Neighbourhood · Tokyo
Ikebukurowithin reach by train
The big hub of the north-west, with Sunshine City, shopping centres and a lively local scene. Seibu and Tōbu trains terminate here.
How far in 15, 30, 45 and 60 min
- ≤ 15 min
- ≤ 30 min
- ≤ 45 min
- ≤ 60 min
From Ikebukuro, 242 of the 572 station hubs in the covered area are under 30 minutes away, that is 42%, and 85% are under 45 minutes.
- ≤ 15 min
- 8%
- ≤ 30 min
- 42%
- ≤ 45 min
- 85%
- ≤ 60 min
- 99%
One of the city’s best scores thanks to the Yamanote, the Saikyō line and three subway lines; hotels are often cheaper than in Shinjuku.
To the major districts
Door-to-door times from Ikebukuro’s main station to the city’s other hubs, with the lines of the fastest route.
| Destination | Time | Lines used | Link to the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinjuku | 9 minno transfer | Saikyo-Kawagoe Line | Route |
| Shibuya | 13 minno transfer | Saikyo-Kawagoe Line | Route |
| Ueno | 19 min1 transfer | Yamanote LineKeihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line | Route |
| Tokyo Station & Marunouchi | 26 minno transfer | Marunouchi Line | Route |
| Ginza | 29 minno transfer | Marunouchi Line | Route |
| Roppongi | 29 min1 transfer | Saikyo-Kawagoe LineHibiya Line | Route |
| Asakusa | 32 min2 transfers | Yamanote LineKeihin-Tohoku-Negishi LineGinza Line | Route |
Lines served
8 lines stop within 500 metres of Ikebukuro’s main station (walking transfers included).
- Saikyo-Kawagoe Line
- Shonan-Shinjuku Line
- Yamanote Line
- Fukutoshin Line
- Marunouchi Line
- Yurakucho Line
- Ikebukuro Line
- Tojo Line
Further reading
Open the map from Ikebukuro- Tokyo airportsHaneda and Narita: calculated times to the main districts, which lines to take, practical tips.
- Where to stay in TokyoThe neighbourhoods that reach the most stations within 30 minutes, ranked.
- Tokyo train linesJR, subway and private railways: stations served and average frequency.
- How to read a travel time mapColours, isochrones, how times are calculated, and frequently asked questions.