Sunshine City

Complex with observatory, aquarium, planetarium and shopping.

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Address: 3-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Price: Free entry (attractions priced separately)
Nearest station: Ikebukuro Station

Rooftop aquarium and Sky Circus observatory on upper floors.

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