Events in Ikebukuro

Sunshine City, anime and character shops, and big department stores.

At a glance

54 events listed · 17 free · 8 good for kids · 44 indoors

Pop-ups 17, Food events 11, Art exhibitions 9, Festivals & local events 9, Live music & concerts 6, Markets & flea markets 2

Food events
Yamagata & Miyagi Fair
Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, 8F event space (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 22 (Thu) – Oct 27 (Tue) 10:00–19:00
See the official page for prices
A regional food fair with specialties from Yamagata and Miyagi on Tobu Ikebukuro's 8th floor for six days. Eat-in last orders are 30 minutes before closing.
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Art exhibitions
Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta
Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A (World Import Mart Bldg 4F) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 28 (Wed) 10:00–19:00
¥2,500 at the door (¥2,300 advance)
Original art exhibition for Hetalia's 20th anniversary, with pencil sketches, color illustrations, a life-size Italy statue, photo spots and limited goods. Timed-entry tickets; closes at 17:00 on the last day.
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Festivals & local events
Sunshine City FUN! FUN! HALLOWEEN 2026
Sunshine City ALPA (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 1 (Thu) – Oct 31 (Sat) 11:00–16:00
Free entry (some activities paid, e.g. ¥300 stalls)Free
Festival stalls and workshops on Oct 17, 18, 24, 25, 30 and 31, and a concert on Oct 31.
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Festivals & local events
Baby Crawling Race (Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo Park)
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 11:30–14:00
Free to join (observatory admission required)Kids 0–1
Babies crawl toward mom or dad in a fun race. 10 heats of 15 minutes from 11:30 to 13:45, 4 babies each. Advance booking on Asoview from Oct 23, 11:00 (same-day entry possible if spots remain). Free to join, but observatory admission is required.
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Festivals & local events
YODOBASHI HALLOWEEN 2026 "Yodo-Haro" (Yodobashi Ikebukuro Rooftop)
LINKS Ikebukuro 9F Rooftop (Yodobashi Ikebukuro) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 16:00–22:00
YODO GROOVE FLOOR ¥2,500 advance / ¥3,500 at the door (Grill Pia FLOOR and Heisei song FLOOR free)Found on Instagram
Rooftop Halloween festival with three music areas (KEN ISHII B2B DJ RINOKA, REMO-CON, Heisei song party) and food. Costumes optional, covered and held rain or shine, re-entry OK. Directly connected to Ikebukuro Station.
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Pop-ups
IDOLiSH7 in NAMJATOWN ~11th Anniversary Festival~
NAMJATOWN (Sunshine City World Import Mart Bldg 2F) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Aug 28 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–20:00
See the official page for prices
IDOLiSH7 collaboration at NAMJATOWN with mini-games and original goods. Check the official site for admission fees. Last entry 19:30.
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Pop-ups
hololive production official pop up shop in TOKYO
Ikebukuro PACKS 2F/3F (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 3 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
See the official page for prices
The official pop-up store of VTuber group hololive production, touring five places in Japan; the Tokyo stop is Ikebukuro PACKS. Entry may be limited or ticketed when crowded.
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Art exhibitions
SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS-
Ikebukuro PARCO Main Bldg 7F PARCO FACTORY (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
General ¥1,500 (elementary school age and under free)
An archive exhibition tracing the history of the Sonic series, with design and development materials, some shown for the first time. Last entry 30 min before closing; closes 18:00 on the final day.
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Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ HE★VENS GARDEN Only Shop
animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store 7F SOUTH (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
See the official page for prices
Displays using visuals from HE★VENS's mini album plus new goods. LINE numbered entry tickets required all day Oct 16 and until 14:00 on Oct 17.
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Festivals & local events
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes 2026
Ikebukuro East area (Naka-Ikebukuro Park, etc.) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Free to watch (ticket required to cosplay)Free
One of Japan's largest cosplay festivals, with an 18+ night event on Oct 30.
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Festivals & local events
IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP × Sunshine City PLAYPARK 2026
Sunshine City ALPA 1F, plaza by the south entrance (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
Free entry (some paid activities, e.g. cardboard maze ¥1,200, samurai action ¥500)Free
Three days of hands-on play and workshops for kids, with a stamp rally.
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Food events
Tobu Ikebukuro Oktoberfest 2026 ~Powered by BeerFesta~
Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, 8F Rooftop Sky Deck (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–22:00
See the official page for pricesFound on Instagram
Rooftop beer event at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro with imported beers and German sausages. 11:00-22:00 (food L.O. 21:00, drinks 21:30). Walk-ins welcome.
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Food events
HELLO KITTY'S SWEETS MARKET
Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, 8F event space (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 22 (Thu) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–19:00
See the official page for prices
A Hello Kitty-themed sweets market held for about two weeks on the 8th-floor event space of Tobu Ikebukuro, with Kitty-inspired sweets and goods. Check Tobu's event page for the last day's closing time and vendors.
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Pop-ups
Helluva Boss POP UP STORE (Sunshine City Alta)
Sunshine City Alta 1F Event Space (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 22 (Thu) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–20:00
No admission fee listed (merchandise sale)
An official pop-up store celebrating Season 3 of the animated series Helluva Boss. Popular items are on sale, and every ¥3,300 spent gets a Halloween-design clear card while stocks last.
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Markets & flea markets
Sunshine City Big Flea Market (Nov 3, 2026)
Sunshine City, Sunshine Plaza (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 09:30–15:00
Free entryFree
A flea market at Sunshine Plaza in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City. A non-profit event for environmental protection and community exchange, open to everyone. Canceled in case of rain. Organized by Otakara Net.
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Food events
Parent & Child Lunch: Frying-Pan Meals (Fujin-no-Tomo-sha)
Tokyo Daiichi Tomo no Ie (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:30–14:00
Parent & child (1 adult + 1 child) ¥3,500; extra child ¥600; extra adult ¥1,200 (tax incl.)Found on InstagramKids 5–10
A family lunch serving the hashed pork and potato dish from the cover of the cookbook "Shin-teiban! Furaipan Gohan" as a set meal, with an ingredient-guessing game and a short talk by cooking experts Mako and Ralu. Limited to 30 groups; apply via Peatix or the publisher's site.
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Live music & concerts
Geigeki Brunch Concert (November)
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) 11:00 start
¥3,000 (all seats reserved)
A one-hour weekday-morning recital of popular classics; ages 5 and up.
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Live music & concerts
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Lunchtime Pipe Organ Concert Vol.162
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 5 (Thu) 12:00 start
¥1,000 (all seats reserved)
A 45-minute lunchtime organ recital by Ville Urponen.
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Festivals & local events
Toshima Childcare Festival
Toshima Center Square (Toshima City Office 1F) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) 10:00–11:30
FreeFreeKids 0–6
Intros to ward nursery schools, school-lunch recipes, height and weight checks, picture-book reading, hand/footprint crafts and a photo booth.
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Art exhibitions
Takayuki Goto Exhibition — 45 Years as an Animator
Anime Tokyo Station B1F (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Aug 8 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:30
Free admissionFree
An exhibition tracing 45 years of animator Takayuki Goto, who worked on "Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C." and "Zillion," with hand-drawn licensed illustrations, original key animation and chief animation director corrections. Extended run.
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Art exhibitions
"Fist of the North Star" Special Exhibition
Anime Tokyo Station 2F (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Aug 22 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:30
FreeFree
Displays on the history of the "Fist of the North Star" anime, scene photo panels, production materials and process videos, and a character quiz. Free admission. Closed Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a holiday).
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Pop-ups
Sunshine 60 Observatory x Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side: Tokimeki Sky Date
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
Observatory admission: adults ¥700 weekdays / ¥900 weekends & holidays (stamp rally ¥800)
A Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side collaboration at the observatory with a special exhibit, panorama photo spots, original goods, a stamp rally and collab cafe menu. Timed web tickets needed on weekends and holidays.
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Tokyo Revengers Café in E-DINER – Bar Bonten (Ikebukuro)
E-DINER Ikebukuro Main Store (Social Bldg. 1F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 20 (Tue) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
See the official page for prices
A collab café themed on "Bonten" from Tokyo Revengers. One random coaster (8 types, limited) with each original food or drink. 11:00–20:00; eat-in requires reservations on some days.
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Animate Girls Festival 2026 (AGF2026)
Sunshine City (Ikebukuro) and other venues (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
See the official page for prices
A major anime and game event aimed at female fans. Entry by time-slot tickets sold in advance (lottery/first-come); no tickets sold on site. Some tickets require face-photo registration.
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Food events
Ikebukuro West Gourmet Park 2026
Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park GLOBAL RING (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
Free admission (food and drinks are paid)Free
One of Ikebukuro's biggest food festivals, with 50 stalls of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes and drinks, plus live stage shows and a kids' area. No reservation needed; held rain or shine.
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Art exhibitions
Aloha ʻĀina Art Exhibition "A place of love and kindness" (Ikebukuro Orange Gallery)
Ikebukuro Orange Gallery (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–18:00
See the official page for pricesFound on Instagram
Group show by five artists working in colored pencil, art clay, pastel, pressed flowers and acrylic, including hand-painted cotton cloths for everyday use. Closes at 4pm on the 8th.
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Festivals & local events
Cutlassfish Day Talk with "Sakana no Onii-san" Kawachan & Sea Lion Performance (Sunshine Aquarium)
Sunshine Aquarium, Marine Garden performance stage (outdoor area) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 11 (Wed) 10:30–11:15
Aquarium admission required (see official site for fees)Family, ages 0+
On Nov 7 (Sat) and Nov 11 (Wed), 10:30–11:15, fish presenter Kawachan and keepers talk about cutlassfish, with a cutlassfish quiz for kids, ending with a dance together with Kawachan and the sea lions. The commemorative event runs Oct 9–Nov 15 with coloring displays and a cutlassfish exhibit.
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Yu Yu Hakusho POP UP SHOP (eeo Store Ikebukuro)
eeo Store Ikebukuro (Alpha Bldg 1F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 12 (Thu) 12:00–20:00
See the official page for prices
A pop-up selling new Japanese-fairy-tale-themed illustrated goods and mini-character items in Ikebukuro.
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Markets & flea markets
Nakaikebukuro Park Flea Market (with Handmade Market & Workshops)
Nakaikebukuro Park (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 12 (Thu) 10:00–18:00
Free entryFree
A weekday flea market in Nakaikebukuro Park near Sunshine-dori in Ikebukuro, with a handmade market and a workshop corner. Free admission.
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Food events
65th Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival — Minori Festival 2026
Sunshine City World Import Mart Bldg 4F Exhibition Hall A (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Nov 14 (Sat) 10:00–17:00
FreeFree
Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and others, with tastings and sales of regional specialties from across Japan. Also pony rides, petting giant rabbits and meeting local mascots.
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Sgt. Frog Collab Cafe: 'Invading the Flavors of Autumn!'
Collabo_Index Ikebukuro PARCO (Main Bldg 8F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 16 (Mon) 11:15–21:15
Reservation; at least one item per person (drinks ¥1,000, food ¥1,780, etc.)
A collab cafe celebrating autumn appetite with the Keroro Platoon: moon-viewing tororo udon, sweet-potato tarts and character drinks. 75-minute seatings; online reservations until 18:00 the day before.
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Workshop: "Make a Four-Panel Kamishibai!" (Toshima City Local History Museum)
Toshima City Local History Museum (Toshima Industry Promotion Plaza 7F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 10:00–15:00
See official site for fees (application required; lottery; 5 people per session)
Related to the exhibition "Kamishibai Made in Toshima", make a postcard-size four-panel kamishibai (picture-card story). Two sessions: 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00. Apply via form Oct 24 - Nov 9; elementary schoolers and younger must come with a guardian.
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Art exhibitions
21st Machikado Kids Art Exhibition (Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk)
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre B1F, Atelier West (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 18 (Wed) – Nov 22 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
FreeFree
An exhibition of works by Toshima children up to elementary school age, part of the Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk. Open 10:00-18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day), free. During the same period, the neighboring Atelier East hosts the 5th Artist Debut Exhibition of works by junior and senior high school students.
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Nippon Zenkoku Bussanten 2026 (All-Japan Local Products Fair)
Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A (World Import Mart Bldg. 4F) and Hall B (Bunka Kaikan Bldg. 4F) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) – Nov 22 (Sun) 10:00–19:00
Free entryFree
A fair organized by the Central Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry, bringing together local specialties and regional food from all over Japan. The exhibitor list by prefecture is on the official site.
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ISLANDER 2026 (Japan's Islands Fair)
Sunshine City Bunka Kaikan Bldg. 2F, Exhibition Hall D (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 22 (Sun) 10:00–18:00
Free entryFree
Islands from Hokkaido to Okinawa gather to sell local products and serve island food.
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Festivals & local events
CANDY DISCO Kids Disco (Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo-Park)
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo-Park (near Tenbo Hill) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 13:30–18:00
Free to join (observatory admission required)Kids 3–10
A kids' disco with DJ music and activities for playing and learning. Two parts, 13:30–15:00 and 16:30–18:00; no booking needed.
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Chiikawa Pocket POP UP STORE (Tokyo)
Ikebukuro PARCO Main Bldg 6F, 0% IKEBUKURO (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–21:00
See the official page for prices
A pop-up for the Chiikawa Pocket app's 4th goods line, themed on bento and shops, at Ikebukuro PARCO.
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Art exhibitions
Sunshine City x STUDIO201 Dot Coloring Workshop (Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk)
Sunshine City B2, Higashi-Ikebukuro underground passage (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–19:00
FreeFree
A participatory artwork where visitors color in 52,224 dots by number across four canvases on a 6 m x 2 m wall. Open 11:00-19:00, free. Part of the Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Walk.
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Workshop: "Draw Your Favorite Kamishibai Picture and Make a Button Badge!" (Toshima City Local History Museum)
Toshima City Local History Museum (Toshima Industry Promotion Plaza 7F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–15:00
See official site for fees (first 20 people per session; numbered tickets)
Choose a picture from the kamishibai on display, sketch it and make your own button badge. Two sessions: 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00; numbered tickets handed out from 30 minutes before. Elementary schoolers and younger must come with a guardian.
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Manga Made in Abyss Exhibition
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, Book Building 1F & B1 (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–20:00
Adults ¥2,500 (timed tickets on weekends and holidays)
An exhibition centered on reproduction artwork from Akihito Tsukushi's "Made in Abyss." Part 1 Oct 24–Nov 11, Part 2 from Nov 13. Timed tickets required on weekends and holidays. Last entry 19:30. Closed Nov 12 for changeover.
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Food events
Egg Fes in Tokyo 2026
Sunshine City World Import Mart Bldg 4F Exhibition Hall A (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 27 (Fri) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–20:00
Free admission (TKG feast needs a limited advance ticket)Free
Egg dishes, sweets and seasonings from across Japan; the tamago-kake-gohan feast needs an advance ticket.
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Festivals & local events
Tenbo-Park Autumn Sky Play: Weekday Workshops (Sunshine 60 Observatory)
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo-Park, event space (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Sep 10 (Thu) – Nov 30 (Mon) 11:00–15:00
Workshop free (observatory admission required)Kids 3–5
Weekday workshops for ages 3–5 from opening until 15:00. October features crafts such as a fruit basket; November's seasonal content will be announced officially.
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Chokotto Yabacity Exhibition (Ikebukuro PARCO)
Ikebukuro PARCO Main Bldg 7F PARCO FACTORY (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 30 (Mon) 11:00–21:00
General ¥1,000, students ¥700, elementary school age and under free (with a guardian)
An exhibition for the anime "Chokotto Yabacity," airing from October 2026. It has photo spots recreating the show's world, exhibition-only displays and commemorative goods. Each paid visitor receives a photo card. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Timed advance tickets (e+) are sold for the opening day, weekends and holidays.
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Haikyu!! × and GALLERY Collaboration Cafe (Ikebukuro)
and GALLERY Ikebukuro (LABI1 LIFE SELECT Ikebukuro 7F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Dec 6 (Sun) 11:00–20:10
Reservation 330 yen per person (with postcard); menu from 1,200 yen
Character menus and newly drawn winter visuals. Reservation 330 yen with a postcard.
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Live music & concerts
Orchestra for Ages 0 and Up: Christmas Special (Ikebukuro)
Toshima Civic Center 8F Multipurpose Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Dec 12 (Sat) 10:10 start
Ages 0 to preschool ¥1,000 / elementary and up ¥2,000 (front-center premium seats ¥1,500 / ¥3,000)Family, ages 0+
A Christmas concert for babies and families at Toshima Civic Center, with a pre-show instrument corner. Early-bird tickets on GETTIIS until Nov 27.
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Exhibition "Made in Toshima Kamishibai: What Nippon Gageki Left Behind"
Toshima City Local History Museum (IKE · Biz 7F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 09:00–16:30
Free entryFree
An exhibition at Toshima City Local History Museum on kamishibai picture-story shows made in Toshima, introducing the legacy of the publisher "Nippon Gageki". Free, no reservation. Closed Mondays (open Nov 23) and Nov 24.
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Toy Band Winter Wonderland: Play Christmas with Hinemos!
Toshima Civic Center 8F Multipurpose Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 14:00 start
Concert: adults (junior high+) ¥1,800, children (elementary and under) ¥500, age 2 and under free. Parent-child pair with workshop ¥3,000Kids 0–12
A Christmas concert by Hinemos, who play toys, melodicas and junk. Crying and moving around are OK. Kids who join the 10:30 parent-child workshop make a cymbal doll and take part in the afternoon show.
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Chiikawa Park Christmas
Chiikawa Park (Sunshine City Annex B1F/1F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri) 10:00–19:00
Adults (12+) ¥3,500, students ¥2,800, children (4–11) ¥1,800
Chiikawa Park in Ikebukuro gets a Christmas makeover, with decorations and special greetings from characters in Christmas outfits. Limited goods from Nov 24. Check tickets in advance.
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Christmas Buffet at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro (Cross Dine)
Hotel Metropolitan 1F All-Day Dining Cross Dine (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri) 11:30–22:00
Lunch: adults ¥6,000; dinner: adults ¥8,000–8,800 (senior, elementary-school and age 4–6 prices available)
A Christmas-only buffet at Hotel Metropolitan's all-day dining restaurant in Ikebukuro, with roast chicken, roast beef, bûche de Noël and more across Western, Japanese and Chinese dishes. Lunch and dinner are served in timed seatings (dinner on Dec 21–23 runs 18:00–21:00 with no time limit). Children's prices available; reservations by phone or online.
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Christmas Night Concert (Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro lobby)
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro, 1F Lobby (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Dec 19 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri) 17:30 start
Free entryFree
Free 30-minute opera Christmas concerts in the hotel lobby at 17:30 and 19:00 on Dec 19, 20, 24 and 25.
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Horimiya Cafe: Katagiri High School Festival (motto cafe Ikebukuro)
motto cafe Ikebukuro (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 27 (Sun) 11:00–19:40
See the official page for prices
A Horimiya collab cafe themed on the Katagiri High School festival; the menu switches to the second half from Nov 21. Reservations (first come, first served) and at least one order per person required.
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Christmas Sweets Buffet (Sunshine City Prince Hotel)
Sunshine City Prince Hotel, Café & Dining Chef's Palette (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 27 (Sun) 11:30–17:30
Adults 5,500 yen (6,000 yen Dec 19-25), elementary 3,000 yen, ages 4-6 1,500 yen (plus 13% service charge)
A cat-themed Christmas sweets buffet with 21 items. Weekends and holidays only in November, daily Dec 1-27; reservations required.
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TV anime "Ouran High School Host Club" in NAMJATOWN
NAMJATOWN (Sunshine City World Import Mart Bldg 2F) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Jan 11 (Mon) 10:00–20:00
Namjatown admission: see official page (mini-games 600 yen per play)
A collaboration featuring new illustrations of the seven Host Club members enjoying a theme park. Two mini-games (600 yen per play), original goods, collaboration desserts and food (1,200-1,400 yen), and photo spots. Namjatown is open 10:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30).
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Live music & concerts
Prague Symphony Orchestra New Year Concert, conducted by Tomáš Netopil (Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre)
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Jan 13 (Wed) 18:00 start
S ¥16,000 / A ¥13,000 (half price for students)
Starts 19:00, scheduled to end 21:00. Beethoven's Egmont Overture and Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" (piano: Shiori Kuwahara), and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. B and C seats are sold out. Student tickets require a photo student ID.
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FAQ

How many Ikebukuro are listed on Kyochika?

54 as of Oct 27 (Tue), and 17 of them are free to enter.

Which Ikebukuro are free?

Sunshine City FUN! FUN! HALLOWEEN 2026, Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes 2026, IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP × Sunshine City PLAYPARK 2026, Sunshine City Big Flea Market (Nov 3, 2026), Toshima Childcare Festival

Which Ikebukuro stay open latest?

YODOBASHI HALLOWEEN 2026 "Yodo-Haro" (Yodobashi Ikebukuro Rooftop) (until 22:00), Tobu Ikebukuro Oktoberfest 2026 ~Powered by BeerFesta~ (until 22:00), Christmas Buffet at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro (Cross Dine) (until 22:00)

Which Ikebukuro end soon?

Yamagata & Miyagi Fair (ends Oct 27 (Tue)), Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta (ends Oct 28 (Wed)), Sunshine City FUN! FUN! HALLOWEEN 2026 (ends Oct 31 (Sat)), Baby Crawling Race (Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo Park) (ends Oct 31 (Sat)), YODOBASHI HALLOWEEN 2026 "Yodo-Haro" (Yodobashi Ikebukuro Rooftop) (ends Oct 31 (Sat))

Checked against official pages · updated October 27, 2026

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