Pokélid Stamp Rally in Japan: Complete Guide & Location Cards
How the nationwide utility hole cover stamp rally works across Japan: prefectural ambassadors, cultural wordplay, and guaranteed Location Background Pikachu encounters.
Every 2 Stamps = Location Background Pikachu
Encounter Pikachu bearing custom regional backdrop art. Can be Shiny! Fully repeatable without cap.
Japan Poké Lids Map (47 Prefectures)
Explore all 47 Japanese prefectures. Click any of the 42 official prefectures with Poké Lids to zoom into high-detail vector map with exact lid coordinates.
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidLeaders of the Hokkaido Aficionado Expedition; celebrates subarctic snowy landscapes.
Snowy Hokkaido peaks and ice crystals
Aomori
Tohoku
🕳️ Poké LidLids in Hachinohe and Hashikami celebrate the Sanriku coast and black-tailed gulls of Kabushima.
Northern Tohoku coastline and Tsugaru Strait
Iwate
Tohoku
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidIconic visual pun: Iwa (Rock) + Te (Hand) = a Rock with Hands! 100% coverage across all 33 municipalities.
Rugged Sanriku rocks and Iwate gemstones
Miyagi
Tohoku
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidAppointed for coastal tsunami recovery; represents scenic Matsushima Bay. 100% municipal coverage across all 35 municipalities.
Matsushima Bay and Pacific Ocean swells
Akita
Tohoku
🕳️ Poké LidHonors the world-famous Akita-Inu dog breed (Growlithe, Dachsbun) and mythical Lake Tazawa (Dragonair).
Lake Tazawa and faithful Akita-Inu companions
Yamagata
Tohoku
🕳️ Poké LidCelebrates Mount Zao snow monsters and premium cherry orchards of Yamagata.
Sacred Dewa Sanzan peaks and cherry orchards
Fukushima
Tohoku
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidLinguistic pun: Chansey's Japanese name Lucky corresponds to "Fuku" (Good Fortune). Features 4 official Lucky Parks.
Blossoming Lucky Parks and Fukushima orchards
Ibaraki
Kanto
🕳️ Poké LidDebuted October 2025; Legendary Rayquaza in Tsukuba honors the JAXA Space Center.
Tsukuba Space Center and Kairakuen gardens
Tochigi
Kanto
🕳️ Poké LidUtsunomiya is known as Japan's "Thunder Capital", fittingly hosting Electric-type Thundurus and Electabuzz.
Thunder Capital Utsunomiya and Nikko cedar avenues
Saitama
Kanto
🕳️ Poké LidTokorozawa is the birthplace of Japanese aviation, celebrated by flying Pokémon Dragonite and Corviknight.
Cradle of Japanese aviation in Tokorozawa
Chiba
Kanto
🕳️ Poké LidCelebrates the historic canal town of Sawara in Katori and flora along the Tone River.
Historic merchant town Katori and Boso coast
Tokyo
Kanto
🕳️ Poké LidMachida's Serigaya Park is the childhood stomping ground of Satoshi Tajiri; covers also in Ueno and subtropical Ogasawara.
Birthplace of Pokémon in Machida, Ueno & Ogasawara
Kanagawa
Kanto
🕳️ Poké Lid5 exclusive Pikachu lids along Yokohama's scenic waterfront (Sakuragicho, Red Brick, Marine Tower).
Minato Mirai skyline and Yokohama Pikachu Outbreak
Niigata
Chubu
🕳️ Poké LidOjiya City is the historical birthplace of Nishikigoi koi carp, commemorated by 4 unique Magikarp lids.
World capital of Nishikigoi ornamental koi in Ojiya
Toyama
Chubu
🕳️ Poké LidInkay reflects Toyama Bay's bioluminescent firefly squids; Absol honors the rugged Tateyama mountain range.
Toyama Bay firefly squid and Kurobe Dam
Ishikawa
Chubu
🕳️ Poké LidApril 2026: 6 new commemorative lids installed to support reconstruction across quake-affected Noto municipalities.
Noto Peninsula earthquake reconstruction & Kanazawa
Fukui
Chubu
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidFukui is Japan's dinosaur capital ("Ryu" = dragon/dinosaur). 100% coverage across all 17 municipalities.
Dinosaur fossil kingdom and Tojinbo cliffs
Nagano
Chubu
🕳️ Poké LidDebuted July 2026 as Japan's 42nd Poké Lid prefecture, spanning 6 alpine municipalities.
Japanese Alps, Snow Monkey Park and Kiso trails
Gifu
Chubu
🕳️ Poké LidDebuted July 2024; Kingambit at the Sekigahara battlefield, traditional bladesmiths in Seki and Gero Onsen.
Historic Sekigahara battlefield and Seki swordcraft
Shizuoka
Chubu
🕳️ Poké LidLegendary firebird Moltres guards Fuji City under Mount Fuji; deep-sea fish featured in Numazu.
Sacred Mount Fuji and deep Suruga Bay
Aichi
Chubu
🕳️ Poké LidFeatures Nagoya Castle's Kinshachi Yokocho, ceramic craftsmanship in Seto & Tokoname, and matcha in Nishio.
Nagoya Castle golden shachihoko and pottery capitals
Mie
Kansai
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidPhonetic pun: Mie can be vocalized as Miju. Achieved 100% municipal coverage across all 29 municipalities in March 2025.
Mikimoto pearls, sacred Ise Jingu and Shima coast
Shiga
Kansai
🕳️ Poké LidMighty Gyarados commands Lake Biwa in Otsu; ninja Pokémon Greninja represents the Koka ninja clan.
Lake Biwa freshwater sea and Koka Ninja homeland
Kyoto
Kansai
🕳️ Poké LidLegendary Ho-Oh mirrors the golden phoenix atop Kinkaku-ji; matcha tea Pokémon in Uji near the Nintendo Museum.
Golden Phoenix Ho-Oh, ancient temples and Uji matcha
Osaka
Kansai
🕳️ Poké LidCelebrates the technology and rugby heritage of Higashiosaka with Thunder Pokémon Raikou and Yamper.
Manufacturing capital Higashiosaka and rugby spirit
Hyogo
Kansai
🕳️ Poké LidSea guardian Lugia watches over Awaji Island in Osaka Bay beneath the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
Mythical Awaji Island and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Nara
Kansai
🕳️ Poké LidIkaruga hosts Horyu-ji, the world's oldest wooden temple; Deerling honors Nara's sacred deer.
Ancient Horyu-ji Temple and sacred deer of Ikaruga
Wakayama
Kansai
🕳️ Poké LidTime-traveling Celebi guards the sacred cedar forests of Kumano Kodo; Finizen & Pancham in coastal Shirahama.
Sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails & Shirahama onsen
Tottori
Chugoku
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidGround dwellers celebrate Tottori Sand Dunes; Alolan Sandshrew honors Mt. Daisen snows. 100% coverage across all 19 municipalities.
Tottori Sand Dunes and snow-covered Mt. Daisen
Shimane
Chugoku
🕳️ Poké LidMythological cradle Izumo Taisha, Iwami Ginzan silver mine, and remote Oki Islands (featuring Dedenne & Lopunny).
Grand Shrine of Izumo Taisha and Oki Islands Geopark
Okayama
Chugoku
🕳️ Poké LidCelebrates Kurashiki Bikan canal district with whitewashed storehouses and the Momotaro legend.
Historic Kurashiki Bikan canal district & Momotaro
Yamaguchi
Chugoku
🕳️ Poké LidShimonoseki is Japan's pufferfish (fugu) capital, represented by prickly Qwilfish and Ganryujima duel lid.
Kanmon Strait and Fugu pufferfish capital Shimonoseki
Tokushima
Shikoku
🕳️ Poké LidNaruto City is renowned for its roaring tidal whirlpools, presided over by Legendary Suicune and Kingdra.
Roaring Naruto Whirlpools and Onaruto Bridge
Kagawa
Shikoku
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidWorld-famous pun: Yadon sounds like Sanuki Udon noodles! Official "Slowpoke Prefecture". 100% coverage across all 17 municipalities.
Sanuki Udon bowl, Seto Ohashi Bridge and Yadon Park
Ehime
Shikoku
🕳️ Poké LidSirfetch'd and Tsareena adorn historic Matsuyama City, home to Matsuyama Castle and 3,000-year-old Dogo Onsen.
Historic Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama Castle
Kochi
Shikoku
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidAppointed November 2024 as "Kochi Aficionado Pokémon". Peaceful Quagsire represents pristine freshwater rivers Shimanto & Niyodo.
Crystal-clear Shimanto & Niyodo rivers and Pacific coast
Fukuoka
Kyushu
🕳️ Poké LidWisdom Pokémon in academic Dazaifu (Alakazam, Aegislash) and steel titan Duraludon in industrial Kitakyushu.
Historic Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Mojiko Retro port
Saga
Kyushu
🕳️ Poké LidSaga hosts Asia's largest hot air balloon festival, celebrated by the Team Rocket Meowth Balloon trio lids.
Saga International Balloon Fiesta
Nagasaki
Kyushu
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidAppointed June 2024 as "Nagasaki Future Support Pokémon". Light Pokémon Ampharos reflects port lighthouses and maritime trade.
Historic ocean lighthouses and Goto Islands
Miyazaki
Kyushu
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidPrefecture tree is the Phoenix palm, perfectly mirrored by towering Alolan Exeggutor. 100% coverage across all 26 municipalities.
Tropical Nichinan coastline and Phoenix palm trees
Kagoshima
Kyushu
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidCity-level ambassador for Ibusuki: "I love Suki" sounds like Eevee. World's very first Poké Lid installed here Dec 20, 2018.
Volcanic sand baths of Ibusuki Onsen and Mt. Kaimon
Okinawa
Okinawa
📱 Location Card
🕳️ Poké LidAppointed Feb 2024 as "Okinawa Support Pokémon", inspired by traditional Ryukyuan Shisa guardian lion-dogs.
Ryukyuan Shisa roof guardians and coral reefs
All 337 Japan Poké Lids
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1. Prefectural Ambassadors & Cultural Wordplay
Vulpix-AlolanLaprasSlowpokeGeodudeSandshrew-AlolanDragoniteOshawottExeggutor-AlolanGrowlitheAmpharosQuagsireEeveeEach participating prefecture designates an official 'Support Pokémon' whose Japanese name, typing, or cultural associations link to the region:
Pro Tips for Max Efficiency:
- Each ambassador Pokémon frequently appears on branded local buses, train cars, and municipal tourism brochures.
- Check local souvenir shops and train stations for prefecture-exclusive regional Pokémon merchandise.
2. Rewards: Pikachu with Prefectural Location Backgrounds
Pikachu
RaichuThe ultimate prize of the Stamp Rally is the exclusive commemorative Pikachu encounter:
Pro Tips for Max Efficiency:
- Pikachu preserves its Location Background permanently across trades with friends.
- Evolving Pikachu into Raichu retains the Location Background without loss!
3. Related Guide: Global & In-Person Special Backgrounds
Necrozma
KyuremRayquazaBeyond the Poké Lids in Japan, Pokémon GO features an extensive catalog of Location Cards from worldwide live mega-events (Pokémon GO Fest, City Safari, GO Tour) and cosmic Special Backgrounds (Ultra Space Wormholes, Necrozma & Kyurem fusions).
Want to learn about Special Trade costs, which cities hold exclusive cards, and why Pokémon HOME deletes all backgrounds?
👉 Check out our complete master catalog: .
Pro Tips for Max Efficiency:
- Both in-person event cards and Poké Lids share the native search filter: 'locationbackground'.
- All commemorative cards require a daily Special Trade slot.