Pokemon Discovery Hunt in Osaka Japan

Pokemon Discovery Hunt in Osaka Japan – Gotta Catch’em All!

Summer is the time for adventure. In Osaka, Japan, the “Pokémon Discovery Hunt” (ポケモン発見大作戦) is here to keep every trainer busy! 

From July 1 to October 31, 2025, Osaka Station City and Ume-kita transform into a real-world Poké-map filled with characters and photo spots big and small. Everywhere we look — rooftop gardens, shopping plazas, quiet corners of the station — Pokémon are waiting to be found.

 

Look for Pikachu when you're around Osaka Station!

 

For those who can’t make it to Osaka… 

Grab a piece of the adventure with our exclusive Pokémon finds handpicked in Japan!

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Ready to dive into the World of Pokemon… in real life?

We spent the whole afternoon roaming the venue, which stretches from Osaka Station City all the way to Umekita Green Place, Grand Front Osaka, and Grand Green Osaka.

With up to 30 hidden Pokémon locations, we (sadly) couldn’t catch them all in the time we had—but the thrill of the hunt made every discovery a blast.

Scroll down to see which Pokémon we spotted and to find tips for your own Osaka Pokémon adventure!

 

Pokemon photo spot in Osaka Station

↑ We were greeted by a photo spot once we stepped out of Osaka Station!

Pichu, Riolu and Bagon in Osaka

Pichu, Riolu and Bagon - which one is your pick?

Kangaskhan appearing around Osaka station

↑ In need of a hug from Kangaskhan?

Gyarados in Osaka City

Gyarados in Osaka

↑ Look at Gyarados (with a tiny pokeball) making waves in the middle of Osaka City!

Water-type Pokemon Magikarp next to Umekita Cellar

↑ See Magikarp dancing along the waterfall staircase connecting to Umekita Cellar!

Water type pokemon - Inkay and Malamar in Osaka

↑ Thirsting for more Water-type Pokemon? Meet Inkay and Malamar!

Pokemon Legends Z-A Lumiose City's Prism Tower in Umekita Green Place

↑ Check out the Prism Tower from Pokemon Legends Z-A's Lumiose City, in Umekita Green Place!

Chikorita, Tepig and Totodile in Osaka

↑ Here we found Chikorita, Tepig and Totodile at the side of the Tower

Pokemon Discovery Hunt Osaka in Umekita Green Place

↑ Walking past the Prism Tower, and here we saw...

Pignite and the Elemental Monkey Panpour, Pansage and Pansear

The Elemental Monkeys - Panpour, Pansage and Pansear, with Pignite!

Bayleef and Bellsprout in Umekita Green Place

Bayleef and Bellsprout

Lucario, Houndour and Bagon in Umekita Green Place

Lucario, Houndour and Bagon

Eevee resting on the sidewalk in Osaka

Eevee evolution - Jolteon sleeping

Espeon, Umbreon and Sylveon having a nap in Osaka

↑ Say hello to Eevee and their evolved forms!

Ampharos having a good time in Osaka City

The Mareep Family chilling in the grass ♫

Bug-type Pokemon Vivillon

↑ Looking for a Bug-type Pokemon? Vivillon is here for you!

Talonflame in Osaka

↑ Easily the most magnificent Pokemon we "caught" - Talonflame!

Pikachu in front of Grand Green Osaka

Pikachu in front of Grand Green Osaka

↑ And yes, last but not least - greet our favorite Pokemon Pikachu in Grand Green Osaka!

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