Guidebook for Shinjuku
Food Scene
Bakery Donsuke
7-chōme-13-3 ShinjukuMiura-ya
7-chōme-26-61 Shinjukubrowfish ふぐ fugu
The basement of this place offers great food (Italian, Spanish and Japanese) as well as coffee and deserts. We stayed at the Hyatt regency and there is an underground subway link directly between the buildings so no need to even cross a road to get to it. Very well priced, accommodating for children and some staff have English if needed. English me use available everywhere.
21 locals recommend
Shinjuku i-LAND Tower
6-chōme-5-1 NishishinjukuThe basement of this place offers great food (Italian, Spanish and Japanese) as well as coffee and deserts. We stayed at the Hyatt regency and there is an underground subway link directly between the buildings so no need to even cross a road to get to it. Very well priced, accommodating for children and some staff have English if needed. English me use available everywhere.
Arts & Culture
ARTNIA Square Enix
6-chōme-27-30 ShinjukuSquare Enix official shop and cafe
Mandarake Nakano
5-chōme-52-15 Nakanoanime comic cartoon cosplay
This well-curated museum showcases the ancient art of sword making and is home to more than 150 artifacts. Swords, mountings, armor and metal work are beautifully displayed in this tiny Tokyo destination known as Token ...
201 locals recommend
Japanese Sword Museum
This well-curated museum showcases the ancient art of sword making and is home to more than 150 artifacts. Swords, mountings, armor and metal work are beautifully displayed in this tiny Tokyo destination known as Token ...
Tokyo Toy Museum is operated by the Non-Profit
Organization (NPO) Japan Good Toy Association.
The facilities are the remains of the old Yotsuya
Daiyon elementary school building, which was
built in 1935.
176 locals recommend
Tokyo Toy Museum
4-chōme-20 YotsuyaTokyo Toy Museum is operated by the Non-Profit
Organization (NPO) Japan Good Toy Association.
The facilities are the remains of the old Yotsuya
Daiyon elementary school building, which was
built in 1935.
SEIJI TOGO MEMORIAL SOMPO JAPAN NIPPONKOA MUSEUM OF ART has been exhibiting Japanese and foreign artworks for over a quarter of a century since opening its doors in July 1976.
The idea to open an art museum blossomed from The Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., one of the forerunner companies of the present Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. As part of its contribution to cultural improvement, Yasuda Fire aspired to provide a venue for enjoying artworks. Upon learning of this idea, Seiji Togo, who was closely associated with the company, offered to donate his collection. As the name of the original museum “SEIJI TOGO ART MUSEUM” suggests, the museum was initially intended to display mainly the works of this noted artist.
109 locals recommend
Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Museum of Art
1-chōme-26-1 NishishinjukuSEIJI TOGO MEMORIAL SOMPO JAPAN NIPPONKOA MUSEUM OF ART has been exhibiting Japanese and foreign artworks for over a quarter of a century since opening its doors in July 1976.
The idea to open an art museum blossomed from The Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., one of the forerunner companies of the present Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. As part of its contribution to cultural improvement, Yasuda Fire aspired to provide a venue for enjoying artworks. Upon learning of this idea, Seiji Togo, who was closely associated with the company, offered to donate his collection. As the name of the original museum “SEIJI TOGO ART MUSEUM” suggests, the museum was initially intended to display mainly the works of this noted artist.
The State Guest Houses are the government facilities established to accommodate heads of the states, prime ministers and other honored guests from abroad. While state and official guests are staying at the guest houses, various diplomatic activities are held, such as summit meetings, courtesy calls, signing ceremonies, receptions and banquets. Through these activities, a profound contribution is made to the enhancement of mutual understanding and friendly relations with the guest countries.
51 locals recommend
Akasaka Palace (State Guesthouse)
2-chōme-1-1 MotoakasakaThe State Guest Houses are the government facilities established to accommodate heads of the states, prime ministers and other honored guests from abroad. While state and official guests are staying at the guest houses, various diplomatic activities are held, such as summit meetings, courtesy calls, signing ceremonies, receptions and banquets. Through these activities, a profound contribution is made to the enhancement of mutual understanding and friendly relations with the guest countries.
Shopping
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuTakeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeJR, Odakyu Lines, and Keio Lines
It is on foot 1 minute from the Shinjuku Station southern entrance.
Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, and Toei Oedo Line
It is on foot 1 minute from the exit of Shinjuku Station Keio New Line entrance.
13 locals recommend
Mosaic Street
1-chōme-1-1-3 NishishinjukuJR, Odakyu Lines, and Keio Lines
It is on foot 1 minute from the Shinjuku Station southern entrance.
Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, and Toei Oedo Line
It is on foot 1 minute from the exit of Shinjuku Station Keio New Line entrance.
Odakyu Department Store is directly connected to the Shinjuku station west exit.
Its location is very convenient for both tourism and business.
175 locals recommend
Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku
1-chōme-1-3 NishishinjukuOdakyu Department Store is directly connected to the Shinjuku station west exit.
Its location is very convenient for both tourism and business.
Lumine Shinjuku 2
3-chōme-38-2 ShinjukuOverseas visitors can apply for tax-exemption at one place!
Essentials
Poplar Higashiokuboten
6-chōme-24-16 ShinjukuEntertainment & Activities
Railway Museum
大成町-3-47 大宮区Prepare for an eclectic evening with a Japanese cabaret show at the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red-light district! Each entertaining 1-hour show features fun – and sometimes campy – performances full of flashing lights, taiko drums and techno music. See glitzy girls dance with a giant panda, dinosaurs, ninjas and (of course) robots on stage! Your entry ticket includes one drink of your choice (beer, sake, mineral water or soft drink).
999 locals recommend
Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōPrepare for an eclectic evening with a Japanese cabaret show at the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red-light district! Each entertaining 1-hour show features fun – and sometimes campy – performances full of flashing lights, taiko drums and techno music. See glitzy girls dance with a giant panda, dinosaurs, ninjas and (of course) robots on stage! Your entry ticket includes one drink of your choice (beer, sake, mineral water or soft drink).
What you can do in the House:
- Experience of throwing shurikens
- Taking up Japanese sword/ninja sword *imitation
- Hands-on experience of swordplay
- Finding secrets in the ninja house
- Learning the differences between “samurai” and “ninja”
- Being in a photograph with ninja
- Various surprising tricks in the House!
41 locals recommend
Ninja Trick House In Tokyo
2-chōme-28-13 KabukichōWhat you can do in the House:
- Experience of throwing shurikens
- Taking up Japanese sword/ninja sword *imitation
- Hands-on experience of swordplay
- Finding secrets in the ninja house
- Learning the differences between “samurai” and “ninja”
- Being in a photograph with ninja
- Various surprising tricks in the House!
JR Shinjuku Station south exit immediately in the 7F of "LUMINE 2", Yoshimoto permanent theater. To Lumine the Yoshimoto, which boasts the largest capacity among all theater of Yoshimoto of Tokyo, in addition to the story, such as the comic and control, during the performance, such as special comedy by luxurious talent us every day! !
116 locals recommend
Lumine the Yoshimoto
3-chōme-38-2 ShinjukuJR Shinjuku Station south exit immediately in the 7F of "LUMINE 2", Yoshimoto permanent theater. To Lumine the Yoshimoto, which boasts the largest capacity among all theater of Yoshimoto of Tokyo, in addition to the story, such as the comic and control, during the performance, such as special comedy by luxurious talent us every day! !
The Shinjuku Park Tower is high-tech complex located close to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Cinema buffs might recall that the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel, located in Shinjuku Park Tower, was the main setting of the 2003 movie "Lost in Translation." The Shinjuku district figured prominently in the film. As can be seen in the movie, Tokyo attracts major cultural events and is also a source of new ideas and innovation that have an impact throughout the world.
13 locals recommend
Shinjuku Park Tower
3-chōme-7-1 NishishinjukuThe Shinjuku Park Tower is high-tech complex located close to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Cinema buffs might recall that the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel, located in Shinjuku Park Tower, was the main setting of the 2003 movie "Lost in Translation." The Shinjuku district figured prominently in the film. As can be seen in the movie, Tokyo attracts major cultural events and is also a source of new ideas and innovation that have an impact throughout the world.
Enjoy Professional Baseball at Jingu Baseball Stadium!
Baseball is the most popular sport in Japan, and the Jingu Baseball Stadium, built in 1926, is the oldest baseball stadium in Tokyo. It has long been a part of baseball history in Japan, and now it is known as the home ground of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the NPB Central League. It also serves as the venue for countless university and high school baseball games and has become a mecca of Japanese baseball. We invite you to come and enjoy some time at the stadium surrounded by green plants and trees despite its location at the center of the city.
41 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Gaien Tennis Club
Enjoy Professional Baseball at Jingu Baseball Stadium!
Baseball is the most popular sport in Japan, and the Jingu Baseball Stadium, built in 1926, is the oldest baseball stadium in Tokyo. It has long been a part of baseball history in Japan, and now it is known as the home ground of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the NPB Central League. It also serves as the venue for countless university and high school baseball games and has become a mecca of Japanese baseball. We invite you to come and enjoy some time at the stadium surrounded by green plants and trees despite its location at the center of the city.
This is a small mall catering teenage girls. They have lots of clothing stores, comic book store, etc.
37 locals recommend
Studio Alta
3-chōme-24-3 ShinjukuThis is a small mall catering teenage girls. They have lots of clothing stores, comic book store, etc.
As a westerner with only a basic working knowledge of Japanese, I thought it might be fun to take in the bargain Saturday evening performances for 500 Yen. I'm glad I went, because rakugo is something that most tourists never get the chance to see, and this theatre has a great reputation. Not particularly large, I was lucky to get a ticket, despite getting in line a bit after nine; the floor seating filled and I had to sit on a pillow on the side gallery on the tatami. A little uncomfortable, but not too bad. A very funny performance, even though I had difficulty following parts of it. A very varied crowd, but all locals apart from myself. A good show for those who want to experience the cultural immersion, but don't go in expecting anyone to speak English. It would be most appreciated by those with some degree of Japanese fluency.
23 locals recommend
Suehirotei
3-chōme-6-12 ShinjukuAs a westerner with only a basic working knowledge of Japanese, I thought it might be fun to take in the bargain Saturday evening performances for 500 Yen. I'm glad I went, because rakugo is something that most tourists never get the chance to see, and this theatre has a great reputation. Not particularly large, I was lucky to get a ticket, despite getting in line a bit after nine; the floor seating filled and I had to sit on a pillow on the side gallery on the tatami. A little uncomfortable, but not too bad. A very funny performance, even though I had difficulty following parts of it. A very varied crowd, but all locals apart from myself. A good show for those who want to experience the cultural immersion, but don't go in expecting anyone to speak English. It would be most appreciated by those with some degree of Japanese fluency.
This is a very nice concert hall with great concerts. Tokyo is one of the world's classical music center. This concert hall is one of the nation's best concert halls.
219 locals recommend
Tokyo Opera City
3-chōme-20-2 NishishinjukuThis is a very nice concert hall with great concerts. Tokyo is one of the world's classical music center. This concert hall is one of the nation's best concert halls.
Parks & Nature
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiShinjuku Central Park was planned in 1960 as a metropolitan park on the site where the Yodobashi Water Filtering Plant was once located. It was opened in 1968 and formed a link in the chain of the new city center project. In 1975, it was transferred from the Metropolitan authorities to Shinjuku ward. After this, it underwent large scale makeovers to become what it is today. With an area of 88,000 m2, it is the largest park in Shinjuku operated by the ward.
457 locals recommend
Shinjuku Chuo Park
2-chōme-11 NishishinjukuShinjuku Central Park was planned in 1960 as a metropolitan park on the site where the Yodobashi Water Filtering Plant was once located. It was opened in 1968 and formed a link in the chain of the new city center project. In 1975, it was transferred from the Metropolitan authorities to Shinjuku ward. After this, it underwent large scale makeovers to become what it is today. With an area of 88,000 m2, it is the largest park in Shinjuku operated by the ward.
Sightseeing
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe revolution of Meiji Restoration was achieved mainly by the Meiji emperor.
Drawn with strict faithfulness to the histrical facts, the 80 masterpieces show the brave figures and historic scenes of the brilliant era.
They are great works of art created by top artists, and are also precious historical records that show the politics, culture, and manners of the era.
148 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Outer Garden
1-1 KasumigaokamachiThe revolution of Meiji Restoration was achieved mainly by the Meiji emperor.
Drawn with strict faithfulness to the histrical facts, the 80 masterpieces show the brave figures and historic scenes of the brilliant era.
They are great works of art created by top artists, and are also precious historical records that show the politics, culture, and manners of the era.