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Uncover Ikebukuro a family foodie tour with a local guide

4 Hours Round trip from Toshima City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ikebukuro with a local guide
  • 02 Enjoy a family-friendly food and city tour
  • 03 Visit major shopping landmarks including Tobu and Seibu
  • 04 Discover pop-culture spots such as Animate Ikebukuro
  • 05 See Sunshine City and its entertainment complex
  • 06 Sample a variety of foods including sushi, yakiniku, takoyaki, and seafood
  • 07 Includes desserts plus soft drinks and water

Discover one of Tokyo’s most dynamic neighbourhoods on this family-friendly foodie and culture tour of Ikebukuro. Explore a lively mix of major department stores, modern city streets, pop-culture hotspots, and entertainment complexes while enjoying a variety of local food along the way.

From the bustling station area and famous shopping landmarks to anime culture and unique themed stops, this experience offers a fun introduction to Ikebukuro’s many sides. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll enjoy an inclusive and welcoming outing that blends food, sightseeing, and local atmosphere in one memorable walk.

Discover one of Tokyo’s most dynamic neighbourhoods on this family-friendly foodie and culture tour of Ikebukuro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Tokyo
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

JR East Travel Service Center Ikebukuro Station

Ikebukuro Station is a major railway station located in the Ikebukuro district of Toshima, Tokyo, Japan, shared by the East Japan Railway Company, Tokyo subway operator Tokyo Metro, and the two private railway operators Seibu Railway and Tobu Railway

SEIBU IKEBUKURO Main Store

Large flagship department store in 12- & 9-floor buildings with train-station links & a food court.

Cat Cafe Mocha, Ikebukuro West

Fashionable cat cafe MOCHA (Mocha) of the topic by TV and a magazine. It is a cat cafe that can be enjoyed with confidence even for the first time. I was particular about the interior so that people and cats could easily spend.

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre is a centre for the performing arts located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1990 and is operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture. There is a concert hall with 1999 seats and a playhouse with 834 seats as well as a number of smaller spaces

Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro

What Makes It Special One of the biggest department stores in Tokyo, Tobu Department Store is located on top of Ikebukuro Station and features almost 50 restaurants, a wide range of shops, and an upscale supermarket

Sunshine City

The definite highlight of Ikebukuro is Sunshine City. Although it might seem like a regular mall at first, the massive complex is also home to an aquarium, planetarium, and a couple of small amusement parks. 

Animate Ikebukuro Flagship

At Animate you can buy assorted anime and manga, as well as several kinds of related goods. Afterwards, head south from the Animate, and you’ll arrive at the retro video game store Super Potato. I

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Toshima City 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Desserts
  • Food and City Tour
  • Professional guide.
  • Soft drinks and water
  • Sushi, yakiniku, takoyaki, seafood.

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Toshima City, JP
Tour start
Toshima City, JP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Toshima City.

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