Izakaya Recommendations in Ikebukuro (East Exit): Lively Pubs and Excellent Drinks!

Ikebukuro is among the most representative downtown areas of Tokyo. Department stores, restaurants, and shops all crowd around Ikebukuro Station, the famous Sunshine 60 among them, making for a colorful town that never sleeps. The lively area does, of course, offer an amazing selection of traditional Japanese pubs called izakaya, boasting not only a warm and welcoming atmosphere but also a great selection of dishes and spirits. A special recommendation for an izakaya evening is Ikebukuro’s east side!