Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Sightseeing
Japan's second largest city.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 45 minutes
Train 40 minutes
118 locals recommend
Yokohama
Japan's second largest city.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 45 minutes
Train 40 minutes
National park with views of Mount Fuji. Onsen town ! Many onsen ryokans.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 20 minutes
Train one hour 30 minutes
123 locals recommend
Hakone
National park with views of Mount Fuji. Onsen town ! Many onsen ryokans.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 20 minutes
Train one hour 30 minutes
Small city full of historic treasures including the second biggest Buddha statue in Japan.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 20 minutes
Train one hour ten minutes
167 locals recommend
Kamakura
Small city full of historic treasures including the second biggest Buddha statue in Japan.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 20 minutes
Train one hour ten minutes
Museum of the Ghibli animation film studio. Very hard to get tickets ! Plan in advance !!
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 30 minutes
749 locals recommend
三鷹の森ジブリ美術館
1-chōme-1-83 ShimorenjakuMuseum of the Ghibli animation film studio. Very hard to get tickets ! Plan in advance !!
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 30 minutes
Popular theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 55 minutes
1017 locals recommend
Tokyo Disneyland
MaihamaPopular theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 55 minutes
Buddhist temple at the base of Tokyo Tower.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Train 25 minutes
194 locals recommend
Zōjōji Temple
4-chōme-7-35 ShibakōenBuddhist temple at the base of Tokyo Tower.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Train 25 minutes
Site of the 47 ronin's graveyard.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 25 minutes
134 locals recommend
Sengaku-ji Temple
2-chōme-11-1 TakanawaSite of the 47 ronin's graveyard.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 25 minutes
Twin tower with a free observation deck on the 46th floor!
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 10 minutes
Train 5 minutes
510 locals recommend
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Twin tower with a free observation deck on the 46th floor!
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 10 minutes
Train 5 minutes
Spacious city park in Shibuya. Nice place to relax and meet open minded people !
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 15 minutes
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōSpacious city park in Shibuya. Nice place to relax and meet open minded people !
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 15 minutes
Spacious city park in Shinjuku. Very wide garden/park in the middle of the city !
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 5 minutes
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiSpacious city park in Shinjuku. Very wide garden/park in the middle of the city !
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 5 minutes
Dedicated to the deity of Emperor Meiji. Relaxing atmosphere secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city !
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 20 minutes
Train two hours 15 minutes
1219 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōDedicated to the deity of Emperor Meiji. Relaxing atmosphere secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city !
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 20 minutes
Train two hours 15 minutes
District around Japan's busiest station. Many electronics stores and all kinds of other stores and restaurants
229 locals recommend
Shinjuku City
District around Japan's busiest station. Many electronics stores and all kinds of other stores and restaurants
StoresPopular district among younger generations. Lots of shopping malls with young people fashion
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 15 minutes
266 locals recommend
Shibuya Cast
1-chōme-23-21 ShibuyaStoresPopular district among younger generations. Lots of shopping malls with young people fashion
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 15 minutes
Center of the sumo wrestling world.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 35 minutes
Train two hours 30 minutes
564 locals recommend
Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiCenter of the sumo wrestling world.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi one hour 35 minutes
Train two hours 30 minutes
Nice aquarium at the base of the Skytree.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 40 minutes
458 locals recommend
Sumida Aquarium
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageNice aquarium at the base of the Skytree.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 40 minutes
City park with multiple museums and a zoo.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 30 minutes
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenCity park with multiple museums and a zoo.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Train 30 minutes
Large red temple in the Asakusa district. You can buy many souvenirs here.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 40 minutes
Train 35 minuste
1521 locals recommend
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaLarge red temple in the Asakusa district. You can buy many souvenirs here.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 40 minutes
Train 35 minuste
634 meter tall tower with observation decks. Long waiting line but totally worth it.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 40 minutes
Train 40 minutes
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage634 meter tall tower with observation decks. Long waiting line but totally worth it.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 40 minutes
Train 40 minutes
Shopping and Dining:Mitsukoshi NihonbashiCoredo MuromachiCoredo Nihonbashi
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 20 minutes
96 locals recommend
Nihonbashi
Shopping and Dining:Mitsukoshi NihonbashiCoredo MuromachiCoredo Nihonbashi
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 20 minutes
Japan's premier shopping district. You will find many brand stores.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 30 minutes
513 locals recommend
Ginza
Japan's premier shopping district. You will find many brand stores.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 30 minutes
District for electronic and otaku goods. Good for sightseeing and electronics shopping.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 25 minutes
860 locals recommend
Akihabara
District for electronic and otaku goods. Good for sightseeing and electronics shopping.
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 25 minutes
A must visit for anyone interested in Japanese arts
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 30 minutes
206 locals recommend
Tokyo National Museum
13-9 UenokōenA must visit for anyone interested in Japanese arts
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 30 minutes
Worth a visit for the kids; where the locals go
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 50 minutes
183 locals recommend
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hot Springs
2-chōme-6-3 AomiWorth a visit for the kids; where the locals go
From Shinjuku Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 50 minutes
Food Scene
Wounderful experience, tasty food and authentic atmosphere.Plenty of small counter shops selling Yakitori and other grilled foods.
450 locals recommend
Omoide Yokochō
1 Chome-2 NishishinjukuWounderful experience, tasty food and authentic atmosphere.Plenty of small counter shops selling Yakitori and other grilled foods.
MENYA SYO
7-chōme-22-34 NishishinjukuGood! Shinjuku No1 Ra-men Shop! This soup is really good.
Sushi Yataisho
1-chōme-20-3 HyakuninchōLocal Sushi Shop. Great taste! fresh and delicious.
Nobunaga
2-chōme-27-4 HyakuninchōLocal yakitori Shop.Cheap price and great taste.
Black Hole Kabukicho Main Store
いろんなスポットがありすごく面白いですよ！
美味しい料理がたくさんあります。
New York Grill
3-chōme-7-1-2 Nishishinjuku天井が高く、夜景も最高で美しく映える素敵な空間です。
絶品料理が食べられます。
Nice! Have a coffee and Souffle pancake☆彡 Open 11:00-23:00
59 locals recommend
Hoshino coffee shop Shinjuku Alta shop
3-chōme-24-3 ShinjukuNice! Have a coffee and Souffle pancake☆彡 Open 11:00-23:00
very delicious Souffle and Souffle pancakes ☆彡 Open 11:00-23:00 Sweet and delicious!
54 locals recommend
Hoshino Coffee
3-chōme-36-14 Shinjukuvery delicious Souffle and Souffle pancakes ☆彡 Open 11:00-23:00 Sweet and delicious!
Niku Soba Fukurou 肉そば家フクロウ（笑梟）
4-chōme-14-2 NishishinjukuExcellent! Japanese Soba Noodle.
Nice! salad, soup and fresh juice takeout and eat in 10:00-23:30 weekdays 10:00-17:00 weekends and public holiday. healthy food.
70 locals recommend
サラダデリ マルゴ 西新宿五丁目本店
3-chōme-9-3 HonmachiNice! salad, soup and fresh juice takeout and eat in 10:00-23:30 weekdays 10:00-17:00 weekends and public holiday. healthy food.
Great! Curry shop full-fledged curry from India. Spicy curry.
52 locals recommend
Cochin Nivas コチンニヴァース
5-chōme-9-17 NishishinjukuGreat! Curry shop full-fledged curry from India. Spicy curry.
Moyan Curry
6-chōme-25-14 NishishinjukuGreat! Delicious curry restaurant
Everything Else
Nice View! The view from the Shinjuku Sumitomo building is well worth seeing. Take the elevator to the 51st floor! It's free.Has outstanding restaurants on levels 49 upwards.
33 locals recommend
Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch
1-chōme-7-1 NishishinjukuNice View! The view from the Shinjuku Sumitomo building is well worth seeing. Take the elevator to the 51st floor! It's free.Has outstanding restaurants on levels 49 upwards.
Hagoromoyu
3-chōme-24-20 HonmachiGood! public bath experience Japanese style. You can Relux.
Arts & Culture
Very nice view plus they have a Van Gogh”\nOne of the Sunflowers by Van Gogh”\nOne of the Sunflowers by Van Gogh is there. The museum is on the 42nd floor. Great view of Tokyo with Art
109 locals recommend
Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Museum of Art
1-chōme-26-1 NishishinjukuVery nice view plus they have a Van Gogh”\nOne of the Sunflowers by Van Gogh”\nOne of the Sunflowers by Van Gogh is there. The museum is on the 42nd floor. Great view of Tokyo with Art
Great! Although this museum is small, the exhibits were nice
201 locals recommend
Japanese Sword Museum
Great! Although this museum is small, the exhibits were nice
Entertainment & Activities
とても有名で新宿ゴールデン街にある小劇場で、演劇・音楽ライブ・映像などや講演・イベントが楽しめます。おすすめです。
124 locals recommend
Shinjuku Golden Street theater
1-chōme-1-7 Kabukichōとても有名で新宿ゴールデン街にある小劇場で、演劇・音楽ライブ・映像などや講演・イベントが楽しめます。おすすめです。
Good! A complex containing a cinema, a hotel, an amusement park, and restaurants. You can't miss the huge Godzilla head.Enjoyable!
76 locals recommend
SHINJUKU TOHO BLDG
1-chōme-19-1 KabukichōGood! A complex containing a cinema, a hotel, an amusement park, and restaurants. You can't miss the huge Godzilla head.Enjoyable!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great music, delicious drinks and ambiance. Well worth seeking out this small but perfectly formed music bar. Highly recommended.
79 locals recommend
Spincoaster Music Bar
2-chōme-26-2 YoyogiGreat music, delicious drinks and ambiance. Well worth seeking out this small but perfectly formed music bar. Highly recommended.
Shopping
Nice! Tokyu hands has Kitchen utensils, beauty goods, Japanese stationery, DYI goods and more! Interestng place.
74 locals recommend
Tokyu Hands Headquarters Office
6-chōme-27-30 ShinjukuNice! Tokyu hands has Kitchen utensils, beauty goods, Japanese stationery, DYI goods and more! Interestng place.