Morning
Shinkansen to Tokyo
Back to Tokyo! Take the booked bullet train from Shin-Osaka. Confirmed.
Booked: Nozomi 10 · Shin-Osaka 10:30 → Shinagawa 12:49 (Jul 28) · 4 reserved seats
Note: Arrives Shinagawa, not Tokyo Station — convenient for Ikebukuro (Pokemon Center MEGA) via the Yamanote line. Grab an ekiben at Shin-Osaka for the ride!
Hotel Check-in
Drop bags at the Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro (right at Ikebukuro Station, next to Pokemon Center MEGA) and head out. You have a fun afternoon ahead!
Afternoon
Pokemon Center MEGA TOKYO
The largest Pokemon Center in Tokyo! Located in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro.
What to look for:
- Massive selection of merchandise
- Tokyo/Ikebukuro exclusives
- Current sealed products
- Compare prices to what you saw in Osaka
Evening
Akihabara Card Shopping + Arcades
Head from Ikebukuro to Akihabara (~20 min by train) for your final card hunting session and evening fun.
Card strategy:
- You know prices now from Osaka — use that knowledge
- Focus on remaining target list cards
- Stock up on supplies (sleeves, toploaders) if needed
Key shops: Hareruya 2 (5-floor Pokemon specialty!), Card Labo, FullComp, Hobby Station, Mandarake, Radio Kaikan building
Business tip: Check Yodobashi Camera Akihabara for sealed booster boxes at MSRP. Tax-free on purchases over ¥5,000 — have passport ready.
Akihabara Beyond Cards
- Arcades — Multi-floor game centers
- Electronics — Yodobashi Camera is massive
- Anime/manga shops — Figures, merch, etc.
- Gachapon — Streets lined with capsule machines
Dinner + Early Night
Grab dinner in Akihabara before heading back. Don't stay out too late — early start for the Mt. Fuji day trip tomorrow!
Pokemon Shopping Block
Focus: Official merchandise + final card hunting
- Pokemon Center MEGA for official merch
- Akihabara for final card singles
- Any Tokyo exclusives
- Gifts/souvenirs
- Extra sleeves/toploaders for travel protection
No Reservations Needed
Just show up and shop!
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