About IKEBUS

  • 2 routes
    in Ikebukuro city

    IKEBUS 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.

  • Human friendly
    Eco friendly

    IKEBUS 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.

  • Run slowly
    in Ikebukuro city

    The 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. 

About IKEBUS

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

Designer

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.

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

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
  • 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 Adults

1 Day Passes for Children/Seniors/Disabled

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.

IKEBUS
1 Day Passes
Adults:
Children/Seniors/Disabled:
500yen
250yen
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.
  • 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.
To customers using wheelchairs and strollers
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.
To customers using wheelchairs and strollers

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
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Operation route

routemap

ルート画像

Timetable

A Route Timetable Revised on October 1,2024

  • IKEBUS Aルート時刻表 20分間隔進行

B Route Timetable Revised on October 1,2024

  • *Bus No.293Y will only operate on "Tokyo Music Evening Yube" days.
  • IKEBUS Bルート時刻表 20分間隔進行

Yube
  • Those not attending Yube are allowed to ride.
    Venue: Ikebukuro West Gate Park Global Ring Theatre
    Ikebukuro Sta. West Exit (Central) is the closest bus stop.
  • Service will be provided even if the concert is canceled due to rain, etc.
  • For inquiries about Yube or to apply to attend, contact Toshima Ticket Center.
  • Tokyo Music Evening Yube website: Toshima City official website

Inquiries about
IKEBUS operationCONTACT

WILLER EXPRESS,
Inc. Ikebukuro Service Office

03-5957-1060

* Japanese only. Please contact the customer center if you need English support.