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Many stuffed toy Pikachu are visible in a room at Grand Hyatt Tokyo.

(©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc./PR Times)

If you’re planning a summer trip to Japan this year, there is a timely reason to look beyond the usual hotel stay. The globally recognized franchise Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary this year, and Grand Hyatt Tokyo is offering a limited-time accommodation package that brings that milestone into the heart of the capital.

Available from June 20th to August 26th, the “Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration Grand Adventure” turns a small number of guest rooms into themed spaces inspired by the series. It is an easy fit for travelers wanting something distinctly Japanese that goes beyond sightseeing.

Many stuffed toy Pikachu are visible in a room at Grand Hyatt Tokyo.

(©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc./PR Times)

The headline option is a suite limited to one booking per day. Inside, the design draws on grass, fire, and water-type Pokémon, with each area of the room styled differently. Characters such as Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle appear throughout, alongside details that reference the early days of the franchise.

The suite package includes in-room dining, with a Pikachu-themed burger set for dinner and pancakes stamped with Pikachu for breakfast. Guests also receive a range of original anniversary goods, including a passport case, clothing items, plush toys, and a small talking Pikachu figure.

A stuffed toy in a basket with balloons is on a bed in a room at Grand Hyatt Tokyo.

(©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc./PR Times)

There is also a standard plan, limited to eight rooms per day, which features Pokémon artwork and decorations along with a breakfast buffet that includes the same character-themed pancakes.

With only nine rooms available each day, demand is expected to be high. For inbound travelers, it is a chance to experience one of Japan’s most recognizable cultural exports in a setting that is both central and easy to access during a Tokyo stay. For more information, please visit the official website here.

Getting there

The Grand Hyatt Tokyo is located approximately six minutes on foot from Roppongi Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and the Toei Oedo Line.

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