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Shinjuku is a treasure trove of gourmet delights. From elegant dining and night life to quick, delicious meals, enjoy the flavors suited to every mood.
Gourmet
Enchanting
Things to do
- Savor the skills of sushi chefs
- Experience the ultimate in freshly fried tempura
- Taste the wealth of sake varieties
Gourmet
Exciting
Things to do
- Toast one another in a side street pub!
- Sample a variety of ramen styles.
- Enjoy fresh prepared gourmet delicacies.
In Shinjuku you can experience the everyday along with the extraordinary. Stroll in the peaceful surroundings of venerable shrines and atmospheric neighborhoods or experience the overpowering energy of a thronged festival.
Culture
Enchanting
Things to do
- Savor the serenity of a historical shrine.
- Stroll the sides streets of Kagurazaka, evocative of ancient Edo.
- Shop for arts and crafts to beautify every day.
- Experience Japanese culture in the college town of Wased.
Culture
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Things to do
- Immerse yourself in the frenzy of dance at the Kagurazaka Festival.
- Hear the energetic chants of the Eisa Festival resonating in the city center.
- Watch portable shrines parade through the streets of Shinjuku.
Spots
- Kagurazaka Matsuri Festival
- Shinjuku Eisa Festival
- Kumano Shrine Annual Festival
- Hanazono Shrine Tori no Ichi Festival
Shinjuku combines seasonal beauty, such as spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, with the urban dynamism of neon lights and giant display screens. Enjoy unparalleled sights in Shinjuku, the intersection of tranquility and bustle, tradition, and the future.
Scene
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Scene
Exciting
Things to do
- Enjoy the chaotic bustle of Shinjuku.
- Stroll the enticing neon-lit streets of Kabukicho.
- Experience Japan's largest rail and bus transit terminal.
Shinjuku is one of Japan's leading entertainment districts. From traditional arts to drama, game arcades, and nightlife, Shinjuku is full of diverse entertainment that's sure to pique your curiosity.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Exciting
Things to do
- Enjoy the latest entertainment to the fullest.
- Be on the lookout for contemporary ninja in Shinjuku.
- Experience Tokyo club culture.
You can find anything you're looking for in Shinjuku from luxury items to the latest fashions and souvenirs. After shopping, stroll through atmospheric streets and savor a special evening in unique restaurants and pubs—all part of Shinjuku's appeal.
Experience
Enchanting
Things to do
- Traditional tea ceremony in a residential neighborhood.
- Exchanging toasts with locals in Golden Gai.
- Strolling the hilly streets of Ochiai and Kagurazaka.
Experience
Exciting
Things to do
- Shinjuku’s wealth of shopping options.
- Shopping in Japan’s leading department stores and station complexes.
- Browsing for souvenirs in popular 100-yen shops.
- Searching for something special in the boutiques.
Shinjuku's main areas Learn what you can experience in each area
Okubo area
Shinjuku Station area Learn what you can experience in each area
Enchanting
- Shinjuku Golden Gai
Exciting
- Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku Station West Exit
- Tatsunoya Yakitori
- Banban Yakitori (Kabukicho)
- Eddie Ramen (Shinjuku-gyoemmae)
- Damenarinjin Ramen (Seibu Shinjuku)
- Ryu No Miyako Inshokugai
- Shinjuku Eisa Festival
- Kumano Shrine Annual Festival
- Hanazono Shrine Tori no Ichi Festival
- Kabukicho
- Godzilla Road
- Hotel Gracery Godzilla Head
- Shinjuku West LOVE sculpture
- Shinjuku Station
- Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Cross Shinjuku Vision
- Shinjuku Chuo Park
- Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
- Tokyo Mystery Circus Real Escape Game
- Ninja+Kabuki Tokyo
- NightClub WARP SHINJUKU
- Kabukicho Music Live
- Disk Union record shop
- Isetan Shinjuku department store
- Bic Camera Shinjuku East Store
- Daiso Bic Camera Shinjuku East Store 100-yen shop
- Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
- AKOMEYA TOKYO NEWoMan Shinjuku lifestyle shop
Yotsuya area A place where the history and culture of the Edo period still remain.
Enchanting
- Wasabi Sushi (Yotsuya 3-chome)
- Yata Junmai Sake (Shinjuku 3-chome)
- Sugidaimon-dori (Yotsuya 3-chome)
- Sugai Shrine
Exciting
- Wakaba Taiyaki (Yotsuya)
Kagurazaka area A sophisticated townscape preserving historical charm.
Enchanting
- Kagurazaka back alleys
- Kagurazaka side streets
- Tenko Tempura (Kagurazaka)
- Atamiyu public bath (Kagurazaka)
Exciting
- Kagurazaka Matsuri Festival
Takadanobaba-Waseda-Okubo area A lively town full of student culture and international diversity.
Enchanting
- Bingoya Folk Crafts (Wakamatsu-kawada)
- The Waseda International House of Literature (The Haruki Murakami Library)
Exciting
- Deitosei Ramen (Takadanobaba)
Ochiai area A traditional town rich in flowers and greenery, loved by cultural figures.
Enchanting
- Somenokomichi (Nakai)
- Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Hall
- Some no Sato Ochiai fabric dyeing experience (Nakai)
- Yobanashi Sahan Chakaiseki (Nakai / Ochiai)
- Ochiai hills area
Exciting
Access to Shinjuku Station Trains and buses provide convenient access to Shinjuku Station from the airports and major stations.
From Narita International
Airport
Route 1 (approx. 60–100 min.)
Narita Airport
Keisei Skyliner/Keisei Narita Sky Access/Keisei Main Line
Nippori
JR Yamanote Line
Shinjuku
Route 2 (approx. 80 min.)
Narita Airport
JR Narita Express (N'EX)
Nippori
JR Yamanote Line
Shinjuku
Route 3 (approx. 85–145 min.)
Narita Airport
Airport Express Bus
Shinjuku Station West Exit
From Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport
Route 1 (approx. 36 min.)
Haneda Airport
Tokyo Monorail
Hamamatsucho
JR Yamanote Line
Shinjuku
Route 2 (approx. 46 min.)
Haneda Airport
Keikyu Line
Shinagawa
JR Yamanote Line
Shinjuku
Route 3 (approx. 35–75 min.)
Haneda Airport
Airport Bus
Shinjuku Station West Exit (in front of Keio Department
Store)
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (BUSTA Shinjuku)
From Tokyo Station
Route 1 (approx.15 min.)
Tokyo
JR Chuo Line
Shinjuku
Route 2 (approx. 19 min.)
Tokyo
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Shinjuku
From Shinagawa Station
Route 1 (approx.20 min.)
Shinagawa
JR Yamanote Line
Shinjuku
Shinjuku Tourist Information
Provides visitors to Shinjuku with information about area attractions, sightseeing spots, events, and other activities
Name
Shinjuku Tourist Information
Address
37-2 Shinjuku 3-chome, Shinjuku 160-0022
Hours
10:00–19:00
Closed
Open every day (except December 29 to January 3)
