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Best Things to Do in Ikebukuro

Vibrant hub of entertainment and shopping

Updated: September 1, 2024

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1. 西武池袋本店

Seibu Ikebukuro Honten Large department store directly connected to Ikebukuro Station

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Toshima City

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Shopping mall

Seibu Ikebukuro Honten
Seibu Ikebukuro Honten

Seibu Ikebukuro Honten is a large department store directly connected to Ikebukuro Station and is an extremely popular shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. It offers a wide range of products including fashion, cosmetics, sundries, and food. The restaurant floor offers a wide variety of cuisines to keep visitors coming back.

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1 Chome-28-1 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-8569

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Official Site Seibu Ikebukuro Honten

2. サンシャイン通り60池袋

Sunshine Street 60 Ikebukuro A street where young people gather with many commercial facilities and restaurants

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Toshima City

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Shopping street Restaurant district

Sunshine Street 60 Ikebukuro
Sunshine Street 60 Ikebukuro

Sunshine Street 60 Ikebukuro is a shopping street leading from Ikebukuro Station to Sunshine City, lined with many commercial facilities and restaurants. It is always crowded with fashion brands, cafes, and restaurants popular among young people. For Japanese people, it is a classic spot for shopping and dining, and one of Ikebukuro’s main tourist areas.

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1 Chome-22 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013

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3. サンシャイン60展望台 てんぼうパーク

Sunshine 60 Observation Deck TENBOU-PARK Observatory with a 360-degree view of Tokyo's spectacular scenery

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Toshima City

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Vantage point

Sunshine 60 Observation Deck TENBOU-PARK
Sunshine 60 Observation Deck TENBOU-PARK
Sunshine 60 Observation Deck TENBOU-PARK
Sunshine 60 Observation Deck TENBOU-PARK

Sunshine 60 Observatory TEMBO PARK is an observatory located on the top floor of the Sunshine 60 Building, offering a spectacular 360-degree view of Tokyo. The daytime view is wonderful, but the night view is especially beautiful and romantic.

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60F Sunshine 60 Building, 3 Chome-1 Sunshine City, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-8630, Japan

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Official Site Sunshine 60 Observation Deck TENBOU-PARK

4. アニメイト池袋本店

Animate Ikebukuro Main Store One of the largest anime specialty stores in Japan

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Toshima City

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Anime Shop

Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
Animate Ikebukuro Main Store

Animate Ikebukuro Honten is one of the largest anime specialty stores in Japan, offering manga, anime-related goods, figures, and more. It is a representative place of Japanese anime culture, where you can get the latest anime information and goods. For Japanese people, it is known as a mecca for anime lovers and a source of anime culture.

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1 Chome-20-7 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013

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Official Site Animate Ikebukuro Main Store

5. ポケモンセンターメガトウキョー&ピカチュウスイーツ

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo & Pikachu Sweets Official Pokémon store with limited-edition merchandise and game-related products.

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Toshima City

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Shop

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo & Pikachu Sweets
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo & Pikachu Sweets

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is the official Pokémon store located in Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, a sacred place for Pokémon fans. Inside the spacious store, you will find a variety of limited-edition merchandise and game-related products. In addition, at Pikachu Sweets, visitors can enjoy cute Pokemon-themed sweets.

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2F, ALPA, Sunshine City Specialty Store Mall, 3 Chome-1-2, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-6002, Japan

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Official Site Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo & Pikachu Sweets

6. とらのあな 池袋店

Toranoana Ikebukuro Store Specializing in anime, manga, doujinshi, etc.

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Toshima City

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Anime

Toranoana Ikebukuro Store
Toranoana Ikebukuro Store
Toranoana Ikebukuro Store

Toranoana Ikebukuro is a specialty store selling anime, manga, and doujinshi, and is visited by many fans. It is a treasure trove for creators and fans alike, especially with its large selection of doujinshi. For Japanese people, it is an important place to support their creative activities and their unique culture.

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Seiko Sunshine Building XI 7F, 1 Chome-9-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan

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Official Site Toranoana Ikebukuro Store

7. グランドシネマサンシャイン 池袋

Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro Large movie theater with the latest IMAX and 4DX theaters

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Toshima City

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Movie theater

Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro
Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro
Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro
Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro

Grand Cinema Sunshine is a large movie theater in Ikebukuro, featuring the latest IMAX and 4DX theaters. It is a great place for movie fans to enjoy the latest movies with powerful images and sound.

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Grand Cinema Sunshine, 1 Chome-30-3, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan

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Official Site Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro

8. 南池袋公園

Minami Ikebukuro Park Urban oasis urban park

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Toshima City

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Park

Minami Ikebukuro Park
Minami Ikebukuro Park
Minami Ikebukuro Park

Minami Ikebukuro Park is an urban park located within walking distance of Ikebukuro Station. With a spacious lawn area, a playground area for children, and a café, it is a popular urban oasis. It is also the center of local community activities, with a variety of seasonal events held in the area.

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2 Chome-21-1 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0022

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9. ナンジャタウン

NAMJATOWN Theme park operated by Namco Bandai

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Toshima City

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Theme park

NAMJATOWN
NAMJATOWN
NAMJATOWN
NAMJATOWN

Nanja Town is a theme park located in Sunshine City in Ikebukuro and operated by Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc. Popular with families and young people, the gourmet area offers dumplings and sweets from all over Japan. The park is also packed with entertainment elements, such as haunted houses and mystery-solving attractions.

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2F Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3 Chome, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0014, Japan

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Official Site NAMJATOWN

10. コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天

Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten Planetarium combining the latest technology with music and stories

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Toshima City

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Planetarium

Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten
Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten
Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten

Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten is a planetarium located in Sunshine City. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful starry sky with the latest imaging technology and relax with reclining seats and the aroma of aroma.

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Rooftop of Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3 Chome-1-3, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan

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Official Site Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten

11. タイムズ スパ・レスタ

Times Spa Resta Spa facilities with natural hot springs and a variety of relaxation options

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Toshima City

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Spa

Times Spa Resta
Times Spa Resta
Times Spa Resta

Times Spa Resta is a spa facility located in Ikebukuro, where you can enjoy natural hot springs and a variety of relaxation menus. Ideal for a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of the city, saunas and massages are also available.

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12F Times Station Ikebukuro, 4 Chome-25-9 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan

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Official Site Times Spa Resta

12. サンシャイン水族館

Sunshine Aquarium Aquarium famous for its penguins in the sky

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Toshima City

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Aquarium

Sunshine Aquarium
Sunshine Aquarium
Sunshine Aquarium
Sunshine Aquarium

The Sunshine Aquarium is an aquarium located on the rooftop of Sunshine City. Although it is located in the middle of the city, visitors can observe the abundant marine life up close. The penguins in the sky and the jellyfish exhibit in the large tank are especially popular.

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Rooftop of Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3 Chome-1, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-8630, Japan

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Official Site Sunshine Aquarium

13. 法明寺

Houmeiji Temple Historic Temple

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Toshima City

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Temple

Houmeiji Temple
Houmeiji Temple
Houmeiji Temple
Houmeiji Temple
Houmeiji Temple

Houmeiji is a historical temple located in Ikebukuro and is designated as a cultural asset by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The tranquil precincts of the temple are home to a beautiful garden and historical buildings that offer a peaceful and tranquil setting.

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3 Chome-18-18 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0022

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Official Site Houmeiji Temple

14. 古代オリエント博物館

Museum of the Ancient Orient Exhibition hall of the history and culture of the ancient Orient region

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Toshima City

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Museum

Museum of the Ancient Orient
Museum of the Ancient Orient
Museum of the Ancient Orient

The Museum of the Ancient Orient is located in Sunshine City in Ikebukuro and exhibits the history and culture of the ancient Orient region (present-day Middle East). Visitors can enjoy the museum from an academic perspective as well, with valuable artifacts and artifacts on display.

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3 Chome-1-4, Bunka Kaikan Bldg., 7F Sunshine City, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan

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Official Site Museum of the Ancient Orient

15. 東京芸術劇場

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space Major art theaters in Ikebukuro

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Toshima City

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Theater

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space is a major cultural facility in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, where performances of theater, music, and dance are held. It has several halls, including the Main Hall, the Medium Hall, Theatre East, and Theatre West, and has hosted performances by outstanding artists from Japan and abroad.

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1 Chome-8-1 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0021

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Official Site Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space

Tokyo's Local Cuisine

1. 江戸前寿司

Edomae Sushi Sushi made with fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay

Edomae Sushi is made with fresh seafood from Tokyo Bay and is a symbol of Tokyo’s sushi culture. The artisanal skills of the sushi chefs are evident in the nigirizushi and makizushi, and the high-end sushi restaurants in Tsukiji Market and Ginza are particularly famous.

2. ラーメン

Ramen Various ramen from all over Japan

Tokyo is teeming with a wide variety of ramen restaurants. You can enjoy a variety of soups, such as soy sauce, salt, miso, and tonkotsu (pork bone). Tokyo’s ramen is especially popular among tourists because of its unique style and abundance of toppings.

3. うな重

Unaju Grilled broiled eel on a bed of rice

Unaju is extremely popular. Unaju is a dish consisting of grilled broiled eel on a bed of rice. In particular, unajyu served at long-established restaurants that have been in business since the Edo period offers a traditional taste.

4. もんじゃ焼き

Monjayaki Famous Teppanyaki Cuisine

Monjayaki is a teppan-yaki dish famous in downtown Tokyo, especially in the Tsukishima area. Ingredients such as cabbage, seafood, and meat are mixed into a thin batter and grilled on a teppan grill. It is a homey and familiar dish for locals, as they enjoy grilling it by themselves.

5. ちゃんこ鍋

Chanko-Nabe One-pot meals eaten by sumo wrestlers in their rooms on a daily basis

Chanko-nabe is a nabe dish served at the famous sumo stables in the Ryogoku district of Tokyo. It is nutritious and hearty, with plenty of meat, fish, and vegetables. Chanko-nabe is known as a dish used by sumo wrestlers to improve their physical strength.

6. 油そば

Aburasoba A kind of ramen without soup

Aburasoba is a type of ramen with no broth, a dish in which noodles are tossed with sauce. In Tokyo, there are many restaurants specializing in this dish, and with a wide variety of toppings, it is a fun way to customize the dish to your own taste.

7. 天ぷら

Tempura Fried dishes with fresh seafood and vegetables

Tempura in Tokyo is a deep-fried dish made with fresh seafood and vegetables and characterized by the Edo-mae technique. Its crispy texture and simple seasoning that makes the most of the flavors of the ingredients are appealing.

8. 深川めし

Fukagawa-meshi Rice cooked with clams

Fukagawa-meshi is a dish that originated in the Fukagawa district of downtown Tokyo. Typical dishes include rice cooked with clams and rice topped with miso soup with clams. This dish began as a fisherman’s dish and is still loved by the locals today, a simple yet delicious dish that shows the bounty of the sea.