Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Getting Around
Shinjuku-gyoemmae Sta. station
1-chōme-8 ShinjukuShinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
5-chōme-24 SendagayaShinjuku Station is a major railway station in Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan.
Serving as the main connecting hub for rail traffic between Tokyo's special wards and Western Tokyo on inter-city rail, commuter rail, and metro lines, the station was used by an average of 3.64 million people per day in 2007, making it, by far, the world's busiest transport hub (and registered as such with Guinness World Records). The station itself has 36 platforms, including an underground arcade, above ground arcade and numerous hallways. There are well over 200 exits. Another 17 platforms (51 total) can be accessed through hallways to 5 directly connected stations without surfacing outside.
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Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuShinjuku Station is a major railway station in Shinjuku and Shibuya wards in Tokyo, Japan.
Serving as the main connecting hub for rail traffic between Tokyo's special wards and Western Tokyo on inter-city rail, commuter rail, and metro lines, the station was used by an average of 3.64 million people per day in 2007, making it, by far, the world's busiest transport hub (and registered as such with Guinness World Records). The station itself has 36 platforms, including an underground arcade, above ground arcade and numerous hallways. There are well over 200 exits. Another 17 platforms (51 total) can be accessed through hallways to 5 directly connected stations without surfacing outside.
Shopping
Grand magasin Isetan Shinjuku
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuOdakyu Department Store is directly connected to the Shinjuku station west exit.
Its location is very convenient for both tourism and business.
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Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku
1-chōme-1-3 NishishinjukuOdakyu Department Store is directly connected to the Shinjuku station west exit.
Its location is very convenient for both tourism and business.
JR, Odakyu Lines, and Keio Lines
It is on foot 1 minute from the Shinjuku Station southern entrance.
Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, and Toei Oedo Line
It is on foot 1 minute from the exit of Shinjuku Station Keio New Line entrance.
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Mosaic Street
1-chōme-1-1-3 NishishinjukuJR, Odakyu Lines, and Keio Lines
It is on foot 1 minute from the Shinjuku Station southern entrance.
Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, and Toei Oedo Line
It is on foot 1 minute from the exit of Shinjuku Station Keio New Line entrance.
Overseas visitors can apply for tax-exemption at one place!
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Lumine Shinjuku 2
3-chōme-38-2 ShinjukuOverseas visitors can apply for tax-exemption at one place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōParks & Nature
Shinjuku Gyoen
11 NaitōmachiThe Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 Kōkyo?, literally "Imperial Residence") is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace (宮殿 Kyūden?), the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle. The total area including the gardens is 3.41 square kilometres (1.32 sq mi). During the height of the 1980s Japanese property bubble, the palace grounds were valued by some to be more than the value of all of the real estate in the state of California.
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Palais Impérial
1-1 ChiyodaThe Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 Kōkyo?, literally "Imperial Residence") is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace (宮殿 Kyūden?), the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle. The total area including the gardens is 3.41 square kilometres (1.32 sq mi). During the height of the 1980s Japanese property bubble, the palace grounds were valued by some to be more than the value of all of the real estate in the state of California.
Shinjuku Central Park was planned in 1960 as a metropolitan park on the site where the Yodobashi Water Filtering Plant was once located. It was opened in 1968 and formed a link in the chain of the new city center project. In 1975, it was transferred from the Metropolitan authorities to Shinjuku ward. After this, it underwent large scale makeovers to become what it is today. With an area of 88,000 m2, it is the largest park in Shinjuku operated by the ward.
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Parc central de Shinjuku
2-chōme-11 NishishinjukuShinjuku Central Park was planned in 1960 as a metropolitan park on the site where the Yodobashi Water Filtering Plant was once located. It was opened in 1968 and formed a link in the chain of the new city center project. In 1975, it was transferred from the Metropolitan authorities to Shinjuku ward. After this, it underwent large scale makeovers to become what it is today. With an area of 88,000 m2, it is the largest park in Shinjuku operated by the ward.
Entertainment & Activities
Kabukicho
Prepare for an eclectic evening with a Japanese cabaret show at the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red-light district! Each entertaining 1-hour show features fun – and sometimes campy – performances full of flashing lights, taiko drums and techno music. See glitzy girls dance with a giant panda, dinosaurs, ninjas and (of course) robots on stage! Your entry ticket includes one drink of your choice (beer, sake, mineral water or soft drink).
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Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōPrepare for an eclectic evening with a Japanese cabaret show at the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red-light district! Each entertaining 1-hour show features fun – and sometimes campy – performances full of flashing lights, taiko drums and techno music. See glitzy girls dance with a giant panda, dinosaurs, ninjas and (of course) robots on stage! Your entry ticket includes one drink of your choice (beer, sake, mineral water or soft drink).
What you can do in the House:
- Experience of throwing shurikens
- Taking up Japanese sword/ninja sword *imitation
- Hands-on experience of swordplay
- Finding secrets in the ninja house
- Learning the differences between “samurai” and “ninja”
- Being in a photograph with ninja
- Various surprising tricks in the House!
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Ninja Trick House In Tokyo
2-chōme-28-13 KabukichōWhat you can do in the House:
- Experience of throwing shurikens
- Taking up Japanese sword/ninja sword *imitation
- Hands-on experience of swordplay
- Finding secrets in the ninja house
- Learning the differences between “samurai” and “ninja”
- Being in a photograph with ninja
- Various surprising tricks in the House!
JR Shinjuku Station south exit immediately in the 7F of "LUMINE 2", Yoshimoto permanent theater. To Lumine the Yoshimoto, which boasts the largest capacity among all theater of Yoshimoto of Tokyo, in addition to the story, such as the comic and control, during the performance, such as special comedy by luxurious talent us every day! !
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Lumine le Yoshimoto
3-chōme-38-2 ShinjukuJR Shinjuku Station south exit immediately in the 7F of "LUMINE 2", Yoshimoto permanent theater. To Lumine the Yoshimoto, which boasts the largest capacity among all theater of Yoshimoto of Tokyo, in addition to the story, such as the comic and control, during the performance, such as special comedy by luxurious talent us every day! !
The Shinjuku Park Tower is high-tech complex located close to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Cinema buffs might recall that the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel, located in Shinjuku Park Tower, was the main setting of the 2003 movie "Lost in Translation." The Shinjuku district figured prominently in the film. As can be seen in the movie, Tokyo attracts major cultural events and is also a source of new ideas and innovation that have an impact throughout the world.
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Shinjuku Park Tower
3-chōme-7-1 NishishinjukuThe Shinjuku Park Tower is high-tech complex located close to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Cinema buffs might recall that the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel, located in Shinjuku Park Tower, was the main setting of the 2003 movie "Lost in Translation." The Shinjuku district figured prominently in the film. As can be seen in the movie, Tokyo attracts major cultural events and is also a source of new ideas and innovation that have an impact throughout the world.
Enjoy Professional Baseball at Jingu Baseball Stadium!
Baseball is the most popular sport in Japan, and the Jingu Baseball Stadium, built in 1926, is the oldest baseball stadium in Tokyo. It has long been a part of baseball history in Japan, and now it is known as the home ground of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the NPB Central League. It also serves as the venue for countless university and high school baseball games and has become a mecca of Japanese baseball. We invite you to come and enjoy some time at the stadium surrounded by green plants and trees despite its location at the center of the city.
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Club de tennis Meiji Jingu Gaien
Enjoy Professional Baseball at Jingu Baseball Stadium!
Baseball is the most popular sport in Japan, and the Jingu Baseball Stadium, built in 1926, is the oldest baseball stadium in Tokyo. It has long been a part of baseball history in Japan, and now it is known as the home ground of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the NPB Central League. It also serves as the venue for countless university and high school baseball games and has become a mecca of Japanese baseball. We invite you to come and enjoy some time at the stadium surrounded by green plants and trees despite its location at the center of the city.
Food Scene
Apartment Coffee
1-chōme-23-11 ShinjukuBlue Bottle Coffee Shinjuku Cafe
4-chōme-1-6 ShinjukuIppudo Shinjuku Island Tower
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http://www.shinjuku-omoide.com/english/history/index.html
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Omoide Yokocho
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Sightseeing
The Hanazono Shrine (花園神社 Hanazono Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century. Hanazono Jinja nestled in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, Hanazono Jinja is a small and unobtrusive structure that, according to Fodor's, just happens to be one of the most historical shrines in Japan. Constructed in the Edo period by the Hanazono family, this Inari shrine—a shrine dedicated to Inari, the androgynous god of fertility and worldly success—is a favorite place for businessmen to pray for successful ventures.
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Sanctuaire Hanazono
5-chōme-17-3 ShinjukuThe Hanazono Shrine (花園神社 Hanazono Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century. Hanazono Jinja nestled in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, Hanazono Jinja is a small and unobtrusive structure that, according to Fodor's, just happens to be one of the most historical shrines in Japan. Constructed in the Edo period by the Hanazono family, this Inari shrine—a shrine dedicated to Inari, the androgynous god of fertility and worldly success—is a favorite place for businessmen to pray for successful ventures.
The revolution of Meiji Restoration was achieved mainly by the Meiji emperor. Drawn with strict faithfulness to the histrical facts, the 80 masterpieces show the brave figures and historic scenes of the brilliant era. They are great works of art created by top artists, and are also precious historical records that show the politics, culture, and manners of the era.
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Jardin extérieur de Meiji Jingu
1-1 KasumigaokamachiThe revolution of Meiji Restoration was achieved mainly by the Meiji emperor. Drawn with strict faithfulness to the histrical facts, the 80 masterpieces show the brave figures and historic scenes of the brilliant era. They are great works of art created by top artists, and are also precious historical records that show the politics, culture, and manners of the era.