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Climbing School Gym J&S Ikebukuro

Bouldering Gym in Toshima, Tokyo

🧗 Bouldering
💰 ¥2,100 day pass
✓ English Support

About Climbing School Gym J&S Ikebukuro

J&S Ikebukuro delivers beginner-focused bouldering 10 minutes from Ikebukuro Station. Six wall types including post-renovation slabs and adjusted overhangs cater to progression-minded climbers.

Hours & Pricing

⏰ Operating Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday16:00 - 22:00
Wednesday16:00 - 22:00
Thursday16:00 - 22:00
Friday16:00 - 22:00
Saturday13:00 - 20:00
Sunday12:00 - 20:00
💳 Pricing
Day Pass¥2,100
Registration Fee (first-time)¥1,050

Climbing Facilities & Amenities

Foot Wash
Gear Shop
Kids Area

Bouldering Wall

Six distinct artificial walls span slab to overhang terrain, recently renovated to include more accessible angles. Dedicated lesson walls near reception help newcomers dial in technique, while advanced problems throughout the gym challenge experienced climbers. The variety of inclinations and shapes makes this solid for working specific weaknesses or building well-rounded movement skills.

Training Area

Dedicated training space complements the climbing walls for supplemental strength and conditioning work. Useful for warming up before sessions or targeting specific weaknesses between boulder attempts.

How & When To Visit

📍 Directions

Nearest Station

Ikebukuro Station

Walking time: 10 minutes

Address

Japan, 〒171-0022 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiikebukuro, 1 Chome−7−20 大同ビル 地下1階

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🟢 Quiet Times

Weekday mornings/afternoons

🔵 Social Times

Evenings & weekends

Frequently Asked Questions

The gym features six wall types including newly added slabs and modified overhangs that are less steep than before. You'll find everything from vertical to overhang terrain, with the recent changes making the gym more accessible for intermediate climbers while still offering challenging angles for advanced boulderers.
Day passes run ¥2,100, plus a ¥1,050 registration fee on your first visit. Pretty reasonable for central Tokyo, especially given the 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station.
Yes, the gym offers English support, which is helpful for registration, understanding the grading system, or asking about route setting schedules.
There's a foot wash area and artificial turf in barefoot zones for comfort between attempts. The on-site gear shop covers essentials if you need chalk, tape, or other climbing supplies mid-session.
Definitely family-friendly. J&S has a dedicated kids area and offers both parent-child and kids lessons. The lesson walls near reception make it a good spot for families or introducing climbing to younger ones.
It's a 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. Given Ikebukuro's massive size, factor in a few extra minutes navigating the station itself—but the accessibility from such a major hub makes it convenient for after-work sessions.
The recent renovation shows they're leaning into accessibility for beginners and intermediates with the new slab walls and mellowed-out overhangs. That said, advanced problems are still sprinkled throughout, and the variety of wall types means you can find challenges regardless of level.
The gym runs lessons including parent-child sessions, so expect busier periods during peak evening and weekend hours. Weekday afternoons or late evenings typically offer more wall space for focused work, though specific crowd patterns vary.

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