Shinjuku

Why go

West Shinjuku is defined by skyscrapers and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The east side concentrates department stores, dining, cinemas, and neon-lit Kabukicho. Shinjuku Gyoen offers a landscaped green break southeast of the station. Seen together at Shinjuku, these details explain why Shinjuku belongs in a Tokyo itinerary.

What to look for

• West Shinjuku is defined by skyscrapers and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
• The east side concentrates department stores, dining, cinemas, and neon-lit Kabukicho.
• Shinjuku Gyoen offers a landscaped green break southeast of the station.

Useful to know

• Plan Shinjuku for fair weather and start early when you want quieter paths and more flexible pacing.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.