Get lost in Shinjuku

Many people would wonder where the heart of Tokyo is. To answer that question, it would always be Shinjuku! Not simply because Shinjuku has the busiest train station in the whole world, but this place has all kinds of facilities that you can ask for : parks, shopping, dining, hotel, office, cinemas and of course nightlife.

For first time travelers or people who want to visit Japan, Shinjuku area is definitely one of the best options to start.

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Things to do in and around Shinjuku

Shinjuku Skyscraper

Restaurant opening hours may vary but opening hours are typically from 11:00 to 23:00 and some restaurants close for a few hours between lunch and dinner.

Make your way to the most famous view and landscape in Tokyo’s tallest building by entering the Skyscraper District from the west side of Shinjuku Station. This place is simply majestic and no word can explain its beauty, it is full of contrast between tall and huge skyscrappers trying to escape the sky. There’s no doubt that this place is one of the most attractive elements of one of the biggest cities around the world.

Tokyo Sky Deck at the Roppongi Hills or the Tokyo Skytree, should be added on your bucket list if you happen to visit Tokyo as this is your perfect chance to photograph it’s mega-metropolis from the above, perfect for instagrammable post. Make your way and just simply follow the signs towards the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, for you to get a free sightseeing view of the observatory located on the 45th floor.

 

Omoide Yokocho

Restaurants and stall’s opening hours are typically from 17:00 to 24:00 and some are open for lunch. Lastly, they are closed for irregular closing days.

Literally known and translated as “Memory Lane” but it is commonly known and  referred as “Piss Alley”. This place is well-known for its tiny bars/restaurants, ramen shops, open barbecue food stalls and all other types of traditional eateries in Japan. Most of the buildings here are old and mostly run down but despite all of that this area has survived all through these years while keeping a lot of its authenticity and traditional way of serving foods and drinks – way back when this area had just started as a huge black market that is located around Shinjuku Station. Quite fitting for it’s name “Memory lane” to remember and yearn for Japan’s old era.

 

Central Park

This place is always open and there no admission fee.

Shinjuku Central Park is considered to be the largest public park in Shinjuku Ward, where high rise buildings stand side by side and the most amazing part of it is during spring the cherry blossoms bloom on each corner of the park. During weekend events such as flea markets are sometimes being held. The atmosphere is well worth visiting to meet and get to know with the locals or other tourists all around the world. Central Park has a league of its own simply because it is surrounded by large skyscrapers and located behind the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and it’s popular spot for picnics.

Don’t forget to visit the Kumano Shrine and the Waterfall, you can almost always see filming crews here, shooting some Japanese drama.

 

Shinjuku Gyoen

Opening hours are from 9:00 to 18:00 (March 15 to June 30 and August 21 to September 30) – 9:00 to 19:00 (July 1 to August 20) – 9:00 to 16:30 (October 1 to March 14)

They are closed on Mondays (or the next day if Monday is a holiday), and from December 29 to January 3. Lastly there are no closure days from late March to late April (cherry blossoms) and in the first half of November (chrysanthemums) and Admission fee is 500 yen.

Is considered to be one of the largest and popular park in Tokyo. During spring this park is one of the best place in the city to experience and see the great Cherry Blossom. Shinjuku Gyoen is a must place to visit during autumn as well, as there are a lot of different types of trees that change its color. It is initially a garden for the Imperial Family, however this park is now open to the public and a wonderful place for a pleasant stroll.

 

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