Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Food Scene
板前寿司 新宿東宝ビル店
1-chōme-19-1 KabukichōSushi restaurant
The treasure of Tsunahachi A restaurant borne of tempura in its most passionate form. Of a commitment to golden dishes borne of tasteful ingredient. Of Professionalism and Satisfaction from a staff unparalleled in service and outstanding cooking. The heart of Tsunahachi brings memorable taste to your lips.
10 locals recommend
Shinjuku, 3 Chome−31−８
The treasure of Tsunahachi A restaurant borne of tempura in its most passionate form. Of a commitment to golden dishes borne of tasteful ingredient. Of Professionalism and Satisfaction from a staff unparalleled in service and outstanding cooking. The heart of Tsunahachi brings memorable taste to your lips.
Japanese Oden(Fishcake) place with traditional Japanese style interior
12 locals recommend
Otako Oden izakaya shinjuku branch
3-chōme-20-1 ShinjukuJapanese Oden(Fishcake) place with traditional Japanese style interior
Kani Dōraku (かに道楽?) is a Japanese restaurant chain that specialises in crustaceans and other seafood. The restaurants are known for their traditional appearance and the large, mechanical, red crab that moves above the main entrance.
11 locals recommend
かに道楽 新宿本店
Kani Dōraku (かに道楽?) is a Japanese restaurant chain that specialises in crustaceans and other seafood. The restaurants are known for their traditional appearance and the large, mechanical, red crab that moves above the main entrance.
Named after the legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, who was famed for his distinctive "double sword style", the award winning Menya Musashi has gained quite a cult following among ramen fans in Japan and abroad since making its debut in Tokyo in 1996. With “Originality” as its motto, Menya Musashi strives to deliver unprecedented achievements by turning the preparation of ramen into a fine and revolutionary art-form. Credited as the pioneer of a new ramen culture in Japan, Menya Musashi offers multiple concepts and tastes that can be adapted to suit the locality of the store but all with the same unique style that has become synonymous with the brand. A testament to its innovation, Menya Musashi now offers noodles in a variety of different textures and a selection of soup bases to satisfy customers’ ever-evolving tastes. Featuring a soup base that is creamier than others, Menya Musashi’s ramen comes in white, red and black versions. Its signature white tonkotsu broth is made by boiling a substantial amount of pork bones, giving the ramen broth a rich taste that is packed full of oomph! Customers can also choose other signature broths such as triple soup and Tokyo-Ueno style soup which includes chicken or fish as its soup ingredients.
39 locals recommend
Menya Musashi
7-chōme-2-6 NishishinjukuNamed after the legendary samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, who was famed for his distinctive "double sword style", the award winning Menya Musashi has gained quite a cult following among ramen fans in Japan and abroad since making its debut in Tokyo in 1996. With “Originality” as its motto, Menya Musashi strives to deliver unprecedented achievements by turning the preparation of ramen into a fine and revolutionary art-form. Credited as the pioneer of a new ramen culture in Japan, Menya Musashi offers multiple concepts and tastes that can be adapted to suit the locality of the store but all with the same unique style that has become synonymous with the brand. A testament to its innovation, Menya Musashi now offers noodles in a variety of different textures and a selection of soup bases to satisfy customers’ ever-evolving tastes. Featuring a soup base that is creamier than others, Menya Musashi’s ramen comes in white, red and black versions. Its signature white tonkotsu broth is made by boiling a substantial amount of pork bones, giving the ramen broth a rich taste that is packed full of oomph! Customers can also choose other signature broths such as triple soup and Tokyo-Ueno style soup which includes chicken or fish as its soup ingredients.
If you LOVE super spicy food (specifically spicy ramen), then this is the place to go. I've tried coming here every time I go to Japan and order the Hokkyoku Ramen which can be translated to the North Pole Ramen. It's the spiciest ramen on the menu (it's EXTREMELY spicy, beware) but there are other ramen choices that are not as spicy but still have some kick to it :). I've always waited in line here but the wait is worth it. They are not really english friendly so I recommend coming here with a native to help you translate. You order items through the vending machine ticket which is written in ALL Japanese. ーFrom Review
49 locals recommend
Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto Shinjuku
7-chōme-8-11 NishishinjukuIf you LOVE super spicy food (specifically spicy ramen), then this is the place to go. I've tried coming here every time I go to Japan and order the Hokkyoku Ramen which can be translated to the North Pole Ramen. It's the spiciest ramen on the menu (it's EXTREMELY spicy, beware) but there are other ramen choices that are not as spicy but still have some kick to it :). I've always waited in line here but the wait is worth it. They are not really english friendly so I recommend coming here with a native to help you translate. You order items through the vending machine ticket which is written in ALL Japanese. ーFrom Review
Drinks & Nightlife
Shinjuku Golden Gai is a small area of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, famous both as an area of architectural interest and for its nightlife.
823 locals recommend
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōShinjuku Golden Gai is a small area of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, famous both as an area of architectural interest and for its nightlife.
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.
18 locals recommend
新宿御苑 新宿門
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.
Shopping
Takashimaya Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that operates a department store chain carrying a wide array of products, ranging from wedding dresses and other apparel to electronics and flatware.
280 locals recommend
Takashimaya Shinjuku
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaTakashimaya Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that operates a department store chain carrying a wide array of products, ranging from wedding dresses and other apparel to electronics and flatware.
Isetan Shinjuku Store considers food, clothing and shelter all as part of “fashion.” Our goal is to provide something new every day, as the department store with the highest sales in Japan. In the spring of 2013, we had set our goal to create the world’s greatest fashion museum and conducted a large-scale renovations to the women’s wear floor. Since then, we’ve had the attention of fashionistas around the world, so much so that apparently our store has become a must-see attraction for visitors to Tokyo. Our Park spaces are used to provide projects and promotional campaigns that are renewed constantly. Every visit, you will find a wealth of products and promotions that you can only experience right then. Find something new every day at Isetan.
810 locals recommend
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuIsetan Shinjuku Store considers food, clothing and shelter all as part of “fashion.” Our goal is to provide something new every day, as the department store with the highest sales in Japan. In the spring of 2013, we had set our goal to create the world’s greatest fashion museum and conducted a large-scale renovations to the women’s wear floor. Since then, we’ve had the attention of fashionistas around the world, so much so that apparently our store has become a must-see attraction for visitors to Tokyo. Our Park spaces are used to provide projects and promotional campaigns that are renewed constantly. Every visit, you will find a wealth of products and promotions that you can only experience right then. Find something new every day at Isetan.