Town guide
Shinjuku
新宿区
Tokyo's busiest hub, with the world's busiest station, Shinjuku Gyoen garden, free city views from the Metropolitan Government Building and the neon lanes of Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho.
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- places to see
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- protected local food
- 1
- traditional crafts
- 12
- Japan Heritage stories
- 2
Map of Shinjuku
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Things to see in Shinjuku
Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery
聖徳記念絵画館A museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Shinjuku Gyoen
新宿御苑A garden in Tokyo, Japan.
Shinjuku Niagara Falls
新宿ナイアガラの滝A natural sight in Tokyo, Japan.
Waseda International House of Literature
早稲田大学国際文学館A historic building in Tokyo, Japan.
Tetsugaku-do Park
哲学堂公園A park in Tokyo, Japan.
Saeki Yuzo Atelier Museum
佐伯祐三アトリエ記念館A museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
東京オペラシティアートギャラリーA museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Kansen-en Park
甘泉園公園A garden in Tokyo, Japan.
Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine
於岩稲荷田宮神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Tonomine Naito Shrine
多武峯内藤神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Higashiyamafuji Inari Shrine
東山藤稲荷神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Kagurazaka Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
神楽坂若宮八幡神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
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Nearby towns and day trips
Japan Heritage stories in Tokyo
Local foods from Tokyo
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Weather in Tokyo this week
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 17°CLow 16°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 23°CLow 16°C
Rain 60%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 22°CLow 16°C
Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 21°CLow 15°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Good to know
- Shinjuku Station has more than 200 exits. Pick your exit name before you arrive, not after.
- The observation decks at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building are free. On clear days you can see Mount Fuji.
- Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's best cherry blossom spots. Alcohol is not allowed inside.
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Sources
We checked the facts on this page against these sources.
- Official city websiteShinjuku(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)新宿区(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)
- WikipediaShinjuku (opens in a new tab)
- WikipediaShinjuku Gyo-en (opens in a new tab)
- WikipediaTokyo Metropolitan Government Building (opens in a new tab)
- WikipediaKabukichō (opens in a new tab)
- WikipediaHistory of Tokyo (opens in a new tab)