If you are under 20, please refrain from entering.
Ikebukuro is the district around the big terminal station in Toshima ward: two large department stores, Tobu and Seibu, flank the station, and Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park faces the west exit.
GO TOKYO lists the JR Shonan Shinjuku, Yamanote and Saikyo lines at Ikebukuro Station, along with the Tobu Tojo Line, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Yurakucho and Fukutoshin lines.
GO TOKYO calls Ikebukuro one of Tokyo's most dynamic and down-to-earth neighbourhoods, known for fashion, food and entertainment facilities. The same page notes that the station is flanked by the Tobu and Seibu department stores and that Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park lies in front of the west exit.
If venues are added for Ikebukuro, this is where they will be visible. The Ikebukuro Area currently has no listing either, so turn to the Tokyo page for listings in the city.
Touting-zone designations in the police material designates blocks in Toshima ward including Ikebukuro 1-chome, Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-chome, Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-chome and Minami-Ikebukuro 1-chome (31 March 2016).
Ikebukuro is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
Payment methods vary by venue. Check the listing and confirm with the venue before booking.
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