Is Pokémon Center Shibuya worth it?
Skip itLives up to the hype · +22Official Pokémon store on Shibuya PARCO's 6th floor, beside Nintendo Tokyo, with a life-size Mewtwo
Usually not worth it. Google 4.3; fans are delighted, while others find it too crowded to enjoy.
Hype18How famous and hyped it is
Reality40Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.3 ★ Google · 3,020 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Exclusive merchandise, the Mewtwo statue and Nintendo Tokyo next door in one stop.
Why Reality is 40
Lives up to its fame3/5Google 4.3; fans are delighted, while others find it too crowded to enjoy.
Value for money3/5Free to enter; merchandise is official-store priced and the main cost is time in queues.
Can’t get it elsewhere2/5Tokyo has several Pokémon Centers (some larger); the Nintendo Tokyo pairing is this one's real draw.
Easy to do2/5Central and walk-in, but often packed with long checkout lines and hours-long T-shirt queues.
What people loved
Huge range of Pokémon plush, trading cards and accessories, including Shibuya-exclusive itemsLife-size Mewtwo display at the entrance is a photo stop in itselfNintendo Tokyo on the same floor makes it a two-for-one for gaming fansFriendly, efficient staff despite crowdsWhat wore them down
So crowded at times you can barely move; narrow layoutLong checkout queues, and scalpers on trading-card release daysCustom T-shirt process can take hours across multiple linesIt's a shop: little to see if you aren't buying, and Tokyo has bigger Pokémon CentersKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Walk-in store; on peak days and card-release days expect queues to enter or pay.
EntryFree to enter; you pay only for merchandiseSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Hours10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. daily (per Google)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Location6th floor of Shibuya PARCO, shared with Nintendo Tokyo and other game/character shopsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Custom T-shirtsPokémon design lab for custom shirts; one reviewer reported 40 min to design, 90 min printing and 45 min to paySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
CrowdsVery crowded at busy times, with checkout queues, especially on holidays and new trading-card release days; arrive at openingSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed30–60 minutes (several hours if making custom shirts)Source: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereShibuya PARCO in Udagawachō, a short walk from Shibuya Station; ~25 min by JR from Tokyo StationSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
In their words
“this place can get so crowded you can barely get through.”
“Mind-blowingly stupid setup. We waited 40 minutes to make our shirts.”
“Heaven on earth for every Pokemon fans ! Please note that you should arrive early if you wanna avoid the crowd.”
“Very very crowded but well worth the hype if you want to make your own shirt at the Pokemon Design Lab.”
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Questions people ask
Where is the Pokémon Center Shibuya?
On the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO in Udagawachō, a short walk from Shibuya Station.
Is Nintendo Tokyo in the same building?
Yes, Nintendo Tokyo is on the same floor of Shibuya PARCO.
What are the Pokémon Center Shibuya's hours?
Google lists 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
When is the best time to visit?
At opening on a weekday; avoid public holidays and new trading-card release days, when queues and scalpers are common.
