
Ikebukuro is a town where you can eat while walking and enjoy lots of shopping! Here are 3 photo spots you cannot miss in Ikebukuro. All of them are in areas that adults and children can enjoy together, so we recommend taking a picture there with your family.
The Go-To Spot when Meeting People in Ikebukuro

"Ikefukuro", the owl statue near the north exit of JR Ikebukuro Station is known as a popular meeting spot with the locals. It is popular due to its easy-to-remember name, which is a pun on "Ikebukuro" with "fukuro (owl)". Since it is within the covered station area, you can meet people regardless of the weather. It is always crowded with a lot of people.
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Address
The Ikebukuro Station yard, 1, Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0022
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Nearest Station
Ikebukuro Station (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Saikyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line / Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line / Seibu Ikebukuro Line / Tobu Tojo Line)
- Phone Number 03-3988-2914
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Address
The Ikebukuro Station yard, 1, Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0022
Take Photos while Petting Cute Cats!

Cat cafes are very popular as healing places because you can play with cats living there freely. Among these cafes, "Nekobukuro" stands out with its elaborate interior decoration. It is designed to represent a cats' society, and there are interesting objects such as "Nekobukuro Station" there. You will be welcomed by 12-15 cats. It recommended that you take photos during snack time which takes place twice a day, while interacting with the cats.
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Nekobukuroねこぶくろ
- Address 1-28-10, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0013
Taking Photos as if You Became a Hero of "Jump (Manga magazine)"

J-WORLD TOKYO is an indoor theme park where you can immerse yourself in the world of "Jump". Not only can you play at the attractions of works such as ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, and NARUTO, but also eat food with the motif of the characters in the food corner. There are many photo spots in the park, so you can take a commemorative shot while acting like a character of one of these works.
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J-WORLD TOKYOJ-WORLD TOKYO
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Address
Sunshine City World Import Mart Building 3F, 3-chome, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-8630
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Nearest Station
Ikebukuro Station (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Saikyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line / Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line / Seibu Ikebukuro Line / Tobu Tojo Line)
8 minutes on foot
- Phone Number 03-5950-2181
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Address
Sunshine City World Import Mart Building 3F, 3-chome, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-8630
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Address
DKY12 building 1F,1-8-6, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0013
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Nearest Station
Ikebukuro Station (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Saikyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line / Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line / Seibu Ikebukuro Line / Tobu Tojo Line)
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Address
DKY12 building 1F,1-8-6, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0013
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Myouhou: Japanese public bath池袋 銭湯 妙法湯
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Address
4-32-4 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0021
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Nearest Station
Ikebukuro Station (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Saikyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line / Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line / Seibu Ikebukuro Line / Tobu Tojo Line)
15 minutes on foot
- Phone Number 03-3957-8433
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Address
4-32-4 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0021
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