6 Recommended Internet Cafes in Ikebukuro, Tokyo
Ikebukuro is one of three sub-centers of Tokyo, along with Shinjuku and Shibuya. It has a lot of big malls, shops and restaurants. It functions as a base for sightseeing, as it is located only 30 minutes away from Omiya, the access point between Tokyo and the northern part of Japan. Here are some recommended internet cafes around Ikebukuro Station.
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1. Kaikatsu Club Ikebukuro Station East Exit Branch (Minami Ikebukuro)
Kaikatsu Club is a famous net cafe franchise that boasts the largest number of branches throughout Japan. The place carries the concept of "luxurious relaxation at a reasonable cost" and makes you feel like you are in a tropical resort at Bali. It is a place for those who want to relax and rest both your body and mind. Along with internet access, some branches are equipped with pool tables, karaoke systems, and online darts.
The Ikebukuro Station East Exit branch has a female-only section, so women can use the facility without any safety concerns. Nano-care steamers, hair irons, massage cushions, and other luxury items are also available for free. Each booth has a mirror so that you can easily put on make-up.
*You will need to register at the counter for your first visit.
About Kaikatsu Club Ikebukuro Station East Exit Branch
Price: (Weekdays) Starts from 270 yen for the first 30 minutes, 1,100 yen for a 3 hour package, 1,600 yen for a 6 hour night package (opens from 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM), etc.
*During weekends (from 7:00 PM on Fridays, Day Before Public Holiday, as well as Saturdays and Public Holidays), add an additional 220 yen to all packages.
Facilities: Wi-Fi, separate areas for smokers and non-smokers, reclining seats, lie-flat seats, female-only section, shower rooms (additional fee), etc.
Accepted Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, DC, Discover, etc.
Access: 3-minute walk from East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, accessible via various JR, Private Rail and Subway Lines
Address: Akimoto Bldg. 4-6F, 1-24-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Google Map)
HP: www.kaikatsu.jp/shop/kanto_6/2700.html (Japanese Only)
2. Hailey'5 Café (Higashi Ikebukuro)
Hailey'5 Café offers a space based on the concept "a private space for adults that appeals to the five senses". The inside is well-organized, allowing you to relax well. Each room is smoke-free and soundproofed, with an emphasis on privacy and comfort. All the rooms have an automatic lock, so there should be no security concerns. Along with standard chair rooms and flat rooms, they have other types of rooms, such as karaoke rooms with the latest karaoke system "JoySound Max", as well as theater rooms with 40-inch TV screens. They also have free juice dispensers and an ice cream and soup bar. You can order their specialty coffee (additional fee) or an all-you-can-drink plan (1,000 yen per hour plus tax) that has 20 different types of alcohol, including beer. This space is for those that want to enjoy themselves in a mature manner.
*Alcoholic beverages are not available past midnight (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM).
*You will need to register at the counter on your first visit.
About Hailey'5 Café
Price: (Sundays - Fridays) 500 yen plus tax per hour, 1,200 yen plus tax for a 3 hour package, 2,500 yen plus tax for a 12 hour night package (opens from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM), etc.
Facilities: Wi-Fi, reclining seats, shower room (additional fee)
Accepted Credit Cards: Visa
Access: 2-minute walk from East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, accessible via various JR, Private Rail and Subway Lines
Address: Ikebukuro Hata Bldg. 5-7F, 1-40-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Google Map)
HP: www.hailey5cafe.com/ (Japanese Only)
3. Net Maru Ikebukuro West Exit Branch (Nishi Ikebukuro)
Net Maru is a place that provides guests with a useful and comfortable space that combines the best bits of net cafes and hotels. The private rooms are simple yet comfortable. After you check in, you are free to leave, so you can drop your baggage off and do some sightseeing. It has a female-only section, as well as female-only shower rooms and amenities. It is a tourist-friendly place, with printers, scanners, and even a laundry room available 24/7.
*You will need to register at the counter during your first visit.
About Net Maru Ikebukuro West Exit Branch
Price: (Standard Room) Starts from 480 yen per hour
(Twin Room) Starts from 960 yen per hour
(Night Pack) 2,980 yen for 15 hours
*Check-in from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
*Check-out is at 10:00 AM the following day
Facilities: Wi-Fi, PCs, printers, scanners, laundry machines, shower room (additional fee)
Accepted Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express
Access: 5-minute walk from West Exit of Ikebukuro Station, accessible via various JR, Private Rail and Subway Lines
Right by the underground Exit 1a of Ikebukuro Station, accessible via various JR, Private Rail and Subway Lines
Address: Kishino Bldg. 3F, 3-30-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Google Map)
HP: netmaru.jp/shop/ikebukuro/ (Japanese Only)
4. Dice Ikebukuro Branch (Higashi Ikebukuro)
Just 2 minutes away from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station, Dice Ikebukuro Branch is a stylish internet cafe. In the minty new and clean inside, they have open seats, spacious VIP rooms, karaoke rooms, etc. You can choose the type of the room that suits your purpose. There are also rooms with comfortable reclining chairs or soft mattresses in which you can rest and relax. The VIP rooms with Wi-Fi, 40-inch TVs, and blu-ray recorders are especially comfortable. Each booth is equipped with a safe, so it would definitely come in handy for tourists.
*You will need to register at the counter to use the facility for the first time.
About Dice Ikebukuro Branch
Price: (Basic) starts from 240 yen for the first 30 minutes
(Day Pack) starts from 680 yen for 90 minutes
(Night Pack) starts from 1,480 yen for 6 hours (open from 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM)
Facilities: Wi-Fi, PCs, TVs, safety boxes, shower rooms (free for the first 15 minutes, 100 yen for every 10 minutes afterwards)
Accepted Credit Cards: Visa
Access: 2-minute walk from East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, accessible via various JR, Private Rail and Subway Lines
Address: White City Bldg. 2-10F, 1-11-11 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Google Map)
HP: www.diskcity.co.jp/shop/ikebukuro/ (Japanese Only)
5. Media Cafe Popeye Ikebukuro Branch (Minami Ikebukuro)
*The picture shown above was taken in the Umeda DD House Branch.
If you head to the left of the Don Quijote Ikebukuro East Exit Ekimae Branch just outside Ikebukuro Station's East Exit, you will see a pachinko parlor called "Prego". On the 7th floor of the same building, you will find the entrance to this internet cafe. They have two types of rooms: Business seats with PCs and magazine seats with no PCs. There are tons of manga at this place, so it is an awesome place for those who are interested in manga. The price for a room is relatively cheap, so you can casually use it. They have shower rooms with soap, shampoo, and hair dryers available for free. You can also buy towels and toothbrushes.
About Media Cafe Popeye Ikebukuro Branch
Price: (Magazine Seats, No PCs) starts from 100 yen plus tax for 30 minutes, 500 yen plus tax for 3 hours, etc.
(Business Seats, Private Room) starts from 150 yen plus tax for 30 minutes, 650 yen plus tax for 3 hours, etc.
Facilities: Wi-Fi, shower rooms (additional fee), safety lockers, darts, etc.
Accepted Credit Cards: Visa
Access: 3-minute walk from East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, accessible via JR, Private Rail and Subway Lines
Address: Humax Pavilion 7F, 1-21-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Google Map)
HP: www.media-cafe.ne.jp/tenpo/ikebukuro/ (Japanese Only)
*This place has closed down.
6. Internet Cafe @Wan Ikebukuro West Exit Branch (Nishi Ikebukuro)
*The picture shown above was taken in the Higashi Umeda Branch.
With Bic Camera to your left, if you head straight from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, you will soon stumble across Starbucks Coffee Ikebukuro West Exit Branch. On the third floor of the same building is the internet cafe. They boast a variety of services and facilities such as free internet, manga, darts, karaoke rooms, and tanning beds. A lot of beverages such as coffee and coke are also available for free. You can rent a phone charger for free as well. They have shower rooms where you can use their shampoos, body soaps, toothbrushes, and razors for free.
About Internet Cafe @Wan Ikebukuro West Exit Branch
Price: (Open Seats, No PCs) starts from 200 yen for the first 30 minutes, 880 yen for 3 hours, etc.
(Business Seats, Private Room) starts from 230 yen for 1 hour, 980 yen for 3 hours, etc.
Facilities: Wi-Fi, printers, shower rooms (additional fee), darts
Accepted Credit Cards: Visa
Access: 2-minute walk from West Exit of Ikebukuro Station, accessible via JR, Private Rail and Subway Lines
Address: Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Center Bldg. 7F, 1-17-6 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Google Map)
HP: www.at-wan.net/shop/ikebukuro.html (Japanese Only)
*This place closed down in 4, 2019.
Ikebukuro Station is one of the most useful train stations in Japan, as it is a crossroad for various major rail lines such as the Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Shonan Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro, and Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Making use of internet cafes will help reduce lodging expenses. Knowing a couple of good internet cafes will surely come in handy!
*images are for illustration purposes (photo credit: Dick Thomas Johnson/Flickr)
The information in this article is accurate at the time of publication.
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