Run slowly in Ikebukuro city
Human and Eco-friendly red electric bus
With everyone’s hope
Started since November 27, 2019
About IKEBUS
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2 routes
in Ikebukuro cityIKEBUS connects the city of Ikebukuro vertically and horizontally by 2 of A and B routes. The cute red bus that goes around the bustling spots in Ikebukuro. That’s IKEBUS.
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Human friendly
Eco friendlyIKEBUS is equipped with an electric lift at the rear of the vehicle for people using wheelchairs. In addition, since it is an electric bus, it does not emit exhaust gas. IKEBUS is friendly to the global environment.
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Run slowly
in Ikebukuro cityThe maximum speed of IKEBUS is 19km / h. What passes outside the window is the relaxing cityscape of Ikebukuro. Looking from IKEBUS, there may be a new discovery that has never been found before.
Specification of IKEBUS
- Passenger capacity
- 22 passengers
- Overall width
- 2,105mm
- Overall length
- 5,165mm
- Overall height
- 2,710mm
- Design
- Don Design Associates / Eiji Mitooka
- Vehicle production
- Thinktogether Co., Ltd.
Designer profile
Eiji Mitooka
Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1947. He designed many vehicles such as the Kyoto Tango Railway "KURO-MATSU / AKA-MATSU / AO-MATSU / Tango no Umi" trains and the JR Kyushu Shinkansen / Limited Express train "Seven Stars in Kyushu. Won many awards including the Brunel Award, the Mainichi Design Award, and the Kikuchi Hiroshi Award.
IKEBUS Photo Gallery
* All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only.
Fares, etc.
fares
Fares
Fares are paid in advance.
Children under primary school age can ride free of charge.
Single Ride | Adults: Children/Seniors/Disabled: |
200 yen 100 yen |
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Discounted Tickets
- Ticket Books
We offer convenient discounted ticket books for guests riding multiple times.
Please use them appropriately for your situation.
When boarding, please tear out 2 tickets for an adult fare or 1 ticket for a Children/Seniors/Disabled fare, and hand them to the bus driver.
Ticket Books | 11-Ticket Book (100 yen each) |
1,000yen |
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- 1 Day Passes
These convenient discounted passes let you freely ride IKEBUS any number of times in one day.
1 Day Passes for Adults
1 Day Passes for Children/Seniors/Disabled
Those who have a Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket that is valid at the time of boarding will receive a discount on an IKEBUS All-Day Pass.
- Please check the CHIKA TOKU website for information on eligible tickets.
⇒CHIKA TOKU website:https://chikatoku.enjoytokyo.jp/en/
IKEBUS 1 Day Passes |
Adults: Children/Seniors/Disabled: |
500yen 250yen |
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*IKEBUS 1 Day Passes |
Adults: Children/Seniors/Disabled: |
*400yen *200yen |
*:For passengers who have a Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket or other all-day pass eligible for CHIKA TOKU
Important Points about Fares
- When boarding the bus, please pay the designated fare.
Unless purchasing a ticket book, fares are taken via the fare box. In addition, ticket books tickets are handed to the bus driver to redeem them. -
Fares are paid in advance, and the following methods of payment are accepted. Please prepare payment before boarding.
<Accepted>
Cash *For banknotes, only ¥1,000 bills are accepted. QR Code® payment *QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Inc.
auPAY, dHarai, PayPay, Alipay+, JKOPAY, WeChatPay<Not Accepted>
Transit IC cards *For example: Suica, PASMO, etc. Credit card payment *All credit card payment, including touch to pay - Please contact us at the number below regarding fare refunds.
- Operation Company:
- WILLER EXPRESS Ikebukuro Service Office
03-5957-1060 - Business hours:
- 10:00 - 18:00 on operation days
- Japanese only. Please contact the customer center if you need English support.
- We cannot refund payments made via QR code. Thank you for your understanding.
- We do not offer commuter passes for sale.
Important Notes for Riding the Bus
- The bus has only one entrance/exit. Please allow passengers to disembark before boarding.
- The bus is wheelchair accessible. You will be assisted in boarding and disembarking via the lift at the rear of the vehicle.
- Please fold up strollers while on the bus. Thank you for your cooperation The bus is small, so we ask for your understanding.
- The bus is small, so seating is limited. We ask that you be considerate of others when using the bus.
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Please refrain from bringing pets with you on the bus. Thank you for your understanding.
However, service dogs are allowed to ride the bus. - The bus has a capacity of 20 persons, including standing room. You may be unable to board the bus if there is no space available. Thank you for your understanding. If you are booking reservations for a group, please contact the bus company in advance.
- Due to environmental considerations as part of Toshima City’s SDGs Local Government Model Project and our aim to enable passengers to experience the changing of the seasons in Ikebukuro, IKEBUS is not equipped with air conditioning. When riding, please coordinate your clothing with the temperature, etc., in mind.
Our drivers are happy to help you anytime. Please feel free to let us know.
Wheelchair lifts are installed at the rear of all IKEBUS. You can get on the bus dirctly from the sidewalk at ease. The wheelchair can be fixed with the bar installed at the end of the bus while in the bus.
Contact Information for Inquiries about Bus Service
- Operation Company:
- WILLER EXPRESS Ikebukuro Service Office
03-5957-1060 - Business hours:
- 10:00 - 18:00 on operation days
- Japanese only. Please contact the customer center if you need English support.
- This number only takes inquiries regarding IKEBUS service.
Please contact the number below for inquiries regarding the Narita Shuttle: Ikebukuro-Narita Airport Line or express buses operated by WILLER EXPRESS.
Customer Center (English and Vietnamese speaker)
- From Japan:
- (050) 5805-0383
- From overseas:
- +81 (50) 5805-0383
- Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Japan time
Operation route
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