{"id":43869,"date":"2025-12-28T18:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T09:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com?p=43869"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:15:29","slug":"takase-ikebukuro-honten-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/shinise-en\/takase-ikebukuro-honten-en","title":{"rendered":"Takase Ikebukuro Main Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Founded in Taisho 9 (1920)<\/p>\n\t

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A long-established Western-style confectionery shop that has been part of Ikebukuro since the Taisho era<\/h2>\n\n

A long-established confectionery shop that has operated since the Taisho era in a prime location in front of Ikebukuro Station.The retro, nostalgic interior and product packaging are striking.The first floor sells bread and sweets, the second floor is a caf\u00e9, the third floor is a restaurant, and the ninth floor is a coffee lounge.In addition, there is also Coffee Salon Takase behind the main store.<\/p>\n\n

Each offers a relaxing space where you can forget the city noise, but the ninth-floor coffee lounge is especially recommended.Coffee and desserts enjoyed while overlooking Ikebukuro from above the surrounding area are said to be exceptional.<\/p>\n\n

In addition to the Ikebukuro main store, there are branches in Itabashi, Sugamo, Higashi-Ikebukuro, and Minami-Ikebukuro,and each store directly sells bread and cakes made at the large factory behind the Itabashi store.Their commitment to homemade, handcrafted goods and minimal use of additives has always been a core belief of Takase.Their reasonable prices are another reason for their popularity.<\/p>\n\n

Using the same methods since their founding and carefully selected ingredients, skilled artisans bake each confection by hand, captivating people now and in the past.<\/p>\n\n

History<\/h3>\n\n
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Founded in 1920 (Taisho 9) in front of Ikebukuro Station.It began as a bakery that made and sold anpan.It is said that the name \u201cTakase\u201d comes from the founder Shigekichi Mori\u2019s hometown, Takase-cho in Kagawa Prefecture.Later, they also began producing Western-style sweets and operating a restaurant.Although the store was destroyed in an air raid and forced to close temporarily, they continue operating in Ikebukuro today.<\/p>\n\n

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Anpan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

180 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Takase\u2019s signature anpan, considered the origin of the shop.Inside the chewy bread dough is packed with homemade smooth red bean paste made from 100% Hokkaido azuki beans.<\/p>\n\n

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Hamburger Steak<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1,200 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

A very popular dish ordered by about half of the restaurant\u2019s visitors.They grind meat purchased from a butcher in-house, using a blend developed through much trial and error.The burst of juices when you cut into it is irresistible.<\/p>\n\n

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Pudding \u00e0 la Mode<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

620 yen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

A popular dessert featuring a slightly firm, old-fashioned pudding topped with soft whipped cream, ice cream, and fruit.The red cherry adds a charming touch.<\/p>\n\n

Spot Overview<\/h3>\n\n
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Address: <\/strong><\/th>1-1-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku<\/td><\/tr>
Phone:<\/strong><\/th> 03-3971-0211<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Hours: <\/strong><\/th>[1F Bread & Western Sweets Corner] 9:00\u201321:00
[2F Caf\u00e9] Mon\u2013Fri 9:00\u201319:30 (L.O. 19:00) \/ Sat, Sun & Holidays 9:00\u201320:00 (L.O. 19:30)
[3F Restaurant] Mon\u2013Fri 11:00\u201316:00 (L.O. 15:00), 17:00\u201321:00 (L.O. 20:00) \/ Sat, Sun & Holidays 11:00\u201321:00 (L.O. 20:00)
[9F Coffee Lounge] Mon\u2013Fri 11:00\u201319:30 (L.O. 19:00) \/ Sat, Sun & Holidays 11:00\u201321:00 (L.O. 20:30)
[Annex (behind main store) Coffee Salon Takase] 8:00\u201319:00 (L.O. 18:30)<\/td><\/tr>
Closed: <\/strong><\/th>Open year-round<\/td><\/tr>
Payment Methods:<\/strong><\/th> [1F Bread & Western Sweets Corner] Cash, credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners), PayPay
[2F Caf\u00e9] Cash
[3F Restaurant] Cash, credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners), PayPay
[9F Coffee Lounge] Cash
[Annex (behind main store) Coffee Salon Takase] Cash, PayPay, transportation IC cards<\/td><\/tr>
External Link: <\/strong><\/th>Official website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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