Pokémon Center Kyoto

Loved this Pokemon Center in Kyoto, had great stock levels and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I went on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all (definitely quieter than the Osaka DX store and this is a bigger shop). Worth visiting as they had slightly different items compared to the Osaka DX store. Note they don't offer tax free here so would suggest stocking up in Osaka branch and get exclusive items in Kyoto

Friendly and helpful staff! Very healthy level of stock and perhaps one of the cutest regional exclusive Pikachu you can get. Merchandise wise is pretty much the standard as all the pokemon center around Japan. Space is pretty big but expect long queues all around the clock.

As a millennial that has grown up with Pokemon for her entire life - this store was amazing! They had stuffed animals, home goods, travel gear, and more. It is very popular, but we visited during an off-peak time, and we didn't feel crowded. The souvenirs are pricey, but as a lifelong fan you need to yourself something - especially a Kimono Pikachu keychain 😊

Basically heaven for All Pokémon lovers. Tons and tons of plushies of different sizes. Nintendo games available too. Paper hats/headbands available for children. Miscellaneous items such as stationary, keychains, pins and even chopsticks available.

Beautiful Pokemon Center, I was delighted to see the Ho-Oh statue with the signatures and the Kyoto Pikachu one!! It has a variety of products and it’s easy to find and well located. I really recommend to visit this place, it holds Kyoto’s essence!

My new favorite place to spend time! The pokemon center music is at full blast at all times! There are really cool mini games and special events that take place for new pokemon games and Pokémon go! My favorite part is the statues of the legendary birds Luigi’s and Ho-oh !!

This pokemon center is really nice. They have a lot of merch, and it changes every few days, so if there is something u like, u should buy it right away. I wanted the lockation pikachu, but the staff said they haven't had those in over 6 months.. best to go early or late in a week day so it's not that crowded. The staff is really nice and helpful. Pictures are from the 2 weeks I've been here :)

The Pokémon Center is pretty cool — wall-to-wall plushies and merchandise everywhere you look. Fun to browse.

This Pokémon center was my fiancé and my absolute favorite one we visited during our Japan trip! I loved all the cute Pokémon plushies and gifts you can buy here, and because of their wide selection we spent more time than we thought we would here. There were some games on one side of the store to get you back into the nostalgia of battling with different Pokémon, and overall service here was super friendly and hospitable. I wound up getting more than I anticipated because they sold everything from plushies to various kinds of candy, stickers, etc. all with your favorite Pokémon characters. It is definitely a tourist-y kind of place so expect things to be a bit inflated in price, but overall it was a great experience and we were able to buy some fun things to take back home for friends & ourselves who all grew up with Pokémon.

I have been to 5 different locations, and I must say - this is my favorite Pokemon Center! They have the best variety and the cooler statues. How can I say no to kimono pikachus? Ho-Oh giving Pikachu a ride is just too cute! And a massive Lugia? So awesome. However - this location definitely had the longest line! I waited about 20-30 minutes in line and it was on a less busy weekday. Staff here are very foreigner-friendly and speak minimal English. Overall, I had a great experience here and this location was easy to find. 2F of Suina Muromachi OUTSIDE.

Pro: lot of pokemon related item, nice staff, clean interior, close to train station, food mall on lower floors. Con: none. I been to the pokemon center mega Tokyo and it was super crowded there so compare to this location it had a more chill atmosphere with less of a crowd. Some corners had plushes, some had cookies and stickers, and another had capsules + a game area to play Pokémon. I already had all my souvenirs bought already at the Pokemon center mega Tokyo so it was nice to just walk around and explore. All in all, I would highly recommend anyone who is a tourist, Pokemon fan, or even a casual to come in and experience the magic of Pokemon xD.

This location isn't too far from one of their subway stops and is located on the second floor of what looks like a shopping building or a hotel. This center has Kyoto exclusives, the most noted is their Pikachu dressed in a kimono. I ended up not getting it because it wouldn't stand on its own (it kept falling forward). The store seemed a little small to me at first, but the more I wandered, the more I realized how many things were packed into this area. Here you can find plushies, dishware, cookies in these really cute tins, gachapon, I think there was an area where you could play Pokemon games, trading cards, baby items, keychains, jewelry, etc. I'm not a huge fan of the next gen Pokemon (I played Red, Yellow and Silver, and watched it on Saturday morning up until Ash won the Orange Island League) so I didn't see many plushies I wanted to buy. Also, their selection of cookies and treats were pretty small in comparison to the one in Yokohama. However, each cookie tin I bought was scrumptious lol. I don't really look at what I'm getting - I just pick one with the tin decor I like most. And I always get something good! Nonetheless, I highly recommend any Pokemon fan to visit! It's worth it!

This is a must see if in Japan. This is your go to for all purchases Pokémon. Lucky enough to see the ones in Tokyo, this one did not disappoint. They have more merchandise than you can possibly imagine. There is also a separate section if you are a gamer and into playing. I loved the variety of stuffed animals they had. Prices are average. Staff is friendly. However, the place can get so jam packed you may find it difficult move around. Overall, I bought my one stuffed jiggly puff. My niece bought a few things and we were out. Overall, cool place to check out if in Japan.

For those who know me, a Japan trip isn't complete without Pokemon! This Pokemon Center has Kyoto exclusive items such as the traditional wedding kimono Pikachu's! Other Pokemon Centers in other cities also have region exclusives too! Hubby and I splurge on them as this is our honeymoon and this would be a nice souvenir for us. Staff members are very friendly and are truly fellow Pokemon lovers. This was such a cute and dangerous place that I spent enough on souvenirs for myself and for family and friends!