15 Best Ikebukuro Tours

Ikebukuro is Tokyo’s other anime district, less touristy than Akihabara and home to Otome Road, aimed at female fans. Sunshine City has the Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo and the Sunshine 60 observatory. Tours here also include manga lessons, voice acting and a micro pig cafe.

1.Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park Admission in Tokyo

See Tokyo from the 60th floor at Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park, with skyline views, sunset chances, VR rides, and a relaxed indoor setting.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The scenery is truly beautiful. Coming in the evening allows you to see the transition from day to night, with panoramic views of the Tokyo cityscape. The overall experience is very comfortable.”

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3.Micro Pig Cafe Experience in Ikebukuro Tokyo

Spend an hour with micro pigs at Ikebukuro’s Mipig Cafe, with a drink, themed donut and postcard included. Read practical tips before booking.

★ 4.6

“A very cute experience! We had trouble finding the location, and were late for our booking but they were accommodating and let us attend later. The pig were adorable and scrambled all over to lay on us. The staff kept the place clean and quickly…”

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4.Tokyo Manga Lesson 〜Lets Become a Manga Artist!〜

Discover the secrets of becoming a manga artist in Tokyo! Unleash your creativity and dive into the vibrant world of Japanese manga. Join now!

★ 5.0

“This was a great class to learn Manga drawing. The teacher took us through step by step on what we needed to do and taught us there are no limits in terms of what you can drawn and achieve!”

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6.Professional Japanese Anime Voice Acting Workshop in Tokyo

Discover the thrill of voice acting with a professional workshop in Tokyo. Experience recording, character roleplay, and insider tips—all in English.

★ 5.0

“I got the chance to attend the voice acting workshop on 6/24. It was held in a small studio and they gave us all our own bottle of water and a script to use as reference. It lasted about an hour, maybe a little more?…”

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8.Sunshine Aquarium and SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory Ticket

Pair rooftop penguins and city views at Sunshine Aquarium and Sunshine 60 Observatory, with practical tips on timing, ticket rules, and value.

★ 4.6

“At the observatory, there are many things to enjoy other than enjoying the scenery, such as collaboration with minions, and it was not very crowded, so I was able to enjoy it relatively leisurely, so I was very satisfied. At the aquarium, although it was…”

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9.Tokyo Fun Side Ikebukuro Family Tour of Food Anime Tour By Guide

Discover Ikebukuro’s hidden food spots and anime culture with this 4-hour guided tour, blending sightseeing, local eats, and insider tips for a true Tokyo experience.

★ 5.0

“Hiko was such a great guide, and made for such a special time w my 18YO son. Ikebukuro is a relatively lesser talked about area of Tokyo when speaking w friends, but I thought it was great. Filled with a lot of energy and young…”

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10.Tokyo/Ikebukuro Manga lesson by acitive pro-Manga artists

Discover Tokyo’s manga culture through a professional artist-led workshop near Ikebukuro, perfect for art lovers and manga fans of all ages.

★ 4.5

“Belle animation faite par un Mangaka expérimenté. La séance était instructive et ludique. La guide attentive était bien également. Nous avons apprécié l'expérience. Allez-y sans hésiter. E&C.”

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11.Ikebukuro Cooking: Gyoza and Ramen

Make miso ramen, fold gyoza and whisk matcha in a two-hour Tokyo home-kitchen class with an English-speaking guide.

★ 5.0

“Want a authentic Japanese cooking experience? Look no further. This Ramen and Gyoza cooking class is not only informative, it is a fun family activity. We learned how to make a very flavorful Miso ramen broth from scratch. It was interesting to see how to…”

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12.Private Tokyo Food Scene 6 Hour Experience: Depatika, Street Food, Izakaya

Discover the hidden gems of Tokyo's food scene on a 6-hour culinary adventure. Indulge in depatika delights, savor street food, and experience the vibrant izakaya culture.

★ 5.0

“We had a great day with Simon and spent the day eating and drinking around some fantastic neighbourhoods in Tokyo where we saw not a single tourist. It felt like visiting the city with a friend who knows takes you to all the cool places.…”

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13.Japanese Sake Tasting and Masu Crafting Experience in Tokyo

Discover Tokyo’s sake culture with a guided tasting of 56 varieties, a masu decorating workshop, and light snacks—all in a cozy, authentic setting.

“Thank you for letting me drink so much delicious sake. The staff were also very kind. I enjoyed talking with the other guests. I want to drink more sake in the future.美味しくて飲みすぎてしまいました!おつまみも色々会って面白かったです。カレーパンと日本酒が合うとは思いませんでした!”

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15.Maid Cafe HoneyHoney (Ikebukuro)

Try HoneyHoney in Ikebukuro with a maid-drawn latte, handmade cake or omelet rice, ice cream and a keepsake photo.

★ 4.6

“I did this experience back in 2017 and decided to take my younger siblings! They (16M & 19F) loved it! Although the maids spoke mostly Japanese, that didn't stop us from conversing and having a great time. We used Google Translate to talk to Ami-Chan…”

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