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.
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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.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
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.
The Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century.
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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.
Lumine the Yoshimoto: This is a museum that showcases famous Japanese comedians. The souvenir shop called "Yoshimoto TV Street" is free to enter.
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Lumine the Yoshimoto
3-chōme-38-2 ShinjukuLumine the Yoshimoto: This 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.
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BICQLO UNIQLO Shinjuku east exit store
3-chōme-29-1 ShinjukuLarge electronics shop and popular clothing store.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Takashimaya Shinjuku
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaMajor commercial spot outside Shinjuku South Exit.
There are all different kinds of shops 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.
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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.
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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.
Entertainment & Activities
“Greatest Robo show ever.”
Fantastic show in the heart of Tokyo. Full of Robos and drumming girls. Really fantastic and absolutely cool.
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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.
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.
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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.
Everything Else
Cat cafe "Kyariko": You can relax and play with the many cats in this cafe. You can also take pictures of the cats.
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カラオケパセラ 新宿靖国通り店
1-chōme-16-2 KabukichōCat cafe "Kyariko": You can relax and play with the many cats in this cafe. You can also take pictures of the cats.
This is one of the largest gay communities in Japan.
There are a lot of bars and shops.
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新宿三丁目（バス）
3-chōme-8 ShinjukuThis is one of the largest gay communities in Japan.
There are a lot of bars and shops.
It is one of the biggest public baths in Tokyo which opened in 2015. It also provides a sauna and some massages.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Turutontan: 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.
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つるとんたん 新宿店
2-chōme-26-3 KabukichōTurutontan: 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.
Ichiran: 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.
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Ichiran Ramen
3-chōme-34-11 ShinjukuIchiran: 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.
Shinjuku Takano head office: Famous fruit shop founded in 1885.
You can enjoy a delicious fruit parfait here.
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Shinjuku Takano fruit parlor
3-chōme-26-11 ShinjukuShinjuku Takano head office: Famous fruit shop founded in 1885.
You can enjoy a delicious fruit parfait here.
Artnia is a unique cafe/restaurant sorrounded by Square Enix characters.
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ARTNIA Square Enix
6-chōme-27-30 ShinjukuArtnia is a unique cafe/restaurant sorrounded by Square Enix characters.
Okan: You can eat okonomiyaki (savory pancake with various ingredients) and teppanyaki (dishes grilled on an iron plate.)
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Okan
2-chōme-10-6 KabukichōOkan: You can eat okonomiyaki (savory pancake with various ingredients) and teppanyaki (dishes grilled on an iron plate.)
Unatetsu is a restaurant that specializes in eel cuisine.
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Shinjuku Unatetsu
1-chōme-11-2 KabukichōUnatetsu is a restaurant that specializes in eel cuisine.
Motomura is a poular beef cutlet restaurant. You can eat beef cutlet cooked rare with hourse radish soysauce. That's the most typical way to eat.
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牛かつ もと村
2-chōme-19-17 ShibuyaMotomura is a poular beef cutlet restaurant. You can eat beef cutlet cooked rare with hourse radish soysauce. That's the most typical way to eat.
Katsugyu is a beef cutlet restaurant. You can eat beef cutlet cooked rare with hourse radish soysauce. That's the most typical way to eat.
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Katsugyu is a beef cutlet restaurant. You can eat beef cutlet cooked rare with hourse radish soysauce. That's the most typical way to eat.
Suzuya is a pork cutlet restaurant. It's known for pork cutlet chazuke. Chazuke means "boiled rice with tea poured on it."
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Uokin Kabukichō
1-chōme-23-15 KabukichōSuzuya is a pork cutlet restaurant. It's known for pork cutlet chazuke. Chazuke means "boiled rice with tea poured on it."
More that 100 kinds of cake by popular cake shops or popular patissies are sold in the basement floor of Takashimaya Department Store.
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Patissieria
5-chōme-24 SendagayaMore that 100 kinds of cake by popular cake shops or popular patissies are sold in the basement floor of Takashimaya Department Store.
プチバリエ
3-chōme-36 ShinjukuPetit BARIE provides ice cream cone and crepe.
Wrapped Crepe Korot
1-chōme-30-1 KabukichōKorot privides crepe. It's not very sweet.
Parks & Nature
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.
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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.
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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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sengoku IZAKAYA: This dining bar was designed to resemble wartime Japan. They even have armor on display as part of the shop decor.
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Sengoku Buyuden
1-chōme-6-2 KabukichōSengoku IZAKAYA: This dining bar was designed to resemble wartime Japan. They even have armor on display as part of the shop decor.