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Special IKEBUS Collaboration: The Prince of Tennis II

To celebrate the The Prince of Tennis Exhibition at Space Galleria (8F, Animate Ikebukuro Main Store), a special limited-edition IKEBUS will run through Ikebukuro! Highlights of the collaboration include: Limited-edition 1-day IKEBUS pass featuring exclusive artwork In-bus announcements by Ryoma Echizen and Kunimitsu Tezuka Special preview video for the The Prince of Tennis Exhibition (shown only on buses #1, #7, and #8) Operation period on Monday, May 26, 2025 Where to buy : Animate Ikebukuro Main Store (1F), Ikebukuro East Exit Tourist Information Center and more! For details, visit the official IKEBUS website:
Exclusive PDF Page here!
Ride with the Prince! Only on IKEBUS Anime Hits the Streets

Step Into Showa: The 7th Retro Japan Exhibition

15th to 20th May	10am to 7pm
TOBU Department Store, 8F Exhibition Space
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Showa Retro Wonderful Goodies with Friends

Recommended cake

All year round	11:00am - 8:00pm
HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO 1F "Cake & Bakery Shop"
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Limited Sweets Hotel Special

Recommended Japanese dishes

NOW	Lunch 11:30am-3:00pm (L.O.2:30pm) Dinner5:30pm-9:30pm (L.O.9:00pm) Dinner Course L.O.8:30pm Closed every Sunday dinner time and on Mondays. (However, this may change depending on public holidays and substitute holidays.)
HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO 2F Japanese Restaurant " HANAMUSASHI" and Japanese Kitchen & Bar "SHUNKA"
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Japanese Cuisine Hotel Stay Special

Coupons, event info & memory stamps inside!

Pick up your free copy of the Welcome to IKEBUKURO! English tourist map, now being distributed at Ikebukuro Station, nearby facilities, and tourist information centers! Highlights of this handy postcard-sized guide (unfolds into a full area map): ・Exclusive coupons for major shopping centers and hotels in Ikebukuro ・A special feature introducing five unique things you can only find in Ikebukuro, including anime culture, the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival, the Fukuro Festival, and IKEBUS and more!
Exclusive PDF Page here!
Ikebukuro Limited Tourist Map Hidden Local Gems

Hi! We're Ikebukuro! Nice to meet you.

Ikebukuro is a great base for exploring Tokyo. Ikebukuro's the place to be in northern Tokyo! It's a super convenient spot for first-time visitors, especially since you can get there straight from the airport.
Ikebukuro Welcome Let's make memories

Sunshine City character information

NOW!	Anime, comics, and various other character shops and events are plentiful!
Sunshine City
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Character Distinctive Specialities

Sunshine City List of Restaurants / Food news

NOW!	Why not make the most of the restaurants in Sunshine City?
Sunshine City
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Restaurants Food Topics Useful

acosta! / One of the biggest regular cosplay event!

Almost every month!	Please follow the instruction and rules on website and enjoy the event!
Sunshine City and more.
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Anime Manga Fan Place

the Largest Anime Store in the World!

Almost Every Day Open!	Weekday / 11am - 21pm Weekend/Public holiday / 10am - 20pm
animate / 11-story building (B2F-9F)
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Anime Manga Fan Place

[Lunch&Dinner] Domestic beef charcoal grill

NOW	[ Price ] Lunch: Sirloin 4,800JPY / Fillet 5,500JPY Dinner: Sirloin 11,500JPY / Fillet 13,500JPY
Hotel Metropolitan, Japanese Kitchen & Bar SHUNKA, 2F
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Lunch Dinner Restaurant Hotel

Breakfast Buffet

NOW	[Hours] 6:30am-10:30am (L.O. 10:00am) [Price] Adult 3,500JPY
Hotel Metropolitan, All Day Dining Cross Dine, 1F
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Morning Restaurant Hotel

Combination Tickets Available

On sale	Varies depending on facility
Sunshine Aquarium etc.
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Facilities Ticket Special

SUNSHINE 60 OBSERVATORY TENBOU-PARK "Voice guide"

On sale	11:00-21:00 Last admission 20:00/Observatory admission fee required
SUNSHINE 60 OBSERVATORY TENBOU-PARK
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Facilities Limited Guide