Shinjuku City Trip Overview
A Lv99 dungeon even for Japanese! Cover the highlights with your guide
Shinjuku station is used by more than 3.6 million people every day, and its number is registered with Guinness record. The big city where many people come and go has evolved with the times, and it has many different attractions.
For example, we recommend people who want to see the lively city, to go shopping, to try Japanese food, or those who want to spend a relaxing time in nature.
See the highlights of Shinjuku, from retro scenery that feels history to glimmering neon lights full of people. Shinjuku is sometimes said that it is difficult to stroll around the area even for Japanese people living in Tokyo, but you can get around efficiently with your tour guide!
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Shinjuku City, Japan
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
A Lv99 dungeon even for Japanese! Cover the highlights with your guide
Shinjuku station is used by more than 3.6 million people every day, and its number is registered with Guinness record. The big city where many people come and go has evolved with the times, and it has many different attractions.
For example, we recommend people who want to see the lively city, to go shopping, to try Japanese food, or those who want to spend a relaxing time in nature.
See the highlights of Shinjuku, from retro scenery that feels history to glimmering neon lights full of people. Shinjuku is sometimes said that it is difficult to stroll around the area even for Japanese people living in Tokyo, but you can get around efficiently with your tour guide!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku 160-0014 Tokyo Prefecture
A park with vast grounds, a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, where you can enjoy the seasonal nature. Perfect for those who want to feel relaxing and spend time slowly. The contrast between rare trees and skyscrapers is also unusual!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks, 2-8-1 45th floor, TMG No.1 Building, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 163-8001 Tokyo Prefecture
There is an observatory space on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which offers a panoramic view of Tokyo for free. You can see the Tokyo Tower, the Sky Tree, and Mt. Fuji when the weather is nice, and enjoy the spectacular views.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Himawari Sushi Shintoshin, 1-chōme-15-3 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Let’s go eat sushi that is very popular all over the world! This restaurant is a cheap, delicious and popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Of course, you can enjoy the taste of sushi, but also enjoy the sushi that comes out on the conveyor!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Omoide Yokocho, 1-2, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 160-0023 Tokyo Prefecture
A small street is lined with small Izakaya and the retro atmosphere here! Let’s take a picture that seems to have slipped back in the Showa era. In the evening, the Izakaya starts to open, and it becomes very busy! If you like this spot, why not visit for dinner after the tour?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: BICQLO, 29-1, Shinjuku 3 Chome, Shinjuku 160-0022 Tokyo Prefecture
A shopping center that integrates UNIQLO, an apparel shop, and BIC CAMERA, an electronics retailer. Many people visit even on weekdays because everything from clothes to daily necessities is available. If you have something you want to buy, you can enjoy shopping slowly.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kabukicho, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
Kabukicho Ichiban-Gai (street): Japan’s best shopping district! In the past, it was difficult to visit easily due to poor security, but now it has become a spot with many tourists and a representative tourist spot in Shinjuku.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shinjuku Toho Building, 1-chōme-19-1 Kabukichō, 新宿区 Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan
Godzilla head at Shinjuku Toho Building: Real Godzilla has appeared on the building! Godzilla is a monster from a movie that represents Japan and has been given a Shinjuku-ku special resident card. You can see how Godzilla is loved in Japan! If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to watch Godzilla’s music play and see Godzilla blowing fire!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Samurai Museum, 2-25-6 Eiwa Dairoku Bldg 1F, Kabukicho, Shinjuku 160-0021 Tokyo Prefecture
This museum displays the Samurai armor and swords. It is not only equipment for battle but also attract attention as art! You can also take photos with the armor and sword, which makes you an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shinjuku Golden Gai, 1-1-6, Kabukicho, Shinjuku 160-0021 Tokyo Prefecture
An area with more than 200 small restaurants. The restaurant is in a wooden building that remains the atmosphere of the 1950s. You can see Shinjuku where newness and oldness atmosphere here!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hanazono Shrine, 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku 160-0022 Tokyo Prefecture
Located right next to Golden-Gai, which is known as the guardian of Shinjuku. Even though it is in the city, this shrine is impressive with its bright red-colored shrine surrounded by trees. During the daytime, you can see the beautiful shrine under the blue sky, and at night you can see the magnificent figure light up.
Duration: 10 minutes
