This video offers a real-time, immersive walking tour through one of Tokyo’s busiest transport hubs on a Sunday evening. The journey begins at the Seibu Ikebukuro Station South Exit at 18:18 and takes viewers along Meiji Street and through an underground passageway, ending at the automatic ticket gates of JR Ikebukuro Station by 18:28. Shot in 4K, the footage allows viewers to experience the city’s vibrant urban atmosphere as crowds move between two major train stations.

Meiji Street (明治通り, Meiji-dōri) is a well-known arterial road in Tokyo, running through popular districts and connecting commercial and residential areas. The video showcases this street’s typical evening buzz, highlighting the constant flow of pedestrians and traffic under the city lights. Along the way, viewers catch sights of busy crosswalks, station signage, and the architecture of Ikebukuro—a neighborhood famed for its shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

The short route passes several Ikebukuro station exits—including the East Exit and South Exit of Seibu Ikebukuro Station—before transitioning underground. The underground passageways around Ikebukuro Station are a key feature of Tokyo’s extensive pedestrian infrastructure, providing safe and convenient access between train lines and local attractions, especially during inclement weather. The walk concludes near the automated ticket gates of JR Ikebukuro Station, a major junction on the Yamanote Line and gateway to the rest of the city.

Ikebukuro (池袋) itself is a major commercial and commuter district in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, acting as a magnet for shoppers, anime fans, and food lovers alike. Seibu Ikebukuro and JR Ikebukuro are two of Japan’s busiest stations, serving millions of passengers daily. This video gives both travel planners and Japan enthusiasts a practical sense of the area’s atmosphere, wayfinding, and typical evening scene—as well as a glimpse into the daily life of Tokyo commuters.