Shinjuku, one of the most crowded areas in Tokyo, is the center of business, and Shinjuku Station is an important hub station for both train and bus transportation. It is said that Shinjuku Station is the busiest train station in the world.

Shinjuku Station are surrounded by many department stores and shopping malls. If you come here to shop, you will find pretty much anything you’re looking for. Shinjuku is also known to be an area where lots of high-rated Ramen restaurants are located. The rich variety of options for restaurants please even the most gourmet of people. There are also various options at night including bars, nightclubs and Izakaya in the nightlife town.

Another thing that describes Shinjuku is the numerous tall buildings. Especially, the Tokyo metropolitan government building is one of the imposing landmarks of the area. From the observatory, you can enjoy the impressive view of the largest city in the world. And if you want to escape from all the city noises, believe it or not, you can reach Shinjuku Gyoen, a Japanese-style garden surrounded by a large park within several minutes from the center of Shinjuku. Many people come here to rest and enjoy nature.

WHAT TO DO

Shinjuku is Tokyo's major district for shopping, entertainment and business ahd it has got everything that you would imagine about Tokyo; neon lights, skyscrapers, old-school izakaya alleys and top-notch hotels. Here, we summed up the highlights of this Tokyo's most bustling district.

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TOP ATTRACTIONS

From nightlife spots to peaceful Japanese garden, Shinjuku offers a unique blend of modern entertainments and traditional sights. Here are top attractions that you shouldn't miss in Shinjuku area!

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SHOPPING

Shinjuku is home to several large shopping complexes and department stores where you can hunt the latest electronics gadgets, trendy fashion pieces and discounted products. The neighbour town, Shin Okubo is a popular area for shopping beauty products because of the current boom of K-pop culture.

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RESTAURANTS

Shinjuku has a diverse range of food from traditional Japanese cuisine to unique themed restaurants. Explore Shinjuku's rich food scene with our picks of top restaurants, recommended by locals and tourists.

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NEARBY AREAS AND ATTRACTIONS

The world's busiest train station, Shinjuku Station is linked by many train and subway lines to many other touristy areas in Tokyo including Shibuya, Harajuku and Ikebukuro which can be reached with a short train ride. Tokyo's Korean town and the new trendsetting, Shin Okubo is located within a walking distance. Take a short train ride to some of Tokyo's best kept secret such as Nakano and Koenji

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How to Get Shinjuku

Shinjuku Station is the leading hub of transportation in Tokyo, linked by many train and subway lines between Tokyo as well as cities outside of Tokyo and the international airport. With approximately 3.5 million people using the station on a daily basis, Shinjuku Station was registered with Guinness World Record for the world's busiest train station in 2018. Tokyo's other prominent districts for shopping and entertainment, Shibuya and Harajuku can be reached with a short train ride. Tokyo's Korean town and the new trendsetting, Shin Okubo is located within a walking distance.