Here are all the Pokémon Center store locations

Steven Rondina Last updated 04/05/2026

For Pokémon fans that make the pilgrimage to Japan, the Pokémon Center stores are a must-see attraction.

The brick-and-mortar retail locations offer some of the most memorable limited-edition items around. The offering is diverse and encompasses every facet of Pokémon merch from apparel to plushies to Pokémon TCG cards.

But where are these Pokémon centers? Do any exist outside of Japan? And if not, what other options are there for diehard Pokémon fans? Here’s everything you need to know about the Pokémon Center stores.

Where are all the Pokémon Centers located?

Most of the operational Pokémon Center locations are in Japan. The only one outside of Japan is located at the Changi Airport in Singapore.

There are 20 locations in all, with five of which are located in Tokyo. The full list of locations includes:

Fukuoka
Hiroshima
Kanazawa
Kyoto
Nagoya
Osaka
Osaka DX
Sapporo
Shibuya
Skytree Town
Tohoku
Mega Tokyo
Tokyo DX
Tokyo Bay
Yokohama
Singapore
Yokohama Satellite
Kagawa
Taipei
Okinawa

Each location has a unique logo and signature Pokémon. These change over time to commemorate different releases. For example, the Yokohama location originally had Pikachu, Turtwig, and Popplio as its mascots. Popplio was dropped in favor of Sobble after the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield, but when Scarlet and Violet came out, Popplio was subbed out for Quaxly, keeping the Water-type starter theme.

The brick-and-mortar stores, for those who are making the pilgrimage, are typically open from 10 am to 9 pm local time. Since these are still technically retail stores, you do not need a ticket for entry. It’s a museum-like store with all the Pokémon things present, but it’s not an actual museum. You can simply go in and shop to your heart’s content.

Are there Pokémon Centers in the US?

The one Pokémon Center location in the United States closed in 2005.

In 2001, the first Pokémon Center located outside Japan opened in New York City. In 2005, it closed and was reopened as Nintendo World. It was later rebranded to Nintendo New York and serves as both a retail location and a museum commemorating Nintendo hardware and brands. It dedicates some floor space to Pokémon, but also hosts events for prominent releases on Nintendo platforms.

The Pokémon Center has an online store for both the United States and Canada that sells exclusive merchandise and has exclusive offers like special pre-order bonuses for upcoming games.

There have been, however, some pop-up stores in the US. There isn’t a permanent location, but there was a spot in Anaheim, California, for the month of August, 2025. It was for the World Championships. There was also a pop-up in New Orleans in June, 2025 for thee North America International Championships. In February, 2025, there was a pop-up center in Los Angeles for Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos.

Is there a Pokémon Center in the UK?

There is no physical Pokémon Center location in the UK, but there is a digital store.

A digital storefront was opened to cater to the United Kingdom market in 2021. As with other regions, it offers a variety of exclusive items ranging from clothes to plushes.

London hosted a temporary location in 2019 to commemorate the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield. The shop was open for less than a month. There are no publicly announced plans for a permanent location. That pop-up returned to action in February 2026 as well, but it closed shortly thereafter. A second pop-up happened in March and April, 2026, at Selfridges London Oxford Street for the company’s 30th anniversary.

Pokémon Centers in other places around the world

There are still no locations outside Japan, and there are only a handful of places that have had pop-up stores. Despite being major markets, Australia, Europe, South Korea, and other big countries do not have Pokémon Centers.

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Steven Rondina is a true lifelong gamer. His earliest memories are of playing video games, and he has continued playing them throughout his life with no plans to stop any time soon. Steven’s favorite franchises in gaming include Pokemon, Dark Souls, and Counter-Strike. He has previously published with Bleacher Report and other gaming outlets.

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