Discover hidden cafes along the Seibu Railway line with the "SEIBU 1Day Pass"!
The areas along the Seibu Railway line are filled with hidden charms. In this special feature, we will introduce information about the "SEIBU 1Day Pass," which allows you to travel around the Seibu Railway line at a great price, as well as hidden cafes discovered by GTN staff.
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The Seibu Railway line is dotted with hidden gems and charming cafes. Their appeal ranges from delicious coffee to unique sweets and cozy spaces. In this feature, we bring you information on hidden cafes along the Seibu Railway line. Among the cafes carefully selected by GTN staff, there are plenty of small shops with an antique atmosphere and hidden cafes that boast dishes made with fresh ingredients. Also, using the "SEIBU 1Day Pass" can give you great deals and may allow you to visit even more cafes, so why not give it a try?
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Table of Contents
- 1. What is the "SEIBU 1Day Pass"?
- 2. Two cafes you can enjoy on the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line and Ikebukuro Line
- 3. Cafes along the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line
- 4. About the cafes along the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
1. What is the "SEIBU 1Day Pass"?
*Discount tickets for foreigners *When purchasing, you will need to present a non-Japanese passport or residence card.
● One ticket allows unlimited travel on all Seibu Railway lines (excluding the Tamagawa Line)
*Can only be used on the day of use.
● Price: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (tax included)
*A separate fare is required when boarding express trains.
Picture courtesy of Seibu Railway
Precautions
・Magnetic tickets: Valid only on the day of purchase.
・Hard ticket: Valid for only one day during the validity period printed on the back.
How to purchase
There are the following ways to purchase the "SEIBU 1Day Pass".
*Please note that the purchasing method before and after arriving in Japan is different.
How to purchase before coming to Japan
Reservations can be made through the Seibu Railway official website and exchanged for physical tickets at the Seibu Tourist Information Center in Ikebukuro .
How to purchase after arriving in Japan
Please purchase magnetic or hard tickets at designated retailers.
*The types of tickets available may vary depending on the sales location.
[Sales locations for purchasing magnetic tickets]
① Seibu Tourist Information Center Ikebukuro (8:00-15:00)
② Ikebukuro Station Express Ticket Office, 1st floor: 7:00-20:00
・Basement: Weekdays 7:00-20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-18:00
③ Seibu Shinjuku Station Limited Express Ticket Office (7:00-20:00)
[ Sales locations for purchasing hard tickets ]
If you are arriving at Haneda Airport, you can purchase it at the GTN Haneda Airport Garden store .
GTN Haneda Airport Garden Store
225 Haneda Airport Garden 2F, 2-7-1 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-...
*The GTN Haneda Airport Garden store will close on October 31, 2025.
▼GTN Haneda Airport Garden store contact information▼
・Business hours: 10:00~20:00
・Telephone: 03-6822-3033
*Business hours may be subject to change, such as shortened opening hours or temporary closures. Please check the Haneda Airport Garden website for details.
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2. Two cafes you can enjoy on the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line and Ikebukuro Line
We've picked out two recommended cafes located along the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line and Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line. These cafes have actually been visited by GTN staff, and are perfect for a cafe hopping tour along the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line and Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line, so be sure to check them out.
Below, we will introduce recommended cafes on both the Seibu Shinjuku Line and the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.
3. Cafes along the Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line
Along the Seibu Shinjuku Line, we'd like to introduce you to COFFEECHROME, located at Nogata Station. It has a comfortable space with wooden interiors and soft lighting, and is popular for its delicate latte art.
COFFEECHROME
Coffee Chrome is located about a five-minute walk from Nogata Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line . The shop has a calming atmosphere with wooden interiors and soft lighting, making it the perfect place to read, study, or just relax.
Delicious avocado toast and unicorn latte art
At Coffee Chrome, you can enjoy coffee and homemade sweets. The coffee is made using carefully selected beans, and is characterized by its rich flavor and deep taste. The delicate latte art created by the owner, Mr. Tamura, who has won numerous latte art competitions both in Japan and overseas, is particularly popular.
Furthermore, the heart-shaped avocado toast made with French baguettes is not only cute in appearance, but also delicious. As such, they also offer a food menu, with popular items such as omelet rice and hot dogs made with homemade sausages. They also offer sweets made with seasonal fruits, making this one of those cafes you'll want to visit again and again to try everything on the menu.
basic information
・Address: 3-27-6 Nogata, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 165-0027
・Business hours: [Weekdays] 8:00-19:00 / [Fridays and Saturdays] 8:00-20:00 / [Sundays and holidays] 8:00-19:00 (※Closed on Tuesdays)
Access methods
5 minutes walk from Nogata Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line
4. About the cafes along the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Along the Seibu Ikebukuro Line , we'd like to introduce you to Brownies Cafe, a stylish cafe near Ekoda Station where you can enjoy homemade brownies.
Brownies Cafe
Brownies Cafe is a brownie specialty store located about a 3-minute walk from Ekoda Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line , and is easily recognizable by its stylish glass exterior.
All brownies are handmade, and there are 14 varieties available, including standard and seasonal brownies. You can eat them in the store, or take them out or give them as gifts, as they also come in gift boxes, making them perfect as souvenirs.
Additionally, during lunchtime they offer a limited quantity of "chili con carne," a Mexican-style American dish made with slowly simmered ground beef, onions, and kidney beans, so if you're eating in, why not order it before enjoying one of their delicious brownies?
*The limited-quantity menu item "Chili Con Carne" comes with freshly baked bread or rice made with ancient rice, salad, and a lunch drink.
basic information
Address: Villa Ekoda 1F, 1-9-10 Toyotamakami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 176-0011
・Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (*Closed on Tuesdays)
Access methods
3 minutes walk from Ekoda Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Additionally, the GTN Haneda Airport Garden store also posts recommended spots and gourmet food on Instagram , so be sure to check it out!
GTN provides various solutions to foreigners to realize a multicultural society under the mission of "Making Japan a reality for foreigners." We will tackle various social issues with the aim of creating an environment where people can live their normal lives as normal, no matter where they are in the world.
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