Pokémon spots in Japan

Super Potato Akihabara

Akihabara 3 floors mapped

The most famous retro game shop in Japan, with Famicom, Super Famicom and Game Boy titles stacked to the ceiling.

Retro games, Arcades

Tip: Take the stairs, the lift is tiny. Boxed games are cheaper on floor 4 than in the glass cases on floor 3.

1. 3FPremium boxed games, consoles and glass case rarities
2. 4FLoose cartridges, Game Boy, accessories and strategy guides
3. 5FRetro arcade with 80s and 90s cabinets and snacks

Akihabara Radio Kaikan

Akihabara 7 floors mapped

Ten floors of specialist shops right outside the station. A perfect first stop to see everything at once.

Figures, Trading cards, Gachapon, Gunpla

1. 1FGachapon machines and new releases
2. 2FK-Books character goods
3. 3FKaiyodo and figure showrooms
4. 4FYellow Submarine and card game shops
5. 5FVolks hobby and model kits
6. 6FCard sleeves, supplies and TCG singles
7. 7F-8FSecond hand figures and rental showcases

Mandarake Complex

Akihabara 7 floors mapped

Eight floors of second hand anime goods in a black tower. Great for out of print figures and manga.

Figures, Doujinshi, Trading cards

1. 1FNew arrivals and trading figures
2. 2F-3FManga, doujinshi and art books
3. 4FCel art, posters and anime goods
4. 5FTrading cards and character goods
5. 6FCosplay and idol goods
6. 7FRetro games and vintage toys
7. 8FCollectors floor with rare figures

Akihabara Gachapon Kaikan

Akihabara

Around 500 capsule toy machines on one floor, restocked constantly.

Gachapon

Tip: Bring 100 yen coins. There is a change machine at the back.

Card Labo Akihabara

Akihabara 2 floors mapped

Big singles selection for Pokémon, One Piece and Dragon Ball Super card games, plus play tables.

Trading cards

1. 2FSingles showcases and sealed boxes
2. 3FPlay space and tournaments

GiGO Akihabara

Akihabara 3 floors mapped

Multi floor arcade with crane games full of exclusive prizes, rhythm games and purikura.

Arcades

1. 1F-2FUFO catchers with anime prize figures
2. 3F-4FRhythm and card based arcade games
3. 5FFighting games

Mandarake Nakano

Nakano Broadway 3 floors mapped

Over 25 small Mandarake branches spread across the building, each with its own specialty.

Figures, Doujinshi, Retro games, Trading cards

Tip: Most shops open around noon, so come after lunch.

1. 2FMandarake main, manga and doujinshi
2. 3FVintage toys, sofubi, cards and retro games
3. 4FFigures, cel art and rare collectibles

Nakano retro game stalls

Nakano Broadway 1 floors mapped

Independent stalls selling boxed Famicom games, Game & Watch and vintage Pokémon goods.

Retro games, Gachapon

1. 3FRetro game dealers and gachapon corner

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo

Ikebukuro 1 floors mapped

The largest Pokémon Center in Tokyo with exclusive plush, cards and a giant Mega Charizard.

Trading cards, Figures

Tip: Tax free counter available with your passport.

1. 2FSunshine City Alpa, Pokémon Center and Pokémon Café nearby

Super Potato Osaka

Den Den Town 1 floors mapped

Osaka branch of the famous retro shop, usually calmer than Akihabara.

Retro games

1. 3F-4FRetro consoles, cartridges and a small arcade

Joshin Super Kids Land

Den Den Town 5 floors mapped

Five floors of toys and hobby goods with one of the best Gunpla floors in Kansai.

Gunpla, Figures, Trading cards

1. 1FToys and TCG boxes
2. 2FGunpla and plastic models
3. 3FRailway models
4. 4FFigures and collectibles
5. 5FRadio control and tools

Pokémon Café Tokyo

Tokyo

Pikachu themed dishes and a live Pikachu appearance in Nihonbashi Takashimaya.

Theme cafés

Tip: Reservations open 31 days ahead at 18:00 Japan time and sell out in minutes.

Club Sega Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro

Big crane game floors with anime prize figures and Pokémon Mezastar machines.

Arcades