Izakaya Recommendations in Ikebukuro (West Exit): the Cheap, Tasty, and Authentically Japanese Pub Experience!

Ikebukuro, the famous entertainment district in the northwest of Tokyo can largely be divided into two: The station’s east side is crowded with large shopping facilities, while the west side is known as Bunkyo, or cultural district, due to its many cultural hot spots. Another characteristic of the cultural west side is the amazing abundance of izakaya, or Japanese traditional pubs. They offer both food and drinks for very reasonable prices, often with all-you-can-drink plans that let you savor a large variety of beverages for a nice price! This makes Ikebukuro is one of the best areas to go bar- and izakaya-hopping, so we’ll see you there!