offers many memorable things including the first penguins in the world that fly in the sky, a cutting-edge VR experi- 3 “Otome Road” , which ence, famous architecture, and a Japanese garden. Christopher, is located adjacently to Plus 1 Day an overseas student from Sweden, gave his friend, Sophie from Sunshine60, is a sanctuary England, a tour through Ikebukuro, which is full of discoveries and for women from all around in surprises. the world who love Japanese anime and comics. It is lined IKEBUKURO with shops specializing in cosplay, as well as those specializing in comics and The adjacent cafe merchandise. See penguins that fly is also very popular and serves large hot 4 Minami Ikebukuro Park dogs, which are new in the sky as well as favorite Ikebukuro dishes. famous architecture. Discover many things as you stroll through Start 1 Sunshine Aquarium Jiyu Gakuen Ikebukuro A relaxing and comfortable 5 Myonichikan atmosphere is presented in the facility with an exhi- Refreshments such as bition of underwater life. coffee and tea can be The jellyfish floating in the enjoyed in the spacious water are so close that you hall. can almost touch them. Mejiro Garden 6 Surreal lighting is used to Sky Circus light up the grounds in 2 Sunshine60 the spring, when beautiful Observatory weeping cherry trees bloom, and in the fall, A kaleidoscopic world where you can when the leaves turn red. experience the four beautiful distinct seasons of with cherry blossoms in the spring and autumnal leaves in “Although it is not as famous the fall. This mysterious atmosphere as or ; may make you lose track of time. “I was able to enjoy many kinds Ikebukuro offers a wide variety of things ranging from Japan’ s of attractions and discoveries. A gorgeous view of the Skytree cutting-edge technology, I hope you can also enjoy Ike- and on clear days, Mount Fuji, comics, and anime to even bukuro, which is a place that I from 251 meters-high. Both traditional culture in just really like.” (Christopher) adults and children can enjoy half a day. I am now a fan of themselves taking photos with Ikebukuro.” (Sophie) smartphones of the kaleidoscope that is embedded into a wall, being amazed at mysterious mirrors that make stars appear before your eyes, and more. Finish Sunshine Aquarium is a much-talked- Mejiro Garden about facility that surprises visitors, Plus 1 Day in IKEBUKURO "What!? Penguins fly in the sky!?". Mejiro Garden is a place where Your heart will melt at the first sight of See penguins that fly in the sky the Japanese view of nature these penguins. Take a photo together has been packed together in a as well as famous architecture. limited space. There is a large with tall buildings and adorable pond in the center that visitors penguins for everlasting memories. Discover many things as you stroll through can walk around while taking in the stunning natural scenery Ikebukuro of the four distinct seasons.

3-20-18, Mejiro, Sunshine -ku, Aquarium Tobu Department Sunshine City World Import Mart Store Ikebukuro Building roof, 3-1 Otome Higashi-Ikebukuro, Road

Tokyo Metro Metropolitan Expressway Toshima-ku, Tokyo Ikebukuro Station

Tokyo Metropolitain Theatre Sky Circus Sunshine60 Observatory Ikebukuro Sunshine Seibu store Aquarium A Japanese garden with the Japanese natural view condensed in one spot Minami Ikebukuro Park Tokyo Metro The aquarium where you can watch adorable penguins flying Jiyu Gakuen Yurakucho Line Jiyu Gakuen in the sky Myonichikan Myonichikan Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan was designed by the renowned Sky Circus Higashi-ikebukuro architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Sunshine60 who also designed famous buildings such as Tokyo Station JR Observatory and the Imperial Hotel. Wright, Toshima The Sky Circus is an observatory Seibu Ikebukuro Line who identified with the educa- Ward Office that can be enjoyed on the top tion philosophy of the founding floor of Sunshine60, which is the married couple, paid close tallest building in Ikebukuro. attention to detail in his design- Activities here include speeding ing even down to the furniture, Mejiro Garden through the Ikebukuro sky on a fixtures, and lighting equip- Tokyo Metro Tokyo Toden, ment. swing-type thrill ride and a virtu- Zoshigaya Sta. al tour of famous spots in Tokyo 2-31-3, Nishi-Ikebukuro, in the future on a cannon- A new form of dining A VR experience that Toshima-ku, Tokyo type machine. You can get lets you jump through in Ikebukuro, right by hooked on the exhilarating the Ikebukuro sky Otome Road Minami Ikebukuro Park a lawn sensation of flying through the sky as you feel real wind blowing Enjoy your walk Minami Ikebukuro Park, which has a spacious at you. exploring “Otome lawn that is green all throughout the year, is Road” adored by the residents of the city for the sense 60F, Sunshine City of openness it offers, making it hard to believe Sunshine60 Building,3-1 that it is located in an urban area. Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 2-22-1, Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo