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Things to do in Shinjuku, Kanto: The Best Sights & Landmarks
In busy Shinjuku, you’ll find some of the tallest buildings in Toyko, as well as tons of shopping malls, bars and clubs. To escape the hustle and bustle, TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a beautiful and peaceful park in the middle of the city.
Restaurants in Shinjuku
1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
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4.5 based on 1,558 reviews
The tallest building in Shinjuku, TMG No. 1 offers sweeping views of Tokyo -- all the way to Mt. Fuji on a clear day -- from the 45th floor observatory.
Reviewed By kc3302 - Riverwood, Australia
Fantastic views of the Tokyo City and suburbs. Free entry. There are two observation towers - one in each of the building's two towers. It is located above Tochomae Station (on the Toei Oedo line), or is a comfortable 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station (all other train lines including JR, Keio, Seibu, Odakyu and other subway lines).
2. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks
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4.5 based on 5,447 reviews
The South Observatory will remain closed, due to remodeling work on the TMG Buildings. It is scheduled for a renewal opening around spring of 2019. (The Norh Observatory is open.)
Reviewed By CHRISL525
head on up to the view deck for a free view of the city , great view day or night and it's free , so great for families. right in the heart of shinjuku.
3. Hanazono Shrine
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4.0 based on 605 reviews
Reviewed By Genevieve_aust - Gold Coast, Australia
Hanazono Jinja is a lovely Shrine so close to sShinjuku station, but once you are inside you could be in a different time. Quiet lovely to look around the temple area, and on Sundays they host a Flea market with lots of antiques and other curios, I have picked up some great things there.
4. Shinjuku Golden Gai
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4.0 based on 2,225 reviews
Reviewed By bish-sg - Singapore, Singapore
A great place to walk around and get transformed back in time to how the drinking scene in Tokyo was.. great place to grab a couple of drinks just for the experience. Most places charge a cover fee for entrance and usually seat any where between 6-8 people. There are some that are strictly for members and will have it written on the door clearly, so don’t bother with them
5. Kagurazaka
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4.0 based on 740 reviews
Reviewed By JPSalik - New York City, United States
We were fortunate enough to find an airbnb apartment in this neighborhood and we enjoyed it so much. This is reminiscent of St Germain in Paris (Japanese style of course) with all the small alleyway, full of restaurants on every level of the buildings. So many choices. We spent 10 glorious days and did not feel like going anywhere else as there is so much to discover. This neighborhood has French influence with many restaurants, we tried a couple but the Japanese food is so good that we could not have enough time for all. Walking day and nights in the small alleyways we never felt threatened as we found Japanese people so welcoming, kind, polite and patient with us as we do not speak the language. We learned to say the minimum and to bow, this was enough to show our appreciation for their kindness. Where in the world do you have the owner, the waiter and the cook following you in the street and bowing good bye and thank you? We were deeply impressed by their courtesy and this was not unique, this is the norm here. We will come back to this airbnb and neighborhood again.
6. Omoide Yokocho
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4.0 based on 1,109 reviews
Reviewed By matthenry9 - London, United Kingdom
I had a lovely time wandering through these couple of alleys, before sitting in one of the tiny restaurants for some yakitori- I had beef & also a bunch of veggies wrapped in bacon! Delicious. Some of the restaurants (which are all pretty tiny) have second floors, so dont assume they're all full. Like most bars/restaurants around Tokyo, all have a cover fee ranging from ¥300-1000.
7. NS Bulding
8. Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
9. Shinjuku West Exit Camera Town
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4.0 based on 540 reviews
Reviewed By buttercup1211 - Winnipeg, Canada
Lots of items to see and play with, but at the end of the day, we decided against buying a camera here because of how hard it would be to return if there’s any issues with it, besides, we really didn’t find it cheaper than back home where we can get pretty good deals on Black Friday or Boxing Day. Regardless, this is a fun place to explore. The grocery area is my favourite because of all the unique items they have. Just the different kinds of Kitkat alone was amazing!
10. Shin Okubo Korean Town
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4.0 based on 1,045 reviews
Reviewed By ToniBrockliss - Melbourne, Australia
We stayed at the Hanabi Hotel and was a 3 minute walk to the train station. It is a wonderful area as it is so central. The train is easy - one line goes to Shinjuku, the other to Ueno. JR Yamonote line is one big circle so if you remember that Ueno is at 2 o'clock and Shinjuku at 8 o'clock you will never get lost. JR Yamonote line is green and at the station ticket machine no.5 is in English. We were in Tokyo for 8 days and used this line a few times per day and we had 25 AUD on our Suica card each. The area is full of convenience stores so you can grab pre-made meals and try the sandwiches. They are the best you will ever eat. You have to try the "UFO" chicken...... Fried chicken that comes out on a round, heavy skillet with cheese in the middle. There is fairy floss in animal shapes, amazing Street food and plenty of stores selling beauty products from Korea. It is one stop from Shinjuku and not as crazy. It is also completely safe. Halal foods are also on offer with a row of shops and grocery stores all halal safe. You will love it here.
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