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Known for being walkable and family-friendly, Shinjuku is an economical neighborhood, offering convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks, while others visit for the local theater. Book a hotel or hostel in Shinjuku and start exploring everything in and around Tokyo.

Sightseeing around Shinjuku

Some top attractions include the area's theaters and monuments. Attractions like Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Museum of Art, Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Museum of Art, and Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum can be part of your cultural tour. Tokyo Opera City Tower, Hanazono-jinja, and NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building are monuments worth a look. Notable landmarks include Shinjuku I Land, Narukoten Shrine, and Josenin Temple. Meiji-jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink, Okuma Garden, and National Children’s Castle will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. Shinjuku Central Park, Shinjuku Central Park, and Okubo Park are some scenic spots that are popular with the locals. Meiji-jingu Garden, Shinedogawa Park, and Edogawa Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. With a shopping trip to Studio Alta, Konica Minolta Plaza, or Shinjuku Isetan, you might find that perfect souvenir. If you're looking for something else to do, head to Takashimaya Times Square, Isetan Department Store Shinjuku, and Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, and Sensoji Temple. You can also check out Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, Shinjuku NS Building, and Shinjuku Mitsui Building.

Getting around Shinjuku

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Tochomae Station, Nishi-shinjuku Station, or Nishi-shinjuku-gochome Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Tokyo Seibu-Shinjuku Station is the closet train station, but Tokyo Shinjuku Station and Tokyo Okubo Station are also nearby.

Shinjuku is 11.2 miles (18 km) from the airport in Tokyo (HND-Haneda). The next closest airport is Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.), located 39.5 miles (63.6 km) away.