Guidebook for 豊島区
Sightseeing
Near station from our house. There are lots of fun places, which are only in Japan.
100 yen shop "Can-Do" is very popular among tourists. There are also great ramen noodle place like "Muteki-Ya"
346 locals recommend
Ikebukuro Station
1-chōme-28 MinamiikebukuroNear station from our house. There are lots of fun places, which are only in Japan.
100 yen shop "Can-Do" is very popular among tourists. There are also great ramen noodle place like "Muteki-Ya"
There are lots of tall and unique buildings in "Nishiguchi" West Exit area.
"Kabuki-cho" area is the largest night spot in Japan. Take Yamanote Line from Mejiro. It's a few stations away.
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuThere are lots of tall and unique buildings in "Nishiguchi" West Exit area.
"Kabuki-cho" area is the largest night spot in Japan. Take Yamanote Line from Mejiro. It's a few stations away.
It's a great Meiji Emperor's shrine. Take Yamanote Line from Mejiro, and get off at Harajuku
1219 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Treasure House
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōIt's a great Meiji Emperor's shrine. Take Yamanote Line from Mejiro, and get off at Harajuku
Tokyo Station has many souvenir stores, but rather you'd better look at the appearance of the building. It's got a classic magnificent brick wall. It was recently restored.
558 locals recommend
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiTokyo Station has many souvenir stores, but rather you'd better look at the appearance of the building. It's got a classic magnificent brick wall. It was recently restored.
Around Imperial Palace, you can see the beautiful pond and Japanese pine trees. This place used to be the largest samurai castle "Edo-Jo". Enjoy quiet time and think about the old samurai era.
377 locals recommend
Imperial Palace
1-1 ChiyodaAround Imperial Palace, you can see the beautiful pond and Japanese pine trees. This place used to be the largest samurai castle "Edo-Jo". Enjoy quiet time and think about the old samurai era.
You can visit the famous "Sensoji Temple" and Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest tower in Japan. Visit "Shinobiya" the ninja store if you have time.
500 locals recommend
Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaYou can visit the famous "Sensoji Temple" and Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest tower in Japan. Visit "Shinobiya" the ninja store if you have time.
It's a traditional Japanese style garden. Beautiful pond and old building. Entrance is free. It's just a few minutes by walk from our Ninja House. It closes 5pm. Go there in the morning. It opens at 9
3-chōme-20-18 Mejiro
It's a traditional Japanese style garden. Beautiful pond and old building. Entrance is free. It's just a few minutes by walk from our Ninja House. It closes 5pm. Go there in the morning. It opens at 9
Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 Higashiikebukuroshopping center, observation platform, aquarium, amusement park
Arts & Culture
Beautiful christian university in the city. Probably not for public but you can see a church or take a look at the campus from outside. Students are excellent, probably able to speak English.
40 locals recommend
Rikkyo University Ikebukuro Campus
3-chōme-34-1 NishiikebukuroBeautiful christian university in the city. Probably not for public but you can see a church or take a look at the campus from outside. Students are excellent, probably able to speak English.
The Christian school Hiro graduated. (Unfortunately Hiro is not Christian) It's in the beautiful classy area of Aoyama. You can probably get in there and see the church.
7 locals recommend
Aoyama Gakuin University Aoyama Campus
4-chōme-4-25 ShibuyaThe Christian school Hiro graduated. (Unfortunately Hiro is not Christian) It's in the beautiful classy area of Aoyama. You can probably get in there and see the church.
This place is amazing. You can see lots of REAL Japanese Swords that are national treasures. Even for Japanese, there aren't lots of chances to see real swords. They are the beauty.
206 locals recommend
Tokyo National Museum
13-9 UenokōenThis place is amazing. You can see lots of REAL Japanese Swords that are national treasures. Even for Japanese, there aren't lots of chances to see real swords. They are the beauty.
Came to Japan? You definitely have to try real Japanese karaoke!! Utahiroba is my favorite karaoke place because it's cheap!! Weekdays are even cheaper.
カラオケルーム歌広場 池袋東口店
1-chōme-2-11 HigashiikebukuroCame to Japan? You definitely have to try real Japanese karaoke!! Utahiroba is my favorite karaoke place because it's cheap!! Weekdays are even cheaper.
Japanese arcades are different, special, and crazy! Seeing is believing. You can play so many crazy games and get some prizes if you are lucky!
Standing Sushi Bar Ikebukuro
Japanese arcades are different, special, and crazy! Seeing is believing. You can play so many crazy games and get some prizes if you are lucky!
Shopping
One of the largest electronics stores in Japan. You can get a variety of goods from phone charger to travel necessities. It's in a walking distance.
175 locals recommend
Bic camera Ikebukuro Honten
1-chōme-11-7 HigashiikebukuroOne of the largest electronics stores in Japan. You can get a variety of goods from phone charger to travel necessities. It's in a walking distance.
Every daily thing is 100 yen here. It's amazing. You have no choice but going if you haven't yet. You can get souvenir, daily necessities like shampoo, teeth brushes, etc. You can walk from our house.
1 Chome-22-2 Minamiikebukuro
Every daily thing is 100 yen here. It's amazing. You have no choice but going if you haven't yet. You can get souvenir, daily necessities like shampoo, teeth brushes, etc. You can walk from our house.
High-class shopping street. You can find a lot of expensive brands here. Take the train and get off at Harajuku.
90 locals recommend
表参道ヒルズゼルコバテラス
4-chōme-12-5 JingūmaeHigh-class shopping street. You can find a lot of expensive brands here. Take the train and get off at Harajuku.
A lot of ninja goods like swords and ninja headbands! You will find it awesome if you like our Ninja House. Good for gifts.
Shinobiya Asakusa
A lot of ninja goods like swords and ninja headbands! You will find it awesome if you like our Ninja House. Good for gifts.
One of the only 8 official Apple Stores in Japan. The magnificent glass-made building is in the very popular tourist streets called Omotesando. Take Yamanote Line and get off at Harajuku. Only 10 mins
12 locals recommend
Apple 表参道
4-chōme-2-13 JingūmaeOne of the only 8 official Apple Stores in Japan. The magnificent glass-made building is in the very popular tourist streets called Omotesando. Take Yamanote Line and get off at Harajuku. Only 10 mins
It's a very popular crowded street in Harajuku. You can get crazy cloths for cosplay and cheap things for souvenir. Take Yamanote Line from Mejiro station. 10 minutes away.
48 locals recommend
Takeshita Street Square
1-chōme-16-4 JingūmaeIt's a very popular crowded street in Harajuku. You can get crazy cloths for cosplay and cheap things for souvenir. Take Yamanote Line from Mejiro station. 10 minutes away.
You can get a variety of goods cheaper. They carry so many different types of grocery. Food, cloth, electronics, brand bags, shoes, etc. If you need something, go there first. You can walk to there.
399 locals recommend
Don Quijote
1-chōme-22-5 MinamiikebukuroYou can get a variety of goods cheaper. They carry so many different types of grocery. Food, cloth, electronics, brand bags, shoes, etc. If you need something, go there first. You can walk to there.
1-chōme-28-1 Minamiikebukuro
shopping center
Tobu Hope Center
1-chōme-1-30 Nishiikebukuroshopping center
Lumine Ikebukuro
1-chōme-11-1 Nishiikebukuroshopping center
LABI1 Yamada Denki Ikebukuro
1-chōme-5-7 HigashiikebukuroOne of the largest electronics stores in Japan.
Animate Ikebukuro
1-chōme-20-7 HigashiikebukuroANIME Store
Food Scene
It's got a long line all day long. It takes at least 30 minutes before you can finally eat it. But it worth. If you have time, try this noodle. Pretty close to Ninja House.
1-chōme-17-1 Minamiikebukuro
It's got a long line all day long. It takes at least 30 minutes before you can finally eat it. But it worth. If you have time, try this noodle. Pretty close to Ninja House.
It's a crazy huge ramen noodle called "Jiro". It's very popular, so you probably have to wait. The noodle is very large. Don't try to get large size. Small is enough. I don't recommend it to ladies.
19 locals recommend
Ramen Jiro
2-chōme-27-17 MinamiikebukuroIt's a crazy huge ramen noodle called "Jiro". It's very popular, so you probably have to wait. The noodle is very large. Don't try to get large size. Small is enough. I don't recommend it to ladies.
Baseball themed Japanese curry and rice restaurant. They offer cheap and tasty Japanese curry and rice. One serve is less than 1000 yen. It has bright yellow sign.
ゴーゴーカレー 池袋60階通りスタジアム
1-chōme-23-2 MinamiikebukuroBaseball themed Japanese curry and rice restaurant. They offer cheap and tasty Japanese curry and rice. One serve is less than 1000 yen. It has bright yellow sign.
It's a cheap but relatively good sushi restaurant. I usually don't try very expensive sushi restaurant. But if you want real expensive ones, it's not here.
22 locals recommend
Sushi Zanmai
1-chōme-27-8 MinamiikebukuroIt's a cheap but relatively good sushi restaurant. I usually don't try very expensive sushi restaurant. But if you want real expensive ones, it's not here.
This one is hot. The special menu called "Hokkyoku(Arctic Pole)" is especially hot. Don't try it if you are very good at spicy foods. Normal ones are hot enough.
16 locals recommend
Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto West Ikebukuro
3-chōme-26-6 NishiikebukuroThis one is hot. The special menu called "Hokkyoku(Arctic Pole)" is especially hot. Don't try it if you are very good at spicy foods. Normal ones are hot enough.
Ootoya
1-chōme-9-3 KanamechōJapanese cheap restaurant.
Everything Else
It's a large park in a middle of Tokyo. It's fun to have a can of beer in such a place. It's not illegal in Japan to drink in public places. Go dare do it. It's close to Harajuku station.
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōIt's a large park in a middle of Tokyo. It's fun to have a can of beer in such a place. It's not illegal in Japan to drink in public places. Go dare do it. It's close to Harajuku station.
Gakushuin University
1-chōme-5-1 MejiroUniversity