and put on a fun dance show for all the diners. Watching our youngest waving as hard as he could, dancing in his chair with Pikachu is a core memory I’ll never forget. Truly magic!

The Pokemon cafe menu is small but perfectly formed: I’d rather have a few things done well than an extensive menu done badly.

👉 Ready to eat? You can see everything we ate at our Pokemon cafe visit here.

✨Practical Tip – It’s worth noting that getting a Pokemon reservation can be tricky. On our first trip we managed to get one, and on our second trip we failed. So we used a reservation service to buy a reservation instead, because we were so determined to go back again. That’s how much the boys loved the experience. It wasn’t cheap, but it was worth it! You can now book a reservation with Klook, so i’ve popped that link below:

👉 Check availability to book your Pokemon Cafe reservation here
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👉 Happy to pay to get in? You can read all about our experience of paying for a reservation here.

Shop In A Pokemon Center

There are four full Pokemon Centers within Tokyo itself, plus you can also visit the Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay in neighbouring Chiba. Tokyo has more Pokemon centers than any other city in the world, so if it’s Pokemon shopping you’re looking for, this is the place to be.

🛍You can get my Ultimate Guide to Pokémon Center Tokyo and Free Shopping Checklist for Families. I recommend reading this and downloading the free Pokemon shopping checklist before you visit your first Pokemon Center!

Each of these Tokyo Pokémon Centers have their own unique look and feel, and each has their own unique Pokémon character statues as well as unique merchandise. If you love Pokémon then you really should try to visit all five.

Complete List of Pokemon Centers In Tokyo

Pokemon Center Name	Address	Opening Hours
Pokemon Center DX	5F Nihombashi Takashimaya SC East Building, 2-11-2 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027	10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Pokemon Center Shibuya	15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8377, Japan	10.00AM – 9.00 PM
Pokemon Center Skytree Town	4F Tokyo Skytree Town, Solamachi East Yard, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045	10.00AM – 9.00 PM
Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo	2F, Sunshine City Alpa, 3-1-2, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima,ku, 170-6002	10.00 AM – 8.00 PM
Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay	Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport TOKYO-BAY, West Wing 2F, 2-1-1 Hama-cho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba 273-8530	Monday–Friday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The Best Pokemon Center in Tokyo

Across four trips to Tokyo, we’ve visited all of the Pokemon Centers and Pokemon stores in the city. If you don’t have time to visit all of them in just one trip, here’s our tried-and-tested ranking of our favourites:

🥇 Pokemon Center DX. The Pokemon Center DX is the Pokemon Center attached to the Pokemon Cafe, so you should visit this site when you have your Pokemon Cafe reservation. It isn’t the biggest center, but it’s so well laid out, you can shop and eat in the same spot, and the giant Snorlax statue is our favourite one in the city.

🥈Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo. Located inside the Sunshine City mall, this is the biggest Pokemon Center not just in Tokyo, but in Japan! This is also the site of the Tokyo Sweets store: a takeaway dessert spot where you can get cute character desserts to take away. No reservation required! Our boys love this store for its sheer size.

🥉 Pokemon Center Shibuya. What makes this store unique is it’s t shirt making workshop. You can use huge design booths to create your very own Pokemon t shirt that’s completely unique to you! The boys were obsessed with this (but be warned, you will have to wait a couple of hours for the t shirt to be printed)

Pokemon Center DX

The Pokemon Center DX is the Pokemon Center attached to the Pokemon Cafe, so you should visit this site when you have your Pokemon Cafe reservation. This Pokemon Center is located in Nihonbashi Takashimaya, which is a department store.

What makes the Pokemon Center DX unique is its giant Snorlax statue. And on our last visit they were also hosting a Pokemon gaming event in store that drew a HUGE crowd and was really fun to watch, so worth keeping your eyes peeled for these to.

• Address: 5F, Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building, 2-11-2 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
• Access: Approximately a 5-minute walk from the Yaesu North Entrance of JR Tokyo Station; directly connected to Nihombashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tozai Line, and Toei Asakusa Line

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Pokemon Center Shibuya

The first thing you’ll see when you arrive at the Pokemon Center Shibuya is the life-sized Mewtwo which sits in a tank at the entrance to the store. This is one of the harder to find Pokemon Centers, because the Pokemon Center Shibuya is located on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO.

We really enjoyed visiting this center, but it’s central location means it’s VERY crowded! We visited twice on our last visit: Once at lunchtime, and once at the beginning of the day, just as the park was opening. Visiting early was much quieter and more maneagable, so I would recommend this if you don’t want to fight the crowds!

• Address: 6F, Shibuya PARCO, 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8377
• Access: About a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station, served by JR Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Den-en-toshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line, and Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon, and Fukutoshin Lines

👉 Shibuya With Kids: The Best Things to Do, Shops and Family Tips

Make Your Own Pokemon T-Shirt at Pokemon Center Shibuya

Although it can be crowded, one of the unique features that makes the Pokemon Center Shibuya worth visiting is that you can design your own Pokemon t shirt. You do this using one of the design machines, adding your own text and choosing your own Pokemon and colours, until you have a t shirt that is completely unique to you! It’s a one of a kind souvenir, and well worth visiting for!

Pokemon Center Skytree Town

The Pokemon Center Skytree Town was both the smallest Pokemon Center we visited AND the busiest. Perhaps because it’s that bit smaller? I’ll be honest, we didn’t spend very long shopping here because the crowds were so uncomfortable that it was hard to see the merchandise on the shelves.

But we did enjoy the Rayquaza-themed statue at the entrance to the store, and the Pokemon Center Skytree Town is worth going out of your way for because of the exclusive Skytree cross over merchandise that you can find inside.

• Address: 4F, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0045
• Access: Directly connected to Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobu Skytree Line and Oshiage Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Asakusa Line, and Keisei Oshiage Line

Combine your trip to the Pokemon Center in Skytree town with a visit to the Skytree itself. Check out:
👉 Tokyo Skytree Tickets: Is It Worth It With Kids And How To Book (2026 Guide)

Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo

Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo is the largest Pokemon Center in Japan. This store is located in the Sunshine City mall, and you’ll be greeted by life-sized statues of Solgaleo and Lunala at the entrance of the store. All of these statues in the stores make great photo ops!

Next door to the Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo is a Pokemon Sweets store. This isn’t a cafe in the conventional sense, because it doesn’t have any seating to eat in store. But you can buy the cutest cakes and drinks, all in pastel Pokemon packaging. This is also a great option for somewhere to go with kids that are disappointed that they can’t get a Pokemon cafe reservation.

• Address: 2F, Sunshine City Alpa, 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-6002
• Access: Approximately a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line; about an 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station served by JR, Tokyo Metro, Seibu, and Tobu Lines

Visit Pokemon Sweets Without a Pokemon Cafe Reservation

Can’t get an elusive Pokemon cafe reservation? Don’t worry! As I mentioned above, the Pokemon Sweets store is located right next to the Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo in Sunshine City and you can enjoy all the cute theming without any of the hassle.

As the name suggests, you can buy cakes, and other sweet delicacies here, as well a take away drinks in Pokemon-themed packaging. It’s a great option if you can’t get a Pokemon cafe reservation, or don’t want the hassle and the expense! Pokemon Sweets is much more affordable than the Pokemon Cafe for travellers on a budget.

Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay

The Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay is located in the LaLa Port Shopping Park. This is the newest Pokemon Center in Tokyo (as it closed and then reopened following extensive renovation in 2024). It is also the one that we haven’t visited yet. But it has a good reputation, and is worth exploring if you’re on that side of the city.

Visit The Tokyo Station Pokemon Store

There is a brand new Pokemon Store opened on Character Street in Tokyo Station. This store isn’t big enough to be classed as a Pokemon Center, but don’t let that put you off visiting. The store is really cute AND what we loved here was the exclusive merchandise. In particular the plushie of Pikachu wearing a station master costume. The boys brought one of these each to bring home (as well as a whole host of Pokemon cards and other cute merch).

While you’re here, you can explore the wider Tokyo Character Street, which has stores dedicated to all sorts of Japanese manga and kawaii characters. And you’ll also find gashapon stores here where you can hunt for the cutest pokemon collectible toys. If you’re not going hunting for larger gashapon stores in other locations then this is a convenient way to try this phenomena as you pass through Tokyo station.

• Address: B1F, First Avenue Tokyo Station (Tokyo Character Street), 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
• Access: About a 1-minute walk from the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station

👉Ready to shop? I’ve written a full post about visiting this store and whether it’s worth it, which you can read here.

Visit The Pokemon Store in Narita Airport

Feeling sad that you’re leaving Japan? Need one last Pokemon hit before you go? The Pokemon Corporation really do think of everything, because this eventuality is covered at Tokyo Narita Airport! Home of the famous Pokemon vending machines, Narita Airport also has its very own Pokemon Store. But what makes this store so special is the exclusive merchandise.

You can find pilot Pikachu (with a Narita badge on his uniform) and air hostess Pikachu. These are both priced at 2,300 yen. There is also another plushie available of Pikachu riding a plane or, if you’re tight on space, the pilot version comes in a much smaller keyring version too.

You’ll find the Pokemon Store in Terminal 1 of Narita airport, on the 4th floor of the South Wing. This is located pre-security, so drop off your bags and hit the shops before you pass through and into the main airport!

Other Experiences Pokemon Fans in Tokyo Will Love:

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Go Pokemon Hunting in Akihabara

QUICK CHECK POKEMON AKIHABARA BOX:
– Booking: This is a shopping district, so there’s no need to book or make a reservation, just turn up and enjoy the many Pokemon stores!
– Address: JR Akihabara Station, 1 Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan
– Is It Worth It? YES! If you’re a Pokemon TGC player or collector, thisis by far the best place you should visit in Tokyo
👉 Ready to learn more? Check out Things To Do in Akihabara With Kids (And Pokemon Fans!)

We have now visited Akihabara twice, and we’ve making our third visit in just two weeks! I’m not a Pokemon card expert beyond making my boys happy and buying them the cards on their ‘must have’ list. But what I do know if that my boys had the best day of their trip shopping for Pokemon collectibles and second hand Pokemon cards here. And there were so many different shops to visit and explore. Akihabara really is a Pokemon card collectors dream: And visiting this fascinating area is my favourite Pokemon Tokyo experience!

My top tip if you’re looking for card shops is to look up: the buildings here are enormous, and you’ll often find the shops you’re looking for hidden away on the 10th/11th floor and accessible by external lift. If you only look at what’s on the ground level of each building, you’ll miss out on so much.

We managed to visit 6/7 different Pokemon shops all within a two minute walk of the station, and the further you branch out the more you’ll find. What we loved were that there were cards to suit every budget: from rare grade 10 cards that ran into the hundreds, to deck fillers that you’d find in big boxes, and that you could pick up for pennies.

👉 Explore Akihabara from a whole new perspective by booking a Go Kart Riding Tour. It was so much fun watching tourists whizzing down the streets dressed in Pokemon and Mario onesies! These tours look great fun and they’re affordable too. Check prices and book here.
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So Much To Explore In Akihabara

The boys favourite shop was called Card Kingdom, where they spend an hour (no exaggeration) looking at the cases to choose their cards, and we found the staff here were so welcoming and friendly too. (not every store is quite as receptive to excited kids, for obvious reasons, although my boys are always very respectful!).

My oldest decided to buy his first graded Pokemon card from here on this trip, and it was such a magical moment for him (I think everyone in school has seen that card at this point!)

👉 Ive written a full article all about Akihabara here. It covers everything you need to know about buying AND selling Pokemon cards here, so check it out!

🐡 While you’re in Akihabara, stop for a snack at Yokohama Kurikoan Akihabara. This cute snack store sells adorable Magikarp-shaped taiyaki cakes. Taiyaki cakes are hot cakes shaped like fish, so this is a fun and natural Pokemon collaboration.

These come in two flavours: chocolate or vanilla. We tried both and I think the chocolate one had a much richer, creamier taste. There are other taiyaki cake flavours here (including red bean paste and chestnut.) But the Magikarp versions only come in those two flavours.

• Address: 1-15-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan (Handa Building 1F)
• Nearest Station: Akihabara Station (approximately 215 meters away)
• Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

📱 Finally it’s worth noting that if you play Pokemon GO! then Tokyo is packed full of hotspots, and Akihabara in particular is home to numerous PokéStops and Gyms. Ideal for raids and catching region-specific Pokémon.

PokePark Kanto At Yomiyuriland

QUICK CHECK POKEPARK KANTO BOX:
– Booking: You will need to book 60 days in advance, tickets sell in minutes
– Address: Yomiyuriland, 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi City, Tokyo 206-8725, Japan
– Is It Worth It? We haven’t visited yet, but the park looks amazing for Pokemon fans
👉 Ready to learn more? PokePark Kanto, Tokyo’s Pokemon Theme Park is Opening Spring 2026. Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Know!

In what is definitely the most exciting Pokemon Tokyo development of the year, Tokyo now has its own attraction park called PokePark Kanto. PokePark Kanto is an outdoor attraction rather than a theme park and and it’s a section of the Yomiyuriiland theme park, which is just outside Tokyo!

This park officially opened on 5th February 2026, and despite our best efforts, we couldn’t get tickets from our March/April trip to Japan. But what I do know from my PokePark booking experience is:

• You can only buy a maximum of 2 tickets per booking. Not good news for families of 4 like my own! Technically once you have purchased two tickets, you can try to get another pair and link these two bookings. But in practice this is near-impossible, given we couldn’t even get two tickets.
• Tickets go on sale at 9am GMT every day, 60 days in advance. I recommend loading every device and being ready to go at 9am. Tickets sell out in minutes.

👉You can read everything we know about PokePark Kanto so far here!

👉Is Yomiuriland Worth Visiting? Our Honest Family Review (2026)

How Much Do PokePark Kanto Tickets Cost?

There are currently 2 types of PokePark Kanto tickets available: Trainer Passes and Ace Trainer Passes. A cheaper Town Pass will be introduced in time for the summer, but this isn’t available right now.

• Trainer Passes offer entry to Sedge Town and one timed visit to the Pokemon Forest. You can access two of the attractions.
• Ace Trainer Passes offer entry to Sedge Town and unlimited access to the Pokemon Forest at any time you please. You can access three attractions and have reserved seats to the Sedge Gym Show.

PokePark Kanto operates dynamic ticket pricing, with 3 prices depending on how popular the park is on the day you visit. I’ve broken this down below:

Town Pass	Trainer Pass	Ace Trainer Pass
4,700 yen	7,900 yen	14,000 yen
5,000 yen	8,500 yen	15,000 yen
5,500 yen	9,400 yen	16,500 yen

What Are The Rules To Enter PokePark Kanto?

There have been a lot of stories in the press saying you’ll need to take a fitness test in order to enter PokePark Kanto. This isn’t quite true! I’ve fact checked and put the actual rules below:

PokePark Kanto is made up of 3 areas: The PokePark Entrance Plaza, The Pokemon Forest and Sedge Town. There are no restrictions to enter the PokePark Plaza and Sedge Town. But walking around the Pokemon Forest can be hard going, and there are rules for entry as a result. You’ll need to be able to climb up and down stairs and natural terrain which means:

• You must be aged 5 years or over, even if you’re being accompanied or carried by an adult
• You can’t visit if you’re pregnant, have a pre-existing medical condition, or are under the influence of alcohol
• You must be able to walk up and down a 110 step stair case by yourself (but there won’t be a formal fitness test!)

For wheelchair users, there is a stairlift that can assist guests to access part of the Pokemon Forest entrance, but unfortunately wheelchair users won’t be able to explore the whole of the Forest section of the park.

You can read more of the official guidance and rules in depth over on the PokePark Kanto website.

Hunt For Pokemon Manhole Covers in Tokyo

Not every Pokemon experience in Tokyo involves shopping and, even better, not every experience has to cost money! A fun, free activity that we recommend is going hunting for Pokemon manhole covers, officially known as Poke Lids.

If you’re not familiar, these are colourful manhole covers created in collaboration with the Pokemon Company, and you’ll find them all over Japan but there are several in Tokyo.

There are two Poke Lids in Ueno, so you should add these to your itinerary if you’re already exploring Ueno Park. They are:

• Tyrunt and Wynaut near the National Museum of Science and Nature
• Baltoy and Bronzor near the Tokyo National Museum

Hunting for themed manhole covers is a popular and addictive hobby! If you want to find more, make a trip to Serigaya Park in Machida. There are 6 different Pokemon manhole covers there, including Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Although technically still in the Tokyo Metropolitan area, Machida is a little further out, so leave time for your journey, and combine with other attractions to make the most of your day. Machida is also home to a very famous Snoopy Museum, as well as its own Musem of Graphic Arts.

Pokemon Tokyo Places to Stay

It makes sense that hotels in the city are capitalising on the popularity of Pokemon in Tokyo by offering themed rooms and Pokemon stays throughout the year. I’ve added these below, so you can stay in a Pokemon room and really immerse yourself on your Pokemon Tokyo trip!

• Miramu Tokyo. Miramu is a chain of apart-hotels with branches all over Tokyo. And in the summer they announced that they will be launching special Pokemon rooms. These will have Pokemon all over the walls, a giant Snorlax on the bed, and even a Pokemon goody bag on arrival. These rooms are popular and often sell out. Check prices and availability here.
  
  I honestly can’t say enough good things about this rooms! We stayed in the Pokemon room in the MIMARU Kinshicho, and loved every minute. As well as the Pokemon theming, which was incredible, we loved having our own small kitchenette, and this was one of the biggest/most spacious rooms we’ve ever stayed in in Tokyo. You can read our full review here: Pokemon Room Review: MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho. Our Honest Family Review From 2026

• Grand Hyatt Hotel Tokyo Summer. Between June 20 and August 31, the Grand Hyatt launch a special Pokemon Summer event. You can stay in special Pokemon themed rooms and the hotel also offers special Pokemon menus with items like Pikachu pancakes and a Bulbasaur burger. Check prices and availability here.

The Best Pokemon Attractions In Tokyo: Our Family Verdict

Every family experiences attractions differently. Here’s what each member of ours though

If you’re short on time, don’t worry. You don’t need to do everything. We have experienced almost all of the Pokemon attractions in Tokyo, but we’ve done this over 4 trips and more than 10 weeks exploring Japan. These are the Pokemon experiences each member of our family would prioritise.

Pokemon Tokyo FAQs

Do you need a reservation for a Pokemon Center in Tokyo?

You don’t need a reservation to visit any Pokemon Center in Tokyo. These are retail stores, and anyone is welcome to visit during opening hours! However, due to demand, some products may have buying limits, And if you want to visit a Pokemon Cafe within a Pokemon Center, you WILL need to book a reservation to get into the Cafe. You can find out more about getting a Pokemon Cafe reservation here.

Can you visit all Pokemon Centers in Tokyo in one day?

Technically yes, it is possible to visit all of the Pokemon Centers in Tokyo in one day. But you’ll have to travel fast, and it will make for a long day. You also won’t be able to stop for long shopping sessions. Instead, I recommend incorporating your Pokemon Center visits into your Tokyo explorations.

Visiting the Sky Tree? See the views from the top and then see the Skytree Pokemon Center. Explore the Shubuya Pokemon Center, and then walk across the famous crossing and check out the billboards. Explore Pokemon….but take the time to explore Tokyo too!

Is Pokemon GO Worth Playing in Tokyo?

Tokyo is considered one of the best cities in the world to play Pokemon GO. You’ll find that the city has a high density of PokeStops, Gyms and active players. Some of the hot spots for Pokemon GO in Tokyo are Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara. Which are also great places to go Pokemon shopping too!

Is Tokyo Opening A Pokemon Theme Park?

On 5th February the first ever permanent Pokemon attraction opened in Tokyo. This is called PokePark Kanto and you can read all about it in the section above. PokePark Kanto isn’t a stand alone theme park, but a section of a larger theme park called Yomiyuriland: it is less a theme park and more of an immersive Pokemon experience.

We have also had confirmed news this month that a Pokemon Theme Park area will be opening in Universal Studios Japan in this near future. We don’t yet know what this will look like, but we do have an idea that it will be similar to the Super Nintendo World in the same park.

Where Can I See Pokemon in Tokyo?

The best places to see Pokemon in Tokyo is in one of the city’s five Pokemon Centers. Each has their own Pokemon mascot and icons statues which are great for photos, and these are great options for budget travellers too: there is no obligation to shop, and entry to the Centers is free. Even if you don’t buy a thing, they’re great tourist attractions in their own right!

You can find out more about the Pokemon Centers by reading Your Ultimate Guide to Pokémon Center Tokyo and Free Shopping Checklist for Families

Is Tokyo Expensive For Pokemon Fans?

There are a lot of free Pokemon activities in Tokyo, but if you’ve come to shop then expect to spend your pocket money! The good news is that Pokemon cards and souvenirs are cheaper in Japan than in Europe/the U.S, but the variety and quality means you’ll want to ‘catch it all!’

To help you plan where to spend your hard-earnt Pokemoney, i’ve broken it down here:

Pokemon Tokyo Further Reading: Ready to Catch ’em All?

Whether you’re hunting for rare collectibles, enjoying Pikachu-shaped pancakes, or just soaking in the Pokémon magic, Tokyo is a dream destination for every Trainer.

Keep planning your Pokemon trip to Japan by reading these posts next:

🍛 Find out how you can Buy a Pokemon Cafe Reservation Here (A Costly Adventure!)
🎢 Read about PokePark Kanto, Tokyo’s Newest Theme Park, Here
🎁 Read About Our Visit to the Pokemon Centre DX Here

Which Pokémon experience in Tokyo is on your bucket list? Let me know in the comments below! And if you’ve already visited, share your favourite spot—I’d love to hear your recommendations!

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