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OWLSPOT Theatre (Toshima Ward Performing Arts Exchange Center)
あうるすぽっと（豊島区立舞台芸術交流センター）
The theater is currently not accepting new applications. The theater will be closed for renovation work from April 1, 2027 to the end of December 2027 (planned). The meeting rooms are expected to be available as usual.
- Max capacity
- 301 people (Theater (2F), Theater)
- Largest room
- 200㎡
- Address
- Tokyo 170-0013 Rise Arena Building 2F/3F, 4-5-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
- Nearest stations
- Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) Exits 6 and 7: directly connected / Ikebukuro Station (JR and other lines) East Exit: 10 min walk / Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome (Toden Arakawa Line): 2 min walk
- Opening hours
- Usage hours for both the theater and the meeting rooms are 9:00-22:00 (telephone reception 9:00-19:00)
- Official website
- owlspot.jp Guide for organizers
Rooms and capacity
| Room | Area (㎡) | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theater (2F)Black box with 301 fixed tiered seats. Stage opening 10.9 m wide x 10.9 m deep, total stage width 17.8 m, gridiron height 9 m. The full-day (9:00-22:00) fee is 166,000 yen on weekdays and 186,000 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (including ancillary equipment fees and consumption tax). Use is decided by a use selection committee (not first-come or lottery) | — | 301 | — |
| Foyer (2F)About 200㎡ | 200 | — | — |
| Meeting Room A (3F)The meeting room floor plan shows a layout of 11 long tables and 33 chairs. Wall-mounted whiteboard, movable screen, projector and microphone are free of charge. The full-day (9:00-22:00) fee is 14,300 yen. Group registration is required; individual use is not allowed. Events that charge an admission fee, tuition or participation fee of 2,001 yen or more, sales of goods, and contractual transactions are prohibited | 60 | — | 33 |
| Meeting Room B (3F)The meeting room floor plan shows a layout of 37 desks and 110 chairs. Wall-mounted screen, movable screen, 2 whiteboards, projector and microphone are free of charge. Can be divided into 2 rooms, Meeting Room B1 and B2, with a movable partition. The full-day (9:00-22:00) fee is 43,100 yen | 180 | — | 110 |
| Meeting Room B1 (3F)Capacity of 30 according to the official table. Divided use of Meeting Room B. The full-day (9:00-22:00) fee is 18,000 yen | 70 | — | — |
| Meeting Room B2 (3F)Capacity of 40 according to the official table. Divided use of Meeting Room B. The full-day (9:00-22:00) fee is 21,500 yen | 85 | — | — |
Source: owlspot.jp (Capacities are the maximums the venue states; they change with layout and equipment.)
Official documents (floor plans, price lists, terms)
- Theater Drawings and Ancillary Equipment List (index page of drawings and equipment lists)
- Overall Floor Plan 2F (1/200)PDF
- Stage Plan (1/50)PDF
- Stage Equipment List (as of August 2024)PDF
- Foyer Floor Plan (1/150)PDF
- Meeting Room Floor Plan (PDF)PDF
- Theater Use Application Documents (theater use application form, performance plan, etc.)
- [Meeting Rooms] About User Registration (Group Registration) (posted April 1, 2026)
- [Meeting Rooms] Relaxation of Food and Drink Restrictions in Meeting Rooms (posted June 30, 2026; effective July 1, 2026)
- [Theater] Notice of Theater Closure for Renovation Work (posted March 30, 2026)
Operating rules (from the official website and documents)
Load-in and load-out
Theater usage hours are 9:00-22:00 and include the whole period from entering the building to complete departure (load-in, setup, performance, cleaning and move-out). Divided-session (short-time) use is possible only for one-day use; consult by phone. Continuous theater use is in principle limited to 1 month. The loading elevator has an opening 2.90 m wide x 2.37 m high, a car interior of 3.05 m wide x 1.80 m deep x 2.70 m high, and a load capacity of 2,800 kg. For the meeting rooms, courier deliveries require prior notice, are designated for the evening of the day before use, and are limited to 2 boxes of mikan-box size. When meeting room sessions are used consecutively, the changeover times (12:00-13:00, 17:00-18:00) can also be used, and the usage time includes setup and cleanup. (Source: Renting the Theater, Theater FAQ, Meeting Room FAQ, Overall Floor Plan 2F)
Source: owlspot.jpParking
OWLSPOT Theatre has no parking lot of its own; if coming by car, use a nearby parking lot. The Shuto Expressway Higashi-Ikebukuro entrance/exit is close by. For bicycles, there is a paid bicycle parking lot on B1F of the same building (134 spaces, free for the first 2 hours, then 100 yen per 4 hours).
Source: owlspot.jpWaiting rooms and dressing rooms
The theater's dressing rooms are: Dressing Room 1, about 15㎡ (4 people); Dressing Room 2, about 15㎡ (5 people); and Dressing Rooms 3 and 4, about 70㎡ (15 people; can be divided with a movable partition into Dressing Room 3, about 30㎡ (6 people), and Dressing Room 4, about 40㎡ (9 people)). Each dressing room has a makeup station, chairs, a full-length mirror, a coat hanger, an intercom telephone, a monitor TV and a speaker, and there is 1 shower room. The overall floor plan for 2F also shows an organizer's waiting room and a stage office. Fees for ancillary facilities such as dressing rooms are included in the facility usage fee.
Source: owlspot.jpCatering and outside food/drink
Food and drink are not allowed in the theater seating area (only hydration from capped containers is allowed); eating and drinking are allowed in the foyer. For the meeting rooms, from July 1, 2026, only boxed meals (including rice balls, sandwiches and the like) and soft drinks in lidded containers may be brought in, subject to an advance application by 17:00 on the day before use. Cup noodles and soups, sweets, catering that requires serving out portions, strong-smelling items and alcohol are not allowed, and ordering food by delivery is prohibited. Use whose main purpose is eating or drinking (banquets, social gatherings, dinners, parties and the like) is not permitted, and there is no refrigerator or microwave.
Source: owlspot.jpRestaurants in the venue or building
The official English page states that the theater's cafe and spacious foyer can be used for various events and as meeting places for audiences and performers. The foyer floor plan shows a cafe and a pantry, and there is a vending machine in the 2F foyer.
Source: owlspot.jpOperating rules are limited to what each venue’s official website and official PDFs state. Items that are not listed are ones we could not find on the official website. Always confirm with the venue before you book. (Checked: Nov 2, 2026)
Nearby shops for when something goes wrong on the day
Print shops (large volume, large format)
For posters, panels and large print runs.
- 4 min walk Accea Higashi-Ikebukuro Weekdays 9:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-19:00 / Closed Sun & holidays
- 4 min walk Kinko's Ikebukuro East Exit Weekdays 10:00-18:00 / Closed Sat, Sun & holidays
Convenience stores (multi-copy machines)
Small print runs, drinks, tape, batteries and similar.
- 1 min walk 7-Eleven Higashi-Ikebukuro Air Rise Tower Open 24 hours
- 2 min walk 7-Eleven Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome Open 24 hours
- 3 min walk FamilyMart Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome Open 24 hours
100-yen shops
Masking tape, scissors, badge holders, extension cords, plastic bags and similar.
- 3 min walk Seria Higashi-Ikebukuro Daily 10:00-21:00
- 4 min walk 3COINS Ikebukuro Sunshine City 10:00-20:00
Don Quijote
For late-night or day-of-event shopping.
- 9 min walk Don Quijote Ikebukuro East Exit Ekimae Open 24 hours
- 13 min walk Don Quijote Ikebukuro Station West Exit Open 24 hours
If you run out of drinks (same-day delivery)
This venue is in Kakuyasu's same-day delivery area. Kakuyasu (Nandemo Sake-ya Kakuyasu) “delivery from store” covers all 23 wards of Tokyo and all of Nishi Ward in Yokohama for same-day delivery (free shipping). Delivery slots are hourly from 10:00 to 22:00 (order cutoff 30 minutes before; some stores also offer the 9:00 slot). Besides alcohol, they also carry soft drinks such as tea.
Source: Kakuyasu: store delivery areas (Japanese) / Kakuyasu: delivery dates and times (Japanese)
Walking minutes are the straight-line distance to the venue divided by 80 m per minute, as a rough guide (the actual walking route is longer). Shop names and opening hours were checked on each company's official store page (as of Nov 2, 2026).
Nearby hotels
Places to stay for staff who arrive the day before or travel from far away. These are the hotels around OWLSPOT Theatre (Toshima Ward Performing Arts Exchange Center) featured on BizinTokyo, our guide for attendees.
- Sunshine City Prince Hotel About 4 min walk to Owlspot Theatre
- HOTEL MYSTAYS Higashi Ikebukuro About 7 min walk to Owlspot Theatre
- Dormy Inn Ikebukuro Hot Springs About 7 min walk to Owlspot Theatre
- Hotel Grand City About 7 min walk to Owlspot Theatre
- DEL style Ikebukuro Higashiguchi by Daiwa Roynet Hotel About 7 min walk to Owlspot Theatre
- KOKO HOTEL Ikebukuro About 8 min walk to Owlspot Theatre
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