Ikebukuro Travel Guide
Tokyo
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Popular places to visit
Tokyo Disneyland®
Have a fun-filled day at Tokyo Disneyland® and find out why this is a popular theme park in Urayasu. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tokyo DisneySea®
Enjoy the rides and games at Tokyo DisneySea® and see why people love this theme park in Urayasu. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tokyo Dome
Catch an event at Tokyo Dome during your trip to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Shibuya Crossing
You can learn more about the history of Tokyo when you visit a well-known site such as Shibuya Crossing. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and temples in this vibrant area.
Tokyo Skytree
Find out about the history of Tokyo Skytree, one of the top monuments in Tokyo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Tokyo Tower
Find out about the history of Tokyo Tower, a well-known monument in Tokyo. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Ikebukuro
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Pros: Gym facilities are basically brand new, well worth the additional price point for access. General hotel and rooms are extremely clean and modernized, big luxury vibes for a very low price point. Location is extremely convenient, especially if you are travelling via Haneda Airport. If you are ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The room was very clean. I lived the shower and bath. And it was surprisingly roomy for a Japan hotel
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great breakfast, guest laundry decent.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean, friendly staff and close to train station and Tokyo dome!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms comfortable, but very dated, and generally quite shabby. Hotel is split across numerous different annexed levels. Had to skip the breakfast service due to huge queue/ inadequate provision for number of guests. This hotel needs renovation.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Great place for long stay!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ikebukuro
Kabukicho
Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Godzilla Head, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.
Shinjuku
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.
Chiyoda
Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.
Ueno
Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.
Akihabara
While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.
Harajuku
Harajuku is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station or Omote-sando Station to explore sights like Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.
