About Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro is north-west Tokyo's main hub - a major shopping and entertainment district with a slightly grittier, more local character than Shibuya. It is home to two of the world's largest department stores (Seibu and Tobu), Sunshine City (a huge vertical mall with an observation deck and aquarium), and the 'Otome Road' district - the epicentre of anime and manga culture aimed at women.
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Traveller Tips
- 1Sunshine City 60 observation deck offers panoramic north Tokyo views
- 2Otome Road (Higashi-Ikebukuro) is the world's leading anime/manga culture district for female fans
- 3Nishiikebukuro Chuo Park area has excellent yakitori restaurants on a budget
- 4The east side (Tobu Department Store side) tends to be less crowded than the west
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Cafés
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Sunshine City
Seibu & Tobu Department Stores
Otome Road (anime)
Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park
Teatro dei Borghesi