IT Tower TOKYO: Ikebukuro's New West Exit Landmark
IT Tower TOKYO opened on March 14, 2026, on the former site of Ikebukuro Marui at the west exit of Ikebukuro Station. The 29-story mixed-use tower stands roughly 140 meters tall and combines retail, offices, and conference facilities into a single vertical hub. It is the symbol of the once-in-a-century redevelopment reshaping Ikebukuro's west side, and its anchor tenant is the BicCamera Ikebukuro West Exit IT Tower Store, which spans the 2nd to 4th floors.
The tower is directly connected underground to Ikebukuro Station, where JR lines, private railways, and multiple Tokyo Metro lines intersect. You can step off the train and walk straight into the building without going outside, which matters in Tokyo's summer heat and rainy season. For visitors trying to maximize limited time, the station-adjacent location is the main practical advantage.
BicCamera reimagined as an experiential store
The BicCamera IT Tower TOKYO Store covers about 2,755 square meters across three floors and takes a different approach from a conventional electronics megastore. The 2nd floor is themed around food, with kitchen appliances, a tasting hall called Shishokudo where you can sample coffee brewed in the coffee makers on display and bread toasted in the toasters, and an AKOMEYA TOKYO corner selling rice, seasonings, and tableware. The 3rd floor is themed around style, with beauty appliances, audio, and cameras, including a TRY-FULL STUDIO with over 400 hair dryers and irons you can test. The 4th floor is themed around living, with large home appliances, toys, and BicCamera's private brand BicIdea.
Multilingual concierge support is available in English, Chinese, Korean, and Thai, and there is a dedicated tax-free counter. For international visitors, BicCamera offers coupons that stack on top of the 10 percent tax-free discount, so it is worth checking the LIVE JAPAN coupon page or the FUN! JAPAN coupon page before you go. Store hours are 10:00 to 21:00 daily.
What else is in the tower
Beyond BicCamera, the tower houses a Starbucks, THE CITY BAKERY, and a supermarket selling foods from around the world, all on the lower floors. New cafes and restaurants are planned for the ground floor and nearby commercial spaces, creating a mix of office workers and tourists in the same building. The upper floors are office and conference space, not open to casual visitors.
The tower works as a base for exploring the rest of Ikebukuro. From the underground connection you can walk directly into the station's extensive concourse, which links to the Seibu and Tobu department stores, the Fukutoshin and Marunouchi subway lines, and the JR Yamanote line. Sunshine City on the east side is about a 10-minute walk through the station, or one stop on the Yurakucho Line to Higashi-Ikebukuro. The address is 3-28-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, and the nearest station exit is Ikebukuro Exit C4.
Practical Details
- Opened: March 14, 2026
- Hours: BicCamera 10:00 to 21:00 daily; other tenants vary
- Address: 3-28-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (BicCamera on 2F to 4F)
- Nearest station: JR Ikebukuro Station (Exit C4), directly connected underground
- Price: Free to enter; tax-free shopping at BicCamera for eligible visitors
- Website: biccamera.co.jp