Guidebook for Toshima-ku

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Guidebook for Toshima-ku

Food Scene

Cool cafe in renovated Japanese-style house. Great coffee & homemade desserts made with locally-sourced ingredients. Lunch & Dinner avail.　 Hours: 11:30 am - 10:00 http://www.nantencafe.com/
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
なんてんＣａｆｅ
1-chōme-10-7 Kanamechō
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool cafe in renovated Japanese-style house. Great coffee & homemade desserts made with locally-sourced ingredients. Lunch & Dinner avail.　 Hours: 11:30 am - 10:00 http://www.nantencafe.com/
A great place for Japanese-style fried chicken, chicken wings, and other fried food for takeout. 10:30～21:30
Fukunokara Kanamecho
1-chōme-19-1 Kanamechō
A great place for Japanese-style fried chicken, chicken wings, and other fried food for takeout. 10:30～21:30
A hole-in-the-wall Japanese-style barbecue restaurant with super high-quality beef. Grill the meat yourself at small grills at each table or at the counter. Try the Gyu Negi (Sliced Beef w/ Spring Onion) and the A4 top-tier beef.
Kemuri-ya
1-chōme-12-2 Kanamechō
A hole-in-the-wall Japanese-style barbecue restaurant with super high-quality beef. Grill the meat yourself at small grills at each table or at the counter. Try the Gyu Negi (Sliced Beef w/ Spring Onion) and the A4 top-tier beef.
Mom and pop shop selling grilled chicken and yakitori for take-out from the first floor of their home.
山形屋鳥肉店
Mom and pop shop selling grilled chicken and yakitori for take-out from the first floor of their home.
Tiny Italian Restaurant (only 8 seats) with changing daily menu. Everything is prepared for you to order. Great pasta, appetizers, and desserts. Hours: 18:00 ~ 1:00 [CLOSED Sundays]
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Tiny Italian Restaurant (only 8 seats) with changing daily menu. Everything is prepared for you to order. Great pasta, appetizers, and desserts. Hours: 18:00 ~ 1:00 [CLOSED Sundays]
Super delicious Okonomiyaki, Monjayaki, and other grilled items. Grills at each table. Fun atmosphere and good quality ingredients. Try the Ayers Rock Steak and the Eikufu Special Okonomiyaki. The staff grill all the food for you right at your table. This place is on the 2f right above Trattoria Porta Nuova.
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Super delicious Okonomiyaki, Monjayaki, and other grilled items. Grills at each table. Fun atmosphere and good quality ingredients. Try the Ayers Rock Steak and the Eikufu Special Okonomiyaki. The staff grill all the food for you right at your table. This place is on the 2f right above Trattoria Porta Nuova.
Kare Wa Nomimono (カレーは飲み物). My favorite place for Japanese Curry! It's really popular with locals so be prepared to wait in line for a bit if you go during peak times. Lines moves quickly and it's totally worth the wait! Just 2 types of curry (Chicken and Beef) with loads of options for toppings (ask for an English menu). My fave is the beef curry - the meat is super-tender and just melts in your mouth!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Japan Curry Life Association Ikebukuro
1-chōme-3-2 Higashiikebukuro
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kare Wa Nomimono (カレーは飲み物). My favorite place for Japanese Curry! It's really popular with locals so be prepared to wait in line for a bit if you go during peak times. Lines moves quickly and it's totally worth the wait! Just 2 types of curry (Chicken and Beef) with loads of options for toppings (ask for an English menu). My fave is the beef curry - the meat is super-tender and just melts in your mouth!
Ramen Mirai (ラーメン味来) There are several Ramen shops in the neighborhood and countless others in Ikebukuro but this one is hands down the absolute best. Specializing in Miso-based ramen. The Spicy Miso Ramen is absolutely incredible - try it with a side of Gyoza (pot stickers) and a cold beer.
味噌専門 らーめん味来
5-chōme-24-12 Nishiikebukuro
Ramen Mirai (ラーメン味来) There are several Ramen shops in the neighborhood and countless others in Ikebukuro but this one is hands down the absolute best. Specializing in Miso-based ramen. The Spicy Miso Ramen is absolutely incredible - try it with a side of Gyoza (pot stickers) and a cold beer.
Trattoria Porta Nuova Kanamecho. Like so many amazing restaurants in Tokyo, this place is run by an extremely passionate Chef-Owner. Amazing pasta dishes prepared with great attention to detail and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The homemade bread and Uni (Sea Urchin) Pasta are unforgettable. Plus, they have a great all-you-can-drink special (1,500 yen for 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink wine and sparkling wine.
trattoria portanuova 要町
1-chōme-19-3 Kanamechō
Trattoria Porta Nuova Kanamecho. Like so many amazing restaurants in Tokyo, this place is run by an extremely passionate Chef-Owner. Amazing pasta dishes prepared with great attention to detail and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The homemade bread and Uni (Sea Urchin) Pasta are unforgettable. Plus, they have a great all-you-can-drink special (1,500 yen for 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink wine and sparkling wine.
Midori Sushi. One of the most famous conveyor belt sushi chain restaurants in Tokyo. Located on the 8F of Seibu Department Store. English Menu. Order via iPad!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Katsumidori
1-chōme-1-28-1 Minamiikebukuro
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midori Sushi. One of the most famous conveyor belt sushi chain restaurants in Tokyo. Located on the 8F of Seibu Department Store. English Menu. Order via iPad!
One of the Tokyo outposts of the beloved Taiwanese soup dumpling restaurants. If you've never had soup dumplings, you've got to check it out! Located on 13floor of Tobu Department Store. English menu.
Din Tai Fung
One of the Tokyo outposts of the beloved Taiwanese soup dumpling restaurants. If you've never had soup dumplings, you've got to check it out! Located on 13floor of Tobu Department Store. English menu.

Essentials

Open 24 Hours Next to McDonalds (also open 24 hrs)
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maruetsu
6-chōme-27-29 Shinjuku
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open 24 Hours Next to McDonalds (also open 24 hrs)
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Isamiya Kanamecho shop
1-chōme-18-7 Kanamechō
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Inside Kanamecho Station. Lowest trans fees for withdrawing funds from overseas. PLUS ATM cards & major credit cards accepted. Around the corner from ticket gates, near toilets. URL: oo.gl/2EWc8B
5-chōme-25-5 Nishiikebukuro
Inside Kanamecho Station. Lowest trans fees for withdrawing funds from overseas. PLUS ATM cards & major credit cards accepted. Around the corner from ticket gates, near toilets. URL: oo.gl/2EWc8B
Drugstore
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Drugstore

Shopping

100 Yen Convenience store with good selection of groceries. open 24 Hours.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lawson Store 100 Ikebukuro Nichome Shop
2-chōme-59-2 Ikebukuro
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
100 Yen Convenience store with good selection of groceries. open 24 Hours.
The owner of this coffee bean shop takes coffee extremely seriously. A true connoisseur. You can find a wide selection of coffee beans from all over the world- roasted and ground to order.
珈琲豆 優
1-chōme-13-9 Kanamechō
The owner of this coffee bean shop takes coffee extremely seriously. A true connoisseur. You can find a wide selection of coffee beans from all over the world- roasted and ground to order.
One of the largest department stores in Tokyo. Their food basement is absolutely incredible as is their homewares floor - it's a great place to buy Japanese sweets, souvenirs, pottery, etc.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seibu Ikebukuro
1-chōme-28-1 Minamiikebukuro
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the largest department stores in Tokyo. Their food basement is absolutely incredible as is their homewares floor - it's a great place to buy Japanese sweets, souvenirs, pottery, etc.
Uniqlo Ikebukuro (East Exit) One of the flaghship Uniqlo stores in Tokyo, located on main shopping street in Ikebukuro
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uniqlo
5-chōme-64-8 Nakano
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uniqlo Ikebukuro (East Exit) One of the flaghship Uniqlo stores in Tokyo, located on main shopping street in Ikebukuro
Another huge Uniqlo located in Tobu Department Store, West Exit
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uniqlo Ikebukuro Tobu
1-chōme-1-25 Nishiikebukuro
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Another huge Uniqlo located in Tobu Department Store, West Exit
One of the biggest Muji Stores in Tokyo. Great place for souvenirs
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
無印良品 池袋西武
1-chōme-28-1 Minamiikebukuro
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the biggest Muji Stores in Tokyo. Great place for souvenirs

Arts & Culture

Jiyugakuen Myonichikan, an "Important Cultural Property" is the original building complex of Jiyugakuen, designed by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jiyū Gakuen Myōnichikan
2-chōme-31-3 Nishiikebukuro
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jiyugakuen Myonichikan, an "Important Cultural Property" is the original building complex of Jiyugakuen, designed by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice wine bar with light food. On 2F, above Origin Bento Open from 17:00
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Nice wine bar with light food. On 2F, above Origin Bento Open from 17:00
Japanese Craft Beer and smoked food! Smoked cheese is amazing and "Smoked Beer" is also on the menu.
SmokeBeerFactory (スモークビアファクトリー)
1-chōme-18-12 Kanamechō
Japanese Craft Beer and smoked food! Smoked cheese is amazing and "Smoked Beer" is also on the menu.
Cool little wine bar with super-friendly staff. Try to Japanese-style chicken wings (tebasaki)! Open really late.
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Cool little wine bar with super-friendly staff. Try to Japanese-style chicken wings (tebasaki)! Open really late.
Sake Tokubei. Beautiful little sake bar with a huge selection of sake from all over Japan. Right behind the Police Box on the corner of the main intersection.
徳兵衛 池袋要町店
Sake Tokubei. Beautiful little sake bar with a huge selection of sake from all over Japan. Right behind the Police Box on the corner of the main intersection.

Everything Else

Inside Kanamecho station. Lowest trans. fees for withdrawing funds from overseas. PLUS ATM and major credit cards accepted. Around the corner from ticket gates, near toilets. URL: goo.gl/2EWc8B
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kanamecho Station
1-chōme-1 Kanamechō
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inside Kanamecho station. Lowest trans. fees for withdrawing funds from overseas. PLUS ATM and major credit cards accepted. Around the corner from ticket gates, near toilets. URL: goo.gl/2EWc8B

Sightseeing

1.7 Km landscaped walking path running from North to South over an area that used to be a river up until the 60's. Nice trees and flowers, some restaurants along the way. Walking path: oo.gl/kT6ZJV
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yahatagawa South Greenway
4-chōme-5-5 Nishiikebukuro
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1.7 Km landscaped walking path running from North to South over an area that used to be a river up until the 60's. Nice trees and flowers, some restaurants along the way. Walking path: oo.gl/kT6ZJV