About the Ikebukuro Parco Guide
Ikebukuro Parco has two floors dedicated to otaku culture and everything else in between. Inside, you’ll find standout destinations like Chiikawa Land, the Jump Store and Capcom Store, each offering exclusive merch for gamers and collectors alike. The mall is connected to Ikebukuro Station and is very convenient to access even on days with bad weather.
What kind of information will you find here? The shortcuts locals take to get to and from the mall and other key locations, what times are best to visit, and other tips and tricks to make your visit easier whether you live in Japan or are coming for the first time. We hope this comprehensive guide will help level up your Ikebukuro travel experience.
If our readers find his new series helpful we would love t work on introducing more must-see spots around Ikebukuro in the future. Keep checking back and let us know what you’d like to see to improve your otaku or family excursions in Tokyo!
Please note we will periodically update this guide with more information over time as Ikebukuro Parco changes often with seasonal events and pop up stores. We will do our best once this page is fully up and running to keep providing you with current information so please be sure to check back!
How to Get to Ikebukuro Parco
Located just outside the Ikebukuro Station East Exit.
- Follow the signs in the station for the East Exit.
- Exit through the East Exit North if possible as this is the most direct spot.
- The Ikebukuro Parco main entrance is right outside and connected to the train station.
Alternatively there is an entrance within the station to the B1F of the mall however it can be a bit confusing to locate especially when the station is busy so we recommend the directions outside for a first time visit.
Ikebukuro Parco is a multileveled mall with its own restaurants and cafes located indoors so it’s a perfect spot to visit for any length of time when you want to beat the hot, cold, or rainy weather. There’s also another smaller P’Parco Mall just around the corner.
Pop Culture Base (B2F)
There are actually two otaku centered floors in the main Ikebukuro Parco mall. The P’Parco also has a lot of otaku centered stores as well but for now this guide will focus solely on the main Parco mall. There are escalators and elevators down to this floor and if you access the mall from B1F it’s really easy to get down to this area. Currently the floor consists of 8 store spots one of which is a pop up store space. The map has since been updated when I visited to look forward to updates.
Chiikawa Land
The Chiikawa Land store is the best place to grab exclusive Chiikawa merch. It is very easy to access compared to the Chiikawa Park which requires admission and is a lot more limited in hours and openings. If you are in the neighborhood and want to pick up some cute Chiikawa items this is the place to get them.
Capcom Store Ikebukuro
The Capcom Store Ikebukuro is a flagship store featuring merchandise based on popular Capcom franchises such as Monster Hunter, Resident Evil (Biohazard), Megaman, Ace Attorney, and more. With a steady stream of exclusive items available only here, every visit offers the chance to discover something new.
Jump Shop
The Jump Shop is an official Shueisha-authorized store packed with merchandise featuring original artwork from popular series currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, such as One Piece and My Hero Academia.
Ultraman Store
The Ultraman series shop where fans can fully immerse themselves in the world of Ultraman. It’s a place for fans of all ages where everyone can awaken their hero within. Find exclusive merchandise including collaboration items and much more.
Pop Up Space
The shops in the pop up space are constantly changing so it makes each visit to the floor exciting. Be sure to check the latest news to catch what is there or coming up on your visit.
PUG Boston Cookie & Coffee
Japan’s first “Boston Cookie” brand PUG’s. These cookies are designed to have a perfectly balanced sweetness and a flavor you’ll never tire of.
6F Pop Culture Freak
This floor is listed as the character goods and lifestyle goods floor and has even more otaku stores than the basement. However be aware that the stores on this floor are quite a bit smaller than the basement and things can feel quite crowded on the weekends.
Sekaido
Sekaido is a specialty store for art supplies and picture frames that offers a wide selection of products. Their motto is “better quality at lower prices than anywhere else.”
Star Wars Store
A new official Star Wars store where fans can connect to a galaxy far, far away. Fans of the series will be able to find exclusive merchandise from Japan and much more.
Evangelion Store Tokyo-01
The official store for Evangelion. It’s undergone a major renovation and moved from Harajuku to Ikebukuro. You can find everything the series has to offer from fashion to merchandise. It’s a must see spot for fans with plenty of limited-edition items and events planned regularly.
BanG Dream! Store
“Everyone’s ‘bonds’ create sparkling moments that can only be found here,” this is BanG Dream!’s first permanent official store.
Chara Maison Pop Up Shop
The Chara Maison Pop Up features original merchandise from series such as Detective Conan, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Blue Lock, Attack on Titan, and more! *Please note that some of the above character merchandise may not be available depending on the period. Some merchandise is available exclusively at Ikebukuro Parco, as well as limited-quantity novelty items.
AniBirth
Toei Animation’s official merchandise shop featuring items and limited time merchandise from series such as Ojamajo Doremi, Digimon, Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir, Girls Band Cry, THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, and GeGeGe no Kitaro.
coly Cafe
The coly cafe serves as both a regular cafe and a collaboration cafe for the company’s various game series.
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