Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Parks & Nature
שינג'וקו גיואן
A nice public park in the middle of the central business district of Shinjuku, offering refuge from the crowded and touristy places around the area.
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Shinjuku Chuo Park
A nice public park in the middle of the central business district of Shinjuku, offering refuge from the crowded and touristy places around the area.
One of Tokyo's Popular parks, with events and festivals held almost every weekend especially during the summer. A great place to chill and relax in the afternoon after a day's walk
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פארק יויוגי
One of Tokyo's Popular parks, with events and festivals held almost every weekend especially during the summer. A great place to chill and relax in the afternoon after a day's walk
Tokyo's Biggest Park. Great place to visit during Spring and Autumn, but beware of the large crowds, especially during cherry blossom season. Other days, especially in the early mornings, is fairly quiet.
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Uenokoen
Tokyo's Biggest Park. Great place to visit during Spring and Autumn, but beware of the large crowds, especially during cherry blossom season. Other days, especially in the early mornings, is fairly quiet.
Great place to visit if you want to avoid the foreign crowd. Almost as big as the Ueno Park. A must-go-place during the cherry blossom season to have a more local experience on how Japanese people do hanami~
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Inokashira Park
Great place to visit if you want to avoid the foreign crowd. Almost as big as the Ueno Park. A must-go-place during the cherry blossom season to have a more local experience on how Japanese people do hanami~
One of Tokyo's Hidden Gems! Enjoy this peaceful quaint Japanese garden, especially during the Autumn Foliage and Spring Seasons
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גני קושיקוואה קוראקואן
One of Tokyo's Hidden Gems! Enjoy this peaceful quaint Japanese garden, especially during the Autumn Foliage and Spring Seasons
One of Tokyo's most lovable parks, right next to the Marunouchi-Shiodome Business District
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Hibiya Park
One of Tokyo's most lovable parks, right next to the Marunouchi-Shiodome Business District
Sightseeing
Free Observatory with stunning views of the city
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בניין השלטון המטרופוליני של טוקיו
Free Observatory with stunning views of the city
Scenic street that offers a variety of Japanese street food like yakitori and kushiyaki
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Omoide Yokocho
Scenic street that offers a variety of Japanese street food like yakitori and kushiyaki
Fashionable shopping and dining district without all the tourists.. Also known as Tokyo's French Town where all the French expats live
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Kagurazaka
Fashionable shopping and dining district without all the tourists.. Also known as Tokyo's French Town where all the French expats live
אוניברסיטת ואסדה
One of Japan's Top Private Universities
Relaxing park without all the international tourists. Great place to visit during the Fall
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Meiji Jingu Gaien
Relaxing park without all the international tourists. Great place to visit during the Fall
SHINJUKU TOHO BLDG
GODZILLA'S HERE!!
Yotsuya
chill and relax neighborhood just right next to Shinjuku with cozy cafes and nice bars
Swarming with cheap and affordable bars, cafes and restaurants catered to the youth.. (near to Universities)
Takadanobaba
Swarming with cheap and affordable bars, cafes and restaurants catered to the youth.. (near to Universities)
Shinjuku's Business District with tall skyscrapers. Swarming with people on suit during the weekdays
Nishishinjuku
Shinjuku's Business District with tall skyscrapers. Swarming with people on suit during the weekdays
docomo Shop Yoyogi
NTT Docomo Building aka Japan's Empire State Building
Tallest Tower in Tokyo!! Not for those who are afraid of heights. Stunning views of the city during night time!
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עץ השמיים
Tallest Tower in Tokyo!! Not for those who are afraid of heights. Stunning views of the city during night time!
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo's Eiffel Tower. Iconic, especially with the Godzilla fans.
Where the Emperor of Japan lives.. not really open to the public but the outside walls, bridges, gates and gardens are something to admire for both tourists and joggers alike.
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הארמון הקיסרי של טוקיו
Where the Emperor of Japan lives.. not really open to the public but the outside walls, bridges, gates and gardens are something to admire for both tourists and joggers alike.
BIGGEST TEMPLE in Tokyo, with both local and foreign tourists flocking the place 7 days a week. Best to go early in the morning or late in the night if you want to avoid all the crowds but enjoy the peace and quite of the place. But if you're up for a marketplace-like crowd akin to old Edo then drop by any time within the day!
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סנסו-ג'י
BIGGEST TEMPLE in Tokyo, with both local and foreign tourists flocking the place 7 days a week. Best to go early in the morning or late in the night if you want to avoid all the crowds but enjoy the peace and quite of the place. But if you're up for a marketplace-like crowd akin to old Edo then drop by any time within the day!
Tokyo's most desired neighborhood for living among Japanese people. Drop by so see what kind of things Japanese people like - from old style cafes to interesting quirky affordable stores.
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Kichijoji
Tokyo's most desired neighborhood for living among Japanese people. Drop by so see what kind of things Japanese people like - from old style cafes to interesting quirky affordable stores.
Iconic crossing street of Tokyo. Go to Tsutaya's 2F Starbucks to get a sort-of bird's eye view of the whole scramble.
TIP: You don't need to buy anything to get in ;)
L'OCCITANE渋谷店 ブーケ・ド・プロヴァンス
Iconic crossing street of Tokyo. Go to Tsutaya's 2F Starbucks to get a sort-of bird's eye view of the whole scramble.
TIP: You don't need to buy anything to get in ;)
Tokyo's 5th Ave, with all the shops and luxury brands lined up for your eyes (and credit card).
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Ginza
Tokyo's 5th Ave, with all the shops and luxury brands lined up for your eyes (and credit card).
Akihabara
ANIME AND ELECTRONICS NEIGHBORHOOD!!!
Interesting cocoon-shaped office building with some nice shops and restaurants downstairs.
Cocoon Tower
Interesting cocoon-shaped office building with some nice shops and restaurants downstairs.
Harajuku's famous street for all that is "kawaii" and "fashionable" here in Japan.
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Takeshita Street
Harajuku's famous street for all that is "kawaii" and "fashionable" here in Japan.
Tokyo City View And Sky Deck
One of Tokyo's best Night-viewing Spots!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kabukicho
Tokyo's Red Light District
2 Chome Shinjuku
Tokyo's Gay Town
Great neighorhood of small, cozy bars that bring you back to 1950s Japan
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גולדן גאי
Great neighorhood of small, cozy bars that bring you back to 1950s Japan
スペインバルTAKA
Chill Spanish-themed Bar just about 3 mins walk from the Station
Hal Vel Bar
Bar & Bistro which serves Japanese Wagyu Beef!
Great and Cozy Bar and Restaurant right by Okubo Station.. Picasso-inspired; great hangout for all the art enthusiasts!
Picasso BAR&KITCHEN
Great and Cozy Bar and Restaurant right by Okubo Station.. Picasso-inspired; great hangout for all the art enthusiasts!
Shisha Tokyo
Shisha Bar right next to the Station
British Pub "HUB", where all the foreigners and foreigner-liking Japanese people hang out and have a drink
HUB新宿西口大ガード店
British Pub "HUB", where all the foreigners and foreigner-liking Japanese people hang out and have a drink
Arts & Culture
Hanazono Shrine
Shinto Shrine in the middle of the city
Samurai Museum
One of Japan's biggest shrines.. An oasis of peace, tranquility and big trees in the middle of the city... A shrine dedicated the late Emperor Meiji
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מקדש מייג'י
One of Japan's biggest shrines.. An oasis of peace, tranquility and big trees in the middle of the city... A shrine dedicated the late Emperor Meiji
A must-go-place for all those Ghibli fans, whether it's Hayao Miyazaki's work or not. Please check their website because you need to purchase a ticket AT LEAST A DAY BEFORE your intended visit.
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Ghibli Museum
A must-go-place for all those Ghibli fans, whether it's Hayao Miyazaki's work or not. Please check their website because you need to purchase a ticket AT LEAST A DAY BEFORE your intended visit.
Food Scene
Ichiran Shinjuku Kabuki-cho
Famous Ichiran Ramen
Menya Musashi
Noodles Noodles Noodles!
Himawari Sushi Shintoshin
Sushi at an affordable price!
かに道楽 新宿本店
Crab is their main specialty! (and a lot of seafood on the side)
ラーメン大 大久保店
Ramen place just right beside the listing!
鉄板バーはち
Teppanyaki with a side of japanese sake!
Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch, offering tasty Japanese-style Steak at an affordable price
Tenshin Hanten - great Chinese Food at an affordable price with English-speaking staff in the middle of Shinjuku's bustling business district.
天津飯店 本店
Tenshin Hanten - great Chinese Food at an affordable price with English-speaking staff in the middle of Shinjuku's bustling business district.
Traditional Japanese restaurant sitting on Tatami. (Private rooms available but would need reservations beforehand)
田村屋
Traditional Japanese restaurant sitting on Tatami. (Private rooms available but would need reservations beforehand)
Samgyeopsal Buffet with a healthy sides of various Korean dishes just right next to Okubo Station and 3mins walk from the apartment!
Healthy KanTomoka
Samgyeopsal Buffet with a healthy sides of various Korean dishes just right next to Okubo Station and 3mins walk from the apartment!
Arman Kabab 2号店
For your weekly dose of tasty Kebabs!
小尾羊 新大久保店
Shabu-Shabu!!
コリアタッカンマリ
Korean Chicken Wings!
SEIBU Shinjuku PePe & Brick St.
Ain Soph: Ripple
TASTY VEGAN BURGERS!!
café du riche
Korean Coffee Shop with Free WiFi
Sukiya Okubohyakunincho
SUKIYA. Japanese Rice Bowls with Beef Toppings. Cheap, Fast, and Tasty!
Starbucks Shinjuku Southern Terrace
Cafe and Restaurant near the station with a great atmosphere for relaxing. Their fish burgers are highly recommended, if not at all necessary. In the evenings they project some videos from the restaurant to the train station wall for public viewing :)
MK CAFE
Cafe and Restaurant near the station with a great atmosphere for relaxing. Their fish burgers are highly recommended, if not at all necessary. In the evenings they project some videos from the restaurant to the train station wall for public viewing :)
Kaburaya
Great Yakitori and other 串揚げ (barbecue) food just right by Okubo Station!
チュニジア 料理店 ラジュール
Unique Tunisian Restaurant right in the middle of the streets of Okubo
ワンチャコ
South American Cuisine!
Japanese Curry House! (Japanese Curry tastes quite different from Indian and Southeast Asian Curry)
牛すじカレー小さなカレー家
Japanese Curry House! (Japanese Curry tastes quite different from Indian and Southeast Asian Curry)
Ko Sushi
SUSHI just 3 mins away from the apartment!
One of Tokyo's hidden gems which offers stunning views of the skyline over some affordable fancy dinner.
Good View Tokyo
One of Tokyo's hidden gems which offers stunning views of the skyline over some affordable fancy dinner.
Shopping
One of Shinjuku's biggest Shopping Mall housing a variety of shops from luxury brands to affordable clothes
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Lumine EST
One of Shinjuku's biggest Shopping Mall housing a variety of shops from luxury brands to affordable clothes
One of Japan's biggest electronics department stores housing different gadgets and appliances. No need to Akihabara!
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BIC Camera Shinjuku West Store
One of Japan's biggest electronics department stores housing different gadgets and appliances. No need to Akihabara!
One of Japan's biggest electronics department stores housing different gadgets and appliances. No need to Akihabara!
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Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
One of Japan's biggest electronics department stores housing different gadgets and appliances. No need to Akihabara!
Nice open-air Shopping Mall offering nice cafes and restaurants after an afternoon stroll around the city.
Shinjuku Southern Terrace
Nice open-air Shopping Mall offering nice cafes and restaurants after an afternoon stroll around the city.
Big Department Store offering a whole variety of things (like really a lot a lot!!) at VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES. A lot of the foreigners buy their gifts and things to take home with them here in this store.
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Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukichō
Big Department Store offering a whole variety of things (like really a lot a lot!!) at VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES. A lot of the foreigners buy their gifts and things to take home with them here in this store.
One of Tokyo's man-made islands. Great place to drop by for some food, shops, and breath-taking views of Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge with the skyline as backdrop.
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אודאיבה
One of Tokyo's man-made islands. Great place to drop by for some food, shops, and breath-taking views of Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge with the skyline as backdrop.
Where all the fresh sushi comes from. Come by very early (like 5AM or earlier) to witness the infamous tuna auction!
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שוק הדגים צוקיג'י
Where all the fresh sushi comes from. Come by very early (like 5AM or earlier) to witness the infamous tuna auction!
Ginza's latest shopping mall! Check it out to see what's up and trendy in Tokyo's luxury district. Ceiling design is by Yayoi Kusama - polka-dotted pumpkins!!
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Ginza Six
Ginza's latest shopping mall! Check it out to see what's up and trendy in Tokyo's luxury district. Ceiling design is by Yayoi Kusama - polka-dotted pumpkins!!
Shop that sells used and brand new camera lenses at a cheaper price (five floors of camera goodness!)
Map Camera Store
Shop that sells used and brand new camera lenses at a cheaper price (five floors of camera goodness!)
5 Chome-24-2 Sendagaya
One of Japan's biggest Department Store
One of the city's biggest and most posh shopping mall. They have a great observatory on one of their office towers that offers breath taking views of Tokyo!
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六本木ヒルズ
One of the city's biggest and most posh shopping mall. They have a great observatory on one of their office towers that offers breath taking views of Tokyo!
Getting Around
Another train station near the listing, which is just right next to Korean Town.
If you are taking the Yamanote Line and want to avoid the big crowds in Shinjuku, this is the station to hop on!
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Shin-Okubo Station
Another train station near the listing, which is just right next to Korean Town.
If you are taking the Yamanote Line and want to avoid the big crowds in Shinjuku, this is the station to hop on!
BUSIEST TRAIN STATION IN THE WORLD!!
Be careful not to get lost in the sea of people, especially during rush hour.
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Shinjuku Station
BUSIEST TRAIN STATION IN THE WORLD!!
Be careful not to get lost in the sea of people, especially during rush hour.
Nearest train station to the listing. If you want to avoid the crowds, this is the station to hop on!
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Ōkubo Station
Nearest train station to the listing. If you want to avoid the crowds, this is the station to hop on!
Willer Express' Shinjuku Bus Terminal
(Willer Express is a Highway Bus Company that offers English support to non-Japanese speaking travelers and expats in Japan which has a wide bus network in the whole of Japan. For those who are looking for a cheaper option to go around the country instead of the JR pass, please refer to their website in English)
Shinjuku bus Station
Willer Express' Shinjuku Bus Terminal
(Willer Express is a Highway Bus Company that offers English support to non-Japanese speaking travelers and expats in Japan which has a wide bus network in the whole of Japan. For those who are looking for a cheaper option to go around the country instead of the JR pass, please refer to their website in English)
Airport Limousine
Bus Stop for the Airport Bus Terminal
Renovated last 2012 to reflect its old architecture, Tokyo Station is one of the biggest and busiest stations in the city. For those who are riding the bullet train to other parts of Japan, this is the station to be!
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Tokyo Station
Renovated last 2012 to reflect its old architecture, Tokyo Station is one of the biggest and busiest stations in the city. For those who are riding the bullet train to other parts of Japan, this is the station to be!