Ikebukuro Station luggage storage

About Ikebukuro Station

One of the most vibrant areas in central Tokyo, Ikebukuro provides travelers with the quintessentially Japanese scenery and energy you want for your first trip to the Japanese capital. Visitors will have to keep their heads on a swivel as the bright neon emanating from stores and restaurants creates a spellbinding scene. It’s sensory overload in the best way possible. 

While Akihabara is the most notable destination for manga and anime merchandise, Ikebukuro is filled with hundreds of stores catering to these decidedly geeky tastes. The ‘otaku’ vibes are strong here, to say the least.  

Even if you’re not particularly interested in this aspect of Japanese culture, admiring its importance in truly unique places like Ikebukuro is a vital travel experience. Another major landmark is the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, which is housed in a beautiful modern building and showcases theater performances and concerts perfect for a more refined evening. 

The area is served by Ikebukuro Station, which is well-connected via the JR Yamanote Line. You’ll be able to pop over to Ikebukuro from Shinjuku or other central districts, so you may need luggage storage near Ikebukuro Station for shopping or sightseeing. Luckily, there are luggage storage locations offered by Bounce.  

How to get to or from Ikebukuro Station

In terms of logistics, one of the main things the district has going for it is its access to public transit via Ikebukuro Station. You’ll be able to easily reach Ikebukuro from Shinjuku or hubs like Tokyo Station. The area is fairly walkable as most retail is clustered around the train station. 

Ikebukuro train connections 

The JR Network serves Ikebukuro with a few major lines, so you'll have an easy time getting there from Shinjuku and other central hubs. You can pop back and forth rather easily if you’re planning on staying in Ikebukuro, making Bounce’s luggage storage services all the more useful for exploring Tokyo - just leave luggage with us for a few hours or longer. 

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

Taking the Tokyo Metro around Ikebukuro 

There are a few subway lines routed through Ikebukuro Station that provide efficient connections to nearby attractions. 

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

Getting to Ikebukuro Station from Tokyo airports 

If you’re heading to Ikebukuro directly from Haneda International Airport, you can get here in less than an hour via the Haneda Airport Express that runs from the arrivals terminal to Shinjuku Station. You’ll then transfer to the JR Yamanote Line and take that to Ikebukuro Station. It takes just over an hour to get to Ikebukuro from Narita Airport via the Skyliner Express Train and the Yamanote Line. 

If you’re planning an otaku-themed shopping spree through Ikebukuro, you’ll want to free your hands up by storing your bags with Bounce. Download the mobile app to start planning your trip and use any of our convenient Ikebukuro Station luggage storage facilities to lighten your load!