Experience the magic of Pokémon at The Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo: A Must-Visit Destination for Pokémon Fans.

If you can visit Tokyo and are a fan of Pokémon, we recommend visiting the Pokémon Café. It is a particular location for Pokémon enthusiasts and will surely be a memorable experience.

This photo depicts an Eevee doll that stands about 50 cm tall. The doll is displayed inside the Pokemon Cafe, surrounded by autumn leaves at its feet.

The food at this restaurant was both delicious and plentiful, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I was also surrounded by many Pokémon, which made me feel very comfortable. Overall, it was a great experience.

Pokémon Cafe

The Pokémon Café is located on the fifth floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya. This restaurant requires reservations and offers a 90-minute dining experience.

Reservation

Learn how to make reservations at the Pokémon Café. Reservations can only be made online; they cannot be made by phone.

The restaurant accepts reservations up to one month in advance.

In this picture, you can see the website for the Pokemon Cafe. To make a reservation, click on the desired date on the calendar at the bottom of the screen.

There are two options for reservations at the restaurant: regular reservations and reservations with special offers.

Regular reservations: These reservations only secure a seat at the restaurant.
Reservations with benefits: In addition to securing a seat, these reservations also include the opportunity to purchase exclusive Pokémon Café merchandise that is only available to customers who choose this reservation option.

If you choose the reservation with benefits option, you will need to pay for the exclusive merchandise with your credit card at the time of reservation. You can cancel your reservation up to one day in advance through the website. If you need to balance on the day of the event, you must do so by phone. There is no cancellation fee, and the purchase price of the merchandise will be refunded if you cancel your reservation.

Takashimaya S.C. East Bldg. 5F

I was greeted by an oversized Kabigon, a Pikachu dressed as a wizard, and a Mew when I arrived at the Pokémon Café.

This photo depicts a giant Snorlax standing about 2 meters tall. Pikachu can be seen on Snorlax's right shoulder, while Mew is perched on its left.

The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX was also located on the same floor. This store was selling limited-edition Pokémon OEDO merchandise, which was created in collaboration with long-established shops in the Nihonbashi area. One trendy item was a Pikachu dressed in traditional Edo-period Japanese attire, resembling a fire extinguisher. This item was very cool.

This photograph depicts the entrance to the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX. The black door features a depiction of Pikachu and Mew.

I arrived at the Pokémon Café 10 minutes before my appointment and waited in line in front of the entrance until it was time for my reservation.

This photograph displays a sign in front of the Pokémon Café that provides information about reservations. At this time, customers who made reservations for 2:20 p.m. are being directed inside. Please note that the Pokémon Café is a reservation only.

The restaurant

The staff members escorted me to my table when I made my reservation. The entire team was composed of women. The entrance was adorned with exclusive Pokemon Café merchandise.

This photograph showcases Pokémon merchandise exclusively available at the Pokémon Café. Upon entering the store, you will find these items displayed on the shelf to the left. The photograph depicts a Pikachu glass, cup, and plate.

The restaurant played Pokemon game music as background music, which heightened my excitement and interest in the food.

The restaurant had bright and opened walls with transparent glass, and the tables were spaced far apart, providing a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the food.

This photograph shows a table at the Pokémon Café. A tablet is provided for placing orders, and a Halloween-themed lunch mat is on the table. Additionally, there is a sheet explaining how to enjoy the Pokémon Café experience fully.

The restaurant was filled with Pokemon stuffed animals with Halloween decorations.

This photograph displays Sableye, Mimikyu, and Banette as stuffed animals on display at the Pokémon Café. These stuffed animals are approximately 10 cm tall and are dressed in Halloween attire.

Despite it being a weekday afternoon, half of the seating area was occupied by foreign tourists, many of whom were wearing Pokemon merchandise. This restaurant had become a sacred place for foreign fans of Pokemon visiting Japan.

Souvenir

The restaurant staff kindly showed me to my reserved table, which had a paper bag with a Chef Pikachu design. Inside the bag was the Chef Pikachu mascot that I had reserved online.

On the table was a luncheon mat featuring Pokémon dressed up for Halloween.

This photograph shows a Pokémon Café lunch mat displayed on a table. These lunch mats are only available during Halloween and feature Pokémon dressed in Halloween attire.

Order by tablet

I used the tablet at the table to order food and drinks.

This photograph shows tablets on the table. Customers use these tablets to place orders at the Pokémon Café.

The tablet had a red cover with the Pokémon Café logo attached to it. When asked by the staff, this cover was not available for purchase.

This photo displays the red cover of a tablet. On the front of the device is a Pikachu depicted in a chef's outfit, complete with a cook's hat.

Sweets and Drinks

I ordered some sweets and drinks.

Ice cream float “Vaporeon”

It was a blue soda that matched the image of Vaporeon. The straw had a figure of Vaporeon on it.

This photo shows an ice cream float called "Vaporeon." The straw has a figure of Vaporeon on it.

There was ice cream floating on the surface of the soda and tapioca at the bottom. The soda tasted refreshing.

This photo shows an ice cream float called "Vaporeon." The soda is colored blue to match the appearance of Vaporeon. The picture shows a large image of the float.

Pikachu’s Halloween Marron Latte (ICE)

The Marron Latte was served in a unique glass with a Pikachu figurine. The latte was moderately sweet and suitable for adults.

This picture shows a Halloween marron latte with Pikachu. The glass has a picture of Pikachu in a coffee cup.

The latte had artwork of a smiling Pikachu on it.

This picture shows a Halloween marron latte with Pikachu. Pikachu is depicted in the latte art on the drink.

Eevee’s Sweet Chocolate Parfait

It was a chocolate parfait with an Eevee cookie. The parfait was not too sweet. As I ate the cookie, I mumbled, “I’m sorry” to Eevee.

This picture depicts a sweet chocolate parfait featuring an Eevee-shaped cookie on top. The dessert is titled "Eevee."

Original Pokemon coasters

When ordering a drink, I received an original coaster featuring a Pokémon design. The coaster design was limited to Halloween.

This picture displays three coasters that I received at the Pokemon Cafe. The coaster on the right features Pokemon dressed up for Halloween, while the other two coasters showcase Flareon and Vaporeon.

There were six different Pokémon coasters available. A raffle drawn on the tablet determined which Pokémon coaster I would receive. The coasters I received had Pikachu, Flareon, and Vaporeon on them.

Pokemon goods I got

Here are some of the Pokémon-themed items I received at the Pokémon Café.

Mascot Pikachu as a chef

This Pikachu mascot is dressed as a chef, with a blue scarf and cook’s hat. The Pikachu figurine is 14 cm tall, and the tag can be used as a coaster.

This photo showcases a stuffed Pikachu dressed as a chef. The Pikachu stands 14 cm tall and is adorned with a blue scarf and a cook's hat.

Set of three Pikachu clear files

These clear file folders feature a design of Pikachu cooking. They come in sets of three.

This picture displays three Pikachu clear files, exclusively available at the Pokemon Cafe. The clear files depict Pikachu cooking.

Original glasses at the Pokemon Café

This glass contained “Pikachu’s Halloween Marron Latte.” The capacity is 500mL, and the volume is generous.

This photograph depicts the original glass from the Pokemon Cafe. The surface of the glass features illustrations of Pikachu as a chef and Pikachu as a waitress. The glass has a capacity of 500 mL.

This plastic glass was filled with Coke. The double-layer construction helps keep the drink cold.

This photograph depicts the original cup from the Pokemon Cafe. As you can see, the cup previously contained Cola, but it has since been consumed, leaving it empty. The surface of the cup features illustrations of Chef Pikachu and Waitress Pikachu. The mug is made of plastic, but its double-layered structure helps to maintain a consistent temperature for the drink.

I had a great time at the Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo. The food was delicious, and the staff was amiable. It was a unique and memorable experience surrounded by so many Pokemon – it made me feel at home. If you’re a Pokemon fan and have the chance to visit Tokyo, I recommend stopping by the Pokemon Cafe. It’s a must-see for any true Pokemon fan.

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