How far in advance do I need to make a reservation for the Pokemon Cafe ？

2026.01.18

Pokemon Cafe Reservation Guide: Advance Planning is Key

As the only two official Pokemon-themed restaurants globally, the Tokyo Nihonbashi and Osaka Shinsaibashi locations have become must-visit destinations for Pokemon fans worldwide thanks to their immersive experiences and limited-edition menus. However, their fully reservation-only system and extremely high difficulty in securing a reservation deter many visitors. As a Pokemon-themed restaurant reservation website, we offer the following suggestions to help you make reservations.

1. Core Pokemon Reservation Rules: Secure Your Seat 31 Days in Advance

According to the latest reservation system in 2025, both restaurants operate on a "31-day advance reservation" system, opening daily at 18:00 Japan time. For example, if you plan to dine on March 15, 2026, you must reserve a table on our site precisely at 18:00 (Japan time) on February 15, 2026.

Key Time Points

Official reservation website: https://www.pokemon-cafe.jp .

Opening Hours: Daily 18:00 (Japan Time), unsucessful seats are released every 20 minutes (e.g., 18:20, 18:40, etc.).

Tipping Opportunities: If unsuccessful in the first round, you can refresh until 19:00, where the system will gradually release vacancies caused by user cancellations .

On-site Booking: If you have no reservation, you can go to the restaurant on the day of your meal and register your information in the "Waiting Queue". If there are seats that are not filled within 15 minutes of the reservation time, they will be filled in the order of registration (however, this method has a low success rate, so please allow sufficient time).

2. Our Pokémon Reservation Process

• a. Select Pokémon-themed Restaurant Destination: Tokyo Nihonbashi Store or Osaka Shinsaibashi Store
• b. Select the date you wish to book.
• c. Select the number of people you wish to book and leave the contact information of the person making the reservation.
• d. Pay the reservation deposit to complete the reservation.

3. Frequently Asked Questions about Pokémon Reservations

• Q: Do children need to make a reservation?
• A: All diners must be included in the reservation.

In short, reservations for the Pokemon Cafe are very popular, so please plan and make your reservation in advance. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. We wish you a wonderful Pokemon experience.