Shinjuku Tours and Tickets

Shinjuku is best known for its high-rise buildings and concentration of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. It’s also known for Shinjuku Gyoen, which is a nice place to take a break from the urban hustle. While Tokyo doesn’t have a center per se, Shinjuku is Tokyo’s de facto center as many train lines converge here.

Shinjuku is a lively shopping, dining, nightlife, and sightseeing destination, so you can visit at any time. To avoid the thickest crowds, visit in the morning. The park, Shinjuku Gyoen, will also be most peaceful then. Many of Shinjuku’s nightlife establishments are open until the early hours of the morning.

Yes, like most of Tokyo, Shinjuku is a foreigner-friendly neighborhood. There are many things to see and do here, from shopping and dining to drinking and sightseeing. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a local or a foreigner. Knowing how to speak or read Japanese will help you navigate Shinjuku but it’s not essential.

Yes, Shinjuku is a walkable neighborhood. Like much of Tokyo, walking is the best way of getting around because driving can be slow and parking can be a problem. Reach Shinjuku by train and then walk around—just make sure to exit the station at the right place for where you want to be.

Tours of Shinjuku usually include different attractions depending on the time of day you go. Day tours may include the park Shinjuku Gyoen and the Metropolitan Government Building observatory, whereas evening tours focus on the bars and restaurants. These attractions can also be seen independently but it’s easy to get lost.