Why Okayama for Pokemon Cards?
Okayama (岡山) is a major transportation hub in western Japan, known for its beautiful Korakuen Garden and the legend of Momotaro (Peach Boy). Card shops are concentrated near Okayama Station and in the Omotecho shopping arcade.
As a major Shinkansen junction between the San'yo and San'in lines, Okayama is a convenient stop for card shopping when traveling through western Japan. The compact city center makes it easy to visit shops between train connections.
Getting to Okayama
- Sanyo Shinkansen - Okayama Station. About 50 minutes from Osaka, 3.5 hours from Tokyo.
- From Okayama Airport - Airport bus to Okayama Station (about 30 minutes).
Tips for Foreign Visitors
- Transit hub - Okayama is a transfer point for trains to Shikoku. Easy to visit during connections.
- Korakuen Garden - One of Japan's three great gardens is a short walk from the station. Combine with card shopping.
- Payment - Major credit cards accepted at chain stores. Bring cash for smaller shops.
What You Can Find
6
Booster Boxes
7
Singles
0
PSA Graded
1
Vintage
2
English Cards
3
Oripa