Why Hiroshima for Pokemon Cards?
Hiroshima (広島) is one of western Japan's major cities, known worldwide for its Peace Memorial Park. The card shop scene is centered around the Hondori covered shopping arcade and the Otemachi area, both easily accessible by Hiroshima's iconic streetcars.
For travelers visiting Hiroshima's historical sites and nearby Miyajima Island, the city's card shops offer a pleasant shopping break. The compact city center is easy to navigate, and card prices tend to be fair.
Getting to Hiroshima
- Sanyo Shinkansen - Hiroshima Station. About 80 minutes from Osaka, 4 hours from Tokyo.
- Hiroshima Electric Railway (Streetcar) - Hondori / Kamiyacho. Streetcar from Hiroshima Station to shopping area (about 15 min).
- From Hiroshima Airport - Airport bus to Hiroshima Station (about 50 minutes).
Tips for Foreign Visitors
- Hondori arcade - The covered Hondori shopping arcade is the main card shop area. Easy to find and navigate.
- Streetcar - Hiroshima's streetcar system is the easiest way to get around. Day passes available.
- Payment - Major credit cards accepted at chain stores. IC cards (ICOCA) work on streetcars too.
- Miyajima combo - Visit card shops in the morning, then take the ferry to Miyajima Island for the afternoon.
What You Can Find
9
Booster Boxes
9
Singles
2
PSA Graded
3
Vintage
0
English Cards
1
Oripa