Top 3 Photo Spots in Ikebukuro

Last updated: 19 May 2020

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.

Ikefukurou Statue

いけふくろう
- 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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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.

Nekobukuro

ねこぶくろ
- Address 1-28-10, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0013
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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.

J-WORLD TOKYO

J-WORLD TOKYO
- 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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CHOUETTE rouge

CHOUETTE rouge
- 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）

Myouhou: Japanese public bath

池袋　銭湯　妙法湯
- 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

Area
Ikebukuro
Category
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