This detailed video documents a complete walk between two major stations in Tokyo via the Ikebukuro Station underground passageway. Beginning at the JR Ikebukuro Station’s automatic ticket gates at 18:37, the journey guides viewers through the extensive underground corridors that connect the JR station with the Seibu Ikebukuro Station. The walk concludes at the Seibu-Ikebukuro Station ticket gates at 19:01, providing a comprehensive real-time look at one of Tokyo’s busiest commuting routes.

Ikebukuro is a vibrant district within central Tokyo known for its shopping, entertainment, and transportation hubs. The underground passageway featured in this walk is a lifeline for commuters and travelers alike, offering shelter from the weather and seamless access to shopping malls, department stores, and subway lines in the surrounding area. Navigating this subterranean world is a quintessential urban Tokyo experience, especially during peak hours when the flow of people creates a unique metropolitan atmosphere.

The video not only serves as a practical guide for visitors needing to transfer between JR and Seibu lines, but it also highlights the convenience and complexity of Tokyo’s rail infrastructure. Ikebukuro Station is one of the city’s largest railway hubs, serving as an interchange for the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro lines, and the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Familiarity with its underground networks can ease travel and help visitors confidently navigate to their destinations, whether for sightseeing, business, or daily commuting.