Shinjuku新宿
The city hall's observatories, about 200 meters up among the skyscrapers, look out over Tokyo. At night, head for the neon of the east side.
- Views
- Night views
- about 60 min
- Free
- Fine on a rainy day
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Chuo Line rapid to Shinjuku, then about 10 minutes on foot from the west exit
Themes that include this place
- Overnight travel: night trains, buses & ferriesBusta Shinjuku, the expressway bus terminal, with overnight buses to many parts of Japan. Look up destinations with the route search on its official site.
- Sightseeing by busDay bus tours to Mt. Fuji and Hakone leave from Shinjuku with English-speaking guides, covering the 5th Station or Lake Kawaguchi without any transfers.
Tokyo guide
From old downtown streets of temples and shopping lanes to districts of skyscrapers and neon, each area feels different. Trains and subways go everywhere; most main sights are about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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By how you get there
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- 1
Senso-ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate
Said to be Tokyo's oldest temple. From Kaminarimon Gate with its giant lantern, the Nakamise shopping lane leads to the main hall.
Many overseas visitors
In the 2023 survey, 47.4% of foreign visitors to Tokyo went to Asakusa (4th) Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 2023 Survey of Foreign Visitors' Behavior
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 25 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Kanda, change to the Ginza subway line for Asakusa, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 9.1km from here
- 2
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
A crossing where crowds pour across from every side each time the lights change. The statue of the dog Hachiko stands by the station.
- Views
- Night views
- Shopping & strolling
about 30 minFree
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya ・ 3.5km from here
- 3
Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku
A shrine deep in a forest. The entrance is right beside Harajuku Station, close to Takeshita Street and its youth fashion shops.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Nature
- Shopping & strolling
about 1.5 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 40 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku, then about 10 minutes on foot to the main hall ・ 1.6km from here
- 4
Shinjuku (Tokyo Metropolitan Government observatories)
The city hall's observatories, about 200 meters up among the skyscrapers, look out over Tokyo. At night, head for the neon of the east side.
- Views
- Night views
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Chuo Line rapid to Shinjuku, then about 10 minutes on foot from the west exit ・ 800m from here
- 5
Ueno Park
A park with major museums and a zoo, famous for cherry blossoms in spring. The Ameyoko market street runs south of the station.
- Museums
- Nature
- With kids
about 2 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 12 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Ueno (Park Exit) ・ 7.1km from here
- 6
Imperial Palace (East Gardens, Nijubashi Bridge)
The site of Edo Castle. Stone walls and moats remain, and the East Gardens are open for walking. See Nijubashi Bridge from the plaza.
- History & buildings
- Nature
about 1.5 hrFree
Walk · About 15 min from Tokyo ・ From the Marunouchi North Exit to Otemon Gate ・ 5.3km from here
Connections from here
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Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Large and easy to get lost in
- Typical transfer time: about 10 min
Lines from here
- Airport Limousine Haneda Airport – Shinjuku (Busta Shinjuku)
- Airport Limousine Narita Airport – Shinjuku (Busta Shinjuku)
- Overnight bus Shinjuku – Osaka
- Highway bus Shinjuku – Nagoya (via Chuo Expressway)
- Highway bus Shinjuku – Sendai (day / overnight)
- Highway bus Shinjuku – Kanazawa (day / overnight)
- Highway bus Shinjuku – Nagano
- Overnight bus Hakata-go (Shinjuku – Hakata)
- Highway bus Shinjuku – Fuji-Q Highland – Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Odakyu Highway Bus Shinjuku – Hakone Togendai
Within walking distance of this station
See nearby on a mapPlaces you can drop by on foot after leaving the station. Times are estimates.
- Go hereOmoide YokochoAbout 4 min on foot
Narrow lanes beside the tracks packed with tiny bars and grill counters, keeping a post-war Showa mood alive.
- Go hereShinjuku Golden GaiAbout 9 min on foot
A cluster of low wooden buildings holding tiny bars along narrow alleys. Filming or photographing the streets needs permission.
- Go hereHanazono ShrineAbout 9 min on foot
The old guardian shrine of Shinjuku, tucked among busy streets and especially lively during the autumn Tori-no-ichi fair.
- Go hereShinjuku Gyoen National GardenAbout 10 min on foot from Shinjuku Station (South Exit)
A vast garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles. Famous for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn colours.
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