Sightseeing Guide Shinjuku

Shinjuku Station is the busiest train station in the world and is serviced by six railway operators, including Odakyu Railway.

In the area surrounding Shinjuku Station, there are shopping districts around the East Exit and the South Exit, as well as major electronic retailers and bookstores around the West Exit. Japan's largest nightlife district, Kabuki-cho, is located immediately north of the station.

For shopping, we recommend Odakyu Department Store in the station building and the shopping complex Odakyu HALC, which houses Bic Camera, a major retailer of consumer electronics. For youth fashion brands, head to Shinjuku Mylord and Flags at the South Exit. At Shinjuku Terrace City, a commercial complex stretching from the West Exit to the South Exit, visitors will find a multitude of stores with famous brands and retailers of popular items.

For food lovers, there is an abundance of choice, from Japanese restaurants to a variety of global cuisines, including reasonably-priced izakaya bars and luxurious first-class restaurants.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Tokyo landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree can be seen, and even Mount Fuji can be made out in the distance if the weather is good.

Shinjuku Kabuki-cho

One of Japan's largest nightlife districts, with many bars and restaurants open until late at night or even until morning, Kabuki-cho is often called the sleepless town.

Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku

Odakyu Department Store is a large department store.

A shrine at the heart of the megalopolis

The vermillion Hanazono Shrine exists quietly within the Shinjuku megapolis.

Experience Japanese youth culture

Shinjuku has plenty of live music venues, karaoke bars, cinemas and playhouses, many of which operate around the clock. You will have no lack of things to do when it comes to the nightlife.