Navigate Asakusa Tunnel in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster

Q: How to complete ASAKUSA TUNNEL in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster?

To reach Asakusa, you must traverse the Ikebukuro Tunnel. Purchase Light Balls from the Junk Shop to navigate the darkness and avoid trap floors. The tunnel contains optional powerful Oni enemies and a Save Room with an Amala Link. The direct path to Asakusa involves navigating through B2, B3, and B4 of the tunnel, exiting at Kuramae Station.

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Walkthrough

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From Ginza, Hijiri directs you to Asakusa via a tunnel in East Ikebukuro.
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Head to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station. Before entering the tunnel, visit the Junk Shop to buy Light Balls and Float Balls, as the tunnel is dark and has damaging trap floors.
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Enter the Ikebukuro Tunnel. The initial section is safe, but enemies appear from B2 onwards.
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Visibility is poor in dark areas; use Light Balls to illuminate your path.
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Near the tunnel entrance on B2, an Oni warns of four powerful Onis within. A Save Room with an Amala Link is also located here.
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To reach Asakusa efficiently: From the B2 Save Terminal, head left and down to B3.
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On B3, proceed straight, right, then straight to find a ladder to B4.
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In B4, go straight, left, straight, then right to find a ladder back up to B3.
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Back on B3, take a U-shaped path to another ladder leading to B2.
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On B2, head down (or towards the one-way Save Terminal), then right. Follow either the top or bottom path to reach Kuramae Station.
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Exit Kuramae Station and proceed north into Asakusa.

Tips

Fully exploring the Ikebukuro Tunnel and fighting the four optional Onis is challenging and not required for story progression. You can return later.
Light Balls are essential for navigating the dark sections of the tunnel.
The Save Room in the tunnel provides an Amala Link, useful for returning to Ikebukuro to restock or heal.
Upon entering Asakusa, you'll find a Save Terminal, Cathedral of Shadows, Junk Shop, and Fountain of Life nearby.
If playing the Maniax/Chronicle version and having progressed through the First and Second Kalpas, entering Asakusa may trigger the Menorah of Sovereignty and a boss fight against White Rider. This fight can also be triggered at most other Save Terminals.
It is recommended to be around Level 45+ before confronting White Rider.

Access to Asakusa, a hub with essential facilities.
Optional: Defeating White Rider yields rewards and progresses the story (if applicable).

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