Things to Do in Shinjuku, Tokyo A major commercial and entertainment hub with Shinjuku Station as a key transportation center. It features department stores like Isetan and Takashimaya, a lively nightlife scene in Kabukicho, and green spaces such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
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kindal shinjuku second hand store ★ 4.9 · 3.1k Boutique
A second-hand store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, that buys and sells brand-name used clothing, watches, bags, and accessories.
Every day 12 PM – 9 PM
Okura Shinjuku Station East Exit ★ 5.0 · 971 Flea Market
Every day 12 PM – 9 PM
Disk Union Shinjuku Heavy Metal CD Record Store ★ 4.6 · 203 Record Store
A specialty store for hard rock and heavy metal music, offering a wide selection of new and used CDs, records, DVDs, Blu-rays, music books, apparel, and merchandise.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 8 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in Shinjuku
Tomboy ★ 4.7 · 2.2k Brunch· ¥1,000-2,000
Every day 11 AM – 11 PM
Maidcafe Maidreamin Shinjuku East-exit Store ★ 4.9 · 8.0k Café & Bakery· ¥2,000–4,000
A maid cafe that is part of Japan's largest maid cafe group, with over 20 locations worldwide, offering banquet reservations and private rentals.
Every day 11:30 AM – 11 PM
ATOM ★ 4.9 · 7.5k Nightclub· ¥1-2,000
Every day 10 PM – 4:30 AM
miki's cafe ★ 4.9 · 2.0k Café & Bakery· ¥1,000–2,000
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 5 PM
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
富久栄珈琲 Fukuei Coffee and Chocolate 新宿 東京店(Tokyo・コーヒー・Matcha) ★ 4.9 · 1.6k Coffee Shop· ¥1–1,000
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM
Shinjuku Whisky Salon ★ 4.8 · 2.2k Cocktail Bar· ¥3,000–9,000
A bar specializing in Japanese whisky and Scotch, offering curated flights and unique cocktails in a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Mon–Fri 3 PM – 2 AM
Sat 7 PM – 2 AM
Sun 3 PM – 2 AM
Bar Livet ★ 4.8 · 1.4k Cocktail Bar· $$
A tiny, intimate bar known for its craft cocktails, Japanese whisky, and a peaceful atmosphere, suitable for solo drinkers and couples.
Every day 6 PM – 2 AM
Bar Tokyo Bourbon Club ★ 5.0 · 250 Bar· ¥2,000–7,000
Mon–Fri 6 PM – 2 AM
Sat 7 PM – 2 AM
Sun 6 PM – 2 AM
Jeremiah ★ 4.9 · 310 Cocktail Bar· ¥1,000–5,000
A speakeasy bar in Shinjuku known for its crafted cocktails, mocktails, and coffee-based drinks, offering a relaxed atmosphere with Japanese aesthetic touches.
Mon–Fri 6 PM – 12 AM
Sat 6 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Yona Yona Beer Works (Shinjuku East) ★ 4.4 · 3.1k Brewpub· ¥2,000–6,000
A beer restaurant that offers the largest selection of draft beers from Japan's number one craft beer brewery, Yo-Ho Brewing.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 11 PM Takumi Tatsuhiro Michelin ★ Sushi· $$$$
The counter spreads like a fan, so guests surround the kitchen. Chef and apprentice serve snacks and nigiri in turn, moving in perfect harmony.
Double Tall Coffee Shinjuku Gyoen Mae ★ 4.7 · 397 Café & Bakery· ¥1–1,000
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun Closed
Cafe Aaliya ★ 4.3 · 2.5k Coffee Shop· ¥1,000–2,000
Longstanding, basement-level coffee shop renowned for creamy French toast with a choice of dips.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 8:30 PM Planning time in Shinjuku?
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1 Tomboy 2 kindal shinjuku second hand store 3 Maidcafe Maidreamin Shinjuku East-exit Store 4 ATOM 5 Okura Shinjuku Station East Exit 6 miki's cafe 7 富久栄珈琲 Fukuei Coffee and Chocolate 新宿 東京店(Tokyo・コーヒー・Matcha) 8 Shinjuku Whisky Salon 9 Bar Livet 10 Bar Tokyo Bourbon Club Ready to plan Shinjuku? Turn these Shinjuku picks into a day-by-day Tokyo plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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