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.
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.
Shin-Okubo is known as a "Little Korea".
You can enjoy traditional Korean cuisine and and all different kinds of Korean desserts. You can enjoy the delicacy called "hottoku."
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Shin-Okubo is known as a "Little Korea".
You can enjoy traditional Korean cuisine and and all different kinds of Korean desserts. You can enjoy the delicacy called "hottoku."
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.
Shinjuku Southern Terrace is a commercial zone. There are quite a few shops located in this area. The promenade area is decorated with lights every winter.
Shinjuku Comedy Club
2-chōme-2-2 YoyogiShinjuku Southern Terrace is a commercial zone. There are quite a few shops located in this area. The promenade area is decorated with lights every winter.
Shopping
Large electronics shop and popular clothing store.
143 locals recommend
BIC Camera Shinjuku West Store
1-chōme-5-1 NishishinjukuLarge 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.
富士ビルディング（株）
1-chōme-16-2 KabukichōYou 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.
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.
Major commercial spot outside Shinjuku South Exit.
There are all different kinds shops here.
280 locals recommend
Takashimaya Shinjuku
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaMajor commercial spot outside Shinjuku South Exit.
There are all different kinds shops here.
The largest bookstore in Shinjuku.
The main building contains 8 floors of books from many genres, while the annex building has comics, DVD's and CD's.
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, DVD's and CD's.
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.
Arts & Culture
“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.
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.
Food Scene
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.
48 locals recommend
Ramen Jiro Otakibashi
7-chōme-5-5 NishishinjukuThis 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 many people.
There are plenty of eateries to enjoy Yakitori, hot pot, ramen, and other traditio
20 locals recommend
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There are many historical shops that opened in post-war Japan. These tiny shops are always crowded with many people.
There are plenty of eateries to enjoy Yakitori, hot pot, ramen, and other traditio
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.
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.
Shinjuku, 3-chōme−18−４
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.
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.
Jingisukan Darumaya
1-chōme-15-7 NishishinjukuYou can eat very good lamb.
もちもちの木 新宿店 Mochi Mochi no Ki
1-chōme-4-1 KitashinjukuMochi Mochi no Ki is a ramen shop.
Yoshinoya is a chain of gyudon (a bowl of rice topped with beef.) You can eat very good gyudon with a reasonable price.
18 locals recommend
Yoshinoya Shinjuku Hyakunincho
Yoshinoya is a chain of gyudon (a bowl of rice topped with beef.) You can eat very good gyudon with a reasonable price.
Everything Else
This is one of the larges 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 larges gay communities in Japan.
There are a lot of bars and shops.
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.
Large park in Shinjuku.
Modern fountain and terrace plaza, freedom square, there is a gazebo, it is possible to spend a relaxing time here.
457 locals recommend
Shinjuku Chuo Park
2-chōme-11 NishishinjukuLarge park in Shinjuku.
Modern fountain and terrace plaza, freedom square, there is a gazebo, it is possible to spend a relaxing time here.
Essentials
24-hour convenience store.
You can buy everything from food to daily necessities.
Sushi , noodles , rice balls , ＄1 snacks, etc.
9 locals recommend
FamilyMart Shinjuku Golden-Street
1-chōme-1-6 Kabukichō24-hour convenience store.
You can buy everything from food to daily necessities.
Sushi , noodles , rice balls , ＄1 snacks, etc.
24-hour convenience store. You can buy everything from food to daily necessities. Sushi , noodles , rice balls , ＄1 snacks, etc.
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.
24-hour convenience store. You can buy everything from food to daily necessities. Sushi , noodles , rice balls , ＄1 snacks, etc.
81 locals recommend
FamilyMart
1-chōme-1-17 Kitashinjuku24-hour convenience store. You can buy everything from food to daily necessities. Sushi , noodles , rice balls , ＄1 snacks, etc.
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.
81 locals recommend
FamilyMart
1-chōme-1-17 Kitashinjuku24-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.
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.
39 locals recommend
7-Eleven Shinjuku Shin-Okubo Station
1-chōme-6-18 Hyakuninchō24-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.
It is a supermarket. You can go grocery shopping there.
24 locals recommend
My Basket Kitashinjuku 3-chome Shop
2-chōme-2-24 KitashinjukuIt is a supermarket. You can go grocery shopping there.
My Basket Okubo
2-chōme-27-7-27 HyakuninchōIt is a supermarket. You can go grocery shopping there.
It is a supermarket. You can go grocery shopping there.
34 locals recommend
Marusho supermarket shinjuku
7-chōme-7-19 NishishinjukuIt is a supermarket. You can go grocery shopping there.