Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Drinks & Nightlife
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.
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.
Shopping
BICQLO
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.
47 locals recommend
Cat Cafe Calico
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 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.
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.
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.
Tokyu Hands is a department store. It got its start as a DIY store but sells a variety of products nowadays. You may gat a lucky find as a souvenir there!
90 locals recommend
東急ハンズ新宿店
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaTokyu Hands is a department store. It got its start as a DIY store but sells a variety of products nowadays. You may gat a lucky find as a souvenir there!
It is a 100-yen shop. They sell a variety of items, each item is basically priced at 100 yen.
38 locals recommend
The Daisō Union Shinjuku Bldg.
6-chōme-27-12 ShinjukuIt is a 100-yen shop. They sell a variety of items, each item is basically priced at 100 yen.
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.
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.
Complex building, which boasts a height of 234M in Shinjuku. It houses xix theaters, such as the New National Theatre, and two museum facilities.
3 Chome-20-2 Nishishinjuku
Complex building, which boasts a height of 234M in Shinjuku. It houses xix theaters, such as the New National Theatre, and two museum facilities.
Food Scene
This ramen chain has been chosen to be in the top 50 of the most delicious cuisine in the worl. 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 worl. 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 traditional Japanese food such as Yakitori.
20 locals recommend
LABI
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 traditional Japanese food such as Yakitori.
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 Kabukichō
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.
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.
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.
Sightseeing
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.
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.
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.
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.
クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ新宿サザンテラス店
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.
You can see what samurai spirit is and feel their spirits. You can also experience and be photographed wearing an armor.
312 locals recommend
Samurai Museum
2-chōme-25-6 KabukichōYou can see what samurai spirit is and feel their spirits. You can also experience and be photographed wearing an armor.
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.
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.
Everything Else
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.