Morning
Shinkansen to Tokyo
Back to Tokyo! Take the bullet train from Shin-Osaka Station.
Duration: ~2.5 hours to Tokyo Station
Tip: Get an ekiben (train bento) for the ride!
Hotel Check-in
Depending on your hotel, either drop bags and go, or check-in properly. You have a busy afternoon!
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
Sunshine City Complex
The Pokemon Center is inside Sunshine City — a massive shopping/entertainment complex with tons to explore.
Also in Sunshine City:
- Namjatown — Indoor theme park with food
- Sunshine Aquarium — If anyone wants a break from shopping
- J-World / other anime attractions
- Shopping mall — Tons of stores
Perfect for hot July afternoon — entirely air-conditioned!
Evening
Dinner in Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro has great food options. The area around the station has everything from ramen to department store food halls.
Or Head Back to Hotel Area
If your hotel is elsewhere in Tokyo, head back and explore that neighborhood for dinner.
Pokemon Shopping Block
Focus: Official merchandise + sealed products
This is your main Tokyo Pokemon Center day. Stock up on:
- Any official merch you didn’t find in Osaka
- Current sealed products (boxes, packs)
- Tokyo exclusives
- Gifts/souvenirs
Ikebukuro Overview
Ikebukuro is a major Tokyo hub, especially for:
- Anime/manga — Big otaku culture presence
- Shopping — Huge department stores
- Arcades — Multiple game centers in the area
The east side (where Sunshine City is) has more of the entertainment; the west side is more business-focused.
No Reservations Needed
Just show up and shop!
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