2025 Shinjuku Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Menya Kaishin is one of the top 100 ramen restaurants in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It is a great place for those who are tired of the cloudy white pork bone soup and want to change their taste to a bowl of seafood salt clear soup ramen cooked with fish meat. The light and sweet taste is very suitable for people who are used to eating light flavors. The ingredients used to make the soup every day are written on the wall. The soup I had on the day I visited was made with red sea bream, anago, yellowtail, and salmon. The ingredients are meatballs made of chicken cartilage, fish meat and fresh shrimp. They are chewy and you can vaguely taste the cartilage when chewing them? ! The side dish is also very special, it is charcoal-grilled rice balls, but they are not eaten directly, but added to the soup after eating the noodles, allowing the rice balls to absorb the soup. The crispy and charred rice grains blend with the essence of seafood, the taste is amazing! As expected of being a top 100 restaurant, the flavor of Noodle House Haishen is well worth a try. However, the restaurant is on the second floor, and you will have to queue in a narrow stairwell when waiting for a table. It is better to avoid the peak meal times so that you can enjoy the meal more. Noodle House Poseidon 🕰️Business hours: 1100-1500, 1630-2300 📍Address: Japan〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−35−7 さんらくビル2F #TokyoStore

The Tropical Botanical Garden in Shinjuku Gyoen is a hidden gem where you can enjoy tropical plants right in the middle of Tokyo. The greenhouse is humid, and banana trees, giant ferns, rare orchids, and more grow thickly, making you feel as if you've wandered into a jungle 🌴✨ When I actually visited, I was overwhelmed by the fantastic atmosphere created by the plants, and felt as if I had been warped to a tropical paradise 🌺. If you want to experience a little adventure near Shinjuku, be sure to check it out! #Spring0yenTrip

The streets of Shinjuku are a treasure trove of photography. Just by taking pictures as you walk, you can capture unique scenery and the drama of people. In particular, around Shinjuku Station, the bustling people and huge buildings intersect, creating moments that truly make you feel the dynamism of the city. At night, the city is lit up with neon lights, and street photos capturing the unique atmosphere of Kabukicho and Shinjuku Golden Gai are like a scene from a movie. The contrast of light and shadow is fascinating, and you can capture a deep side of Tokyo 📸 In addition, there are spots where nature and the city blend together, such as Shinjuku Gyoen and Shinjuku Central Park. You can also capture moments of tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of the city, broadening the scope of your street photography. If you want to take photos that capture the energy of the city, Shinjuku is the perfect location! #Spring0yenTrip

#NewYearNewTrip ✈ Airport: Narita (NRT) 🏨 Recommended accommodation: Ueno / Asakusa / Shinjuku (convenient transportation) 💰 Rough budget: ~20,000 - 30,000 baht (excluding airfare) Visit Tokyo's main landmarks on the first day And the next day, go to the nearby hot spots with super easy access. Day 1: Tokyo's main landmarks 🚄 Travel from Narita to Tokyo Keisei Skyliner (36 minutes, 2,570 yen) → Get off at Ueno Narita Express (N'EX) (1 hour, 3,070 yen) → Get off at Shinjuku / Tokyo Local trains (Keisei Main Line / JR Sobu Line) (90 minutes, ~1,500 yen) 💡 Recommendation: If you want to go fast, use Keisei Skyliner + Tokyo Subway Pass (worth it if you're going to take the subway a lot) Day 2: Visit cities near Tokyo (choose 1 place) 🚅 Option 1: Kawaguchiko (see Fuji) - Nature & Cafe ⏳ Distance: ~2 hours 💰 Transportation cost: Bus from Shinjuku: 2,300 yen/trip (~2 hours) JR Pass Only available for Fuji Excursion (4,130 yen round trip) Day 3: Shopping & Return to Thailand 📍 Recommended areas: Akihabara (Toys / Anime) Shinjuku / Shibuya (Clothes / Cosmetics) Ameyoko (Ueno) (Cheap souvenirs) Don Quijote (Don Quijote) (Food and Cosmetics) ✈ Travel to Narita Airport Return to Thailand Keisei Skyliner (~2,570 yen, 36 minutes) Narita Express (~3,070 yen, 1 hour) 🎟 Recommended tickets & passes 📌 Tokyo Subway Ticket (24/48/72 hours) 800 / 1,200 / 1,500 yen (Unlimited subway rides) Buy at the airport or major stations in Tokyo 📌 JR Tokyo Wide Pass (10,180 yen / 3 days) Worth it if you go to Fuji / Nikko / Karuizawa 💡 Saving tips ✅ Use Skyliner + Tokyo Subway Pass (best value in Tokyo) ✅ If you go to a faraway city, use JR Tokyo Wide Pass ✅ Buy snacks / souvenirs at Donki / Ameyoko (cheaper than at the airport)

Gyoza no Fukubao currently has four branches in Tokyo, Japan. I passed by this restaurant on my way to enjoy the cherry blossoms with my friends. I was very hungry and found it by accident. I was full of praise after eating here! We ordered the famous fried dumplings, which were of moderate size. Before we knew it, we ate 20 dumplings each. There were also boiled dumplings on the menu, but the taste was just average and nothing special. Dumplings are also a must-eat item when traveling to Japan! Among the numerous dumpling specialty stores, I recommend this very popular and affordable dumpling specialty store in Shinjuku, where even local Japanese people will line up👍🥟 📍Address: 2-8-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, KDX Shinjuku 286 Building 1st Floor 🕰️Business hours: [Monday to Friday] 11:30 - 15:30 / 17:00 - 23:00 [Saturday, Sunday and holidays] 11:30～23:00 #January Good Place 2025 #Japan #Japanese Food #Dumplings No Fukubao

I went to "ViñaVinVino" ☺️ 5 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku Station and Toei Subway Shinjuku-sanchome Station Easy access and hidden underground spot ✨ 1100 yen soup lunch All-you-can-eat bread and drink bar It was the best value Italian food. You can order bread each time using the QR code It's great that you can always eat freshly baked bread ☺️ The cute bite-sized breads allowed me to enjoy a variety of different types ❣️ 📍Address: 3-34-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022 　　　　　　JURAKUTWIN B Building B1 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-23:00 #0 yen trip January 2025

I went to "4U-for you-Korean interior goods cafe For You", a 2-minute walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station. ✨ Even though it's Koreatown, it felt strange to enter such a wonderful Korean-style shop in Japan. lol The store is so attractive that you can't see it all even if you walk around two or three times, as it has a wide selection of writing utensils, tableware, key chains, apparel, and interior goods. ☺️ The teacups with saucers were so cute that I wanted to buy them all. ☕️ They seem to be replaced often, so I'd like to visit again next time I go to Shin-Okubo. ✨ 📍Address: 2F, Shintoyama Annex, 2-11-2 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) #0 yen trip January 2025

#Tokyo Travel Tokyo Travel Shinjuku Shopping Shinjuku is a downtown area of ​​Tokyo that is famous for its bustling atmosphere, with skyscrapers, many shops, and various entertainment venues. One of the highlights that tourists usually don't miss is going shopping here. 🛍️ A variety of products: From fashion, cosmetics, household goods to electronic products 🛍️ Specialty shops: If you're looking for a specific type of product, such as musical instruments, toys, or books, there are many specialty shops to choose from. 🛍️ Duty-free shops: For international tourists, there are many duty-free shops where you can shop for great value. Interesting places in Shinjuku #100 ways to travel #tokyo #travel to Japan #shinjuku

🛍️ Shopaholics, come this way, Gammy. ,,, Gammy is in the shopping district in the heart of Tokyo, which is Shinjuku. This is a center of many famous brands, from cheap to expensive. 🇯🇵 The streets here are always lively. Japanese teenagers dress up cutely and stylishly, come to shop. Famous department stores such as Newwoman are full of fashion. There are trains everywhere. You can take the train and get off at Shinjuku Station. 💴 In addition to shops, there are also many restaurants. Today, Gammy ate at Zuliro. The conveyor belt sushi is delicious and very good. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #TokyoTravel #gmmsdiary #journey #Travel #TravelAbroadByYourself #BackpackTravel #TravelAbroad #TravelJapanByYourself #Japan #Tokyo

#JapanTravel #TokyoCafe #CafeTour #TokyoTravel #Shinjuku #ShinjukuCafe 🍮 Tokyo Shinjuku Sanchome, Pudding Parfait Visual K-Emotional Interior Cafe Tour Recommendation 📍POSS COFFEE (Poss Coffee Shinjuku): 2 Chome-11-14 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022 Japan 📍Opening Hours: 09:00~19:00 💘 Let me introduce you to poss coffee located in Shinjuku, a hot spot popular with MZ generation young people in Tokyo! It is famous for its parfait with a large pudding on top, and it is located in the heart of Shinjuku, so it is easy to access! The hip feeling and atmosphere of the cafe are pretty, so it is fun to look around! 🫰🏽If you want to experience a K-emotional cafe in Tokyo, I recommend visiting poss coffee!

This is Shinjuku's high CP value Fudan-yaki izakaya🏮 It is rated higher on major platforms 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 That night we walked-in and waited 20 minutes to get a seat The restaurant is an open kitchen with seating also in a traditional line-up The atmosphere is full 🎶👍🏻 First the clerk will serve a sashimi slice as an appetizer The izakaya menu doesn't have many food choices but everything is delicious😋 We ordered the grilled shrimp 🦐 grilled rice balls 🍙 oysters 🦪 mackerel 🐟 beef fillet 🥩 The grilled shrimp tastes average. You won't be disappointed The grilled rice balls 🍙 are more interesting with an egg yolk on top The taste of rice balls is very unique. The rice balls have been grilled with a torch and have some rice crumbs Oysters 🦪 are a must 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 plus lemon juice very fresh taste The mouthfeel and taste of mackerel and beef fillet refreshed my perception That night also ran into someone's birthday the clerk would bring up to sing a birthday song The atmosphere is unbeatable 👍🏻👍🏻 The restaurant has a small number of tourists and everyone is very integrated Just like ten Japanese working people The average consumption per person is about HK$250-HK$300💰 📍Robata Yui Japan〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome-4-11 Treasure Bldg 1F #JapanTravel #Tokyo #foodphotography #foodguide #trip #foodtrip #foodie #foodiehk #fudoyaki

A must-visit landmark for Disney fans❤️ The largest Disney flagship store in Tokyo is in Shinjuku In addition to limited-time products The store also launches different limited-time products according to different festivals A whole building of Disney products that will make you unable to leave😎 The Mickey installation art in the store is really great❤️ As a Disney fan, I screamed and said it was cute the whole time🤣 Of course, you have to go to the theme parks when you come to Tokyo, and you must visit the Disney store😎 Tax-free for purchases over 5,000 yen! Take advantage of the depreciation of the Japanese yen and use your credit card now😍 By the way, Tokyo Disneyland does not have tax-free service! Address: 〒160-0022 T&TⅢ Building, Shinjuku 3-chome 17-5, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Business hours: 10:00-21:00 #TokyoDisney #LimitedTime #WinnieThePooh #ChiChiDili #Check-inPoint #DonaldDuckLimitedTimeItems #ShinjukuDisneyFlagshipStore

Shinjuku at night time is a must if you want to see the bright lights and neon signs Tokyo is famous for. The Kabukicho district is where you’ll find the red gate entrance and the best neon signs. If you want a free observation deck, you can visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and see views over the city at 202m high. The observation deck is all inside and enclosed. Look for Main Building No. 1 to find the Observatory Elevator on the first floor, just look for the line of tourists and you’ll find it. There’s a giant Godzilla at Hotel Gracery that lights up, roars and steam billows out on the hour. You can also visit the hotels 8th floor terrace to see Godzilla at head level. The most famous alleyway in Shinjuku is Omoide Yokocho. It’s filled with a collection of small bars, yakitori restaurants and street food stalls. It has an amazing atmosphere to walk down with lanterns lining the whole alley. It does get very busy and crowded with people walking up and down but well worth the visit even if you don't eat or drink here. #Japan #shinjuku

A cheap and delicious skewer restaurant in Shin-Okubo. Skewers start at about 100 yen each. Drinks start at about 400 yen each. No matter what you order, it was delicious. You order by scanning a QR code and ordering on your smartphone. I think the prices were a little higher than the prices on the wall. But it's still cheap. The sake is just the right amount, or a little strong, so it was a very satisfying place for sake lovers. [Shin-Okubo Harutaya] Address: 1FB Kitahara Building, 2-13-4 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0072 Phone number: 03-6662-6705 #TokyoTourism#TokyoGourmet#Shin-Okubo#Shin-OkuboGourmet

Are you a Godzilla fan? Shinjuku is a place in Tokyo that attracts many visitors from overseas. It is always packed, and you can see huge branded stores here. Shinjuku is home to the first official Godzilla shop in the world. The nearby Don Quixote store sells a range of Godzilla-themed novelty goods as well. This Godzilla, towering over the Too Cinema in Shinjuku, is probably the most famous in Tokyo. On closer inspection, it's actually just a head and claw, but it still cuts a pretty intimidating figure. Every now and then you can hear his classic roar booming throughout the area. His eyes light up, and a neon blue stream of "atomic breath" projects into the night sky. #tokyotrip #godzilla #shinjuku

#TokyoTourism Shin-Okubo SCENE clos (Synchro) Cafe A small cafe produced by the Korean fashion online select shop cloline ☕️ I wondered why there were leather shoes lined up, so I asked the staff, and they told me that the brown bag used in "Lawyer Wooyoung-woo is a Genius" is also from cloline! ️ It's a cafe run by such a shop, so it's very stylish✨ However, I couldn't read the Hangul on the sign, and when I asked my Korean friend later, he told me that it's ㅜ ㅕㄴ without the ㅇ, and 우연(Wooyoung) means coincidence in Japanese♡ I later looked up the shop and found out that the concept is "coincidence"🥰 I felt relieved that the mystery was solved I ordered a miscarriage latte It was a mixture of grains and milk, and had a soybean flour flavor, which was delicious The tag on the drink was also cute🤍 My friend ordered a nut latte I still have this tag on my bag because I can take it home There are only a few seats, but all the staff are handsome☆*. Please visit at least once 🫰 📍2-31-17 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku OPEN 11:00~19:00 Closed on Mondays #Shin-Okubo #Shin-Okubo Cafe #Recommended Tokyo Cafe #Korean Cafe #Shinjuku Cafe

#Halloween2023#Overseas Travel Happy Halloween! To celebrate Halloween 🎃, I went to Meat&Cheese in Shinjuku, Tokyo 🇯🇵, which I had booked for a long time. The limited-time Pumpkin Chicago Pizza 🎃 required reservations the day before to eat it! The Pumpkin Chicago Pizza looks very attractive. Once it is cut open, there is a rich and evil cheese 🧀flowing inside. The check-in effect is first-class. The cheese has a light pumpkin flavor, and adding sweet honey 🍯 will make it even sweeter and more delicious! After eating it, it really feels like Halloween🎃 Steakhouse & Cheeseburger Meat&Cheese ARK2nd Shinjuku Store 💰¥3000 per person

Kabukichou has undergone a lot of changes in recent years, but things are gearing up again. Kabukichou Tower is a shiny new entertainment complex that opened in 2023 to a lot of fanfare. It has a food hall, game center, escape room, live music venue, and hotels all in one building. Where is Kabukichou? Kabukichou is located within Shinjuku Ward in central Tokyo. The neighborhood itself is just a 10-minute walk north-east of Shinjuku Station. What is Kabukichou like? Kabukichou is one of those places where the vibe changes significantly depending on the time and day of the week. As a nightlife district, it’s most lively in the evenings and busiest on Friday and Saturday nights. During the day, it’s a lot quieter, however some entertainment businesses like Toho Cinema, Kabukichou Tower, and Tokyo Mystery Circus are also open during the day. Poking out from behind the Toho Cinema complex of Kabukichou the 12m tall head very occasionally roars, and is actually a really handy meeting place. A tribute to the much loved creation of Toho themselves, Godzilla is an official tourism ambassador and special resident of Shinjuku #tokyotrip

Travelling to Japan can be really affordable and you can use Zip Air to achieve low cost air tickets. As for travelling within Tokyo, you can use virtual suica or days pass such as Tokyo Subway Metro Pass. A quick overview, there are several railway transportation companies serving Tokyo. Basically, you can classify as Metro and JR trains. These different tracks will meet at some stations which is a train interchange too. Depending on your route, taking either tracks will save time and transfer too. You can always use a navigation transportation app to get a suggested route. For Tokyo Subway Metro Pass, they are sold in 24/48/72 hours and it goes by the time you enter the station. You will have to self collect these passes at any major subway station by using the special ticket machine. #wheretogo #japan #tokyo #liveyourdreams #takethattrip

At first, I didn't know it was a famous shop. I happened to walk past and was struck by the sign in front of the shop. LOL The atmosphere in the shop is like a small shop with a typical Japanese-style counter table. 🇯🇵 We ordered 2 menus: • Tonkotsu ramen, fragrant and rich soup, 750 yen (~180 baht) • Spicy-miso tonkotsu ramen, spicy but not spicy at all 🤣 850 yen (~205 baht) This shop also lets us choose how soft we want the noodles. Most importantly, we can ask for free refills of noodles up to 2 times. Don't be afraid that you won't be full after coming to this shop. I heard that they have many branches. But the branch we went to is in Shinjuku. If anyone travels to Japan, you have to try it. It's delicious and worth it 💯 #tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี #Japan #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #JapaneseFood #เที่ยวต่างประเทศ

It's right near the station. Easy to get to! This is an izakaya with a gorgeous exterior. I chose Japanese food, but the menu was so extensive that it was hard to choose. There were six different kinds of ramen and gyoza alone. I always get Utsunomiya gyoza, so this time I got Hamamatsu gyoza. They also have seafood, so this place is enough to satisfy you. After 7pm, the restaurant is already full. The atmosphere of the restaurant is just like a food stall! It's an extraordinary experience! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ❥❥ Ryuno Miyako Food and Drink District 🚉 JR Shinjuku Station → 🚶‍♀️ 4 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Ryuno Miyako Food and Drink District #Izakaya #Shinjuku #Gourmet

#TokyoTravel Udon Shin(うどん 慎) Fresh udon noodles with long queues in Shinjuku area Another recommended restaurant on Tabelog (a website that collects famous restaurants in Japan) The noodles here are as good as fresh noodles, soft and chewy, and fun to eat. Plus, other ingredients such as spring onions and raw eggs are all good! The menu here has quite a variety to choose from, including cold udon, hot udon, and fusion udon that perfectly combines modern flavors, such as Udon + Butter, Udon + Parmesan Cheese. There are also many delicious tempura side dishes to choose from! *Because the queue is very long, the restaurant has a system for pressing the queue number first / The restaurant closes at 22.00, but when we went, the queue was full at 19.30. We recommend pressing the queue number in advance.* How to book a queue 1. Press to receive a queue number at the machine in front of the store. We will get a queue card with a QR Code. When you press it, you don't have to wait in front of the store. Go shopping and chill first. 2. Use your mobile phone to scan the QR Code on the queue card. The system will show the number of people in front of you. 3. When it's almost your turn, there will be a vibration alert. Come back to the front of the shop to queue. There will be staff to take orders. 4. Wait in line for an empty table. Then, a staff will call you in. . Next trip, if you come to Tokyo, don't forget to try it. 📌 Udon Shin (うどん 慎) ⏰️ 11.00 - 22.00 . #TravelJapan #TravelTokyo #WaitingForDepartureDay #JapaneseFood #ReviewTokyo

Shinjuku is the central area of ​​both the government and tourism of Tokyo. If you go to Easten, it is full of shopping districts, with department stores, restaurants, fashion stores, electrical appliance stores, and Kabukicho, which is the largest nightlife district in Japan. This area is crowded with people both day and night. I personally like the 3D tricolor cat very much.

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Between the subway stations Yotsuya-Sanchome Station and Akebonobashi Station, there is a slope with a slight difference in elevation called Sharikimon-dori. The explanation of Sharikimon-dori says, "In the Edo period, when Arakicho was the residence of Matsudaira Settsunokami, it was called Sharikimon Yokocho, and goods were brought to the residence by cart." It is not a straight, flat road, but has a slight difference in elevation and winds around Araki Park and Kanamaru Inari Shrine. There were many restaurants (independent shops) in the area where you could enjoy a variety of alcoholic drinks. There was also Uehara Shokudo (a shaved ice specialty shop) that was full to capacity. There were also stores that were popular with young people and women. I also got the impression that there were a lot of tonkatsu specialty shops! Subway "Yotsuya-Sanchome Station" 220m Subway "Akebonobashi Station" 350m "Sharikmon Street" 160-0007 Arakicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo #Tokyo #TokyoWalk #TokyoWalk #TokyoTrip #ShinjukuWard #Arakicho #TokyoSightseeing

This “giant cat” or “tricolor cat” was created by Cross Shinjuku Vision. The curved screen of the billboard makes it look three-dimensional. The cat, which debuted in July 2021, will appear and wag its ears and tail several times for one hour from the time it wakes up in the morning until it goes to bed at night. The best viewing point is the East Exit of Shinjuku Station.

This Tokyu Kabukicho tower is a new building that only opened in April this year. It is next to Kabukicho and is surrounded by several different hotels. It has 48 floors, a 1/F chain of coffee shops, and goes to the airport Bus station, above there is a game center, restaurants, cinemas, exhibition halls, and hotels, its decoration is more novel and colorful, we go to open Shinjuku and more places to play, you can go to take pictures and want to eat , a pleasure too.

Perfect weather to visit Japan in March - May. Not too hot nor to cold. Public transport are superb. Set your google map and explore different tourist location. Most of my trip visiting free entry. As foodies i love to hunt for the local cuisine. Be mindful to keep your own trash. Rubbish bin are not easily to spot unless you reach your hotel to clear your trash. Get your mrt card nearby the subway station and explore the Tokyo city. #tokyocity #gundam #