Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Sightseeing
This area is known for the many bars and shops located in its narrow alleys and passageways.
It is also famous for its traditional street structure.
823 locals recommend
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōThis area is known for the many bars and shops located in its narrow alleys and passageways.
It is also famous for its traditional street structure.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park with an eminent garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally a residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period.
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiShinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park with an eminent garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally a residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period.
Weekdays you can take a tour the Capitol. There is a free observation deck, which is especially popular.
From a height of 220m, you can see the Tokyo downtown panorama.
540 locals recommend
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
2-chōme-8-1 NishishinjukuWeekdays you can take a tour the Capitol. There is a free observation deck, which is especially popular.
From a height of 220m, you can see the Tokyo downtown panorama.
The Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century.
400 locals recommend
Hanazono Shrine
5-chōme-17-3 ShinjukuThe Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century.
This is a museum that showcases famous Japanese comedians.
The souvenir shop called "Yoshimoto TV Street" is free to enter.
116 locals recommend
Lumine the Yoshimoto
3-chōme-38-2 ShinjukuThis is a museum that showcases famous Japanese comedians.
The souvenir shop called "Yoshimoto TV Street" is free to enter.
Shopping
Large electronics shop and popular clothing store.
167 locals recommend
BICQLO UNIQLO Shinjuku east exit store
3-chōme-29-1 ShinjukuLarge electronics shop and popular clothing store.
You can relax and play with the many cats in this cafe. You can also take pictures of the cats.
21 locals recommend
1-chōme-16-2 Kabukichō
You can relax and play with the many cats in this cafe. You can also take pictures of the cats.
This is a discount store where you can buy everything from food, clothing, daily necessities, seasonal items, and import items. The store itself is like an amusement.
707 locals recommend
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
1-chōme-16-5 KabukichōThis is a discount store where you can buy everything from food, clothing, daily necessities, seasonal items, and import items. The store itself is like an amusement.
Electronics store that can be said to be the largest in Tokyo.
They have all differenct kinds of electrical appliances, such as daily necessities and you can buy many other things as well.
311 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
1-chōme-11-1 NishishinjukuElectronics store that can be said to be the largest in Tokyo.
They have all differenct kinds of electrical appliances, such as daily necessities and you can buy many other things as well.
This is one of the historical department stores in Japan. The building is laid out in the standard Japanese way, with the basement level dedicated to foods and delicacies.
810 locals recommend
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuThis is one of the historical department stores in Japan. The building is laid out in the standard Japanese way, with the basement level dedicated to foods and delicacies.
Major commercial spot outside Shinjuku South Exit.
There are all different kinds of shops here.
280 locals recommend
Takashimaya Shinjuku
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaMajor commercial spot outside Shinjuku South Exit.
There are all different kinds of shops here.
Famous fruit shop founded in 1885.
You can enjoy a delicious fruit parfait here.
75 locals recommend
Shinjuku Takano fruit parlor
3-chōme-26-11 ShinjukuFamous fruit shop founded in 1885.
You can enjoy a delicious fruit parfait here.
The largest bookstore in Shinjuku.
The main building contains 8 floors of books from many genres, while the annex building has comics, DVDs and CDs.
161 locals recommend
Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store
3-chōme-17-7 ShinjukuThe largest bookstore in Shinjuku.
The main building contains 8 floors of books from many genres, while the annex building has comics, DVDs and CDs.
Daiso is a large franchise of 100-yen shops in Japan. It has a range of over 100,000 goods.
38 locals recommend
The Daisō Union Shinjuku Bldg.
6-chōme-27-12 ShinjukuDaiso is a large franchise of 100-yen shops in Japan. It has a range of over 100,000 goods.
Food Scene
“Greatest Robo show ever.”
Fantastic show in the heart of Tokyo. Full of Robos and drumming girls. Really fantastic and absolutely cool.
999 locals recommend
Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 Kabukichō“Greatest Robo show ever.”
Fantastic show in the heart of Tokyo. Full of Robos and drumming girls. Really fantastic and absolutely cool.
This ramen chain has been chosen to be in the top 50 of the most delicious cuisine in the world.
You will not be disappointed by the pile of noodles in your bowl.
107 locals recommend
RAMEN JIRO
2-chōme-37-5 KabukichōThis ramen chain has been chosen to be in the top 50 of the most delicious cuisine in the world.
You will not be disappointed by the pile of noodles in your bowl.
There are many historical shops that opened in post-war Japan. These tiny shops are always crowded with people. There are plenty of eateries to enjoy Yakitori, hot pot and ramen.
450 locals recommend
Omoide Yokochō
1 Chome-2 NishishinjukuThere are many historical shops that opened in post-war Japan. These tiny shops are always crowded with people. There are plenty of eateries to enjoy Yakitori, hot pot and ramen.
This is one of the most famous sushi chains in Japan.
If you are looking for authentic, fresh sushi at a reasonable price, this is the place to go.
253 locals recommend
tsukji kiyomura
1-chōme-1-15 ŌkuboThis is one of the most famous sushi chains in Japan.
If you are looking for authentic, fresh sushi at a reasonable price, this is the place to go.
It is one of Japan's most popular udon noodle shops.
You can enjoy many different types of udon noodles, prepared in various ways.
It is extremely popular amongst foreign visitors.
156 locals recommend
つるとんたん 新宿店
2-chōme-26-3 KabukichōIt is one of Japan's most popular udon noodle shops.
You can enjoy many different types of udon noodles, prepared in various ways.
It is extremely popular amongst foreign visitors.
This is a popular "tonkotsu" (pork bone broth) ramen shop.
The sounds of a traditional flute flow through the restaurant, so you can the old atmosphere of Japan.
239 locals recommend
Ichiran Ramen
3-chōme-34-11 ShinjukuThis is a popular "tonkotsu" (pork bone broth) ramen shop.
The sounds of a traditional flute flow through the restaurant, so you can the old atmosphere of Japan.
Cyaya Macrobiotics is a vegetarian restaurant which is on the seventh floor of the Isetan department store.
14 locals recommend
Chaya Makurobe
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuCyaya Macrobiotics is a vegetarian restaurant which is on the seventh floor of the Isetan department store.
Komeda is a coffee shop chain based in Nagoya. It's a sort of unique coffee shop.
13 locals recommend
Komeda's Coffee
1-chōme-12-6 ŌkuboKomeda is a coffee shop chain based in Nagoya. It's a sort of unique coffee shop.
Artnia is a unique cafe/restaurant sorrounded by Square Enix characters.
45 locals recommend
ARTNIA Square Enix
6-chōme-27-30 ShinjukuArtnia is a unique cafe/restaurant sorrounded by Square Enix characters.
Everything Else
This is one of the largest gay communities in Japan.
There are a lot of bars and shops.
233 locals recommend
Shinjuku-sanchome Station
3-chōme-3-2 ShinjukuThis is one of the largest gay communities in Japan.
There are a lot of bars and shops.
Large park in Shinjuku.
Modern fountain and terrace plaza, freedom square, there is a gazebo, it is possible to spend a relaxing time here.
50 locals recommend
am/pm 新宿中央公園店
Large park in Shinjuku.
Modern fountain and terrace plaza, freedom square, there is a gazebo, it is possible to spend a relaxing time here.
It is one of the biggest public baths in Tokyo which opened in 2015. It also provides a sauna and some massages.
162 locals recommend
Thermae Yu
1-chōme-1-2 KabukichōIt is one of the biggest public baths in Tokyo which opened in 2015. It also provides a sauna and some massages.
Drinks & Nightlife
This dining bar was designed to resemble wartime Japan.
They even have armor on display as part of the shop decor.
121 locals recommend
Sengoku Buyuden
1-chōme-6-2 KabukichōThis dining bar was designed to resemble wartime Japan.
They even have armor on display as part of the shop decor.
Arts & Culture
Complex building, which boasts a height of 234M in Shinjuku.
It houses xix theaters, such as the New National Theatre, and two museum facilities.
219 locals recommend
Tokyo Opera City
3-chōme-20-2 NishishinjukuComplex building, which boasts a height of 234M in Shinjuku.
It houses xix theaters, such as the New National Theatre, and two museum facilities.
Movie theater that boasts one of Japan's top-notch, state-of-the-art facilities.
You can experience sounds of the highest quality on a total of 9 screens.
134 locals recommend
Shinjuku Wald 9
3-chōme-1-26 ShinjukuMovie theater that boasts one of Japan's top-notch, state-of-the-art facilities.
You can experience sounds of the highest quality on a total of 9 screens.
Essentials
24-hour convenience store. You can buy everything from food to daily necessities. Sushi, noodles, rice balls, ＄1 snacks, etc. You can also send out packages/luggage from here (to the airport, for example).
23 locals recommend
Daily Yamazaki Shinjuku
2-chōme-19-11 Kabukichō24-hour convenience store. You can buy everything from food to daily necessities. Sushi, noodles, rice balls, ＄1 snacks, etc. You can also send out packages/luggage from here (to the airport, for example).
Sunkus: 24-hour convenience store. You can buy everything from food to daily necessities. Sushi, noodles, rice balls, ＄1 snacks, etc. You can also send out packages/luggage from here (to the airport, for example).
19 locals recommend
サンクス 東新宿店
1 Chome-8-2 OkuboSunkus: 24-hour convenience store. You can buy everything from food to daily necessities. Sushi, noodles, rice balls, ＄1 snacks, etc. You can also send out packages/luggage from here (to the airport, for example).
マルエツ新宿六丁目店
Maruetsu: It is a supermarket. You can go grocery shopping there.