Ikebukuro
Tobu Department Store - Department store: Ikebukuro [Open 10am-8pm. Closed some Wednesdays.]
This massive department store is spread out over several buildings along the west side of Ikebukuro station, with dozens of brand boutiques and more than fifty restaurants.
Seibu Department Store - Department store: Ikebukuro [Open 10am-9pm daily.]
One of the biggest department stores in the world, this flagship branch of the international chain is spread out over fourteen floors and includes specialty shops Muji and Loft as well as dozens of restaurants. The two-level food hall is the...
Nekorobi - Cat cafe: Ikebukuro [Open 11am-11pm daily.]
The welcoming staff and softly lit, comfortable atmosphere make Nekorobi a popular destination. So popular, in fact, customers may encounter a wait on weekends. For Y1000, you'll get an hour with the cats, unlimited drinks from the vending machine...
Tokyu Hands - Retail: Ikebukuro [Open 10am-8pm daily.]
The incredible variety of merchandise here includes everything imaginable for outdoor explorers, campers, artists, craftsman, amateur chefs, and home repairmen. Even if you're not buying anything, it's always an entertaining place to browse around....
Sport Ikebukuro - Bowling alley: Ikebukuro [Open 10am-6am daily.]
A popular spot for late-night bowling as well as darts and billiards.
Hyper Lane - Bowling alley: Ikebukuro [Open 9am-8am daily.]
Amlux - Showroom: Ikebukuro [Open 11am-7pm. Closed Mondays.]
This five-story Toyota showroom has some seventy vehicles on display, including Formula-1 racecars. Other attractions include a racecar-driving game, road-safety driving simulators, and cartoon-themed entertainment for young children.
Sunshine City Alpa - Shopping complex: IkebukuroThe shoping mall area at the center of the Sunshine City complex offers three floors of retailers and one restaurant floor.
Sunshine Aquarium - Aquarium: Ikebukuro [Open summer 10am-8pm; winter 10am-6pm daily.]
You'll see marine life from all over the globe swimming and splashing around in this big, three-story aquarium, which was completely renovated in August 2011. The biggest draws are probably the giant manta rays and the huge sunfish (called mambo in...
Planetarium Manten - Planetarium: Ikebukuro [Open 11am-8pm daily.]
The planetarium was completely renovated in July 2011 and equipped with the latest computer graphics and high-quality audio systems. There are usually several shows on any given day, taking place in Planetarium A, Planetarium B and the very relaxed...
Ancient Orient Museum - Museum: Ikebukuro [Open 10am-5pm (entry until 4:30pm) daily.]
The exhibitions at this tiny museum focus on archaeological finds and fine arts from the Ancient Near East (Egypt, Mesopotamia) and Central Asia (the Silk Road). There are just three small exhibition rooms, so don't plan on spending the whole...
Takadanobaba
Citizen Plaza - Sports facility: Takadanobaba [Open 10am-10pm daily.]
This well-equipped sports center just east of Takadanobaba station includes a 30x60m ice-skating rink, bowling lanes, tennis courts, ping pong tables and a golf school. Ethnic dance classes are taught at the culture school, and coffee and snacks...
Intro - Jazz cafe: Takadanobaba [Open noon-midnight daily.]
An old-fashioned "jazz kissa" where you can nurse your drink and nod your head to the music for hours on end.
Big Box - Bowling alley: Takadanobaba [Open 10am-11pm daily.]
A conveniently located bowling alley in the sports/restaurant complex in front of Takadanobaba station.
Don Quijote - Retail: Takadanobaba [Open 24 hours a day.]
