Ikebukuro luggage storage

Why use Ikebukuro luggage storage?

Exploring Tokyo’s many distinctive wards and neighborhoods is a massive part of the appeal of this vast metropolis. Ikebukuro is absolutely one of the first areas you should plan (at least) an afternoon around. Ikebukuro is one of the entertainment and retail centers of Tokyo and is second only to Shinjuku in terms of fame. It’s most notable for its famed Tobu and Seibu department stores, which have put together two of the most elaborate shopping institutions in the world. 

Being right on the periphery of central Tokyo, some of the best views of the vast neon-lit skyline can be enjoyed from Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City skyscraper. There’s an open-air observation deck from the top that offers can’t-miss vantage points for the surrounding metropolis. 

Logistically, Ikebukuro Station makes the area highly accessible from essentially anywhere. You’ll be able to reach the retail and entertainment offerings right from Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Station, and Haneda Airport within an hour. And if you need luggage storage near Ikebukuro Station, Bounce will be able to take care of the bags while you shop or explore. Our luggage storage service has all the convenient locations you need.

Getting around Ikebukuro 

Tokyo’s public transportation network is nothing short of a marvel, and the centrally-located Ikebukuro neighborhood is right in the mix with convenient train and subway connections. Once you’re in Ikebukuro, most attractions and shopping destinations are within a 15-minute walk through dense and vibrant city streets that showcase the exhilarating energy you expect from Tokyo. And navigating the crowded streets is so much easier when you store your baggage ahead of time.

Getting to Ikebukuro from Haneda Airport 

The vast majority of travelers will be flying into Haneda International Airport, which is situated well outside the city center but is well connected to the rest of Tokyo. The easiest way to reach the area is by taking the (very quick) Haneda-Airport Express Bus from the arrivals terminal to Shinjuku Station. From there, you can take the JR Yamanote Line directly to Ikebukuro Station. This takes between 45 and 60 minutes and you’ll be within walking distance of all the top attractions and dining options. 

Ikebukuro by train  

The easiest way to reach Ikebukuro (like anywhere in marvelously interconnected Tokyo) is by train. Ikebukuro Station is a major stop on the JR Yamanote Line, which is highly useful for tourists getting between districts. It’s also connected by commuter-oriented lines like the JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, Tobu Tojo Line, and Seibu Ikebukuro Line. These train connections are incredibly convenient for day trips. And with Bounce, you can leave luggage in Tokyo safe and sound while you take the train from Ikebukuro to destinations like Mount Fuji or Nagano. 

• JR Yamanote Line: Tokyo Station (25 minutes)
• JR Shonan-Shinjuku: Shinjuku Station (8 minutes) 

Taking the Tokyo Metro to get to Ikebukuro 

Ikebukuru Station is served by the Marunouchi, Yurakucho, and Fukutoshin subway lines, which can get you to various travel hotspots around Tokyo. 

• Marunouchi Line: Tokyo Sky Tree (35 minutes), Tokyo Station (20 minutes)
• Yūrakuchō Line: Imperial Palace (24 minutes) 

So you’ve explored Ikebukuro with the help of Bounce’s convenient luggage storage, but the adventure hardly ends there. With secure and affordable luggage storage locations across dozens of Tokyo districts and throughout Japan, you’ll be able to rely on Bounce to store your suitcases and other belongings just about anywhere you want to visit.