Guidebook for Shinjuku
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
ナマステ高田馬場
1-chōme-29-4 TakadanobabaIndian curry & Thai food restaurant
Yamahan Takadanobaba
3-chōme-2-3 Takadanobabachopped steak
Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-36-16 DaizawaGyouza restaurant
ジンコゲ
2-chōme-19-10 ŌkuboKorean restaurant
Tsukemen Yasubee
1-chōme-22-7 TakadanobabaRamen restaurant
酔床 梵天
1-chōme-31-8 TakadanobabaIzakaya restaurant
Hamazushi
2-chōme-13 Takadanobabaconveyor belt sushi restaurant.
武蔵野アブラ学会
1-chōme-18-12 NishiwasedaGreat Oiled Ramen Noodles 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!
Gyozasou Muro
1-chōme-33-13 TakadanobabaGreat Gyouza restaurant!!
McDonald's
6-chōme-29-10 ShinjukuMcDonald
Baskin Robbins
1-chōme-2-11 Higashiikebukuro”31” Very delicious Ice Cream shop
Baskin Robbins
1-chōme-2-11 Higashiikebukuro”31” Very delicious Ice Cream shop
Shopping
Big Box Takadanobaba
1-chōme-35-3 Takadanobaba100 Yen shop, Car rental, UNIQLO, and shopping mall
Peacock Takadanobaba
1-chōme-28-7 Takadanobaba0900-2300 2 Level Japanese Supermarket
Don Quijote Takadanobaba Ekimae
1-chōme-26-5 Takadanobabaa discount shop
Can*Do
1-chōme-21-13 Higashiikebukuro100 yen shop
BIC Camera Shinjuku West Store
1-chōme-5-1 NishishinjukuBig electrical store
5-chōme-24-2 Sendagaya
Large department store
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Drinks & Nightlife
HUB
1-chōme-27-3 Takadanobabasportsbar
The best bar around the town. 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. 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
Omoide Yokochō
1 Chome-2 NishishinjukuYou can eat at a historical(1940-50) Japanese place.
Kabukicho
Night entertainment spot.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōYou can drink at a historical(1960-70) Japanese place.
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThe biggest market in Japan.
Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōMeiji Jingu Shrine, the most famous in Tokyo.
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.
'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 Oshiage'Tokyo skytree' The latest landmark of Tokyo. The highest building in Japan. Observatory at 600m high.
Parks & Nature
Nishitoyama Park Baseball Field
4 Chome-1 HyakuninchoLocal park
Toyama Park
3-chōme-5-1 ŌkuboLocal nature park
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.
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōVery large park near the Shibuya Station.
Hibiya Park
1 HibiyakōenJapanese traditional city park.
Inokashira-Koen
1-chōme-18-31 GotenyamaBeautiful nature park.
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.
Arts & Culture
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.
Kabukiza Tower
4-chōme-12-15 GinzaThe most famous Kabuki theater, in Japan.