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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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  • 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
  • Komehyo Shinjuku in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Komehyo Shinjuku

    ★ 4.9 · 1.6k
    Flea Market

    KOMEHYO SHINJUKU has been in business for over 70 years and is a store specializing in the purchase and sale of used branded products with a proven track record of trust and listing on the TSE Standard and Nagoya Stock Exchange.

    Mon–Tue
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 8 PM
  • Bring Shinjuku in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Bring Shinjuku

    ★ 4.5 · 380
    Boutique

    A shop in Shinjuku, located near Shinjuku Station, that buys and sells used brand-name clothing and accessories.

    Every day
    12 PM – 8 PM
  • Disk Union Shinjuku Heavy Metal CD Record Store in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Disk Union Shinjuku Heavy Metal CD Record Store

    ★ 4.6 · 206
    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 · 2.3k
    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 · 8.1k
    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

    ★ 4.8 · 7.8k
    Nightclub· ¥1-2,000
    Every day
    10 PM – 4:30 AM
  • Shinjuku Whisky Salon in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Whisky Salon

    ★ 4.9 · 2.3k
    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.

    Every day
    3 PM – 2 AM
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  • 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 · 1.7k
    Coffee Shop· ¥1–1,000
    Every day
    11 AM – 8 PM
  • Bar Livet in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Bar Livet

    ★ 4.8 · 1.5k
    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 · 279
    Bar· ¥2,000–7,000
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 2 AM
  • Yona Yona Beer Works (Shinjuku East) in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Yona Yona Beer Works (Shinjuku East)

    ★ 4.4 · 3.2k
    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
  • Jeremiah in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Jeremiah

    ★ 4.9 · 315
    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
  • Matcha Cafe in Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Matcha Cafe

    ★ 4.8 · 306
    Café & Bakery· ¥1–1,000
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5:30 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.

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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. 5Komehyo Shinjuku
  6. 6Shinjuku Whisky Salon
  7. 7miki's cafe
  8. 8富久栄珈琲 Fukuei Coffee and Chocolate 新宿 東京店(Tokyo・コーヒー・Matcha)
  9. 9Bar Livet
  10. 10Bring Shinjuku

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