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Shinjuku

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Home to towering skyscrapers, a bustling entertainment district, and the world busiest train station, Tokyo's Shinjuku attracts visitors from all over the world with its exuberant atmosphere. A nightlife hotspot, Shinjuku boasts lively dining and clubbing scenes, as well a large red-light district and LGBT-friendly establishments. On a tour of Shinjuku, you can enjoy a variety of local delicacies, drinks, and street foods at tiny, unassuming restaurants and bars lining the narrow streets near the train station. Before you visit Japan, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

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    Popular things to do in Shinjuku

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    Garden
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
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    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Duration: 30 minutes

    Side trips from Shinjuku

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    Landmark
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    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Neighborhood
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    Daiba
    4.2
    Duration: 5 hours

    Hidden gems in Shinjuku

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    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Kabukicho
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    Duration: 1 hour
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    Specialty Museum
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    Historic Sites in Shinjuku

    Omoide Yokocho ©
    Historic Walking Area
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    Nishishinjuku
    3.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Hanazono Shrine ©
    Religious Site
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    3.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Suga Shrine ©
    Religious Site
    Suga Shrine
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mejiro Seikokai ©
    Church
    Mejiro Seikokai
    4.1
    Duration: 1 hour

    Parks in Shinjuku

    Okuma Garden ©
    Garden
    Okuma Garden
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Otomeyama Park ©
    Playground
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    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Spas in Shinjuku

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    Thermal Spa
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    Kabukicho
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Shinjuku

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    You can find a number of affordable places to stay in Shinjuku, from simple, laidback hotels to youth hostels, as well capsule and Internet cafe rooms. Mid-range business inns and chain hotels line the streets near the train station, while the Skyscraper District houses a number of opulent, high-end establishments.
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