Guidebook for Bunkyō-ku

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Guidebook for Bunkyō-ku

Food Scene

This is a unique and very popular food in Ikebukuro! Try their original delicious Okonomiyaki-like and Takoyaki-like food!
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ばくだん焼本舗池袋店
1-chōme-1-29 Higashiikebukuro
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This is a unique and very popular food in Ikebukuro! Try their original delicious Okonomiyaki-like and Takoyaki-like food! 
Delicious Udon restaurant!
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Uchitateya
3-chōme-13-17 Minamiikebukuro
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Delicious Udon restaurant! 
Enjoy their delicious Soba noodle!
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Bikyo Soba
1-chōme-32-5 Higashiikebukuro
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Enjoy their delicious Soba noodle! 
Stand-up eating style restaurant! Try their fresh and yummy Tenpura ball (Ten-Don)!
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Tendon Fuji
1-chōme-28-6 Nishiikebukuro
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Stand-up eating style restaurant! Try their fresh and yummy Tenpura ball (Ten-Don)! 
Great Udon restaurant in Ikebukuro!
Suzuriya
2-chōme-2-12-10 Minamiikebukuro
Great Udon restaurant in Ikebukuro! 
Try their juicy Chicken Katsu!
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Mitoya
3-chōme-30-10 Nishiikebukuro
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Try their juicy Chicken Katsu! 
Enjoy their Unagi-ball ! Don't miss their great cost performance at lunch time!
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Manmaru Ikebukuro
2-chōme-13-8 Ikebukuro
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Enjoy their Unagi-ball ! Don't miss their great cost performance at lunch time! 
Great sushi in Ikebukuro!
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Sushi Mamire
1-chōme-21-13 Nishiikebukuro
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Great sushi in Ikebukuro! 
Cat cafe!
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Neko no Iru Kyuukeijo 299
1-chōme-23-9 Higashiikebukuro
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Cat cafe!

Drinks & Nightlife

It is the biggest downtown in Japan is located in 15 minute walk towards Shinjuku station. A stimulating spot for night out! You may see lots of people from different countries and find a great night enjoyment! 日本一の繁華街。 新宿駅からは徒歩15分の場所にあります。 エキサイティングな夜のお出かけにもぴったり。 国籍を問わず大勢の人々が訪れ、東京の夜を楽しみます。
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Kabukicho
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It is the biggest downtown in Japan is located in 15 minute walk towards Shinjuku station. A stimulating spot for night out! You may see lots of people from different countries and find a great night enjoyment! 日本一の繁華街。 新宿駅からは徒歩15分の場所にあります。 エキサイティングな夜のお出かけにもぴったり。 国籍を問わず大勢の人々が訪れ、東京の夜を楽しみます。  
They have lots of kind of Sake!
BETTAKO
1-42-17 Higashiikebukuro
They have lots of kind of Sake! 
For everyone who wants to enjoy meat!
MeatChops ミートチョップス
1-chōme-27-5 Higashiikebukuro
For everyone who wants to enjoy meat! 
Yakitori Izakaya!
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Yakiton Mitsubo Ikebukuro
2-chōme-16-1 Minamiikebukuro
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Yakitori Izakaya! 
Enjoy their fresh and delicious fish!
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Uokin Ikebukuro
1-chōme-35-8 Nishiikebukuro
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Enjoy their fresh and delicious fish! 

Sightseeing

Tokyo Skytree
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Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage
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Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Tower
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Tokiotoren
4-chōme-2-8 Shibakōen
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Tokyo Tower
Observatory from Sunshine City building! Great Tokyo view from high up!
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SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observation Deck
3-chōme-1-1 Higashiikebukuro
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Observatory from Sunshine City building! Great Tokyo view from high up!  

Parks & Nature

Shinjuku-Gyoen is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom in Tokyo. Fully bloomed around the park in spring. 10 minute walk from Shinjuku station, and it’s been growing the numbers of visitors, especially from another countries. You may enjoy visiting there while you are in Shinjuku! 都内でも有数の桜の名所で、春は桜が一面に咲き誇る新宿御苑。 ここ数年で、海外からの観光客数が伸び続けているスポットで、新宿駅から徒歩10分で行くことができます。 ぜひ新宿に来た際には、一度お立ち寄りください!
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Shinjuku Gyoen
11 Naitōmachi
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Shinjuku-Gyoen is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom in Tokyo. Fully bloomed around the park in spring. 10 minute walk from Shinjuku station, and it’s been growing the numbers of visitors, especially from another countries. You may enjoy visiting there while you are in Shinjuku! 都内でも有数の桜の名所で、春は桜が一面に咲き誇る新宿御苑。 ここ数年で、海外からの観光客数が伸び続けているスポットで、新宿駅から徒歩10分で行くことができます。 ぜひ新宿に来た際には、一度お立ち寄りください!  
It has about 133 acres of space and is the one of the biggest parks in Tokyo. Many people visit this park to enjoy sunshine and open green areas to have a picnic or play sports. It's also next to Meiji Shrine, which is one of the famous shrines in Japan. 約540,000m2 もの広さがあり、東京で4番目に大きい公園です。 緑を楽しんだり、ピクニックをしたり、スポーツをしたりとたくさんの人々が訪れます。 日本で有名な神社の一つである明治神宮も隣接されています。
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Yoyogipark
2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō
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It has about 133 acres of space and is the one of the biggest parks in Tokyo. Many people visit this park to enjoy sunshine and open green areas to have a picnic or play sports. It's also next to Meiji Shrine, which is one of the famous shrines in Japan. 約540,000m2 もの広さがあり、東京で4番目に大きい公園です。 緑を楽しんだり、ピクニックをしたり、スポーツをしたりとたくさんの人々が訪れます。 日本で有名な神社の一つである明治神宮も隣接されています。

Arts & Culture

The temple which is the one of the important cultural properties in Japan.
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Gokokuji-tempel
5-chōme-40-1 Ōtsuka
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The temple which is the one of the important cultural properties in Japan. 
A Shinto Shrine dedicated to the Emperor and Empress Meiji. It has the top count for New Years Day visits in Japan. Many people still admire and visit it as a 'noble' spot in the city. It also has lots of green space in the heart of Tokyo, with a great forest that even contains some endangered species. 明治天皇と昭憲皇太后を祀る神社。 年末年始の参拝客は日本一の数を誇ります。
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Meiji Jingu-schatkamer
1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō
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A Shinto Shrine dedicated to the Emperor and Empress Meiji. It has the top count for New Years Day visits in Japan. Many people still admire and visit it as a 'noble' spot in the city. It also has lots of green space in the heart of Tokyo, with a great forest that even contains some endangered species. 明治天皇と昭憲皇太后を祀る神社。 年末年始の参拝客は日本一の数を誇ります。  

Shopping

A knick-knack store
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Don Quijote
1-chōme-22-5 Minamiikebukuro
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A knick-knack store 
This is a place you might be surprised by Mass retailer of Marti-Media in Japan. Highly recommend to visit at least once while you are in Ikebukuro!
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Bic camera Ikebukuro Honten
1-chōme-11-7 Higashiikebukuro
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This is a place you might be surprised by Mass retailer of Marti-Media in Japan. Highly recommend to visit at least once while you are in Ikebukuro!  
This is a place you might be surprised by Mass retailer of Marti-Media in Japan. Highly recommend to visit at least once while you are in Ikebukuro!
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LABI1 Yamada Denki Ikebukuro
1-chōme-5-7 Higashiikebukuro
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This is a place you might be surprised by Mass retailer of Marti-Media in Japan. Highly recommend to visit at least once while you are in Ikebukuro!  
Find your favorite Japanese products!
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Tokyu Hnads Ikebukuro
1-chōme-28-10 Higashiikebukuro
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Find your favorite Japanese products!
Department Store
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Seibu Ikebukuro
1-chōme-28-1 Minamiikebukuro
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Department Store
A shop for Japanese anime goods!
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Animate Ikebukuro
1-chōme-20-7 Higashiikebukuro
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A shop for Japanese anime goods! 
Shopping mall
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Esola Ikebukuro
1-chōme-12-1 Nishiikebukuro
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Shopping mall 

Essentials

Super Market
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Maruetsu Petit
3-chōme-13-11 Nishishinjuku
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Super Market
Convenience Store
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FamilyMart Otowa 1-chome
1-chōme-20-11 Otowa
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Convenience Store
7-Eleven Bunkyo Otowa 1-chome
1-chōme-17-11 Otowa
Convenience store