Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo: Reopening, Entry Rules and When to Go
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City has reopened after a temporary closure, with enhanced safety measures and entry restrictions at busy times. Check the official Pokémon Center site for the current entry method before you go. It's usually open 10 am to 8 pm. Go at opening on a weekday, as weekends, school holidays and new release days bring queues.
- Entry
- Free. Entry restrictions after reopening
- Reopened
- Open, with entry restrictions at times
- Hours
- Usually 10 am to 8 pm, following Sunshine City
- Best time
- 10 am on a weekday
- Busiest
- Weekends, school holidays, release days
- Cards
- Purchase limits on popular sets
- Tax-free
- On purchases over ¥5,000 with your passport
- Getting there
- Ikebukuro Station, about 10 minutes' walk
How busy is Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo?
It's one of Japan's largest Pokémon Centers, with a giant Mega Charizard and exclusive merchandise. Weekends and Japanese school holidays are packed, and new card sets and limited items bring queues. Since its reopening, entry has been managed, so expect a system that controls how many people are inside.
Before you go, check how busy Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date.
Check today’s crowds at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo →Entry rules after the reopening
The official announcement said entry restrictions would apply for a period after reopening, with details published on the Pokémon Center website. The method can change, so check the store's official page or social accounts on the day.