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Ikebukuro is referred to by those living in Tokyo as ‘the black sheep of Tokyo’. Ikebukuro is a very interesting town and place to be at night. It has a taste of everything one would consider appealing. To be precise, it includes a taste of both worlds. Being Tokyo’s busiest train station, there is a lot going around this town. Those living in Tokyo would not be forgiven for not having visited this interestingly, attractive and busy centre in Tokyo.

There are several hotels around Ikebukuro making it a place worth staying in while in Tokyo. It boasts of accommodation for all classes and groups of people. Apartments and hotels have been built with the different types of residents who visit this city in mind. Ikebukuro is a very busy city and has some of the best ever shopping malls ever found in Tokyo. The number of shoppers here during different seasons of the year cannot be slighted.

Ikebukuro by night is a splendid and a vibrant city. Amongst some of the sights worth visiting while here include the minor red light district, frequented by both locals and visitors who do not want to be left out. This is a city that does not sleep; it is a 24 hour city and one of the busiest towns around the world. It is situated on the northern part of Tokyo. The number of people frequenting this place by city and night is amazingly large, and literally remains the same both by day and by night.

The number of bars or watering holes as residents refer to them is incredibly large and is one of the interesting features of this town. From which ever end, pubs dot every where. Ikebukuro has gone down history as one of the towns that has the longest and fastest elevator located at Sunshine 60 building. Revelers in this town are literally spoilt for choice, when it comes to entertainment. Entertainment centers are many in number and offer revelers nothing but the best. Ikebukuro is more vibrant at night as shoppers and revelers pass their time on their way home from a hard days work.