Tokyo district
Shinjuku
新宿
Tokyo's busiest district: neon-lit entertainment alleys, calm gardens, giant department stores and one of the world's largest stations.
Places in Shinjuku
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Park & GardenA large formal garden blending Japanese, English and French landscaping, just a short walk from Shinjuku Station.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Observation DeckTwo towers near Shinjuku Station with a free observation deck on the 45th floor, offering wide views over the city.
Golden Gai
Food & DrinkA grid of six narrow alleys packed with more than 200 tiny bars, many seating fewer than ten people.
Kabukicho
EntertainmentTokyo's biggest entertainment district, a dense neon corridor of restaurants, arcades, theatres and bars east of Shinjuku Station.
Omoide Yokocho
Food & DrinkA smoky alley of yakitori stalls and tiny counter restaurants near the west exit of Shinjuku Station, sometimes called Memory Lane.
Best for
NightlifeGardensCity viewsDining