Tokyo’s All-in-One Entertainment Complex in Ikebukuro
🌟 What is Sunshine City?
Located in the heart of Ikebukuro, Sunshine City is a massive urban entertainment and shopping complex that includes:
- 🛍️ Multiple malls,
- 🐠 An indoor aquarium,
- 🌌 A planetarium,
- 🗼 A 60th-floor observation deck,
- 🧸 Anime stores, and
- 🎪 Event halls.
It’s perfect for families, anime fans, couples, and anyone wanting to spend an entire day indoors—rain or shine!
🔭 Why Visit Sunshine City?
- 🐟 Sunshine Aquarium: Rooftop tanks with penguins, jellyfish & sea lions
- 🛍️ ALPA Mall & Specialty Shops: Over 180 stores including anime & fashion
- 🌌 Konica Minolta Planetarium “Manten”: Relax under the stars indoors
- 📸 Sunshine 60 Observation Deck “TENBOU-PARK”: 360° views of Tokyo from the 60th floor
- 🎎 Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo & Animate Sunshine: Must-visits for anime/game fans
- 🎪 Sunshine City Exhibition Halls: Frequent anime, game, and cosplay events
📸 Featured Zones
| Zone | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Aquarium | Rooftop tanks, skywalk with penguins, night lighting effects |
| Sunshine 60 “TENBOU-PARK” | Stylish, indoor-outdoor observatory with Tokyo views & lounges |
| Planetarium “Manten” | Relaxing audio-visual star shows with Japanese voice actor narrations |
| ALPA Shopping Mall | Fashion, cosmetics, cafes, lifestyle stores |
| Anime Plaza / Namco / Pokémon | Game arcades, collab cafes, Pokémon goods galore |
🎟️ Admission & Tickets
| Attraction | Price (Adult) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Aquarium | ~¥2,400 | Last entry: 1 hour before close |
| Observation Deck | ~¥700 | Reopened as “TENBOU-PARK” in 2023 |
| Planetarium Manten | ~¥1,500 | Some shows feature music/collabs |
| Pokémon Center | Free | Popular—arrive early for rare drops |
🕒 Opening Hours:
Most attractions: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Shops/Restaurants: ~8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🚨 Visitor Tips
- 📅 Check the event schedule — frequent anime, idol & cosplay collabs
- 🧒 Aquarium & Pokémon Center are kid-friendly and stroller accessible
- 📷 Observation deck is great for sunset or night photos
- 🎫 Combo tickets for aquarium + observatory often available
- 🧴 Coin lockers, baby rooms, and free Wi-Fi available throughout
🚉 Access
- Ikebukuro Station: 8-minute walk (JR / Tokyo Metro / Tobu / Seibu)
- Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Yurakucho Line): 3-minute walk (direct basement access)
- Sunshine City is well-signed & foreigner-friendly
🍴 Top 3 Places to Eat in Sunshine City
1. Gyoza no Osho (Chinese Bistro Style)
- 🥟 Famous dumplings, fast service
- 📍 Alpa B1F
- 🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
2. Eggs ‘n Things
- 🍓 Hawaiian-style pancakes and brunch
- 📍 Alpa 3F
- 🕒 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
3. Tsubame Grill
- 🍖 Hamburg steak in Japanese-Western style
- 📍 Alpa B1F
- 🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🔁 Sample Itinerary: “Sunshine City Full-Day Adventure”
🕐 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- 🐠 Morning at Sunshine Aquarium (opens at 10)
- 🛍️ Late morning shopping in ALPA mall
- 🎮 Pokémon Center & anime shops in early afternoon
- 🍴 Lunch at Eggs ‘n Things or Tsubame Grill
- 🌌 Chill at Planetarium Manten (showtime ~45 min)
- 🗼 Finish with sunset views from Sunshine 60 Observatory
📍 Address & Contact
Address
3-1-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8630, Japan
Phone
📞 +81-3-3989-3331
Website
https://sunshinecity.jp/