Ikebukuro Travel Guide

Have Fun in Ikebukuro: Experience the World of the Popular Character Chiikawa.

An official shop where you can deeply immerse yourself in the world of Ichibankuji through hands-on experiences.

A capsule toy specialty shop with about 1,500 machines, offering the latest cultural experiences.

Home to a collection of approximately 250,000 historical materials related to the Japanese imperial family and nobility.

A massive collection of about 350,000 stamps from Japan and around the world!

A new and unique planetarium offering a special stargazing experience.

A national important Cultural Property, Frank Lloyd Wright’s magnum opus architecture.

Japan's first museum specializing in the ancient Orient, which exhibits unearthed artifacts from its own archaeological research.

A strolling pond garden featuring a three-dimensional view, characterized by spring water flowing and seasonal flowers blooming.

A large architecture in the middle of the city from the Genroku period, a temple with ties to the Tokugawa clan.

Check out the indoor theme park by Bandai Namco Amusement.

Experience culture and art in an open atmosphere at this park, where you can enjoy the fantastical ambience created by fountains and lights, and spend rich time at the cafe.

A yoshoku restaurant in Minami-Ikebukuro, Tokyo, known for its juicy hamburger steak dishes.

Enjoy the signature hamburger steaks of Sapporo-born specialty restaurant Sapporo Ushitei in Tokyo.

An elegant butler café where you can immerse yourself in a refined atmosphere with its sophisticated setting and attentive service.

A Popular Ramen Shop Known for its Addictive Spicy and Numbing Flavors!

An elegant coffee time awaits at this long-established classic coffee shop.

Produced by a renowned restaurant in Fukuoka! "Tonkotsu Ramen from Tokyo" offers a variety of distinct flavors.

A vegan ramen restaurant that makes everyone smile.

An established eel restaurant dating back to the Meiji era, where you can enjoy a rare brand of eel.

Enjoy Middle Eastern Jordanian home cooking at the exotic "Moon Desert," an oasis in the "Tokyo Desert!"

Enjoy superb gourmet food with a spectacular view from the 59th floor.

Enjoy cheerful Mexican cuisine prepared with authentic recipes.

A long-established tempura restaurant that carries on the traditional flavor.

One of the largest in Ikebukuro! A futuristic electronics megastore offering the latest home appliances and a wide array of experiences.

Direct connection to Ikebukuro Station's west exit! Everything from tasty eats to exciting events and so much more at one of Tokyo's largest department stores.

A hub for the latest trends and cultural experiences, conveniently located near Ikebukuro Station.

Ikebukuro’s prime, mega-sized bookstore with wall-to-wall books.

Wall-to-wall electronics at this extensive shop just outside the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station.

Direct station access! An easy drop-in shopping spot to check between travels.

8 theaters, a park and an anime-crossover café at this large-scale complex.

Just steps from the station! Anime merch and items to the brim at this select shop.

3,000+ vending machines at one of the world’s largest capsule toy stores.

A complex facility that houses “Sunshine 60,” a symbol of the Ikebukuro area that forms its own city.

Endless fun to explore at the biggest Pokémon Center you’ve ever seen!

An elegant retreat in the bustling heart of the city.

Rustic stay in the utmost of comfort along the Otsuka townscape.

A high-rise hotel famed for out-of-the-box room themes and concepts.

An illustrious hotel nestled within a vast forest in the heart of Tokyo.