41 Things to Do in Shinjuku, Tokyo

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Shinjuku is a huge town with its large skyscrapers, commercial facilities, and huge entertainment district. Along with the latest trends, you can enjoy visiting the traditional shrines and natural attractions. What if you want to play? Want to eat? Want to explore? Want to learn? Here’s a list of 41 entertaining locations in Shinjuku from mainstream to less-known areas that are a must-visit when in Shinjuku.

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Top 3 observation spots

Shinjuku is known for being a concrete jungle. Many of the buildings have free observation spots and restaurants located in the upper levels where you can overlook Tokyo. These are some of our recommendations for the best skyscrapers to visit.

1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory

Tourists are free to come and visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Guests can use the observatory on the 45th floor of the No.1 building, which overlooks Tokyo from a height of 202 meters. To the west you can see Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower, and Mt. Fuji.

Overlook the Tokyo Cityscape for Free
Overlook the Tokyo Cityscape for Free

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2. Tokyo Opera City

This complex facility is home to offices, a concert hall, an art gallery, theaters, restaurants, and shops, all next to Hatsudai Station, just one stop from Shinjuku Station. On the 53rd and 54th floors of the skyscraper Tokyo Opera City Building there is a restaurant, where you can enjoy a meal while taking in the beautiful scenery of Tokyo.

A Complex Facility with a Concert Hall and Theater
A Complex Facility with a Concert Hall and Theater

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3. Shinjuku Park Tower

This high-rise complex is 235 meters tall in Nishi-Shinjuku, featuring 5 underground and 52 above-ground floors. It is a complex facility that comprises office space, hotel, shops, multipurpose hall and restaurants.

A skyscraper with an iconic triangular roof top
A skyscraper with an iconic triangular roof top

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Top 6 locations to visit for unique experiences

With the variety of shops in Shinjuku, it’d be a shame not to visit one of the quirky stores for an unique experience. They’re an excellent spot to take photos to upload on to social media.

1. A Spy Experience Attraction, inSPYre

“inSpyre” is a spy attraction located in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho. Acting as an agent of the spy organization inSPYre, you must infiltrate the hideout of BLACK-MAX, an evil organization that has plans to conquer the world.

A 10% Escape Rate. Infiltrate the Enemy’s Hideout as a Spy!!
A 10% Escape Rate. Infiltrate the Enemy’s Hideout as a Spy!!

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2. Apple Store Shinjuku

Apple Store Shinjuku is Japan’s first adopter of Apple’s newest store design. Located on the 1st floor of the Shinjuku Marui Main Building, just a few minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station, the store is eye-catching with its 37-meter-long glass storefront that faces the main street. “Shinjuku” is projected on the enormous 6k display inside the store, making a real impression.

Enormous 6k display inside the store
Enormous 6k display inside the store

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3. Ninja Trick House in Tokyo

About a 3-minute walk from bustling Kabukicho in the heart of Shinjuku is a black 4-story building. When you go up to the 4th floor, it’s like stepping out of Shinjuku and into another world. This is a ninja house, made by a ninja-loving owner who wanted to show the world the appeal of ninjas. Here you can enjoy a variety of activities, including shuriken throwing, swordplay, and searching for the secrets of the ninja house.

Become a Ninja at this Great-Value Experience-Based Facility in the Heart of Shinjuku
Become a Ninja at this Great-Value Experience-Based Facility in the Heart of Shinjuku

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4. Shinjuku Suehiro-tei

Also called an entertainment hall, Suehiro-tei is an auditorium for traditional Japanese performances such as Rakugo and Manzai, as well as lectures. Sense the history in this wooden structure, where many paper lanterns highlight the names of performers.

An Entertainment Hall to Enjoy Traditional Japanese Arts like Rakugo and Manzai
An Entertainment Hall to Enjoy Traditional Japanese Arts like Rakugo and Manzai

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5. Tokyo Fire Museum

The Fire Museum was opened on December 3rd of 1992 as a public relations and educational facility that helps visitors understand the firefighting that helps protect Tokyo and keep it secure. The museum’s official name is “Tokyo Fire Department Fire and Disaster Data Center.”

Learn About Fire and Disaster Preventions at the Fire Museum
Learn About Fire and Disaster Preventions at the Fire Museum

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6. Akagi Shrine

This Akagi Shrine is said to have been established in 1300, as a spiritual branch of the Akagi Shrine situated at the foothills of Mount Akagi in Gunma prefecture. The deities, “Iwatsutsuo-no-mikoto” who ward off evil, and “Akagihime-no-mikoto” who grants women’s wishes, are enshrined here.
Many women come to worship, as it is said to bring a fulfilled relationship, easy childbirth and matrimonial happiness.

A Shrine with attractive modern architecture, and visited by many women and members of the entertainment industry
A Shrine with attractive modern architecture, and visited by many women and members of the entertainment industry

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Top 7 locations for shopping

From the old department stores to the newest trending shops, Shinjuku has a great diversity of shops. You’ll find the largest bookstore in Japan, an enormous electronics store, sporting goods store, and drug stores.

1. Isetan Shinjuku

The main branch “Shinjuku Isetan”, designated a historical landmark of Tokyo, is an old department store made up of several buildings, such as one mainly specializing in men’s items, and the Isetan Kaikan that mostly comprises restaurants and cafés.

The building, designated as a historical landmark, is also wonderful.
The building, designated as a historical landmark, is also wonderful.

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2. Takashimaya Times Square

This large commercial complex is made up of the long-standing department store Shinjuku Takashimaya as well as a variety of specialty stores.
The appeal of the complex comes from not just the high-quality items you can find at Shinjuku Takashimaya, but also the variety of products you’ll find at famous stores including Tokyu Hands, UNIQLO, and Kinokuniya Bookstore.

A Facility Complex Housing Shinjuku Takashimaya and a Variety of Specialty Stores
A Facility Complex Housing Shinjuku Takashimaya and a Variety of Specialty Stores

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3. Sekaido Shinjuku Honten

Sekaido Shinjuku Main Store is conveniently located a minute's walk away from Tokyo Metro’s Shinjuku-sanchome Station. This art / school supply store carries an abundance of globally-popular school supplies, art supplies and frames. Functional and high-quality goods are always set lower than regular prices.

Japan’s school supplies popular in the world fill this diverse art and school supply store!
Japan’s school supplies popular in the world fill this diverse art and school supply store!

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4. NEWoMan SHINJUKU

This shopping complex offering direct access from JR Shinjuku Station boasts a variety of carefully selected fine items from around the world. The interior of the facilities was purposefully designed to create a spacious, relaxed atmosphere throughout.
Here you will find a variety of restaurants and shops offering anything from fashion, to cosmetics, to miscellaneous goods, and more.

This shopping complex boasts direct train station access as well as a lineup of some 100 different shops.
This shopping complex boasts direct train station access as well as a lineup of some 100 different shops.

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5. Shinjuku Mylord

Shinjuku Mylord is comprised of the main building of Mylord, as well as the uncovered “Mosaic Street” that connects the west and south exits of Shinjuku Station. The complex is home to over 120 specialty stores, including ones selling cosmetics, fashion, and gifts and miscellaneous goods, as well as restaurants and cafés. Its connection to the station makes it a convenient stop, great for both shopping and meeting up.

A Commercial Facility Specializing in Ladies’ Fashion, Located Directly Above the South Exit of Odakyu Shinjuku
A Commercial Facility Specializing in Ladies’ Fashion, Located Directly Above the South Exit of Odakyu Shinjuku

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6. Kinokuniya Books Shinjuku Main Store

Standing along Shinjuku Dori, at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station, is Kinokuniya, a major bookseller. Since its establishment in 1927, it has been a mainstay of Shinjuku, supporting its development in shopping. Completed in 1964, the current Kinokuniya Building wash chosen as a building of historical value by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2017.

Conveniently Located at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station, They Have Everything from Magazines and Specialist Books to DVDs
Conveniently Located at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station, They Have Everything from Magazines and Specialist Books to DVDs

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7. LUMINE EST

Located right by JR Shinjuku Station East Exit, this is a fashion building with convenient access.
Many fashion, fashion accessories, interior goods, cosmetic shops are located between B2F and 6F. The shops are open late in the evening so it is easy to drop by on the way home.

Right by Shinjuku Station East Exit! A shopping center convenient for shopping and dining.
Right by Shinjuku Station East Exit! A shopping center convenient for shopping and dining.

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Top 7 gourmet and drinking locations

Shinjuku is most known for its entertainment district - Kabukicho , but there are many restaurants and pubs elsewhere in Shinjuku that are worth visiting. You’ll also find a variety of cafes; like cafes with a relaxing atmosphere to ones with unique concepts.

1. Kabukicho

Kabukicho is the entertainment district that sits just steps from the east exit of Shinjuku Station. It’s a major hub for izakaya pubs, amusement centers and nightlife spots to enjoy after hours. With neon signs lit up through the entire night, it’s earned the nickname of “the city that never sleeps”.

One of Tokyo’s Top Entertainment Districts, named “The City that Never Sleeps”
One of Tokyo’s Top Entertainment Districts, named “The City that Never Sleeps”

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2. Shinjuku Golden Gai

In Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho, there is a row of retro-flavored bars dating from long ago. About 300 long, narrow, wooden structures line the street.
Full of little watering holes that can only have seats at the counter, the staff and other customers get very close. With this homelike atmosphere, you can enjoy drinking, even if you go there alone.

A Historic Street of about 300 Bars and Pubs in Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho.
A Historic Street of about 300 Bars and Pubs in Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho.

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3. Omoide Yokocho

Walk just 3 minutes from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station to find yourself at a retro pub alley. This area is home to 80 different spots serving lip-smacking drinks and food. The stores are lined up with nothing but a mere partition between each one, making for a long stretch of old-school drinking fun.

A Pub Crawl Alley Rich with Retro-Chic Vibes.
A Pub Crawl Alley Rich with Retro-Chic Vibes.

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4. Shin-Okubo Koreatown

Shin-Okubo Koreatown is Tokyo’s largest Koreatown, located near Shin-Okubo Station, which is just 1 stop from JR Shinjuku Station. It is the heart of Tokyo’s Korean culture, and it’s packed with visitors who are on top of fashion trends.
Plenty of shops line the area’s main street “Okubo-dori” near JR Shin-Okubo Station, “Syokuan-dori” to the south, and the alley “Ikemen-dori” that connects them both.

Enjoy Trendy Gourmet Korean Foods and Shopping at Koreatown!
Enjoy Trendy Gourmet Korean Foods and Shopping at Koreatown!

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5. cafe AALIYA

cafe AALIYA is a long-standing café located diagonally across from “Isetan” on the corner of the Shinjuku 3-Chome intersection, and it is famous for its French toast. The colorful entrance leading to the stairs down to the basement, where the café is located, is the what you should look out for. The café’s interior is relaxing, with a calm and casual atmosphere.

A Popular Café Located in Shinjuku 3-Chome, Famous Among Lovers of French Toast
A Popular Café Located in Shinjuku 3-Chome, Famous Among Lovers of French Toast

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6. Alice in fantasy book - Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant -

This themed restaurant featuring a motif of “Alice in Wonderland” is located on the 2nd basement floor of a building along Yasukuni-dori. The moment you step off the elevator, a world like stepping into a picture book spreads out before you. Once you’ve entered, you can get an Alice or rabbit-themed hairband, and once you’ve put it on you can join the ranks of Wonderland.

Enjoy the Atmosphere of “Alice in Wonderland” at this Concept Restaurant in the Heart of Shinjuku
Enjoy the Atmosphere of “Alice in Wonderland” at this Concept Restaurant in the Heart of Shinjuku

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7. MOVE CAFÉ

MOVE CAFÉ is a popular café located near the Shinjuku 5-chome intersection, where Yasukuni-dori and Meiji-dori meet. While it is a café, it also features healthy dishes and a variety of alcoholic beverages, including craft beers. Furthermore, the café’s sweets, carefully crafted by a pastry chef, and other carefully baked treats are all cute items you can’t overlook.

A Chic, Tucked-Away Café Near Shinjuku Isetan that Lets You Forget the Hustle and Bustle of the City
A Chic, Tucked-Away Café Near Shinjuku Isetan that Lets You Forget the Hustle and Bustle of the City

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Top 7 locations to stroll

Shinjuku has a number of large parks and historical shrines. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery, pray in peace, or see the illuminations. A great location for a walk in general.

1. Shinjuku Gyoen

Shinjuku Gyoen once stood as an estate of the Naito family, the hereditary vassals of the Tokugawa family in the Edo period before being established as an imperial garden in 1906. Today it remains open to the general public. Inside you’ll find the sprawling 58.3ha grounds keep three distinct gardens: a Japanese traditional garden, a formal garden, and a landscape garden, acclaimed as one of the best of modern day gardens. There’s even a greenhouse that keeps a collection of rare plants from Japan and around the world. In spring, you’ll find about 900 cherry blossoms of approx. 70 different varieties , and in the fall, the vibrant colors of autumn leaves await.

Beautiful gardens with seasonal nature and historical buildings.
©Shinjuku Gyoen Management Office Beautiful gardens with seasonal nature and historical buildings.

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2. Shinjuku Central Park

Shinjuku Central Park sits at the footsteps of the business district skyscrapers; boasted as the largest park owned by Shinjuku city government.
This green urban oasis is home to birds, insects and other natural creatures.
Inside you can find the iconic, expansive fountain of Shinjuku Niagara Falls, the wide open green or even special events on holidays.

A green public park tucked beneath skyscrapers
A green public park tucked beneath skyscrapers

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3. Meiji Jingu Gaien

Meiji Jingu Gaien, the outer park of Meiji Shrine, was established in 1926. With Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery in its center, this park has all kinds of athletic facilities, including a baseball stadium. Enjoy every season to your heart’s content here.

Sporting a Variety of Athletic Facilities, its Ginkgo Avenue is Famous
Sporting a Variety of Athletic Facilities, its Ginkgo Avenue is Famous

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4. Toyama Park

Toyama park is home to Hakone Yama, an elevated mound known as the highest summit inside the Yamanote Line circle, and the two surrounding areas split by Meiji Dori into the Hakoneyama and Okubo grounds.
While the summit at Hakoneyama stands at a mere 44.6 meters tall, it is still the tallest elevation within the Yamanote Line circle, offering a wide view of the Shinjuku skyline.

Home to seasonal blooms and Hakone Yama, the highest summit inside the Yamanote Line circle
Home to seasonal blooms and Hakone Yama, the highest summit inside the Yamanote Line circle

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5. Hanazono Shrine

From long ago, the shrine located here has held an important Shinto deity for all of Shinjuku. It exists quietly among the shopping malls and eateries lining Shinjuku's downtown streets.
The Shaden (Main Shrine) was once burned down, so in order to reconstruct it, a theater was opened on the shrine grounds, where performances of plays, dances and spectacles gained popularity.

A Quiet Shrine Protecting the Bustling Streets of Shinjuku
A Quiet Shrine Protecting the Bustling Streets of Shinjuku

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6. Kagurazaka

Kagurazaka, in Shinjuku, Tokyo, first got its start as a bustling geisha district. Visitors here will find a large shopping street that’s home to trendy shops and cafes, but just a few steps from the main drag sits a few cozy, veteran Japanese eateries, chic cobblestone streets and black, wood-latticed fences.

A retro streetscape lined with trendy shops and eateries.
A retro streetscape lined with trendy shops and eateries.

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7. Shinjuku Southern Terrace

This 350-meter-long boardwalk extends from the south exit of Shinjuku Station toward Yoyogi. Along the lush path you’ll find restaurants, cafés, and stores selling clothing and miscellaneous goods, so you can have a great time even just taking a stroll.

A Lush Boardwalk Where You Can Enjoy Food and Shopping
A Lush Boardwalk Where You Can Enjoy Food and Shopping

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Top 6 museums and memorial halls

Shinjuku also has a variety of museums and memorial halls. They’re great locations to visit while going on walks to sharpen up your senses and intellect.

1. Yayoi Kusama Museum

This museum is filled with the works of the world-famous artist, Yayoi Kusama.
Enter Kusama’s world through polka-dotted glass doors in this urban, refined white 5-story building.
It is a valuable museum where Yayoi Kusama’s works can be appreciated anytime in Tokyo. The reception desk and museum shop are on the 1st floor, the 2nd and 3rd floors hold exhibition galleries, and the 4th floor has installations. The 5th floor features a rooftop gallery with a browsing space where you can peruse related reading material.

A Precious Museum Where the Works of Yayoi Kusama can Always be Appreciated
A Precious Museum Where the Works of Yayoi Kusama can Always be Appreciated

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2. Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery

Located in the middle of Meijijiugu gaien, Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery is an art museum displaying pictures depicting the achievements of Japanese Emperor Meiji.
Depicted in chronological order, the first 40 murals of the Wall Art Collection are done in Nihonga, a Japanese style of painting popular at the time Emperor Meiji lived (1868-1912). The last 40 paintings are done in a Western style. These works of excellence by leading artists are also regarded as precious historical pictorial records.

An Art Gallery Featuring Familiar Autumn Scenery in Tokyo
An Art Gallery Featuring Familiar Autumn Scenery in Tokyo

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3. Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Hall

A commemorative museum of author Fumiko Hayashi, best known for her literary works, "Horoki (Vagabond's Song)" and "Ukigumo (Floating Clouds)".
The building is where Fumiko Hayashi lived for about ten years from 1941 until she died. When building the house, she did architectural research, and even visited Kyoto with an architect. They toured around studying traditional country homes, and Fumiko’s attention to detail can be seen all around the house.

A tastefully appointed traditional Japanese house, the former residence of the writer, Fumiko Hayashi
A tastefully appointed traditional Japanese house, the former residence of the writer, Fumiko Hayashi

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4. Shinjuku i-LAND

Located in the skyscraper district of Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku i-LAND is an area ripe with urban functionality, including offices, shops, residential areas, schools, and plazas, all centered around the 44-story skyscraper “Shinjuku i-LAND Tower.”
The area is dotted with a number of public artworks, all following the theme of “human love and the future.” A particularly famous piece is the “LOVE” sculpture at the front entrance, an iconic symbol of Shinjuku i-LAND.

Relax in the City Center Surrounded by Art, Including the Famous “LOVE” Sculpture
Relax in the City Center Surrounded by Art, Including the Famous “LOVE” Sculpture

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5. SOMPO Museum of Art

The Sompo Japan Museum of Art is an art landmark in Shinjuku, and it is home to diverse arts and culture. The museum hosts a wide variety of exhibitions.
The main focuses among its boasted collection of about 630 works are Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” and works by Western-style painter Seiji Togo. A print of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” on porcelain tile is on display by the museum’s entrance, which catches the eye of passerby.

A Museum Featuring One of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”
A Museum Featuring One of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”

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6. Godzilla Head in Shinjuku

This movie theater is located in Kabukicho, where a life-size Godzilla head is the talk of the town. The scale of Godzilla's appearance in Shinjuku, as if he were attacking a huge building such as a movie theater, is so powerful that everyone is dazzled by it.

Godzilla head on top of shinjuku toho building
Godzilla head on top of shinjuku toho building

7. Top 5 places to stay

Shinjuku has many hotels to stay at, ranging from a couple thousand yen a night to luxurious locations that can cost more than a hundred thousand yen per night. You’ll be able to find the perfect location that accommodates for your plans and needs.

1. Park Hyatt Tokyo

Park Hyatt Tokyo, located between the 39th and 52nd floor of the skyscraper “Shinjuku Park Tower” with an iconic triangular roof top, is fairly close to the Shinjuku Station and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
The views from the 177 rooms including 23 suites, all situated above the 42nd floor, are outstanding! The rooms are a spacious 45~290㎡, ensuring comfort and functionality. The elegantly furnished interior offers a serene atmosphere for the stay.

The Park Hyatt Tokyo, which any hotel lovers would want to visit at least once.
The Park Hyatt Tokyo, which any hotel lovers would want to visit at least once.

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2. Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower

This convenient high-rise hotel is located close to the station, just a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Shinjuku Station. The hotel is inside of the Odakyu Southern Tower, a composite skyscraper with 4 basement floors and 36 above-ground floors that contains offices, shops, cafés, and more. The hotel’s lobby is located on the 20th floor, 100 meters above the ground.

Relax with an Open View at this City Center Hotel
Relax with an Open View at this City Center Hotel

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3. RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo

RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo is situated in Waseda, a land of culture and tradition, adjacent to Okuma Garden offering beautiful views of season's landscapes.
It also offers authentic Chinese cuisine, seasonal Japanese cuisine, and a wide variety of restaurants and bars.

RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo
RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo

4. Kadoya Hotel

Kadoya Hotel is a long-standing hotel, operating in Nishi-Shinjuku for over half a century. Its location is outstanding, located just about 3 minutes on foot from the west exit of JR Shinjuku Station, the Toei Shinjuku Line’s Shinjuku Station, and the Toei Oedo Line’s Tochomae Station.

An Urban Hotel with Plentiful Hospitality for Travelers, Conveniently Located Just a 3-Minute Walk from Shinjuku Station
An Urban Hotel with Plentiful Hospitality for Travelers, Conveniently Located Just a 3-Minute Walk from Shinjuku Station

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5. Shinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel

This capsule hotel is located about a 4-minute walk from the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station and from Seibu Shinjuku Station.
It costs between 2,000 and 3,500 yen per night, a very reasonable price.
Any luggage you have when you check in can be stored in the large lockers provided. There are also amenities stored in the lockers, including in-facility clothes, towels, and a toothbrush.

A Cheap, Clean, and Easy-to-Access Capsule Hotel
A Cheap, Clean, and Easy-to-Access Capsule Hotel

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A short trip from Shinjuku! 4 amusing towns near Shinjuku

Being one of the largest terminal stations in the city, Shinjuku station is a great starting location to take trips to nearby towns. Once you’ve enjoyed Shinjuku, we definitely recommend you to try visiting one of them. These are some of the unique and attractive towns that can be found along the JR Chuo Main Line.

1. Koenji

Koenji is known as the “Thrift Town”. It’s a classy location where “you always meet something interesting” and it is popular to those who enjoy new influences. Near the station you’ll find a shopping street with numerous thrift stores and variety stores. The town is also famous for having great curry restaurants.

There are 14 shopping streets that surround the station, which make up for an exciting walk.
There are 14 shopping streets that surround the station, which make up for an exciting walk.

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2. Asagaya

There’s a beautiful row of zelkova trees that stretch north-south of the station of Asagaya. The town has a quiet and retro atmosphere with various cafes and shops. At the northern exit of the station you’ll find a drinking district that’s perfectly suited for barhopping.

During the spring, the cherry blossoms along the Zenpukuji river are a great sight.
During the spring, the cherry blossoms along the Zenpukuji river are a great sight.

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3. Ogikubo

Ogikubo used to be one of the top locations for holiday homes alongside Kamakura, and there are still some outstanding villas that are owned by celebrities. It’s also known as a ramen hotspot with many of the famous ramen restaurants in Japan. It’s a must go area for people who enjoy ramen!

Otaguro Park - The former residence of music critic Otaguro Motoo. The park has beautiful illuminations during autumn.
Otaguro Park - The former residence of music critic Otaguro Motoo. The park has beautiful illuminations during autumn.

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4. Nishi-ogikubo

Nishi-ogikubo is famous for its antique shops and variety stores with items that will tickle your fancy. Nishi-ogikubo also has shopping streets near its station, and if you head north you’ll find the nature-filled Zenpukuji park surrounding Zenpukuji pond.

With the many antique shops in the town, it’s fun to explore them and find your favorites.
With the many antique shops in the town, it’s fun to explore them and find your favorites.

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Wrap-Up

In this article, we have showcased a variety of ways to enjoy Shinjuku, picking out a total of 41 spots, from the well-known to the hidden gems.
Use this article as a guide to thoroughly enjoy Shinjuku.
Moreover, beyond Shinjuku, Tokyo is home to many other fascinating areas and tourist spots.
Please also consider the following article, which summarizes must-visit tourist spots and must-try gourmet experiences in Tokyo, as a reference for your Tokyo sightseeing.