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Shinjuku in Tokyo

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.

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 storekindal shinjuku second hand storeBoutique
  • Maidcafe Maidreamin Shinjuku East-exit StoreMaidcafe Maidreamin Shinjuku East-exit StoreCafé & Bakery
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Top things to do in Shinjuku

  • kindal shinjuku second hand store in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Okura Shinjuku Station East Exit

    5.0 · 971
    Flea Market
    Every day
    12 PM – 9 PM
  • Disk Union Shinjuku Heavy Metal CD Record Store in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Tomboy

    4.7 · 2.2k
    Brunch· ¥1,000-2,000
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • Maidcafe Maidreamin Shinjuku East-exit Store in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    ATOM

    4.9 · 7.5k
    Nightclub· ¥1-2,000
    Every day
    10 PM – 4:30 AM
  • miki's cafe in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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) in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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
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  • Bar Livet in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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) in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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 in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    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

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Map of Shinjuku with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Tomboy
  2. 2kindal shinjuku second hand store
  3. 3Maidcafe Maidreamin Shinjuku East-exit Store
  4. 4ATOM
  5. 5Okura Shinjuku Station East Exit
  6. 6miki's cafe
  7. 7富久栄珈琲 Fukuei Coffee and Chocolate 新宿 東京店(Tokyo・コーヒー・Matcha)
  8. 8Shinjuku Whisky Salon
  9. 9Bar Livet
  10. 10Bar Tokyo Bourbon Club

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