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Sunshine City

About Sunshine City

Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is a large complex representing Tokyo and a tourist attraction that combines shopping, entertainment, and business. Its features, attractions, and recommendations are detailed below.

First, Sunshine City's greatest feature is its diverse facilities and extensive activities. Centered around the Sunshine 60 Building, the area is home to shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, offices, an observatory, an aquarium, a planetarium, and a theme park. This allows visitors to enjoy themselves throughout the day.

Of particular note is the Sunshine 60 Observation Deck. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from a height of 240 meters above the ground, and the night view is particularly spectacular. The Sunshine 60 Observation Deck also features interactive exhibits and attractions that make full use of the latest digital technology, making it a fun spot for adults and children alike.

The Sunshine Aquarium is another major attraction. Known as an urban aquarium, highlights include the "Marine Garden," where visitors can walk in the air, and exhibits of a wide variety of marine life, including penguins, sea lions, and jellyfish. The "Penguins in the Sky" exhibit, in particular, amazes visitors by allowing them to see penguins swimming in the skyscrapers.

Namco NAMCO NAMJATOWN is a popular theme park for families and young people. This indoor amusement facility offers a variety of attractions, games, and character events. Visitors can also enjoy delicious food, especially at the many gourmet spots such as Gyoza Stadium and Dessert Yokocho.

Shopping is another attraction of Sunshine City. Shopping areas such as Alpa, Annex, and Bunka Kaikan offer a wide range of items including fashion, sundries, cosmetics, and character goods. There is also a wide variety of restaurants, where you can enjoy a diverse range of gourmet foods, including Japanese, Western, Chinese, and cafes.

Accessibility is another attraction of Sunshine City. It is conveniently located about an 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, and there are many other tourist attractions and large commercial facilities in the area.

As mentioned above, Sunshine City is a tourist spot with diverse entertainment facilities, a well-developed shopping and dining area, and convenient access. When visiting Ikebukuro, be sure to stop by and enjoy the whole day.

Information

Opening Hours
Sunshine Aquarium Spring and summer
09:30 - 21:00
Fall and winter
10:00 - 18:00
OBSERVATORY 11:30 - 21:00
NAMJATOWN 10:00 - 21:00
Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo 10:00 - 21:00
Planetarium Manten 11:00 - 20:00
Ancient Orient Museum 10:00 - 17:00
Sunshine City SOLARIUM 09:00 - 18:00
Address 1-28-1 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Access
Approximately 8 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station on JR, Tokyo Metro, Seibu and Tobu Lines
Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Higashi Ikebukuro Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line via underground passageway
Approximately 4 minutes walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome stop on the Toden Arakawa Line
Official Site https://sunshinecity.jp/en/

Map

Ikebukuro Area