Guidebook for Toshima-ku
Getting Around
+++It's one meters by taxi from Ikebukuro east entrance to my house.+++
Ikebukuro Station has two main entrances, the East exit and the West exit. There are a number of other secondary entrances such as the JR North exit, the various Seibu exits. and multiple subway exits.
The JR lines run north/south through the center. The Tobu platforms are to the northwest and the Seibu platforms are to the southeast. Both Tobu and Seibu operate department stores adjacent to their terminal stations. (Despite their names, "Seibu" (西武) starts with the kanji for "west" (西), but its platforms are in the eastern part of the station, while "Tōbu" (東武) starts with the character for "east" (東), but its platforms are in the western part of the station.)
The Marunouchi Line and Yurakucho Line run east/west two stories underground, while the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line is four stories underground to the west of the main station complex. The latter line runs south toward Shinjuku and Shibuya along Meiji-dori, and offers through services to Motomachi-Chūkagai Station in Yokohama via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line.
Tokyo Metro's Echika underground mall is also located inside the station
346 現地メンバーのおすすめ
池袋駅
1-chōme-28 Minamiikebukuro+++It's one meters by taxi from Ikebukuro east entrance to my house.+++
Ikebukuro Station has two main entrances, the East exit and the West exit. There are a number of other secondary entrances such as the JR North exit, the various Seibu exits. and multiple subway exits.
The JR lines run north/south through the center. The Tobu platforms are to the northwest and the Seibu platforms are to the southeast. Both Tobu and Seibu operate department stores adjacent to their terminal stations. (Despite their names, "Seibu" (西武) starts with the kanji for "west" (西), but its platforms are in the eastern part of the station, while "Tōbu" (東武) starts with the character for "east" (東), but its platforms are in the western part of the station.)
The Marunouchi Line and Yurakucho Line run east/west two stories underground, while the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line is four stories underground to the west of the main station complex. The latter line runs south toward Shinjuku and Shibuya along Meiji-dori, and offers through services to Motomachi-Chūkagai Station in Yokohama via the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line.
Tokyo Metro's Echika underground mall is also located inside the station
東武鉄道（株） 北池袋駅
The nearest station to my house.
大山駅
4 Ōyamachō＋＋＋Station＋＋＋
TOBU TOJO LINE
Food Scene
Hawaiian-themed ramen in Ikebukuro.
If you purchase the spam set (you should), you get a wonderful spam rice ball. Filled with konbu seaweed and a shiso leaf. It is even wrapped in plastic, so you can take it with you and have it later. Give it a try!
Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Ikebukuro 2-60-7
Closest station: Ikebukuro
Open 11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:00
Sundays 11:30-15:30
Closed Tuesdays
2-chōme-60-7 Ikebukuro
Hawaiian-themed ramen in Ikebukuro.
If you purchase the spam set (you should), you get a wonderful spam rice ball. Filled with konbu seaweed and a shiso leaf. It is even wrapped in plastic, so you can take it with you and have it later. Give it a try!
Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Ikebukuro 2-60-7
Closest station: Ikebukuro
Open 11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:00
Sundays 11:30-15:30
Closed Tuesdays
http://shop.dennys.jp/map/2513 Open: 24 hours Recommend：baked French onion soup
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Denny's
2-chōme-1-5 Ikebukurohonchōhttp://shop.dennys.jp/map/2513 Open: 24 hours Recommend：baked French onion soup
+++Kura-Zushi+++
---Kaiten Sushi (Conveyor Belt Sushi)---
●Average price：Lunch 900 JPY Dinner 1,500 JPY ●
https://gurunavi.com/en/gddy803/rst/
When it comes to Japan, it is sushi.
Sushi-go-round shops serve two pieces of hand-rolled sushi (two nigirizushis) on a plate at 108 yen. One of the most Famous shop is Kura-zushi.
When you want to eat enough amount of sushi at low price, go to a kaitenzushi shop.
When a sushi you want is not running around, you can order it by a display in front of you.
32 現地メンバーのおすすめ
無添くら寿司 池袋東口店
+++Kura-Zushi+++
---Kaiten Sushi (Conveyor Belt Sushi)---
●Average price：Lunch 900 JPY Dinner 1,500 JPY ●
https://gurunavi.com/en/gddy803/rst/
When it comes to Japan, it is sushi.
Sushi-go-round shops serve two pieces of hand-rolled sushi (two nigirizushis) on a plate at 108 yen. One of the most Famous shop is Kura-zushi.
When you want to eat enough amount of sushi at low price, go to a kaitenzushi shop.
When a sushi you want is not running around, you can order it by a display in front of you.
＋＋＋OOTOYA+++
--- Teishoku(Japanese Style Set Meals),Soba Nudle, Udon Nudle---
https://gurunavi.com/en/gegj308/rst/#restaurantdetail
●Average price：Lunch 900 JPY Dinner 900 JPY
●Menu++
https://www.ootoya.com/menu.asp?tcid=3
112 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Ootoya
6-chōme-27-30 Shinjuku＋＋＋OOTOYA+++
--- Teishoku(Japanese Style Set Meals),Soba Nudle, Udon Nudle---
https://gurunavi.com/en/gegj308/rst/#restaurantdetail
●Average price：Lunch 900 JPY Dinner 900 JPY
●Menu++
https://www.ootoya.com/menu.asp?tcid=3
+++CHIBO+++
---Okonomiyaki,Teppanyaki (Iron Grill) Cuisine ---
https://gurunavi.com/en/a221207/rst/
●Recommendation＋＋Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki ＋＋Chibou Yaki ＋＋
●Average price
Lunch 1,500 JPY Dinner 2,700 JPY
●Hours
Monday - Sunday 11:00 - 23:00(L.O.22:00, Drink L.O. 22:30)
10 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Esola Ikebukuro
1-chōme-12-1 Nishiikebukuro+++CHIBO+++
---Okonomiyaki,Teppanyaki (Iron Grill) Cuisine ---
https://gurunavi.com/en/a221207/rst/
●Recommendation＋＋Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki ＋＋Chibou Yaki ＋＋
●Average price
Lunch 1,500 JPY Dinner 2,700 JPY
●Hours
Monday - Sunday 11:00 - 23:00(L.O.22:00, Drink L.O. 22:30)
Everything Else
Itabashi Nakamaru Post Office
17-14 NakamaruchōThe nearest Post office
Arts & Culture
Kumano Shrine
11-2 Kumanochō++Kumano Temple++
It's possible to see Japanese Buddhism and Buddhist architecture.
http://aom-tokyo.com/english/
Ancient Orient Museum As its name implies, this museum is dedicated to the origin of human civilization, the “Ancient Orient.” In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Ancient Orient Museum hosts limited-time exhibitions from a wide range of diverse fields. ”
28 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Ancient Orient Museum
3-chōme-1-4 Higashiikebukuro http://aom-tokyo.com/english/
Ancient Orient Museum As its name implies, this museum is dedicated to the origin of human civilization, the “Ancient Orient.” In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Ancient Orient Museum hosts limited-time exhibitions from a wide range of diverse fields. ”
Shopping
＋＋＋DON QUIOXTE＋＋＋
Discount store
〒170-0011 Tokyo, Toshima, 池袋本町2-7-5 Open: 24 hours http://www.donki.com/en/
Just a few minutes walk from the villa
399 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Don Quijote
1-chōme-22-5 Minamiikebukuro＋＋＋DON QUIOXTE＋＋＋
Discount store
〒170-0011 Tokyo, Toshima, 池袋本町2-7-5 Open: 24 hours http://www.donki.com/en/
Just a few minutes walk from the villa
Pokemon center mega Tokyo
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/megatokyo/
The limitation Pokemon goods which can be bought only here are sold.
136 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 HigashiikebukuroPokemon center mega Tokyo
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/megatokyo/
The limitation Pokemon goods which can be bought only here are sold.
BIC CAMERA Ikebukuro West Store
1-chōme-16-3 NishiikebukuroBic Camera Ikebukuro West Store
Electronics store.
Essentials
＋＋＋＋SupermarketMaruetsu Super market＋＋＋＋＋ 22-14 Minamichō, Itabashi-ku, Tōkyō-to 173-0027 Open: 24 hours
http://www.maruetsu.co.jp/
24 hours open super market just 5 minutes walk from the villa
22-14 Minamichō
＋＋＋＋SupermarketMaruetsu Super market＋＋＋＋＋ 22-14 Minamichō, Itabashi-ku, Tōkyō-to 173-0027 Open: 24 hours
http://www.maruetsu.co.jp/
24 hours open super market just 5 minutes walk from the villa
ファミリーマート・西池袋店
2-chōme-78-2 IkebukuroFamily Mart
サンクス池袋本町１丁目店
Sunks
Sightseeing
One of the most famous shop street
in Japan
.
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Happy Road Oyama shopping street promotion association
49-1 ŌyamachōOne of the most famous shop street
in Japan
.
“Sunshine city has a lot of entertainment places. http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/english/index.html
①Sunshine Aquarium was reopened in 2011 as a state-of-the-art metropolitan aquarium. Designed as an “Oasis in the Sky,” the aquarium features popular attractions such as the “Sunshine Aqua Ring” with its view of sea lions swimming overhead and the dreamlike “Jellyfish Tunnel.” You can also enjoy performances by sea lions and underwater divers, as well as sea otter and penguin feeding shows. +++
②Konica Minolta Planetarium “Manten” Equipped with the latest “SkyMax” system, the Konica Minolta Planetarium “Manten” features full-dome projection of high-resolution full-color CG motion imaging. The planetarium offers three different programs scheduled throughout the day. +++
③SKY CIRCUS Sunshine60 Observatory is an experience-type observatory that opened in 2016.Being 251 m above sea level, it offers an impressive 360-degree panoramic view of places such as the many buildings in Shinjuku, Mt. Fuji, and Tokyo Skytree.In addition, it is packed with playful content such as the latest VR technology and a 4D simulation so you get a whole new experience with views that stimulate the senses of sight and touch and bring surprises. +++
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Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 Higashiikebukuro“Sunshine city has a lot of entertainment places. http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/english/index.html
①Sunshine Aquarium was reopened in 2011 as a state-of-the-art metropolitan aquarium. Designed as an “Oasis in the Sky,” the aquarium features popular attractions such as the “Sunshine Aqua Ring” with its view of sea lions swimming overhead and the dreamlike “Jellyfish Tunnel.” You can also enjoy performances by sea lions and underwater divers, as well as sea otter and penguin feeding shows. +++
②Konica Minolta Planetarium “Manten” Equipped with the latest “SkyMax” system, the Konica Minolta Planetarium “Manten” features full-dome projection of high-resolution full-color CG motion imaging. The planetarium offers three different programs scheduled throughout the day. +++
③SKY CIRCUS Sunshine60 Observatory is an experience-type observatory that opened in 2016.Being 251 m above sea level, it offers an impressive 360-degree panoramic view of places such as the many buildings in Shinjuku, Mt. Fuji, and Tokyo Skytree.In addition, it is packed with playful content such as the latest VR technology and a 4D simulation so you get a whole new experience with views that stimulate the senses of sight and touch and bring surprises. +++