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Shinjuku is a highly sort after location to stay while visiting Tokyo. Shinjuku offers excellent transport, shopping, close proximity to other attractions and a wide range of hotels to suit most budgets.

SHINJUKU DISTRICTS

Golden Gai is a small area within Kabukicho District of Shinjuku Ward. Golden Gai is several narrow lane ways filled with bars and food outlets, which is between Shinjuku Ward Office and Hanazono Shrine.

Ichigaya is a district within Shinjuku Ward, which is to the East of Shinjuku Station. Ichigaya includes the Ministry of Defence Headquarters.

Kabukicho is the entertainment district of Shinjuku Ward. Kabukicho is filled at night with bright colored neon signs which light up the narrow streets packed with bars, restaurants, cinemas and hostess bars.

Kagurazaka District is to east of Shinjuku Station, near Iidabashi Station, in Shinjuku Ward.

Meiji Jingu Gaien is the outer precient of Meiji Jingu Shrine, but is not directly attached to the shine grounds. Meiji Jingu Gaien is around 1km to the east of Meiji Jingu Shrine. The center piece of Meiji Jingu Gaien is the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, but the 330,000 sqare metre complex includes the Jingu Baseball Stadium, a Second Baseball Stadium, Golf Driving Range, Softball Grounds, Indoor Stadium for Ball Games, Tennis Club, Ice Skating Rink and the Avenue of Gingko Trees which is one of top places to see autumn leaves. Meiji Jingu Gaien is in Shibuya Ward of central Tokyo.

Nishi-Shinjuku is Tokyo's largest skyscraper district and is to the west of Shinjuku Station in the Shinjuku Ward. Several of the tallest buildings in Tokyo are in Nishi-Shinjuku, including many great examples of modern Tokyo architecture.

SHINJUKU OBSERVATION DECK or LOOKOUT

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the tallest building in Tokyo at 248 meters (814 feet) from base to top, and the third-tallest structure. Entry to the top floor observation deck is free. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is only a short walk from Shinjuku Station.

SHINJUKU SHRINES

Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto Shrine which is tightly surrounded by modern buildings in Shinjuku. Hanazono Shrine dates back to the middle of the 17th century.

SHINJUKU MUSEUMS and ART GALLERIES

Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, officially known as Kaigakan, is the center piece of the Meiji Jingu Gaien, the outer precient of Meiji Jingu Shrine. Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery features 80 large wall paintings which depict the lives of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery is in Shibuya Ward of central Tokyo.

SHINJUKU THEATRES and CONCERT HALLS

Daiichi Sky Building is a distinctive mixed use building that contains Big Echo Karaoke and is in Nishi-Shinjuku.

Espace Shinjuku Pachinko Parlor is a large and at night brightly illuminated Pachinko Parlor in Shinjuku.

I Land Hall is a circular building which hosts concerts and other events. The I Land Hall is in Nishi-Shinjuku.

Tokyo Opera City Tower opened in 1996. It holds the New National Theatre, Tokyo Opera City Tower, NTT Inter Communication Center (ICC), plus some additional shops. The Opera City has three concert halls. The NTT Inter Communication Center (ICC) is a museum run by Japan's largest telecom firm. Tokyo Opera City Tower is in Nishi-shinjuku.

SHINJUKU GARDENS and PARKS

Avenue of Gingko Trees - Meiji Jingu Gaien is one of the best places in Tokyo to see the stunning red, orange and yellow autumn leaves. The avenue lined with 146 Ginko trees is located within the Meiji Jingu Gaien, the outer precient of Meiji Jingu Shrine, and directly inline with the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery building.

Shinjuku Central Park is a functional park, which is very popular with the many office workers from the surrounding skyscrapers in Nishi-Shinjuku District. Shinjuku Central Park features a few cherry blossom trees, flowers and wide paved paths.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park and one of the most beautiful in Tokyo featuring Japanese, French and English styles. With 1,500 cherry trees, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a very popular location for viewing cherry blossom. The park overlaps both Shinjuku and Shibuya .

SHINJUKU GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

Shinjuku Ward Office is the "town hall" administration building for the Tokyo ward of Shinjuku.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Assembly Hall is part of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building complex. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is one of the best lookouts in Tokyo Japan and even better it is free.

SHINJUKU SPORTING VENUES

The National Olympic Stadium (also referred to as simply the National Stadium) was completed in 1958 and built for the 1964 Summer Olympics. The National Olympic Stadium has a seated capacity of 48,000 and today is mainly used for football matches. The National Olympic Stadium is in Shinjuku.

SHINJUKU TRAIN STATIONS

Shinjuku Station is a massive complex with many train lines, shops and departments stores. Shinjuku Station is the world's busiest railway station.

SHINJUKU BUS TERMINAL

Bus terminal for "Limousine Bus" that connects Shinjuku Station with Narita Airport.

SHINJUKU SHOPPING

Barney's New York Shinjuku is one of Barney's New York stores in Japan. Barney's New York is one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Shinjuku.

Bic Camera Shinjuku East Exit is one of three Bic Camera stores in Shinjuku and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Bic Camera Shinjuku East Station Front Store is one of three Bic Camera stores in Shinjuku and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Bic Camera Shinjuku West Exit is one of three Bic Camera stores in Shinjuku and one of around 40 Bic Camera stores found throughout Japan, which dispite the name sell computers, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, plus of course cameras. Most Bic Camera stores are large sites, which consist of several floors and nomally include restaurants and cafes. This Bic Camera store is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Don Quijote is a chain of discount stores selling a wide range of products including groceries, electronics and clothing. This store is in Shinjuku.

Flags Shopping Mall is next to Shinjuku Station on its eastern side.

Gucci is just one of the many international fashion brands that have a store in Shinjuku. Gucci has several stores in the prime shopping areas throughout Tokyo.

Isetan Department Store - There is also a men's store in Shinjuku.

Isetan Department Store has several stores in Shinjuku.

Isetan is a department store. This building is the men's store in Shinjuku.

Keio Department Store in Shinjuku is part of the massive Shinjuku Station complex.

Kids Plaza Ask Nishi-Shinjuku is a Skyscraper in Nishi-shinjuku which focuses on shops and activities for children.

Kinokuniya is a chain of book stores. This store is in Shinjuku.

Lumine is a brand of shopping centres frequently around train stations. Lumine 2 is above the main part of Shinjuku Station, but separate to Lumine EST.

Lumine is a brand of shopping centres frequently around train stations. Lumine EST (East) is above the main part of Shinjuku Station.

Megane Top is a shopping center in Shinjuku with a very distinctive architecture.

Mitsukoshi Department Store Shinjuku is part of an international department store chain founded in 1673 with the yago (shop name) Echigoya. The Mitsukoshi Department Store chain has its headquarters in Tokyo. The Mitsukoshi Department Store chain was the basis for the development of the massive Mitsui Group. Mitsukoshi Department Store Shinjuku is in Shinjuku in central Tokyo.

MYLORD is a shopping center next to/part of Shinjuku Station. MYLORD is 11 stories high and is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Odakyu is a chain of department stores, this one specialises on interiors. This store is next to/part of the Shinjuku Station complex on the Nishi-shinjuku.

Odakyu Southern Tower is technically in Shibuya, but is actually right near Shinjuku Station. Odakyu is a chain of department stores.

OIOI (Marui) is a chain of department stores. This store is in Shinjuku is focused on young people.

Saison Plaza is a shopping center in Shinjuku.

Sakuraya is a chain of camera, computer and electronics stores. This Sakuraya store is in Shinjuku.

Shinjuku Sun Flower Building is a distinctive glass fronted retail building with a prime corner location in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square is a large shopping centre, which is technically Shibuya, even though it is next to Shinjuku Station. Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square contains a Takashimaya department store, Tokyu Hands (hobbies, hardware and craft) store and many other stores. There is an entertainment section including Tokyo IMAX Theatre.

Shinjuku Theater Building features Crab Restaurant and Emporio Armani.

Studio Alta is a shopping centre opposite Shinjuku Station (Shinjuku). Studio Alta also has a tv station inside the building. On the outside is the largest tv screen in Japan.

Tiffany & Co. is an international fashion brand which has several stores throughout Tokyo. This one is in Shinjuku.

Tokyu Hands Shinjuku is technically in Shibuya, but uses Shinjuku in it's name as is next to Shinjuku Station within the Times Square shopping centre. Tokyu Hands is a hobbies, hardware and craft store.

Tsutaya Bell Plaza is a shopping center in Shinjuku.

Yodobashi Camera is a chain of large camera stores that also sell an extensive range of home eletronics and computers. This is Yodobashi Camera's head store. It is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Yodobashi Camera is a chain of large camera stores that also sell an extensive range of home eletronics and computers. This store is in Shinjuku.

SHINJUKU SKYSCRAPER

1-22-4 Nishi-Shinjuku Building is a 12 story Skyscraper which is in Nishi-Shinjuku

City Tower Shinjuku Shintoshin building is a 37 story Skyscraper which is 130m high and was completed in 2005. City Tower Shinjuku Shintoshin building is mainly used for residential apartments. It is in Nishi-Shinjuku.

Daikan Plaza Building is a 10 story Skyscraper in Nishi-Shinjuku.

I Town Repia Building is a 22 story Skyscraper which is mainly used for residential apartments. I Town Repia Building was completed in 1994 and is in Nishi-shinjuku.

JR East Head Office building, also known as Japan Railways East Head Office is a 28 story Skyscraper which is 150m high and was completed in 1997. The JR East Head Office building is technically in Shibuya, but would normally be considered to be in Shinjuku as it is right near Shinjuku Station.

Kaleido Building is a distinctive mixed use building which was famous for the massive Epson signs on it (no longer there). The Kaleido Building is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Mizuho Bank Shinjuku is the Mizuho Bank branch in Shinjuku and featues a distinctive modern architectural design.

Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, also known as Modo gakuen kokun tawa, is a 50 story Skyscraper which is 204m high. Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower was designed by Tange Associates and completed in 2008 when it won the Emporis Skyscraper Award for architectural excellence. The building houses three education institutions Shuto Iko (medical), Tokyo Mode Gakuen (fashion) and HAL Tokyo (design and technology). Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower is close to Shinjuku Station in Nishi-shinjuku.

Nishi-Shinjuku Mitsui Building is a 27 story Skyscraper which is 112m high. The Nishi-Shinjuku Mitsui Building was completed in 1999 and is in Nishi-shinjuku.

NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building is a 27 story Skyscraper which is 272m high with the antenna and 240m high without. The NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building is in Yoyogi Shibuya, which is very close to Shinjuku Station. Despite the size, name and location, it is not NTT DoCoMo head office. The building became the highest clock tower in the world when a 15m diameter clock was placed on it in 2002. DoCoMo, or formally NTT DoCoMo is the brand of the mobile network owned by NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government.

NTT East Head Office is a 30 story Skyscraper which is 123m high and was designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates. NTT East Head Office building was completed in 1995 and is in Nishi-shinjuku. NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government.

NTT Shinjuku Building is in Shinjuku. NTT telecommunications company which is one third owned by the Japanese Government.

Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building is 23 story Skyscraper that is 112m high and was completed in 2003. Dispite its name it is actually in Shibuya, but very close to Shinjuku and Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku Center Building is a 54 story Skyscraper which is 223m high. Completed in 1979 and designed by Taisei Construction Company, it is one of the many tall buildings in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku First West Building is an 18 story Skyscraper which is 91m high. Shinjuku First West Building, completed in 2003, features a quarter of cylinder on its south west corner which becomes a complete cylinder as it reaches the top of the rest of the building at the main roof line. Shinjuku First West Building is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Green Tower is 29 story Skyscraper which is literally green on the exterior. It is 110m high, was completed in 1986 and was designed by Nikken Sekkei. Shinjuku Green Tower is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku I Land Tower is a 44 story Skyscraper which is 189m high. Shinjuku I Land Tower was completed in 1995 on the many tall buildings in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku L Tower is 31 story Skyscraper which is 122m high. The Shinjuku L Tower was completed in 1989 and is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Maynds Tower is a Skyscraper technically in Shibuya, but very close to Shinjuku and Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku Mistsui Buliding is a 55 story Skyscraper which is 225m high. The Shinjuku Mistsui Buliding, completed in 1995, was designed by Nihon Sekkei and features distinctive six story high crosses on its eastern and western ends. It is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Monolith Building is a 123m high Skyscraper which was completed in 1990 and designed by Nihon Sekkei. The Shinjuku Monolith Building features a distinctive atrium on northern side. It is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Nomura Building is a 50 story Skyscraper which is 203m high and used as office space. Shinjuku Nomura Building is one of the earlier skyscrappers in Nishi-shinjuku having been completed in 1978.

Shinjuku NS Building is a 30 story Skyscraper which is 134m high. Shinjuku NS Building was designed by Nikken Sekkei and completed in 1982. The building features a glass enclosed elevator shaft on the exterior of the building. The building is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Oak Tower is a distinctive dark blue 38 story Skyscraper which is 184m high with a large disc on its roof. Shinjuku Oak Tower was designed by Nikken Sekkei and completed in 2002. The building is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Park Tower is a 52 story high Skyscraper which is 233m high and contains the Park Hyatt Hotel, which featured in the 2004 film "Lost in translation". Only the top 13 floors contain the Park Hyatt Hotel, the remaining floors are office space and restaurants. Shinjuku Park Tower was designed by Kenzo Tange Associates and was completed in 1994 when it was the second tallest building in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Square Tower is an easily identified 34 story Skyscraper which is 123m high, with its dark exterior overlaid with light coloured panels. Shinjuku Square Tower was completed in 1994 and is in Nishi-shinjuku.

Shinjuku Sumitomo Building was one of the first Skyscrapers in Nishi-shinjuku having been completed in 1974. Nikken Sekkei designed the truncated triangular building which has 52 stories and 210m high.

Sompo Japan Building is a distinctive design by Uchida Shozo with two sides sloping to the bottom from around 1/3 of the way up. The Sompo Japan Building was completed in 1976, has 43 stories, is 200m high and in Nishi-shinjuku.

Subaru Head Office Building is next to the very distinctive Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower and opposite Shinjuku Station on the Nishi-shinjuku side.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building 2 is one of a pair of towers which are the tallest building in Tokyo at 248 meters (814 feet) from base to top, and the third-tallest structure. Entry to the top floor observation deck is free. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is only a short walk from Shinjuku Station.

Yoyogi Crystal Building is a Skyscraper technically in Shibuya, but actually very close to Shinjuku Station.

SHINJUKU UNIVERSITIES and SCHOOLS

Bunka Womens University is a private university in Shibuya, however it is very close to Shinjuku Station.

Tokyo Medical University Hospital, also known as Tokyo Medical College Hospital is a 84m high skyscraper in Nishi-shinjuku.