Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Shopping
Big Box Takadanobaba
1-chōme-35-3 Takadanobaba100 Yen shop, Car rental, UNIQLO and shopping mall
Peacock Takadanobaba
1-chōme-28-7 Takadanobaba2 storied Japanese style supermarket Open 0900-2300
Don Quijote Takadanobaba Ekimae
1-chōme-26-5 Takadanobabaa discount shop
Can*Do
1-chōme-21-13 Higashiikebukuro100 yen shop
Keio department store stocks a wide range of Japanese cosmetic brands. Directly connected to Shinjuku Station.
140 locals recommend
Keio Department Store Shinjuku
1-chōme-1-4 NishishinjukuKeio department store stocks a wide range of Japanese cosmetic brands. Directly connected to Shinjuku Station.
The world's largest Hello Kitty monument greets you as you enter the world's first Sanrio Gift Gate. It's a popular spot for commemorative photos as well as a fun store for all ages.
50 locals recommend
Sanrio
3-chōme-15-11 ShinjukuThe world's largest Hello Kitty monument greets you as you enter the world's first Sanrio Gift Gate. It's a popular spot for commemorative photos as well as a fun store for all ages.
An excellent showcase of a large-scale Japanese electronics store. Yodobashi Shinjuku West, the flagship, houses an abundant variety of cameras, appliances, televisions, watches, video games, and more.
311 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
1-chōme-11-1 NishishinjukuAn excellent showcase of a large-scale Japanese electronics store. Yodobashi Shinjuku West, the flagship, houses an abundant variety of cameras, appliances, televisions, watches, video games, and more.
The whole building is a discount electronic store.
131 locals recommend
Yamada Denki LABI Shinjuku East
1-chōme-18-8 NishishinjukuThe whole building is a discount electronic store.
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuLarge department store
5-chōme-24-2 Sendagaya
Large department store
BIC Camera Shinjuku West Store
1-chōme-5-1 NishishinjukuBig electrical store
Food Scene
Narikura
1-chōme-32-11 TakadanobabaRank NO.1 Restaurant in TOKYO, Price is cozy
Ore no sora
4-chōme-2-31 Takadanobabadelicious
Mitsubo
364 Yamabukichōgrilled meat on a stick delicious
McDonald's
6-chōme-29-10 ShinjukuMcDonald
Matsuya Takadanobaba
a bowl of rice topped with beef
Baskin Robbins
1-chōme-2-11 Higashiikebukuro”31” Very delicious Ice Cream shop
Gyozasou Muro
1-chōme-33-13 TakadanobabaGreat Gyouza restaurant!!
Maybe...Takaryu is the most delicious ramen shop in this area.Plain hot water noodle is the best. It recommended also to ramen risotto of tightening. Weekday lunch 11:30 to 14:30 Weekday night Part 18:00 to 23:00 Sundays and public holidays 11:30 to 20:00 Note ※ 16: 00 ~ 17: 00 → restaurant have a break!
10 locals recommend
Yatai Ramen Takaryu
4-chōme-17-17 TakadanobabaMaybe...Takaryu is the most delicious ramen shop in this area.Plain hot water noodle is the best. It recommended also to ramen risotto of tightening. Weekday lunch 11:30 to 14:30 Weekday night Part 18:00 to 23:00 Sundays and public holidays 11:30 to 20:00 Note ※ 16: 00 ~ 17: 00 → restaurant have a break!
武蔵野アブラ学会
1-chōme-18-12 NishiwasedaGreat Oiled Ramen Noodles restaurant!
Hamazushi
2-chōme-13 Takadanobabaconveyor belt sushi restaurant.
Tsukemen Yasubee
1-chōme-22-7 TakadanobabaRamen restaurant
Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-36-16 DaizawaGyouza restaurant
Yamahan Takadanobaba
3-chōme-2-3 Takadanobabachopped steak
Drinks & Nightlife
HUB
1-chōme-27-3 Takadanobabasportsbar
The best bar around the town. Owned by Keisuke. a friend of the host. Charge: 300yen/person, Drink:600yen~, Karaoke: FREE. Open from 6pm to 3am. The master, Billy is really friendly, outgoing and talkative though not an English speaker. I'm sure you will have a good time here.
41 locals recommend
Tea&Bar CLO2｜高田馬場
2-chōme-15-9 TakadanobabaThe best bar around the town. Owned by Keisuke. a friend of the host. Charge: 300yen/person, Drink:600yen~, Karaoke: FREE. Open from 6pm to 3am. The master, Billy is really friendly, outgoing and talkative though not an English speaker. I'm sure you will have a good time here.
Sightseeing
Tokyo skytree-The latest landmark of Tokyo. The highest building in Japan. Observatory at 600m high.
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTokyo skytree-The latest landmark of Tokyo. The highest building in Japan. Observatory at 600m high.
Formerly the highest building in Japan with 250m high observatory with 360 view of Tokyo.
1436 locals recommend
Tokyo Tower
4-chōme-2-8 ShibakōenFormerly the highest building in Japan with 250m high observatory with 360 view of Tokyo.
Meiji Jingu Treasure House
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōMeiji Jingu Shrine, the most famous in Tokyo.
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThe biggest market in Japan.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōYou can drink at a historical(1960-70) Japanese place.
Kabukicho
Night entertainment spot.
Omoide Yokocho
1 Chome-2 NishishinjukuYou can eat at a historical(1940-50) Japanese place.
Parks & Nature
Large park in the middle of Shinjuku. Really quiet at night, good for a walk.
457 locals recommend
Shinjuku Chuo Park
2-chōme-11 NishishinjukuLarge park in the middle of Shinjuku. Really quiet at night, good for a walk.
Inokashira Park
1-chōme-18-31 GotenyamaBeautiful nature park.
Hibiya Park
1 HibiyakōenJapanese traditional city park.
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōVery large park near the Shibuya Station.
You can see Japanese style garden and beautiful Sakura in Spring.
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiYou can see Japanese style garden and beautiful Sakura in Spring.
Nishitoyama Park Baseball Field
4 Chome-1 HyakuninchoLocal park
Arts & Culture
Kabukiza Tower
4-chōme-12-15 GinzaThe most famous Kabuki theater, in Japan.
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, also known as Ryougoku Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Yokoami neighborhood of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
564 locals recommend
Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiRyōgoku Kokugikan, also known as Ryougoku Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Yokoami neighborhood of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
Essentials
Kitchen Origin Takadanobaba
4-chōme-28-20 Takadanobabatake-out lunch shop
7-Eleven Takadanobaba
4-chōme-33-1 Takadanobaba24h-convenience store
Maruetsu
6-chōme-27-29 ShinjukuSupermarket
7-Eleven
1-chōme-26-6 Kabukichō24h-convenience store
My Basket
5-chōme-11-22 ShinjukuSupermarket