Ikebukuro, Tokyo

Name: Ikebukuro
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#502 among attractions in Tokyo

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Ikebukuro is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits. ()

Local name: 池袋 Coordinates: 35°43'51"N, 139°42'43"E

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豊島区 (li dao qu)Tokyo Japan

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Ikebukuro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Namjatown, Otome Road, Ancient Orient Museum, Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School.

0.5 miE
Amusement park
Namjatown, Tokyo
12 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan, Namjatown is an indoor amusement park that offers a unique blend of entertainment, dining, and quirky attractions. Located in the Sunshine City complex in Ikebukuro, Namjatown is a popular destination for both locals...
~1840 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Otome Road, Tokyo
9 min walk • Otome Road is a name given to an area of Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan that is a major shopping and cultural center for anime and manga aimed at women. The area is sometimes referred to as Fujoshi Street, referencing the name given to fans of yaoi.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Ancient Orient Museum, Tokyo
14 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan, the Ancient Orient Museum offers a captivating retreat for those intrigued by the rich history of the Asian continent. This museum, situated within the Sunshine City shopping mall in the special wards of Tokyo, provides an...
0.4 miSW
Museum
Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School, Tokyo
11 min walk • In the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, lies a hidden architectural gem: Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School. This historic institution was designed by the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and stands as a testament to his unique approach to architecture.
1.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo
37 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo. It is located in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.
1 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
26 min walk • Gokoku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Bunkyō.
~1530 ftS
Park
Minami-Ikebukuro Park, Tokyo
8 min walk • Minami-Ikebukuro Park is a public park in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. A cafe called RACINE FARM TO PARK is also on the premises.
1.2 miE
Cemetery
Otsuka Park, Tokyo
31 min walk • Otsuka Confucian Cemetery is a cemetery located in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan containing the graves of a number of noted Confucian scholars from the Edo Period. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1921.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Eisei Bunko Museum, Tokyo
35 min walk • The Eisei Bunko Museum is a museum in Bunkyo-ku district in Tokyo, Japan. Its collection includes historical documents and artifacts, and works of fine art.
1.4 miSE
Park, Buddhist architecture, Historic walking areas
Higo Hosokawa Garden, Tokyo
35 min walk • Higo Hosokawa Garden is a Japanese garden located near the Kanda River in Bunkyō, Tokyo. The garden underwent renovation work and along with this there was a request for submission of a new name for the garden.
~1210 ftE
Observation decks and towers, Cafe
Sunshine 60, Tokyo
6 min walk • Sunshine 60 is a 60-story, mixed-use skyscraper located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, adjoining the Sunshine City complex. At the time of its completion in 1978, the 239.7 m building was the tallest in Asia, a title it held until 1985 when it was surpassed by the 63 Building in Seoul.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ikebukuro?

Nearby attractions include Tokyo/Toshima, Tokyo (3 min walk), Sunshine 60, Tokyo (6 min walk), Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Tokyo (7 min walk), Minami-Ikebukuro Park, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Ikebukuro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ikebukuro:

Bus

Ikebukuro-eki Higashiguchi • Lines: A, 上60, 光02, 池55, 池86, 王40出入, 王40甲, 王55, 草63, 草63-2, 草64, 赤51, 赤97 (3 min walk)
池袋駅西口 • Lines: B (3 min walk)

Train

Ikebukuro (4 min walk)
Mejiro (19 min walk)

Metro

Ikebukuro • Lines: F, M, Y (4 min walk)
Higashi-ikebukuro • Lines: Y (15 min walk)

Tram

Toden-zoshigaya • Lines: Sa (15 min walk)
Higashi-ikebukuro-yonchome • Lines: Sa (16 min walk)