With the addition of "WORLD PEDAL PARK (WPP)" on the 1st floor and "THE IKEBE PRS VAULT" on the 2nd floor, this
"next-generation store" for music and instruments will evolve even further.
Ikeshibu celebrates its 5th anniversary with an update
Ikebe Musical Instruments celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. The following year, in 2026, the flagship store, IKEBE SHIBUYA, will celebrate its 5th anniversary.
Since its opening on March 13, 2021, Ikeshibu has been spreading music culture from Shibuya. From the very beginning, the store has aimed to be a "base for disseminating entertainment culture" and a "next-generation music and instrument store."
The hotel will celebrate its fifth anniversary on March 13, 2026, and as a culmination of the building's gradual renovations that have been underway since February, the experiential store "WORLD PEDAL PARK (WPP)" will be opened on the first floor, and the PRS specialty store "THE IKEBE PRS VAULT" will be opened on the second floor on Friday, March 20 (national holiday).
Two new stores opened at Ikeshibu
WORLD PEDAL PARK (WPP) is a park-like experience store.
WORLD PEDAL PARK (WPP), which opened on the first floor of Ikebukuro, is an experiential store that goes beyond the boundaries of a shop, becoming more like a park. It features a "pedal tower" with 2,000 guitar effect pedals lined up, as well as a "pedal box" where anyone can try out effect pedals without connecting a guitar. With a focus on guitar effect pedals, the store offers a full lineup ranging from mini amps to DTM/recording equipment and entry-level guitars, aiming to be a space where you can experience "everything about sound creation" on one floor.
PRS specialty store "THE IKEBE PRS VAULT"
"THE IKEBE PRS VAULT" is a PRS specialty store where you can see an overwhelming lineup, from the highly cost-effective SE series to the rare Private Stock. It also features Japan's first hanging 3D display of guitars, designed specifically for THE IKEBE PRS VAULT. In the test-play area, dedicated staff will carefully guide you through each guitar, asking about your purpose and preferences, allowing you to fully experience the unique character of each model.
THE IKEBE PRS VAULT is a special space where you can experience the world of PRS with all five senses.
PRS specialty store "THE IKEBE PRS VAULT" interior image
Japan's first hanging guitar display (3D display)"Grandy & Jungle" will expand its exhibits by 1.5 times, making it one of the largest in Tokyo.
On the same day, Grandy & Jungle will revise its layout and expand the number of guitars on display to 1.5 times its current size. This will strengthen the lineup to one of the largest in Tokyo, not just the Shibuya area, with Gibson and Epiphone offerings doubling from previous levels and Ibanez offerings expanding, creating an environment where customers can easily compare and play guitars. Furthermore, major manufacturers, including Fender, will be gathered on the same floor, evolving the sales floor into an interactive experience where customers can compare across brands and choose the guitar that best suits their playing style and preferences.
*The image shown is from before the renovation.
There are lots of events in March, Ikeshibu's birthday month!
March 3rd (Tue) - March 19th (Thu) 2026: Celebrating the release of Nothing's Carved In Stone's 12th album "Fire Inside Us" and the renewal of Ikeshibu | Nothing's Carved In Stone Ikeshibu Jack!
Nothing's Carved In Stone is a solitary rock band with strong ties to Ikebe Music Store and Ikeshibu.
To celebrate the release of their 12th full album "Fire Inside Us" after a four-year hiatus and the renewal of Ikeshibu, the annual event "Ikeshibu Jack" will be held for the third time! This time, Nothings will be taking over Ikeshibu with a ton of exciting events!
March 3rd (Tue) - March 19th (Thu)
Nothing's Carved In Stone Actual Instrument Exhibition
A special exhibition of the actual instruments used by the band Nothing's Carved In Stone in live performances, recordings, and more!
・Nothing's Carved In Stone Photo Exhibition
Carefully selected images, including behind-the-scenes shots from live performances and recordings, will be exhibited in the "eye-catching corridor" that has become a hot topic on social media, in front of Grandy Base Tokyo.
March 20th (Fri) - March 21st (Sat) "THE IKEBE PRS VAULT" Opening Event
[Friday, March 20th (National Holiday)]
- Opening Ceremony for "THE IKEBE PRS VAULT" -
Special Opening Clinic by Founder Paul Reed Smith -
Premium PRS SE Series Guitar Raffle for Purchasers During the Campaign Period
- Paul Reed Smith Autograph & Memorial Photo Session for Purchasers
- Private Stock Individual Consultations with PRS Staff
[Saturday, March 21st]
- Special opening clinic with founder Paul Reed Smith
- Raffle for a PRS SE Series Premium Guitar, exclusive to purchasers during the campaign period
- Paul Reed Smith's autograph and commemorative photo session, exclusive to purchasers -
Private Stock consultation with PRS staff -
After-party with founder Paul Reed Smith
*Customers who purchase a guitar at THE IKEBE PRS VAULT by 5:00 PM on the 20th or 21st, or
who purchase a Private Stock during the same period, will be invited to this special party.
[Friday, March 20th (National Holiday) - Saturday, March 21st]
We will be holding a special exhibition of guitars that you don't usually get to see in the showcase on the first floor of IKEBE SHIBUYA.
March 22nd (Sun)
IKEBE×Ibanez presents “Li-sa-X Guitar Demonstration with Ibanez 2026 new models”
To commemorate the renewal of Ikeshibu in February-March 2026, we will be holding a special demonstration event featuring Li-sa-X, a guitarist who is active in various projects both domestically and internationally, including KOIAI!
On the day, in addition to a hands-on explanation of the newly released Ibanez 2026 models, you will also be able to enjoy a technical and emotional demonstration of the attention to detail that has gone into his beloved RG j.custom and Custom AZ, the instruments that support his success.
March 24th (Tue)
Nothing's Carved In Stone 12th Album "Fire Inside Us" Release & Ikeshibu Renewal Celebration | Gibson Gear Guide Shinichi Ikugata's Favorite Instruments
To celebrate the renewal of Ikeshibu and the release of their long-awaited 12th album "Fire Inside Us" on Wednesday, March 4th, we will be welcoming Shinichi Ikugata, guitarist for Nothing's Carved In Stone and Gibson Signature Artist, to talk about the appeal of Gibson, his commitment to the guitars he plays, and examples of how he uses his guitars on stage and during the recording of his new album, with demo performances included.
At the event, he will bring along the actual instruments used in the recording of this new album, and will provide a thorough explanation of how to actually use these beloved instruments.
