Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Drinks & Nightlife
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōTraditional Japanese style!
Kabukicho
partying
Glamstein
2-chōme-6-10 ŌkuboGlamstein- a stylish concert hall for different live performances
Mahiru no Tsuki Yoru no Taiyō
2-chōme-6-16 ŌkuboUnderground live music venue, has a lot of grand piano performances
Shinjuku Cat's hole
2-chōme-6-10 ŌkuboSmall live music venue
Shinjuku head power
2-chōme-5-19 ŌkuboLive rock performances at night
Parks & Nature
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 Naitōmachibeautiful and peaceful
Follow a small trail to climb up Hakone-yama hill. Perfect scenery during cherry blossom season.
Mount Hakone (Hakone-yama)
2-7街区内 戸山Follow a small trail to climb up Hakone-yama hill. Perfect scenery during cherry blossom season.
Shopping
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuShinjuku Marui Honkan
3-chōme-30-13 ShinjukuLumine Est Shinjuku
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuClosest 24/7 Don Quijote shop. They have food, beer, cosmetics, clothes. One stop souvenir shop. We recommend buying chocolates like Kitkat, Bourbon, and Meiji products. Don't forget to bring your passport as they offer tax deductions for tourists.
26 locals recommend
Don Quijote Shinjuku Meiji street shop
3-chōme-16-6 ToyamaClosest 24/7 Don Quijote shop. They have food, beer, cosmetics, clothes. One stop souvenir shop. We recommend buying chocolates like Kitkat, Bourbon, and Meiji products. Don't forget to bring your passport as they offer tax deductions for tourists.
Nearest 100-yen store from the listing. Good stop for cheap Japanese gifts. You will surely be hooked!
58 locals recommend
CanDo Shin-Okubo
1-chōme-15-18 ŌkuboNearest 100-yen store from the listing. Good stop for cheap Japanese gifts. You will surely be hooked!
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
1-chōme-16-5 KabukichōDon Quixote located inside Korean Town
Ōkubo, 2 Chome−1−1
Wine and liquor store
The Daisō Union Shinjuku Bldg.
6-chōme-27-12 ShinjukuDaiso: A famous 100yen store chain.
A huge Korean store which sells everything Korean from snacks, instant noodles, ingredients, etc.
24 locals recommend
Seoul Ichiba
1-chōme-16-15 ŌkuboA huge Korean store which sells everything Korean from snacks, instant noodles, ingredients, etc.
Getting Around
One of Japan's biggest and busiest train strations.
JR Narita Express (to and from Narita Airport)
JR Chuo Line
JR Chuo Line-Limited Express
JR Chuo-Sobu Line
JR Nikko-Kinugawa
JR Saikyo Line
JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line
JR Yamanote Line
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
Tokyo Metryo Oedo Line
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Keio Line
Odakyu Line
Odakyu Romance Car
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuOne of Japan's biggest and busiest train strations.
JR Narita Express (to and from Narita Airport)
JR Chuo Line
JR Chuo Line-Limited Express
JR Chuo-Sobu Line
JR Nikko-Kinugawa
JR Saikyo Line
JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line
JR Yamanote Line
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
Tokyo Metryo Oedo Line
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Keio Line
Odakyu Line
Odakyu Romance Car
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Tokyo Metro Toei Oedo Line.
Metro Rail Passes can be used here.
367 locals recommend
Higashi-Shinjuku Station
7-chōme-27-11 ShinjukuTokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Tokyo Metro Toei Oedo Line.
Metro Rail Passes can be used here.
Shin-Okubo Station
1-chōme-7 Hyakuninchō JR Yamanote Line.
JR Passes can be used here.
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Metro Rail Passes can be used here.
50 locals recommend
Nishi-Waseda Station
2-chōme-20-10 NishiwasedaTokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Metro Rail Passes can be used here.
Food Scene
Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōJonathan's, a family restaurant similar to Saizeriya with more choices. Serves American, Italian, and Japanese food. They also have a drink bar. We highly recommend their seafood salad and french toast. They're open from 5:45 AM to 5 AM.
44 locals recommend
Jonathan's
1-chōme-9-1 KanamechōJonathan's, a family restaurant similar to Saizeriya with more choices. Serves American, Italian, and Japanese food. They also have a drink bar. We highly recommend their seafood salad and french toast. They're open from 5:45 AM to 5 AM.
Saizeriya, a family restaurant that is open until early morning. Serves American, Italian, and Japanese food. We highly recommend their chicken wings, black spaghetti and buffallo cheeze pizza. They also have a drink bar. They're open from 11 AM to 2AM.
7 locals recommend
Saizeriya Shin-Okubo Meiji street shop
2-chōme-5-22 ŌkuboSaizeriya, a family restaurant that is open until early morning. Serves American, Italian, and Japanese food. We highly recommend their chicken wings, black spaghetti and buffallo cheeze pizza. They also have a drink bar. They're open from 11 AM to 2AM.
Sukiya- a 24/7 gyudon restaurant. We can't get enough of their 3-cheese Beef Gyudon! Also serves the cheapest Unagi (Eel) rice bowls during its season.
130 locals recommend
Sukiya
2-chōme-40-10 KamiikebukuroSukiya- a 24/7 gyudon restaurant. We can't get enough of their 3-cheese Beef Gyudon! Also serves the cheapest Unagi (Eel) rice bowls during its season.
McDonald's
64-4 Nakajuku McDonald's open 24/7.
Matsuya Okubo 2-chome
2-chōme-5-1 Ōkubo Japanese fast food. Open 24/7
Saboten sells take-out Japanese bentos. We recommend buying tonkatsu, kakifry (breaded oyster) set if you want to grab a quick Japanese meal nearby. They are open from 10:30 AM to 9:30PM
さぼてん 新宿大久保二丁目店
2-chōme-2-2 ŌkuboSaboten sells take-out Japanese bentos. We recommend buying tonkatsu, kakifry (breaded oyster) set if you want to grab a quick Japanese meal nearby. They are open from 10:30 AM to 9:30PM
ひまわり
2-chōme-3-10 ŌkuboHimawari : Cheap Japanese set food meals
One of the top noodle houses in Tokyo. Their best-seller is their Taiwan Ramen.
21 locals recommend
Hanabi Shinjuku
2-chōme-8-16 ŌkuboOne of the top noodle houses in Tokyo. Their best-seller is their Taiwan Ramen.
Interesting shop with a name that directly translates to "Why put Sesame-oil in soba noodles?". Their specialty is, obviously, sesame-oil and soba noodles which strangely give a high- impact taste. Open from 11:00AM-3:00PM and 5:30PM-10:00PM
7 locals recommend
なぜ蕎麦にラー油を入れるのか。
1-chōme-8-1 HyakuninchōInteresting shop with a name that directly translates to "Why put Sesame-oil in soba noodles?". Their specialty is, obviously, sesame-oil and soba noodles which strangely give a high- impact taste. Open from 11:00AM-3:00PM and 5:30PM-10:00PM
Tori-donarudo: Offers all you can eat korean fried chicken, found along Korean town. Opens from 5PM-5AM.
鶏ドナルド
Tori-donarudo: Offers all you can eat korean fried chicken, found along Korean town. Opens from 5PM-5AM.
Matsunoya
Matsunoya: Affordable tonkatsu restaurant
Kogane Udon house: their specialty is Sanuki Udon. They serve free upsize of noodles from 3PM-6PM. Open from 11:00AM to 1:00AM
Kogane Seimenjo
2-chōme-4-12 ŌkuboKogane Udon house: their specialty is Sanuki Udon. They serve free upsize of noodles from 3PM-6PM. Open from 11:00AM to 1:00AM
Big Boy- known for their roast beef sets and DIY salad bar. Open from 10AM-2:00AM.
Big Boy Dining Waseda
Big Boy- known for their roast beef sets and DIY salad bar. Open from 10AM-2:00AM.
Tully’s Coffee: A coffeehouse chain near Nishi-Waseda University. Opens from 7:30AM-8:00PM during weekdays and 9:00AM-6:00PM on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.
タリーズコーヒー 早大理工店
3-chōme-4-1 ŌkuboTully’s Coffee: A coffeehouse chain near Nishi-Waseda University. Opens from 7:30AM-8:00PM during weekdays and 9:00AM-6:00PM on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.
AIN SOPH. ripple
2-chōme-46-8 KabukichōOne of the Top 3 Vegan/Vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo
Jiro's Ramen Shop has been riding the noodle trend. Expect long lines at this famous ramen shop during peak times.
107 locals recommend
RAMEN JIRO
2-chōme-37-5 KabukichōJiro's Ramen Shop has been riding the noodle trend. Expect long lines at this famous ramen shop during peak times.
Highly rated retro-style coffee shop in Shunjuku area. Opens from 11:30AM-10:00PM
7 locals recommend
Cafe Arles
5-chōme-10-8 ShinjukuHighly rated retro-style coffee shop in Shunjuku area. Opens from 11:30AM-10:00PM
Corner tea store that serves takoyaki and taiyaki for take-out. Open from 10:30AM-10:00PM from Mon-Sat and 4:30PM-10:00PM Sun.
深山園
7-chōme-27-25 ShinjukuCorner tea store that serves takoyaki and taiyaki for take-out. Open from 10:30AM-10:00PM from Mon-Sat and 4:30PM-10:00PM Sun.
Isomaru Suisan: 24/7 restaurant and a seafood haven. We highly recommend their seafood bowls, grilled squid, and their very famous crab miso (MUST TRY!).
90 locals recommend
Isomaru Suisan
1-chōme-14-3 KabukichōIsomaru Suisan: 24/7 restaurant and a seafood haven. We highly recommend their seafood bowls, grilled squid, and their very famous crab miso (MUST TRY!).
Essentials
Santoku Shinjuku Main Store
7-chōme-26-38 ShinjukuCO-OP Toyama
2-chōme-33-2 Toyama7-Eleven Okubo 2-chome Meiji-dori
2-chōme-2-6 ŌkuboDrug Papas
2-chōme-1-8 ŌkuboDrug Papa's- Drug store
Ōkubo, 2 Chome
Coin Laundry -small packets of detergents can be purchased here
Lawson Shinjuku Okubo Nichome Shop
2-chōme-4-12 Ōkubo Open 24 hours.
Lawson Store 100 Okubo Shop
2-chōme-3-6 ŌkuboLawson that sells mostly ￥100 items. Open 24 hours.
サンクス 新宿大久保一丁目店
1-chōme-3-15 Ōkubo Sunkus 24/7 Convenience store
Matsumoto Kiyoshi
2-chōme-4-2 HyakuninchōDrugstore
Nearest hospital from the apartment (Tel: 03-3202-7181)
12 locals recommend
Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine
1-chōme-21-1 Toyama Nearest hospital from the apartment (Tel: 03-3202-7181)
Shinjuku Fire Department Totsuka Branch
Nearest Fire station from the apartment. (Tel:03-3205-0119)
Entertainment & Activities
Kabukichō, 2 Chome−21−13
Batting center with arcade games and ufo-catching machines
Tsutaya
1-chōme-17-2 HigashitabataTsutaya- a 24/7 store where you can rent comics, cds, and dvds.
Shinjuku Sports Center
Sports center with an indoor planetarium