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2026.08.12

The Best Private Rooms to Save You from Midsummer Banquet Woes, Plus Smart Booking Tips

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo—a restaurant with all-private-room seating—at the Ikebukuro West Exit location.

It’s August, when the midsummer sky stretches wide and the midday sun grows even stronger. If you walk through the streets of Ikebukuro, you’ll find them bustling with people everywhere, and many of you may be struggling to find a suitable venue. Today, we’ll solve the challenge of “choosing a venue” for your summer gatherings and propose the best solution for enjoying a comfortable time in a private space.

 

A solution that ensures private rooms are available, even for large groups

Given our location in Ikebukuro, finding a venue that can block out the surrounding noise is especially important when planning gatherings for large groups. Our restaurant features private rooms with sunken hearths that can accommodate up to 48 guests, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere without compromising the sense of togetherness, even during large banquets. We also offer several private rooms for 2 or 4 guests, providing the ideal space for gatherings ranging from small groups to medium-sized banquets. The private room setting is particularly valuable for important business meetings or meals with friends where you want to converse freely without worrying about those around you. Our sunken kotatsu seating, where you can stretch out and relax, helps prevent fatigue even during long stays and is one of our restaurant’s strengths for ensuring a comfortable gathering. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy conversation to your heart’s content in a space all to yourselves.

 

Guidelines for Choosing a Course Based on Your Budget and Goals

The key to a successful banquet lies in choosing a course menu that meets the needs of your guests. We offer a variety of set menus consisting of 8 to 9 dishes, which can be flexibly selected to suit your budget and occasion. For example, the “Taste Course” and “All-Chicken Course” are ideal for casual gatherings, while the “Four Seasons Kaiseki Course” and “Japanese-Western Fusion Course” are popular choices for those seeking a slightly more indulgent experience. Additionally, if you’d like to foster camaraderie over a hot pot, the “White Offal Hot Pot Course” or “Taiwanese Offal Hot Pot Course” are ideal, while the “Sukiyaki Course” is perfect for celebrating a special occasion. All of these courses come with a guaranteed private room, allowing you to leisurely savor dishes meticulously prepared by our chefs in a relaxed atmosphere. For event planners, the ability to select a course tailored to the preferences of the participants provides significant peace of mind, ensuring that the banquet runs smoothly.

 

Smart Accounting Management Made Possible with All-You-Can-Drink Plans

Transparency in billing for banquets is a critical concern for event organizers. We offer two plans: the “Standard” plan, featuring a selection of approximately 60 varieties, and the “Premium” plan, boasting a lineup of over 100 varieties. Each plan includes all-you-can-drink and is offered at a discounted rate from the regular price, making them ideal for those who prioritize value. The Premium Plan, in particular, features an overwhelming variety of options, making it easy for every guest to find a drink that suits their taste and helping to create a highly satisfying banquet experience. Spending time sharing drinks without any worries in a private room—a space where you won’t be disturbed by anyone—is the perfect way to relieve the fatigue of everyday life. We invite you to come experience the joy of creating your own special gathering within the framework of our all-you-can-drink plan. Our entire staff is here to support you in making your gathering as fulfilling as possible.

Store Information

All private rooms RAKUZO Ikebukuro Nishiguchi

address (e.g. of house)
〒101-0021
YKD Building 3F, 1-21-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Access
2 minutes walk from JR Ikebukuro Station West Exit
Ikebukuro Station, Fukutoshin Subway Line, Exit C10, West Passage East Ticket, 1 min. walk.
Phone number
050-2018-8898
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
without a holiday
Average budget
4,000 yen (regular average)/4,300 yen (banquet average)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DinersClub, UnionPay, discoverCard
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-pay, auPay, Rakuten Pay, Melpay, ALIPAY, WeChat Pay, Quick Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
ID

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
80 seats
Zashiki seating and sunken kotatsu available
Seating and sofa seating available
Banquet Max.
48 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
nil
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the price for a course)
pDK Point of Sale