Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a former estate turned 144-acre park, was originally created as a recreational garden for the Imperial family. It is an Important Cultural Property and features three types of gardens: English, French, and Japanese. Throughout the year, the park hosts various events such as photography lessons, chrysanthemum flower exhibitions, and traditional Japanese art performances.
Went here for the second time and love it more! The garden is clean and spacious. Cherry blossoms can still be seen even though it is already at the end of April. There are also few tea houses and Starbucks in this garden. Great park for doing picnics and walking.
Nur Aliya Zamimi — Google review
After a very heavy first night in Japan, I headed here to wander through the beautiful gardens. If anything is going to clear your head and help give you clarity in life it is this place! Sitting on the grass and looking into the distance you can see the city of Japan and it's beautiful skyline of buildings. The park was so quiet and serene, with so many pretty flowers and greenery. I remember many times in Japan on my trip, but this place was definitely one of them. Loved it
Laura Irons — Google review
Every time I visit, it feels like stepping into an oasis in the middle of a desert. The park offers a variety of seasonal flowers, plants, historical buildings, and even a modern Starbucks. If you're looking to escape the crowds of Tokyo, this place can be quite refreshing.
There is an entrance fee of 500 yen. It might seem a bit expensive compared to other parks, but the park is well-maintained and beautiful. I especially like the grassy areas in the park.
Just a friendly reminder that bringing alcohol and pets inside the park is not allowed.
Yuriko Tokura — Google review
アクセス
温室目当てなら新宿御苑駅か四谷三丁目駅で降車して大木戸門から入園するのが楽かもしれません。
駐車場も同じく大木戸門にあるので、車で行く際も同様です。
ベビーカーや車椅子、歩行補助器具等を使う場合
誰でも気軽に楽しめるように開かれた植物園なので、入園ゲートから温室内まで通路が広くてフラットになっていますが、実際に自然の中を探検しているかのような傾斜ポイントがあります。
トイレ
入口付近に温室内のトイレがあります。
植物
珍しい植物が色鮮やかに咲き誇っていました。
ダイナミックでありながらも品があって感動しました。
入園料は500円ですが、これは値上げするべきです!
また行きたい!と思いました。
(Translated by Google)
access
If you are looking for a greenhouse, it may be easier to get off at Shinjuku Gyoen Station or Yotsuya Sanchome Station and enter from Okido Gate.
The parking lot is also at Okido Gate, so it's the same when you go by car.
When using strollers, wheelchairs, walking aids, etc.
The botanical garden is open for everyone to enjoy, so the passage from the entrance gate to the greenhouse is wide and flat, but there is an incline point that makes you feel as if you are actually exploring nature.
toilet
There is a toilet in the greenhouse near the entrance.
plant
Rare plants were in full bloom.
I was moved by the dynamic yet elegant atmosphere.
The entrance fee is 500 yen, but this should be raised!
I want to go again! I thought.
????? — Google review
Absolutely stunning.
Peaceful and tranquil.
Good size park.
Great features.
Costs approx £2.50 for entry.
Plenty of clean toilets... especially if you need a number two from having too much sushi.
Benjamin Francis — Google review
Beautiful garden in the middle of busy Tokyo. I love everything even though I visited it in a cloudy day during winter. I found my inner peace there, peaceful time. Would definitely love to come back to see how it is seasonally
Truc Nguyen — Google review
Outstanding garden. Beautiful trees and landscaping including ponds/small lakes. Was ultra surprised to see some cherry blossom trees in full bloom when other parks didn’t have them yet due to the cooler weather. This year the blossoms were delayed in most places. Definitely a beautiful park to walk and spend a couple of hours. Check out Shin near by for a good lunch.
Michael Daoud — Google review
Expansive park with areas of many different feels to enjoy. Great for families, couples, and solos. It's often crowded (especially the Starbucks inside, so bring in your own from the one just outside the park #lifehack). I liked the recent special chrysanthemum exhibit.
Brittany — Google review
One of my favorite park in Tokyo. Huge amount of open space and tons of well maintained trees and greens and different types of flowers. We saw lots of roses late autumn still. But we missed most of the foliage.
If you want a quick escape from this big city, this is a must go. Best for picnic on a mild sunny day.
You also see there are couple coffee and tea shops to relax a bit.
Wai Ho Wu — Google review
Peaceful park at the center of Shinjuku that is one of the most congested areas in Tokyo. It costs $5 or so to enter, but on the flip side, you can enjoy a very clean and peaceful park with a rich nature. The cherry blossoms here are something you need to see if you come to Japan in spring. Highly recommend a place to visit, whether you are a tourist or not.
Kaz Tak — Google review
One of the most beautiful parks during cherry blossom season. Absolutely stunning during that time. There is a large selection of different cherry tree species and most plants have small labels.
I can recommend having tea and some sweets in the tea house in the center of the garden.
Johannes Eiglsperger — Google review
Beautiful garden. Visited in mid-February 2024 and cherry blossoms were starting to bloom. Grass lawns were yellow though. Lots of people and young families come here to picnic or eat lunch on benches or grass lawns. There’s a student and senior discount on tickets too (250 yen versus regular 500 yen price).
Adventurous Mouse — Google review
Very peaceful very big island of greenery and tranquility in the center of the city. I leisurely spend their 4 hours and regret nothing. Heidi suggested to come in the cherry blossom time but regardless it's still beautiful. Do know that there's a small cover charge to get into the park
Hanan Yariv — Google review
This garden is so amazing. Especially on its spring season wherein you can see 900 sakura trees with over 70 varieties of it. Many tourists are coming over to take pictures and this place is really good for families, pals and travelers. Love it!!!
Ardith Telewik — Google review
Just about a 10 minute walk from Shinjuku station, this park should be a must visit for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of shopping for which Shinjuku is famous. Yes, it costs 500 yen for adults to enter, but to access these lawns, small woods, greenhouse, the Japanese gardens, and other features I'd consider this a bargain! Just walking around and enjoying sitting on the lawn or a bench is a lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon and recharge - many people will pick up food for a picnic on the way from the station. Inside, the park is very well signposted, and points of historical interest have information in English. This provision of information extends down to trees and plants being labelled, even in the main park. The whole place is usually spotlessly clean, and one of the few public places that still has rubbish bins. There are vending machines, as well as a shop selling traditional Japanese desserts. Toilets are free, modern, quite clean and have soap dispensers. Just remember to check the opening hours, as the park closes in the afternoon!
Oliver Bayley — Google review
This garden is a must visit in Tokyo, the scenery is spectacular giving you a Insta worthy photo in any angle. The garden is great for any age. The park was so quite and a great place to clear your mind or just rest.
On my first day in Japan I took it easy and headed there for a few hours to ready up for the days ahead of me! The gardens are very well maintained with dozens of species of flowers and trees that cover like a canopy. The best time to visit is in fall where there are several colours of plants creating a beautiful contrast!
Hope this helps :)
????Boss — Google review
Great botanical garden, lots of plants I didn't even know existed. Flowers were rotting slightly when I came. Maybe if you come in spring instead of summer you will see more. Average garden except for an indoor waterfall. Lots of special leaves and even vanilla, lemon, and coffee trees.
Go Away — Google review
平日の夕方訪問。
チケット購入をゲートの前ですることも交通系ICカードで入場も可能。
中はかなりひろくてスタバ目当てに歩く人もいれば外人が中の景色を楽しむためにたくさん来てました。
途中ではかなり広々とした芝生の広場があるためピクニックしたり昼寝に利用してる人もいて気持ちよさそうでした。
都会の中で自然と触れ合える場所であり整備もされているため綺麗で虫なども少なめなのでデートでの使用もアリだと思います。
(Translated by Google)
Visited on a weekday evening.
You can purchase tickets in front of the gate or enter with a transportation IC card.
The inside was quite spacious, and some people walked for Starbucks, and many foreigners came to enjoy the scenery inside.
On the way, there was a fairly spacious lawn square, so some people had a picnic or took a nap, and it seemed comfortable.
It's a place where you can come into contact with nature in the city, and it's well-maintained, so it's clean and there aren't many insects, so I think it's perfect for a date.
?????? — Google review
What an amazing place! The most incredible thing is definitely the greenhouse! If you love flowers and plants you definitely need to visit this park! I'd love to go there again ❤️ highly recommended 💯🔥
Laurianne Brohan — Google review
Beautiful place amid 新宿 and you can find a moment of peace here.
The park contains a well maintained grassland. Whether just sit here and enjoy the calmness, picnic or lay down, it was just so comfortable. Fresh air, tall trees for pics, and you can easily find a coffee for a rest. It’s a very nice place to wind down.
Nevin Y — Google review
Not a Tokyo “must see” but still a pretty park. The admission fee is justifiable for those with a student ID (about $1.50) but a little high for adults ($3.75) We spent around a few hours walking around and enjoyed the open grass areas and zen garden bridges after our first few days in Tokyo, but after going to Kyoto the next week it offered much better parks to the point where I think this park is only worth it if you aren’t planning to make it to Kyoto. Additionally the Starbucks in the center of the park has a nice view and offers some Japan only matcha flavors which I think are worth checking out if you drink coffee.
Josh Webster — Google review
Gorgeous garden in the middle of the busy city. we came during early November, and the trees haven’t turned yellow or orange yet, still mostly green. But it is very calm. Tickets were 600 I think and cheaper if you are student or seniors. The garden is huge, but the map is understandable and easily comprehended.
Katy Thao Nguyen — Google review
I visited the park 3x, twice at spring and once at very late winter. Surprisingly the park was beautiful in every of my visit.
In spring, the park full with old cherry blossom, the trees full with flower until its bench so low so you can take pictures by just standing near it.
In late winter, the park full with ginkgo and momiji, their yellow and red make the park very very beautiful
L G — Google review
A very nice garden with a lot to explore. We spent a whole morning walking around, into the greenhouse, and to the gardens with different themes
Weather was perfect, despite being a little chilly, was perfect for a stroll, enjoying the serenity, away from the buzzing and busy streets of Shinjuku.
Great for a morning walk and will probably have a small picnic the next time there. Highly recommended
Hun Wee Toh — Google review
Such a phenomenal park. There are so many things to see, we saw the cherry blossoms, the greenhouse, and just the overall walkways are so pretty. You apparently need to get tickets to see the cherry blossoms on more popular days, but we went on a less popular day, and it was raining. The landscaping is impeccable. My favorite was the greenhouse, there were so many different plants to see and they had clear descriptions with each plant.
Lexy McCauley — Google review
Very large and incredibly beautiful park. It gets crowded but it's large enough that the crowds are able to disperse. If you're here in cherry blossom season, they are absolutely stunning here and there are lots of them.
Mike VA — Google review
Beautiful garden with lots of cherry blossom trees. Has a Starbucks and various other traditional tea houses, vending machines within the property. You can bring your picnic mats and baskets to eat in park. Alcohol is strictly prohibited. Cost to enter is 500 yen for adults and kids are free
Nik G — Google review
A wonderful and serene place to visit, although it was raining when we visited here, it was a great place to come and walk around in the calm amongst the city of Tokyo.
Lots of prestine open spaces to absorb nature, history and culture.
The cherry blossom had just started to blossom too.
An excellent visitor centre that had a cafe serving lovely drinks and food too.
I'd recommend visiting here 😁🇯🇵👍
Dave Stubbs — Google review
This is a lovely park with a full greenhouse and panoramic views of the city. Such a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle. I really enjoyed the greenhouse where the temperatures were tropical even though there was snow on the ground outside. I came out in a perfect time in February where all of the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. This place was easy to navigate and had maps in many different languages. Highly recommend going to the visitor center and learning more about the national parks of Japan
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, designed by Kenzo Tange, features twin towers with free observation decks offering panoramic views of the Tokyo landscape. Located in Shinjuku, this government-owned complex is a must-visit for tourists. The North and South Towers both have observatories on their 45th floors, providing stunning vistas of Shinjuku's skyscraper skyline and beyond. Additionally, the South Tower houses an eye-catching yellow polka-dot piano designed by Yayoi Kusama.
Lovely observatory to visit for free! The entrance was a bit hard to find if coming from the southern side but other than that it was easy to acces. The trip up was really fast and the view is breathtaking 🤩🌆🌇🌃
I recommend going on a clear day and about an hour before sunset so that you can see Mt. Fuji, the sun set and then the city lights.I will certainly be coming back!
Josephine Dietz — Google review
Amazing view of Tokyo City from the viewing deck. What makes it even more amazing is the fact that its completely free to enter. Theres a chance to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji when the weathers nice.
Max Chen — Google review
Enjoyed the 360 degree view of Tokyo city through the observatory building. Unlike other towers, you don't have to pay for the entry. I would probably suggest you to visit at night for the beautiful arresting views.
Jigme Sherab — Google review
What a spectacular priceless view of Tokyo. This a must do experience in Tokyo. The space is quite ample and the views are spectacular throughout the day. I came here twice and the sunset was absolutely remarkable. You can see Mt. Fiji on a clear day and witness the sunset behind the mountain. There is a piano that brave pianists approach to play soothing music.
Anderson B — Google review
The observatory has amazing views across Tokyo. You can see Mt. Fuji, although a little hazy on the day we went, it was a wonderful view. Gives you some idea of the scale of the city, it is vast. Great place, there is a shop at the top, even sells beer. Best thing is entrance is free, just a short queue.
Mike Marchant — Google review
A great place to go with with free access to the observatory overlooking the sky tree, Tokyo tower, yoyogi park and even Mt Fuji on a clear day (like the day I went!)
There’s a beautiful piano installed in the cafe now and locals just queue up and play randomly. It was such a beautiful place with great views, great music and just An enjoyable place to be.
Paul Toh — Google review
This is imho one of the best places to go to first in Tokyo.
The observatory is on the 45th floor at over 200m height and it is free!
So I went there twice in one day and could enjoy a beautiful sunset, with the sun setting next to Mt. Fuji.
The entrance though might be hard to find since there is a public vaccination center located there as well.
My tip: go downstairs and try the small doors on the main entrance.
Also: North-Observatory is closed as of 2022-10-22.
sdf _com — Google review
Great observation deck. Free and not too busy when I was there, even with one of the observation decks closed. There’s a shop, cafe, vending machines up there as well as a good amount of seating. There was also a piano with volunteer players. It really set a nice atmosphere.
The only bad thing is that you will need to walk a bit to get here. It’s not bad but just seems worse in the summer heat. It’s about the same as walking from a train station to Tokyo Tower, except this is a pretty flat walk.
Don R — Google review
Great place to visit while in Tokyo. The observation deck located 202 meters high has free access, very well organized, Japanese style. You are guided at the elevator on the way up and same goes on the way down. The elevator goes directly there, no stops in between. Please be considerate and don't jump the line, tourists might be used with that but locals don't and being in their country you should always follow the local rules.
The views from the deck are great, 360 degrees with big windows all around. Not very crowded and as a bonus there is a piano where volunteers, mostly very talented children play short pieces.
Right in the middle there is a souvenir shop offering all kind of beautiful Japanese merchandise.
If you are lucky to get there on a clear day, you can see very far having a better picture of how waste Tokyo is.
There are water fountains with cold water and also clean washrooms a level lower, very clear marked so you cannot miss it.
You might get better views from Skytree or Tokyo Tower but there you have to pay an access fee.
G abby — Google review
There's a observatory at the very top. It's free to go but can get very busy after 12pm. It's so cool that there's a piano on the same floor as the observatory where someone can play to the crowd. Such a cool atmosphere. There's windows all around where you can see all sides of Tokyo. There's also a Cafe if you need a drink.
Kev P — Google review
The building itself was not designed to be an observatory, so the windows' frame may constrain your view. However, it's free and you can still get a good view of Tokyo skyline. In addition, waiting time is acceptable. From here, you can easily visit other attractions nearby.
Hoang Truong — Google review
Went to the metropolitan towers to visit the observation deck, it was well organised for entrance to the south tower a quick bag and temperature check and then up in the lift to the 45th floor. You get great views of Tokyo area if the weather is good you can clearly see Mt Fuji.
I would definitely go again.
Paul Cash-Davis — Google review
Amazing 360 views of the city. Free entrance. During busy period there is a queue to get up to the observatory floor as there are only 2 elevators operating so plan well. Sunset times can be very busy.
gl umz — Google review
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is a must-visit attraction for anyone visiting Tokyo. And it's a free attraction that offers panoramic views of the city from the observatory deck on 45th floor.
The observation deck offers a 360-degree view of Tokyo, including famous landmarks like Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Skytree. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the building itself is well-maintained and easy to navigate. There are coffee shops, restaurants and toilets available upstairs so you have plenty of facilities to choose from while visiting.
Whether you're a first-time visitor to Tokyo or a seasoned traveler, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!
Sanka Illangakoon — Google review
This was a nice place to visit. They have free observation areas with nice views. They have a gift shop and snack bar up there as well. It can get kinda crowded and hard to find a seat especially if you visit on a weekend. But I’d say it’s a must visit to get a nice view of Tokyo. Stop by if you’re in the area.
Kelly in Japan — Google review
Despite a few small drawbacks it is a 5 star venue. First of all it is for free!! Secondly you will see Tokyo that cannot be seen otherwise. Thirdly you can spend a few hours there to experience an amazing panorama view at different times of the day.
Adrian K — Google review
This place was easy to find and get to, very close to a cute park and the subway. Building was immaculate and workers were extremely polite and pleasant. The wait to get on the elevator was <5 minutes. After a 55 second elevator ride to the 45th floor, you are greeted with gorgeous views of the city in all directions. Best part is that the entire experience is FREE! Highly recommend!!
Madison Jameson — Google review
There are three floors available to the public: 1F, 2F, and 45F.
Floors 1 and 2 are mainly informational. There is a cafe on floor 2 and an information booth and the elevator to floor 45.
Floor 45 is a souvenir shop and the observation deck.
It lets you view the surrounding area.
The view is fantastic. It must be more mesmerizing at sunset and at night. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to actually see as it gets extremely busy later into the day.
It is free so I would recommend visiting.
Sydney W — Google review
I highly recommend visiting—entry is free. If you're fortunate, you might catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji from there. The view is breathtaking, although expect a 30-minute wait to get upstairs. However, the line moves swiftly. It's truly a must-visit spot.
Shirin Montebare — Google review
Went up to the free observation deck in the South tower.
The views are nice, but all of the windows are angled in such a way that you can't really take straight on pictures of the view without reflections.
Still, it's free, and any view of Tokyo is good in my opinion. Weather permitting you can also spot Mount Fuji.
The gift shop has some nice items and is also not too pricy.
Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighbourhood.
Max Jensch — Google review
Free sunsets over Tokyo! The sun sets behind Mount Fuji! There was a bit of a queue for the elevator on a weekday evening in October, but it didn't take long. Give yourself some time to queue and find the place; it's not clear. Ask people - they were all helpful. The views are amazing! Spoiled only by the lights reflecting in the night shots. Some people are obviously repeat visitors, as some brought special devices for their lenses to block the reflections. One old Japanese gentlemen had come just to see the planes landing at Haneda and talked to me for a while, pointing out the different airlines.
Tim P — Google review
One of the must visit places for tourists for a reason. The amazing view it provides is completely free and the observation deck is quite spacious, guaranteeing free space to look from the window or just roam around, even during peak hours. Honestly enjoyed this much more than Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree not just because it is free but because I was able to get the most out of my viewing experience here.
There's also a public piano where you could get treated to a nice performance by musicians who happen to be on the deck as well.
For people visitng the Tokyo for the first time, this place is a must and, if possible, do it on your first day so you get a beautiful view of the ever-busy concrete jungle before diving in into its hundreds of shop and attraction filled streets.
Soda Brewer — Google review
I visited again on March 2. There is a projection mapping show going on from 7pm and it is beautiful. There are shows every 30 mins and you should watch two of the consecutive ones as they are different. It is visible from the spot opposite to the Chuo park. Please check on Google for the dates till when this will go on. The facility is world class. The management is so helpful and polite. The views are amazing however I was not lucky to see Mt 🗻 on this visit as the sky was not clear enough.
Saurabh — Google review
Observatory is the 45th F of TMG building. The view is amazing mainly in evening. The last group go up 21:30. There is a coffee bar and souvernir shop as well.
Shinjuku Golden Gai is a lively and popular district in Tokyo, known for its narrow and winding alleys filled with cozy taverns. This hidden gem offers a nostalgic atmosphere, reminiscent of Japan's post-war era, where small bars that can only accommodate a few patrons at a time provide an intimate setting for drinks with friends. While the area has gained popularity among international visitors, it still retains its local charm and may have some establishments with "Locals Only" signs.
Lovely place. Small alleys, even smaller bars. Lights, crazy signs, tasty beverages, lovely people. What else can you ask for? You can take terrific pictures too. Lovely and small place to see in 5-10 minutes, unless you get into one of the bars and start drinking and mingling and realize that 4 hours have passed 😉🐙🍶
Darío Di Franco — Google review
Pretty cool, but I wouldn’t recommend coming alone as a lady at night.
Unfortunately I kept getting followed 😭 so yeah, just watch your back.
The nearby onsen is a great place to escape. Lots of ladies only places, plus you can stay the night there is you miss the last train.
Fun to walk around. But yeah, I would bring a guy buddy.
Reagan B — Google review
Smack dab in the middle of Shinjuku we chose this hotel for easy access and weren’t expecting much from the reviews we saw. However our room was very comfortable and not as small as I had expected. The staff were very courteous and dealt with the crowds of arriving and departing guests with a calm demeanor. We only stayed for one night but it was comfortable and restful. Many guests were foreign and the front desk spoke English and were quite helpful.
Carter Witt — Google review
Authentic Japan in the middle of Tokyo, friendly and safe. Weekends are busy, weekdays ok but not busy till about 9pm. Not all bars are for tourists and some have a cover charge some don't but not overly expensive. It really is an amazing experience!.Didn't go there for food nor drinks but taking photographs and indulging into the traditional culture. There were various alleys adjoining. They were really picturesque and colourful. Love the atmosphere and vibe. A must see area that will not fail you.
MARUVELAN D — Google review
What a fun night! A lot has to do with finding the right bar and the right group of people in the bar but when you do- it’s a great time! Very neat place to see. Agree the cover charges aren’t necessary and some bars only allow members or locals but it’s worth a visit. Things don’t open till 7 pm - a few earlier. So make sure to time appropriately!
Robyn Goldenberg — Google review
A fun area to go and experience the amazing hospitality in the tiny bars where you'll find great drinks and snacks. Stroll around for a bit, find a bar you like the look of and head in. The bars are small so you'll get to meet some really interesting people.
Peter Bruton — Google review
A very awesome part of Shinjuku - comes to life at night. It’s fascinating exploring the alley ways - so many little bars, many of which have themes and can only house small groups. I love the character of the place, such a vibe. My favourite little bar is Lemon no Ki. The couple who run this bar are so so lovely, awesome hospitality and they’re good fun. You pay a cover charge, and once seated you’ll be given bar snacks and there’s a small menu of drinks. I always have the plum wine. The hosts are kind, enjoy a laugh and are genuinely interested in their visitors.
Ben Whatman — Google review
A series of small alleyways chock full of really charming tiny bars. Be sure to go after the sun goes down as everything is closed during the day. All of the cars are very small, usually less than ten seats each. But they are very unique and quirky.
Mike VA — Google review
This is place of the classic drinking area of the Shinjuku. You can enter in any tiny bar in that area. Pretty sure peoples like that Japanese izakaya streets. My recommendation is @Billy bar
G?rkan ?ahin — Google review
If you're looking for a unique and memorable experience in Tokyo, you can't go wrong with a visit to Golden Gai. This atmospheric district is home to some of the city's most interesting and quirky bars, and it's a must-see for anyone looking to explore Tokyo's nightlife scene.
During my recent visit to Golden Gai, I stumbled upon a hidden gem of a bar called Bar Araku. The entrance was unassuming, with a tiny door that led to a long red staircase. But once I climbed the stairs and entered the bar, I was blown away by the cool and intimate atmosphere.
The decor was eclectic and quirky, full of bills From all over the world, with vintage posters and old records adorning the walls.
Luisa Elena Nuccio — Google review
MUST EXPERIENCE
This place is very special and you must have the right expectation. This is a place for bar hopping and to meet many foreigners. Everywhere you go is tight and small. Every bar have their own little niche and own made policies. Personality from bar to bar is very different.
Min Park — Google review
These tiny alleyways have small bars along both sides which fit only a small number of people. This area was established back in 1950's, post war period.
Some bars have covering charge of 500-1000 yen per person.
Snacks are mostly deep fried. Sit at the counter and you can watch cooks in action.
If you like this kind of place, visit Omoide Yokocho in Shibuya too.
Selvi SF — Google review
This is a street, actually a labyrinth of streets filled with micro pubs that can house 10-13 people. It’s packed warm cozy and fun.
A great place for tourists to meet others and share their travel experiences over great beer/whiskey/gin.
Once you sit, you don’t feel like leaving. The bartenders are awesomely warm :)
darshini shah — Google review
An assortment of narrow alleyways and taverns cuddled up into a festive night-life district. Most bars here have a cover charge and the flux of foreigners is intense.
Things you should know:
I. SERVICE
You'll notice all taverns charge you a cover fee before entering the door
II. QUALITY
Quirky area with utmost character. It's worth walking through.
III. CAPACITY
If you want to meet a diverse array of travelers and make friends, this is the place to be.
Chelsea Getchell — Google review
The drinking bar and social district. Multiple small alleyways offering various theme bars.
A very tourist place now, mostly welcoming tourist and expect medium to high table charge.
There are some Japanese / member only bars and this is expected. However I’ve felt the area has become a lot more of a tourist spot than local.
Christopher Leong — Google review
Japan trip is not complete without visiting this place. There hundreds of tiny bars measuring 6ft * 10ft. I would recommend to start the bar hoping journey by ordering Soju, especially Ice breaker if available. I loved this place as interaction between different groups in tiny bar is inevitable which makes the night interesting as you meet new people and befriend them. Some places have cover charge but do not worry about it, the bill will more or less the same compared to places which do not charge cover charge. It is recommended to spend 3 hours to enjoy 4-5 places. Using a public transport is recommended but be mindful of the time of last train.
Ronak Soni — Google review
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory is a must-visit for tourists, offering stunning views of the city. Located at 202 meters above ground, this free public observation room provides an opportunity to admire the megalopolis that is Tokyo. While both the South and North Observation Decks offer beautiful views, the North tower is recommended for its extended hours and perfect night-time vistas. Visitors can also enjoy a lounge area and may even catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji on clear days.
Breathtaking panoramic view of Tokyo, free admission and very friendly workers ! Don't miss it, and take a good camera with you of course.
Visited again on january 8th.
It said on Map 'temporaly closed' but the observatory was open indeed !
I went arround 16.30 and stayed an hour and half to enjoy the sunset and the sight of the neon light building up little by little, must see !
It's for free and they have some good quality souvenir shop aswell.
Romain Werle — Google review
Get a breathtaking view of the Tokyo skyline for absolutely no cost! Located in a high class locality of multiple skyscrapers, the Tokyo Metropolitan Building has two observatories- North and South. The south observatory has views of the sea as well. There are also some piano performances in the observatory occasionally, which means you can a peaceful experience. At walking distance from Shinjuku station, would really recommend this wonderful experience (over Skytree/ Tokyo tower).
MARUVELAN D — Google review
I recently visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory, and as a photographer who appreciates capturing cityscapes, I found the experience truly remarkable. The fact that you can enjoy such breathtaking views of the city skyline for free is simply outstanding.
From the moment you step onto the observation deck, you're greeted with panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see. The sparkling lights of Tokyo against the night sky create a mesmerizing tapestry of colors and shapes, offering endless opportunities for capturing stunning photographs.
What's even more impressive is the accessibility of this experience. Unlike many observation decks in other cities that charge hefty fees for similar views, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of Tokyo's skyline without any cost.
Whether you're a professional photographer or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of a city at night, a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory is an absolute must. It's a testament to Tokyo's commitment to providing memorable experiences to both locals and visitors alike.
WanderLensBiker “WanderLensBiker” — Google review
pretty view of tokyo for free! if you are lucky and it’s not too cloudy outside, you can see the mount fuji!! there’s also a little gift shop and cafe at the top! there’s always a line but within 30-45 mins you should get in!
Emmy Desmarais — Google review
No Entry Free. Two observatories cover the major buildings of the city. The lush Shinjuku garden and the Cocoon building can be seen clearly. You will find many artists sketching the buildings . There is a giant piano for trying as well.
anc 666 — Google review
The view from above is good. There is nothing much to do on the top floor. The wait line was really long (~30-45 min)
Phitchayaphong Tantikul — Google review
I stumbled across this by accident as I was coming back from Shinjuku Chou Park. It's a free observatory deck located on in the South and North of the building. Unfortunately only the Southern Observatory Deck was open but after a quick check of my bag by the security person, I was on my way up the elevator to the 45 floor. Upstairs you will find a 360 view with a gift shop and food vendor along with bathrooms. It's very cool and it's free. There was a line to get back down but it wasn't too long. Would recommend.
Dean 01 — Google review
Excellent observation platform if you want to see Mount Fuji on a clear day, or just look down on the vastness of Tokyo. Open til 10pm so good for night time view. It’s free and as good a view as any venue that charges over ¥2000.
Patrick Bossert — Google review
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's observation deck is a skyline game-changer. With stunning panoramic views of Tokyo, it's like having the city at your feet. The best part? It's free! The modern architecture and the sprawling cityscape below make it a must-stop for anyone wanting an epic Tokyo view without breaking the bank. A solid choice for skyline enthusiasts and budget-conscious explorers alike. If you’re lucky you can Mt. Fuji 🗻
Sunil Kumar — Google review
Great views of the city!! It's free, the staff are friendly and helpful and it's not too crowded these days (November 2020). The staff also try their best to enforce social distancing, the wearing of masks and allow some time for the elevators to air before allowing you in. Check the operating hours before going as it closes quite early in the evening.
Karl Wortmann — Google review
Beautiful surrounding view with a gift shop inside on the 45th floor. Access is free and security will do a bag check at the entrance.
Monica Dudi — Google review
An amazing place to see the views of Tokyo from multiple angles. It's so great that it's free. Staff are friendly and helpful. There was a queue but it moved quickly. We were very lucky to go on a clear day where we got to see Mount Fuji in the distance!
Sara — Google review
Last month I visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Room (south tower).
I went on a Monday afternoon, and there was no line to ride the elevator up to the 45th floor of the building.
Once inside, there is a restaurant, seating area and merchandise shop.
However, you go for the 360 degree view, and on clear days you can see Mt Fuji.
Admission is free, the restrooms are adequate, and it only takes 15-30 minutes to see everything.
I think there are better views in NYC from Rockefeller Center, but this was good, especially for the price.
Austin Rosenthal — Google review
Way better than any paid "sky tree towers". It's free, air-conditioned, no queues. Mood is set by voluntary amateur piano players standing in line to please the guests ... loved it!
Pavel Kotas — Google review
It's free why would you pay £40+ to go up the sky tree and a few others see mount fuji if it's clear why pay loads and queue for hrs this place was empty I went up twice in a couple of days got hot drinks and a piano if u want play trust me it's free and by far the best day or night
wicket wicket — Google review
Fantastic views on whole Tokyo from this indoor observation deck - entrance is for free and there was no queue to enter. Even during sunset there was plenty of space inside
Martin Bôrik — Google review
My second time visited this place, finally I am able to make it on my desired timing, 👌. Before sunset time, we arrived at 4:30pm and spent 1 hour within the observatory desl, chasing a stunning view of MT FUJI and central tokyo. It is free and worth it the time. 8-10 mins walk from JR Shinjuko station.
What a perfect 2023 Christmas Day viewpoint around midtown Tokyo Japan
Cheq Xie — Google review
So awesome. Highly recommend as there is no fee to go to observatory. Might have to wait in line, but it went extremely fast. Thankfully it was a sunny clear day; can see Mt Fuji
Dora C — Google review
Free observation deck on the 45th floor (200 m / 656 ft) with 360 views around Tokyo
While it’s nice to get a night view (and usually less of a wait), it’s harder (than daytime) to capture good photographs as there’s bright white lights inside close by the windows and the windows themselves are full of smudges (inside and outside).
No tickets required and free for public.
Kevin Wang — Google review
An amazing observatory in Shinjuku area. The entry is free. You would have to line up to enter but the queue passes fast. I would recommend arriving before sunset so you can get in and enjoying the amazing golden hour view of the surrounding area. I was fortunate enough to get a view of Mt Fuji (It looks tiny) from here.
Siddhesh Mangela — Google review
Went there near sunset at mid November 2023. Amazing views.
1 hr wait line to get up there, but it was free.
Omoide Yokocho, also known as Memory Lane Alley or Yakitori Alley, is a renowned landmark in Tokyo located just north of Shinjuku station. This alleyway is packed with tightly compressed restaurants offering affordable izakaya food and alcoholic drinks, making it a popular spot for locals to unwind after work. Once a notorious black market area post-World War II, Omoide Yokocho has transformed into a vibrant destination bustling with both locals and tourists seeking tantalizing grilled delights.
I really loved strolling through the Memory Lane formally known as the piss alley. The small bars and restaurants are full of locals and tourists and each specializes in different bites. I had really fresh sushi in one of the small bars. Fun to seat outside and people watch.
Paulina — Google review
This alleyway was a really fun and interesting experience. There are a lot of bars open late at night. Most of the bars served meat skewers and/or noodles. I had a delicious yuzu beer at one of the bars here. The crowd is friendly and it’s a fun way to practice your Japanese and make new friends. You should visit at least once while in Shinjuku.
Kara Bertrand — Google review
FOOD AND DRINK! Restaurants with 6 seats and everyone bustling by. What a lovely little market street of skewers and alcohol.
This street is the perfect place to jump in and try anything and everything! The staff were busy but helpful. The beer was cold and the food was delicious.
Just peak to see if there's a seat and tuck up next to others for some fast but very fresh and tasty food!
Aisha Tailford — Google review
Very popular eating and drinking spot. It would pay to go early if you have your eye on a particular restaurant.
The staff were very approachable and friendly. There were cards printed in English that helped to explain the procedure and what additional charges you would be charged. Very helpful.
Setting expectations, it is quite small and compact. You will be almost rubbing shoulders with your seat, mate. It's all good fun.
The food was yummy, and it inspired us to try and recreate upon returning home.
A must try experience.
Craig Mason — Google review
This was so much fun! The narrow alley is lined on both sides with restaurants and bars I enjoyed a delicious meal of grilled squid and veggies. Honestly, the portions were small relative to the price, but the food was tasty, and I loved the experience. Most of the patrons were tourists. Had nice chats with an Australian, a couple of Swedes, and a nice Japanese couple.
Heather Young — Google review
Too hyped up by internet content creators.
Place is pretty small, narrow and not a comfortable place to eat. You will not have any private space for dining.
Serving mostly yakitori and izakaya. Prices are reasonable for Tokyo standards.
Best option is walk around, take some photos and eat some place else.
sakura group — Google review
Beautiful alleyway with plenty of bars and great food. The drinks are a tad expensive considering you can get nomihodai at a cheaper price around Kanukicho, but it's worth a visit.
Shakar Bhattarai — Google review
Highly recommended place to Take some real authentic pictures. Especially at afternoon or evening it’s gonna be magic. There are lot of traditional restaurants and bars for good food or a nice drink. It’s possible that owner don’t speaking English so could be difficult
S H — Google review
April 6th:
Amazing cluster of authentic food. Lots of places to choose from but decide quickly as seats fill up fast during dinner time. Really enjoyed this experience. You almost forget your in a narrow passageway in among a giant city. Highly recommend for the food and overall vibe.
Laurent B — Google review
Great streets with beautiful lanterns and orange leaves. Historical site but also pleasant to wonder through and eat or drink at the many cosy bars / restaurants in this area. Just be prepared to queue if you want a good spot and to be paying seating charge when you enter a place which is an additional fee on top of your orders from the menu.
Kara Harrison — Google review
It’s a nice area to walk through. Great experience. It’s extremely crowded and you may have to wait for a good while before being seated anywhere. We probably wait 40 minutes before we got seated. Not all places have the same food. However, I believe some places do reservations, if that’s the case you’ll have a great time eating at one of these spots.
Elizabeth Juarez — Google review
I think it’s for the experience/ vibe rather than the food really. It’s a short alleyway with lots of small food stalls (mainly grilled chicken/meat). The vibe is very old Japanese movie style. The food is definitely not very good, service is probably below average . However if you are opt for the environment, you’re in the right place. You can easily find better food elsewhere but just not the atmosphere. As a tourist, 1 visit is enough for me.
Jason Fung — Google review
I remember the first time I visited this place, many years ago. I found the how to get there instructions on a blog and it was hard to find. It's funny because it is actually right there. I feel like once I discovered it, it came to reality.
If you discover it, enjoy the hot sake and yakitori which almost exclusively what these tiny restaurants sell.
Visit it in the night, it will feel like one scene out of Blade Runner.
Andres Botero — Google review
Here for the photographs only.
It is a bit touristic given how popular this area has become, but I did observe a good amount of locals still dining at certain bars/restaurant.
Night time sets the tone for great photos and a great spot to walk around.
Aaron hoo — Google review
Beautiful place in Tokyo with many izakaya bars.
Great atmosphere in all of the bars, many different food options, just choose the vibes that hits you!
Be aware that most of the bars have a cover charge as there is no many seats inside, they try to avoit people who stay for hours just drinkin tap water !
We had some amazing food with typical japanese drink.
Really recommend this place if you want to be transported to Japan old days and have a good time!
Louis L. — Google review
Super cool place lots of food, it’s just as you imagine it! There ware bathrooms now, mostly clean and good food! Watch your tabs though there was twice I got over charged first time I didn’t know better and second time a local caught it with me and gave me half my money back!
Jake S — Google review
A must try place in Tokyo, it's amazing to see lots of people and lots of Japanese local delicacies. There are some stores where you need to eat fast as people are waiting and the chef is looking at you too. I had to finish my bowl of noodles in less than 5 mins.
Prashanth Achivelli — Google review
We were staying in Shinjuku and decided to try this area even though the reviews were mixed. Yes it is iconic as a typically old street in Tokyo and yes it is fascinating to walk through it but don't stop to eat because the food was awful and extremely over priced. We had eaten in many places before, enjoying all the Japanase/Korean cusine on offer, so it was a shock to be presented with almost inedible skewers of meat and chicken. My advice is to visit the area, take pictures and then eat elsewhere. We had a wonderful 2 weeks in Japan and the meal we had here stood out as being the worst we had by a long shot.
Flower_K — Google review
My friend discovered this place in a guide book and suggested we visit. We were there late afternoon, just as places started to open. It was a good time to be there as it wasn't too busy and we should choose a restaurant. When we left, it was very busy already. I don't know the name of the restaurant we chose but we had excellent meat (pork, heart, liver, chicken) and vegetable (green peppers, onion and mushroom) skewers, cooked perfectly. One friend and I had beer and my other friend had sake with lime. Very fun!
Daz Wilkin — Google review
A tiny alley off main road...we almost missed it if it werent for the pics from previous reviews and google msps! Great local food at reasonable prices. Bathrooms are TINY. You need to take off your backpack to get into the toilet, but hey, you don't need to pay to use them. Huge oyster for only 500yen at this one place we stopped for lunch.
Def stop by for the local experience!
Alice Stevens — Google review
Very cool to see and walk down this teeny alley. Also very touristy and packed. Hard to find a place to eat. Most, if not all food stalls have cover charges. Food was fine. Another been there, done that.
Annette Lowder — Google review
I came around 8:00pm and the place was a bit busy. It’s all but really typical from japan and from tokyo. You will wait a little bit regarding the fact that each restaurant are really small (4-8 person max). Keep in mind that it’s better to have cash in this place.
If you want to take photos, come in the morning or super earlier at the beginning of the night.
Christophe Vielet — Google review
Didn’t even realize that we were in the middle of an “attraction”; came upon this narrow street of restaurants while searching for a restroom (very clean for public space)
We walked through the packed streets but nothing jumped out at us to eat. It was moody/dimly lit with many places wanting cover charges and posted signs to not take photos of inside. I would appreciate that if I were actually sitting down for a meal.
Leiah Shirley — Google review
Lovely little street. Smoky, well lit and what a vibe.
Mainly tourist, which for some is unfortunate. Most unfortunate is the price of food and drinks, more expensive than literally the street next to it. It’s understandable given how popular it is but just a shame.
Kagurazaka is a trendy neighborhood in Tokyo, offering a mix of traditional Japanese charm and modern European influence. The area's cobblestone streets are lined with fashionable shops, inviting cafes, and upscale French dining establishments. Once a popular geisha district during the Edo period, Kagurazaka now exudes a nostalgic ambiance reminiscent of old-world Japan. Visitors can explore peaceful backstreets to discover hidden gems and sample freshly baked pastries while strolling along the charming streets.
Isetan Shinjuku, originally a kimono store established in 1886, has evolved into a renowned destination for high fashion shopping. While it caters to female shoppers with its extensive collection of clothing, jewelry, and beauty products, it also stands out by offering a dedicated men's building called Isetan Mens. This nine-floor structure is designed to cater to the urban male demographic.
You definitely need to visit Isetan as it has everything that you need. Plenty of souvenirs can be purchased here for your loved ones.
Even if you don't purchase anything, there are still a lot of things for you to view here.
Tips: foreigners get 5% off, so do remember to apply for the member card and enjoy shopping here!
Song Yong Low — Google review
This is a long-established department store. You can find most of the luxury brands items here. Every year around this season, they have Salon Du Chocolat for Valentine's Day.
This year is 20th anniversary of this event.
Now Part.1 is holding till 25th Jan. Part.2 "The Artisans" is starting from 28th Jan to 3rd Feb. Anyone can visit from 10am to 8pm.(only the final day is till 6pm) It's pretty crowded depending on the day & time.
Ryoko — Google review
Very nice wine cellar with fair pricing too, good aged Bordeauxs from 1980s to 2010s.
However... I was shocked at the length of time for tax back on 6th floor and why they couldn't just do this at the payment counter.
Julian Si — Google review
Dishonest, unruly and discriminatory against foreigners.
If you want to buy a ELEGANCE press powder , the sales require you to sign a lottery, and you can buy it if you win. But I won the lottery, and they still wouldn't sell it to me, saying that I didn't follow the Japanese steps for subsequent re-registration after winning. No one told me before that there are still have more steps. And it is obviously unfair to foreigners. There is no any foreign language translation. Foreigners receive a won notice and got the number, but they still do not sell them to foreigners. I did not expect that Japan, a country known for its outstanding service, can be such naked untrustworthy, discriminate against foreigners. The sales has a bad attitude and very poor English.
The Japanese should feel ashamed for this.
Y W — Google review
Wow!
What a place. 👏
This store is huge and a great amount of brand names items from clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, etc.
You could easily spend a couple of day's in here looking at all the great stuff.
The store looks really nice from the outside and on the inside is just as nice. Impeccably clean and the staff in here are friendly, helpful, and the service is excellent.
If you're visiting Japan from another country, I'd advise to go to the 6th floor, and go to tax rebate section. Before you start your shopping here, you can get a card, which will give you a discount for shopping here, then when you're done your shopping and you have spent more than 10000 ¥ ($100), you'll get a tax rebate for that purchase as well. The staff and service at this counter is extremely helpful and do an excellent job. 👏 👍
I know the staff do have some knowledge of the English language, which can help.
Definitely had an enjoyable shopping experience here. ☺️👍
db2 able — Google review
Great shopping, lots of shops with great mix of items. Lots of English spoken with knowledgeable staff. Recommended!
Ralph Fioretti — Google review
Amazing shopping mall in Shinjuku, extremely well managed and everything is in order, the locals come here, the travelers come here, you can spend hours here getting lost in the mall and have an enjoyable shopping day 😊
Each floor has its own products and focus, so it’s quite clear where to go for the things you are looking to find. One of my favourite dessert shop I have taken photos here.
Abber Tan — Google review
This rating is primarily about the food hall on B1 of this store. Went to the store as it opened in the morning so everything was absolutely pristine. There is clearly a huge amount of work that happens prior to opening because everything is arranged perfectly and the food is visually amazing. Went here to purchase spices, teas, pepper, miso paste and soja sauce to bring home. Of course couldn't help but look at everything on offer and ended up purchasing small amounts of various things that we ate up on the top floor in the garden area. I have visited a lot of major department store food halls all over the world and this is probably one of the very best.
Paul Draskovich — Google review
Fantastic multilevel mall with numerous high-end and luxury brand retailers. A must visit shopping experience for traveling shoppers when visiting Tokyo. Bring your passport for tax-free savings if you buy! Note: Passport name must match form of payment name. Super clean, orderly and very helpful salespersons at each retailer. Elevators and bathrooms for your shopping convenience!
Joseph Oliva — Google review
The downstairs food court is absolutely incredible! My recommendation is to go there by a few things and go to the nearby national park and have a perfect meal
Ariel Shalev — Google review
Isetan food hall is famous for selling the most exquisite Japanese delicacies and beautiful Wagashi sweets. Best not to visit while hungry unless your credit card is prepared. Wonderful hustle and bustle of Tokyo life
adrian wells — Google review
A ton of luxury shops to explore and purchase goods but the highlight is the food court in the basement. Bakeries, hot foods, savory and sweet. All for very reasonable prices. It is honestly very difficult to choose what to buy and definitely worth a return visit.
Leah Day — Google review
Love the surviving thriving department store. Beyond the all odds and not-nice things with this upmarket commercial institution, let me say Long Live the department store, Isetan!
Btw, here, among all, souvenirs, food delicacies and gift sweets are outstanding and convenient to our urban life, if you know what I mean.
Also, personally, it’s my secret pleasure moment to witness the design replacing works on the big showcase window facing Shinjuku-Dori avenue that is happening few times a month after midnight by those window artist people.
Xiro Ar (Alphonz) — Google review
Wonderful mall if you are into luxury and mid level items. It is good they seperate the buildings into women's and men's. Staff all around are very helpful. The tax refund system for tourists is also very efficient, you can quickly get back your tax refund should you choose to. Fantastic location too right in the heart of Shinjuku.
Kenneth Tordesillas — Google review
Shangpree (Korea) is in Yep’s shop. I ask many staff in here,they don’t know anything and just said it doesn’t has in this department store :( . They also can not speak simple English .
The best thing in here is price,many goods to buy.
- the Lancome staff which can speak English as well , She behaves badly towards customers. Poor service :(
Lil Fr — Google review
First floor, Lancôme. When we were looking around, a Chinese intern suddenly ran over and started staring at us. She directly asked us about our budget and even said that everyone who comes to Japan is poor. Isn't that a bit impolite? When she was promoting the products we didn’t ask for, I am sure she didn’t understand what she was saying. Does she think we've never shopped before? Even if it truly was our first time shopping, is this how she treats people? Does your store really put out people who haven't received any training at all to serve customers? If it weren't for our urgent need, do you really think we would bought the products because of what she said? She kept saying she would give more samples, but when we checked, there weren't that many. The packaging bag wasn't even sealed properly. I did not receive the service I expected. This was a very disappointing shopping experience. I definitely won't consider this store next time.
不先生 — Google review
Awesome store. Food was great too. Really fun to walk around.
James Hill — Google review
The Food Hall B1 floor does not allowed eating onsite, only take away!
Meiji Jingu Gaien, located in the Aoyama area of Tokyo, is a large park that offers various recreational activities such as an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds, and tennis courts. Despite being less talked about compared to its famous neighboring parks like Yoyogi Park and Shinjuku Park, Meiji Jingu Gaien's beautiful paths and iconic avenue lined with Ginkgo trees make it a worthwhile destination for visitors.
I really loved this place was beautiful..just gorgeous!! Peaceful and interesting
TamTaylor productions — Google review
The best little stroll I have ever done. Park was amazing in the winter with the snow. Nicely set out and highly recommend to visit if you have the time!!
Jayden Kennedy — Google review
This place is wonderful.you can even park on the road side to take pictures and relax in a bench..there's a shake shack burger where you can dine on their terrace so you can breath fresh air and enjoy the view ❤
Pj Basto — Google review
I visited there with my old friends to watch the annual rugby match held at the National Stadium on Sunday December 4 2022 !
Its environment looked so peaceful & comfortable with the bloom of ginkgo leaves 🍁
Smiley ?SmileyCancer? Cancer — Google review
Gorgeous park with a road lined with ginkgo trees that turn golden in the fall
In fall, the park is extremely popular, so the sidewalks are completely full, but a slower pace gives you more time to enjoy the great golden leaves! There’s a Shake Shack on the road and it’s close to museums.
Kevin Wang — Google review
I actually went to see the Olympic stadium. Couldn't go anywhere near it. There is a fence all around. However, there are so many amazing structures, buildings nearby. Also, I could see so many airplanes flying low over the stadium.
Chandima Uyanage — Google review
It was night time when I went to the park so it was obviously dark. However the vibrant yellow color of the Ginkgo trees were hard not to notice.
Best to visit the place during the daytime to experience the best foliage. 🍂
Ana Sotero — Google review
Great experience seeing a Japanese baseball game, the lemon sours are super refreshing on a hot day
Keith van Kessel — Google review
Lovely place to do car spotting! It’s within Tokyo city, so it’s easy to get to using the subway. I would recommend going during weekends to see the finest Tokyo automobiles
Follow carsingapore on Instagram for more cars pictures!!
xuan feng lee — Google review
Meiji Jingu Gaien, which is known as the road to the ginkgo tree On both sides of the road, there are about 140 bright yellow ginkgo trees. The road is about 300 meters long and is a popular spot for filming the series. But it's most beautiful only in the fall. Around November-December In other seasons it will be just green trees. I went on 15/11/66. The ginkgo trees started to change color. The whole tree is almost yellow. There are a lot of people, taking photos from any angle is beautiful.
Napassorn Leesakulpran — Google review
I really enjoy visiting autumn foliage this year. I could stare at these trees for hours. it's so beautiful 😍 it does get crowded but still it's amazing to visit if you are nearby during Nov. I came this year end of Nov.
stephanieee d — Google review
Dec 2023, winter. Came here for a Christmas market event, it was crowded and stores were lined with queues.
Foreign countries’ food were being served for a Christmas market event, thus you hardly find Japanese food. Food looks average, I did not dine here in the end because the queues were either long or food did not look appetising enough.
The vibe was awesome, many locals come here to dine, date and spend the evening time.
Souvenir stores were plenty.
There were seating places where people sit to drink and dine.
Some street performances were also present.
Abber Tan — Google review
Beautiful shrine inside a huge garden in the heart of Tokyo, a walking distance from Harajuku Station. They closed at sunset and you can't after that, so make sure you arrive earlier than that. You can spend your time on their beautiful park around the shrine.
Variant Giovann — Google review
This is a good park but if you are looking for Christmas festival please go away. This place is not even close to festival. Although I already bought tickets in advance. The line still 1 hour for entry and another1hr for each food stall. No song no big Christmas tree nothing good compared to another country Christmas festival.
Moo Songsaksakul — Google review
Night garden for Christmas mart was fun. A ton of people, slow to move around but fun. Shake Shack nearby. Easy access from train.
The Fire Museum, operated by the Tokyo Fire Department, offers a captivating journey through Japan's firefighting and disaster prevention history. Located at 3-10 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, the museum houses over 8,000 reference materials and authentic artifacts from different historical periods. Visitors can explore traditional and modern exhibits while kids can enjoy dressing up as firefighters, exploring vintage fire trucks in the basement, and participating in hands-on activities on the third floor.
More fun than expected and I have much more respect for the firefighting heroes as I learn more about their work. My four-year-old son really enjoyed the helicopter on the 5th floor and the interactive games downstairs. Free entry and it’s not crowded at all. We went on Sunday, last day of GW.
Trang Yazu — Google review
If you are planning to visit Tokyo Toy Museum, do include Fire Museum which is in the same neighbourhood! The museum is free for all to enter and has got real life helicopter for little ones to sit and explore! Definitely a must do for all inspired firefighters!
Serene Tan — Google review
Went there today, No entrance Fee
When I was moving out, staff asked if I had fun ?
Staff was so cooperative and they even have a translation device with them to assist, you are allowed to take picture and movies, Free wifi is also available , A suggestion have plenty of time when you come to enjoy and read every description in detail. it closes at 4 PM
Enjoyable experience
Tahir Cheeko — Google review
A fun place to take you're kids if they're into fire fighting & trucks. Shows history of fire fighting in Tokyo not as interactive with Corona but it's free.
M T — Google review
Spent just under one hour exploring the free museum. The 6th floor exhibit was closed so we started on 5F as recommended by staff and worked our way down. There is English translation which was helpful navigating the history and understanding displays.
There are two helicopters you can enter and an interactive kids area.
Samantha Helgeson — Google review
For younger kids there are plenty of fire engines to see and a helicopter on the roof to sit in.
Also the chance to wear a costume for some photo ops.
Older kids there are some video rooms and a helicopter with a TV strapped to the front which gives the impression of a flight.
No English throughout the museum so don't go thinking you'll learn anything unless you read Japanese
adrian sukhram — Google review
The museum is attached to the station. It’s a fun and free experience that both children and adults can enjoy. I rushed through in a little under an hour because I had an appointment, but I’m sure it’s worth spending a little more time.
Joel Hein — Google review
A great museum to learn about the history of firefighters. There are some good activities for young children as well. It's free to enter and worth going to.
James Stiles — Google review
Fire Museum is very cool! Our kids loved it and it is free.
Very intereactive, 2 real (decomissioned) helicopters that can played in, fire trucks and some fire games. Good indoor activity for a couple of hours. No line to get in at all- we went mid week.
Scott Gowdie — Google review
Free. Very interactive for kids.They direct you to the top floor and tell you work your way down but for young kids the third floor is where all the fun and interactive kids stuff is. Top floor (6) was a special exhibit on women in Japanese firefighting when we were there. Fifth floor is early firefighting during the Edo Period. Forth floor covers modernization during the Mejii period. Neat things to read but a bit dry for our youngest kids.
Knud Hermansen — Google review
An educational place where people of any age will definitely learn and enjoy. The place doesn’t have an entrance fee but you’ll see that the place is well maintained. The lounge area where you can eat has only vending machines. If the kids get hungry, we suggest you bring packed lunch or snacks.
Sirius — Google review
Great place to visit for 45-60 mins including with kids. Some exhibits have brief English descriptions with interactive exhibits. Life sized vehicles.
Grace C — Google review
Fantastic to take the young kids and it's free. Lots of helicopters and trucks to get in and try
Ivon Robson — Google review
A very good place to visit, Im a fire fighter in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and the grand son loves a fire truck.
A lot of information, fire safety tips, and awareness.
Salute to Tokyo Fire Personnel and Officer
Patricio Inton — Google review
Being an American Fire personnel, it’s awesome to see the long history of Tokyo’s fire service. I was advised to start at four 6 and with my way down. Each level became more impressive and informative. I’d definitely recommend people as this museum to their list
Terri Brown — Google review
This free museum is very well structured and visually very impressive with a lot of old fire trucks. We went with our two year old son and he definitely had a good time. There is an old helicopter inside you can board as well as outside I suppose, but due time the rain, we couldn’t go there. Better luck next time. Still, the amount of information and displays and helpful staff (who were happy to explain things to us in Japanese) were wonderful. There are lockers in the basement for your bags free of charge. If you’re in the neighborhood, it’s definitely worth stopping by.
Claudia B — Google review
Third visit in less than 4 years and it never disappoints. My son has loved it every visit—at 1 year, 2 years and now 4.5 years old. Interactive and so much to learn, all for free!
Kabukicho, also known as the Sleepless Town, is a renowned entertainment district in Japan, particularly famous for its adult-oriented nightlife. This bustling pedestrian area in Shinjuku is adorned with neon signs and offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with cinemas, shops like the 24-hour Don Quijote superstore, karaoke bars such as Studio Himawari, and various restaurants. Additionally, it's home to massage parlors, nightclubs, and love hotels.
Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium, home of the Yakult Swallows, is a small but lively venue that offers an authentic Japanese baseball experience. Located within walking distance to the Harajuku area, it's easily accessible via metro. The stadium may be smaller compared to others like the Tokyo Dome, but it provides plenty of entertainment with numerous beer vendors and food concessions. It's important to note that seating determines which team you're supporting, so choose wisely.
Such a fun stadium and I love Japanese baseball. Beer girls running around with kegs on their backs and good food. Everyone is cool and the place is of course immaculate. I think this is my second favorite Japanese ballpark behind Yokohama BayStars
Louis Canedo — Google review
Home of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, traditional Japanese baseball stadium. awesome experience when watching a baseball match here. The diligent beer ladies are an attraction on it's own. Please support them by buying a beer or two ! As you walk from the train station to the stadium you will find many stalls selling beer and other snacks that you can bring in to consume. You have to pour your beer into a paper cup which the door security will provide to you.
Dan Ho — Google review
I got the chance to visit here when I come to Japan. Since I'm a big fan of Ace of Diamond, so I know about this stadium. And I really want to visit this place and to experience the feel of watching a baseball game in the field >w<
It was a stroke of luck that I came to a university game happening there and I could go inside. Before I just thought that I could only take a photo outside, but then I got to get in!!! Yes!!! The stadium is quite large, the feel of the game is exhilarating, I was really glad that I got to experience all this!!!
Will come to Koshien when I have the chance :D
ngoc nguyen — Google review
If you're a baseball fan in Tokyo, this is a must visit. It's a great outdoor stadium with very good food options and reasonable beer. Even better you can bring your own food and beer!
Every batter has their own cheer which lasts the entire at bat. There's a cheer for runs scored and home runs, and a cheer for the seventh inning stretch. Some of them involve a horn section, and most involve fans banging plastic bats together. Some involve tiny umbrellas.
It's super fun and exciting, a great positive atmosphere. Go go swallows!
Greg Bosley — Google review
Historical baseball stadium, home of the Tokyo Swallows. Really cool atmosphere, specially when the home team scores a run and the fans do the umbrella celebration. Pro tip for tall or big foreigners: try to get a aisle seat! The stadium is old school and the seats are pretty narrow, I got an middle seat and got squished between some Japanese strangers Lol
Alberto De Lucca Saraiva — Google review
Swallows games are awesome in the spring and fall. Summer is a bit too hot, so maybe avoid the midday weekend games unless you bring lots of sun protection. The beer ladies here work super hard to ensure everyone thats drinking has a cold beer or highball in hand. If you’re sitting on the Swallows side, wear the correct colours and bring a tiny umbrella for the seventh inning activity.
Timo Scott — Google review
Home of the Yakult Swallows. Super easy to get there via metro. I purchased my ticket online from the Swallows website, and picked up my ticket from a 7-11 with the purchase code - super easy.
The stadium is a bit small, reminds me of AAA stadium back in the States. Plenty of beer vendors and food concessions at the stadium. The setup, size, and offerings here are small compared to the Tokyo Dome where Yomiuri Giants play. Another upside is that the stadium is within walking distance to the Harajuku area.
Henry — Google review
If you like baseball, then I highly recommend experiencing a Japanese baseball game when in Japan. Nice venue to watch a ballgame, even if the stadium is older by U.S. standards (no concourse, consessions are underneath the grandstands). But you don't really need to leave your seat because there are plenty of girls selling beer in the stands.
The Godzilla Statue, a public sculpture of the iconic giant mutant lizard from the long-running Japanese film series, is a must-see for lovers of Godzilla in Tokyo. Located at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, this monstrous creature is beloved among fans of kaiju movies. Standing 40 feet tall and perched atop the Toho Building in Shinjuku, visitors can witness Godzilla's thunderous roars and neon blue atomic breath every hour between noon and 8pm.
Walk some distance to reach this place. Smaller than what i imagined.
In short, the Shin Godzilla statue is a towering sculpture located in Tokyo, Japan, that honors the famous Godzilla franchise and commemorates the 2016 film "Shin Godzilla." It stands 12 meters tall and depicts the monster in its fifth form, featuring detailed design elements and a striking red-eye glow. The statue is a popular attraction for fans and tourists who want to snap photos with the iconic monster.
Kai X T — Google review
Although excited to have been able to see it, i found the statue to be a bit mediocre. Simply because it wasn’t as big as I thought it would be. The details were good, including the color of the actual statue and also where it was propped, but the size of it is what actually left me with a feeling of wanting more.
H Delgado — Google review
It only gets a four star because of the location, the restaurant has plastic up in January, so people can sit on the outside patio. I definitely respect this for the business, but going there I had no good photo opportunities. Lol
All in all, the statue was awesome.
Stephen Lewis — Google review
Amazing Spot! Must see this place. There is a nice little Godzilla Shop right behind the statue where you can get some souvenirs. Please visit at night, the statue is illuminated lovely and it feels more intense watching it. The details of the statue are amazing, you feel like facing a real baby godzilla at its origin. When you are going to explore the city around the statue you will find a few little restaurant, bars and shops you can visit afterwards and spend some time there.
Tobias H?usler — Google review
a fun detail to stumble upon while in ginza. from the pictures i saw, i expected it to be much bigger. it was actually quite small and i almost walked past it. he might look a bit more impressive at night
K A — Google review
To get to the Godzilla statue, walk to the back of Hotel Gracery Shinjuku and take the elevator to the 8th floor. There are signs directing you where to go. It’s free and open for tourists to view! They have an awesome cafe that overlooks the Kabukicho strip and Godzilla on the same floor as the Godzilla statue
Jonte De Leon — Google review
Definitely a cool statue of Godzilla albeit a bit smaller than expected. However, it is still a statue of Godzilla and it is literally right next to TOHO!! It is super easy to get to, kind of tough to get a good picture of, and for the Japanese locals, just another statue it doesn't seem out of place whatsoever. If you are a Godzilla fan, you definitely should go see this one as its one of the easiest and completely free attractions to see in Japan!
Andrew Hill — Google review
The good is that the statue is an original artifact from the movie. The bad (for some) is that it may appear too small. Go closer I will say and admire the craftsmanship and keep in mind the year was made. For those times was a great statue :)
Ilie Cristian — Google review
This statue is small but great, it will be nice if you are a Godzilla fan.
It is situated in front of the one among TOHO buildings
Nippon B?ken — Google review
The point of view of pictures makes you think that this is a huge statue but it is actually quite small. So we were a bit disappointed 😞 but we also laugh so much 😂.
Dahédrey Payandi-Rolland — Google review
This is really cool for Godzilla fans.
Look for Hotel Gracery. You can enter the hotel and go up the elevator. The hotel has a small model of Godzilla and the city. There are also movie covers of all the films.
Once you reach the floor, to the left of the lobby, you will see the glass doors. There is a sign next to the door that tells you the times of the "performance". I believe the last one of the day is at 20:00. When you go outside, you see the back of the Godzilla head. You can put your hand in a hole and hear him roar.
You'll get better photos from ground floor outside of the hotel imo.
Clara Chia — Google review
he's a little tiny, but currently (february 2024) there's a somewhat bigger and cooler one across the street!
william saint-claire — Google review
I mean if you’re in Tokyo, how can you not, right?
Sure, it’s smaller than expected... but it’s still Godzilla.
Visiting during a typhoon & a mild earthquake, so visiting this afterwards seemed like the natural thing to do.
Jim R. — Google review
The Godzilla statues were.... well... neat. It size of the figures was disappointing and I expected more.
Erich Meier — Google review
Walked about 2km to see this statue. Was about to choke on water when I saw the Shin-Godzilla statue: much smaller than I expected. Like a kid's meal to a regular meal 😂 Kinda taken aback to be honest..
Still looks kinda cool though. If you're a Godzilla fan and are nearby, well there's no harm in a short visit here...
Tze Yang — Google review
This is hilarious! I thought it’s big and tall until I see it and it’s small! LOL
Hanazono Shrine, located in the heart of Shinjuku, is a compact Edo-period Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of trade and business success. The grounds feature smaller shrines devoted to various deities, including a kitsune fox shrine with a tunnel of torii gates and the Geino Asama Shrine for performers.
Beautiful shrine in Shinjuku. Very easy to find. Beautiful during cherry blossom season but it’s still very pretty year round. Lots of great photo opportunities at this shrine, and the do sell ema and goshuin for anyone interested.
Ashli S — Google review
Check the calendar event and make sure to come here when there is a festival! (usually one big festival in winter and another in summer). Easily accessible from Shinjuku Station East exit, the festival in this shrine is busy, loud and exciting!
Yoshi Mirai — Google review
There are three Tori-no-Hi in 2022, and the next one is November 16th, tomorrow! Please go to Hanazono Shrine (Jinja in Japanese) and really enjoy the wonderful display of good luck rakes on sale, the magnificent lanterns all lit up, and try the delicious food in the ‘Yatai’ stalls in the shrine and along the roadside! Hanazono is very close to Isetan at Shinjuku 3-chome station on the Marunouchi Line. It’s real downtown Tokyo and worth visiting if you are in Shinjuku! The 3rd Tori-no-Hi is November 28th, 2022!
Ian Robertson — Google review
Stumbled across this shrine while exploring the city. It was very beautiful despite the mild construction going on. Amazing to see something like this in the heart of the city. Definitely recommend a quick visit if you're in the area.
Chastity Poole — Google review
花園神社 Hanazono-jinja is a shrine with a number of annual events including a late May festival when portable shrines are carried through the surrounding neighborhood.
Tommy Kurauchi — Google review
Awesome shrine right in the middle of Shinjuku. We went here in the evening which added to the atmosphere. Unfortunately there was a bunch of scaffolding around the main building but it was still beautiful.
Kevin Proctor — Google review
The Hanazono shrine is an Edo-period shrine featuring fox statues with scarves and multitude of small torii gates! ⛩️ I stumbled across this shrine while exploring the neighborhood. It’s incredible to find a pocket of peace and sanctuary in a lively bustling area like Shinjuku. I was in awe with how well kept this shrine is because I did not expect water to run automatically from the faucets that you wash your hands with.
Lilian Mar — Google review
Très beau temple en plein Shinjuku. Il y avait une zone en travaux juste à côté mais ça ne gâche en rien le temple avec ses magnifiques infrastructures. Malheureusement j'y suis allé pendant la nuit car le soleil se couche tôt en hiver mais j'ai tout de même pû en profiter pour faire quelques photos.
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Very beautiful temple in the middle of Shinjuku. There was an area under construction right next door but that in no way spoils the temple with its magnificent infrastructure. Unfortunately I went there at night because the sun sets early in winter but I was still able to take the opportunity to take a few photos.
l'amii — Google review
Not much words necessary. Even just a corner in busy downtown at night, pictures by an amateur, still this country reveals its beauty so easily.
Xiro Arai (Alphonz) — Google review
Hanazono Jinja is a fairly large and very ancient Shinto shrine situated in the very heart of Tokyo's heart—the hustling and bustling Shinjuku City.
Though this shrine’s exact origins are presently unknown, scholars do know that it dates back to an era before the Edo Period (1603 – 1867) as records show that it existed in 1590, the year when Ieyasu Tokugawa assumed control of the Edo region.
Today, many Japanese people consider Hanazono Jinja to be Shinjuku City’s most significant shrine—the city’s guardian shrine, protecting Shinjuku City’s residents, shop owners, merchants, craftsmen, and, most importantly, its artists.
In addition to the main shrine at the top of the stairs, you’ll also find smaller shrines within the grounds as well.
Chief among these is the Geino Sengen Shrine, visited by many artists due to its deep connection to the arts since the Edo period.
Many young Japanese women often visit Itoku Inari Shrine as it hosts the god who grants sacred blessings for successful marital engagements as well as marital harmony and healthy children.
Hanazono Jinja actually has two torii gates—boundaries between Shinto holy ground and the rest of secular world.
Whichever one you select, like at all shrines, you should bow one time before passing through the torii gate to enter the shrine.
Also, as you pass through the torii gate, you should choose either the left side or the right side, as it’s customary not to directly walk on the center path.
Craig Dandridge — Google review
Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku is a serene and beautiful place with well-maintained grounds that offer a peaceful escape from the city. The impressive torii gate at the entrance to the shrine is not to be missed. It's a great example of Japanese architecture and a perfect spot to pay reverence.
William Mitchell — Google review
A beautiful little shrine to pray in peace. Early in the morning or just before sunset the atmosphere is most beautiful. The place is thank God not visited by many tourists, there is even a small guide in English 👍👍👍👍👍
Olliver von Salzen (オリバー) — Google review
Short walk from Shinjuku Station, nestled in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a modern city, Hanazono Shrine retains its olden day charm and offers a peaceful sanctuary. Arrived a little past sunset, but thankfully, it was still bright enough with the lamps to admire the sights and even indulge in some early blooming sakura cherry blossoms 🌸
Shinjuku Chuo Park is a verdant oasis in the heart of Tokyo, offering a serene escape with its lush greenery, walking paths, and recreational facilities. The park features a playground and a small pool that provides relief during the summer months. Visitors can also enjoy various sports activities within the park's expansive grounds. Surrounded by notable attractions, the park is situated near the Metropolitan Government Building and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Very nice park with lots of action. There's a big waterfall and turtles. A place where people practice tricks on their bikes and skateboards. A giant kids playground. A grassy area in front of Starbucks. It's just a nice place to hang.
Brittany — Google review
Depending on the purpose it's a good park.
They have many many dont does - no bike, no balls, no noise, don't walk on grass... List goes on... But if you are just want a casual walk, a peaceful coffee or read a book taking in a lovely day, here is a great spot. They have quite a few benches in shade or sun.
Again depending what you are doing its not a bad spot to visit.
Boss — Google review
A nice place to have a relaxing walk family walk. There are coffee places(etc:Starbucks), you could sit down and let your kids run around at the green field. On another side, about 10mins short walk, a playground that my kid had spent 1.30hr playing slides and chasing with other local kids.
fequalma1 — Google review
A nice park in front of Tokyo Metropolitan bld. On the weekend theres lots of family with children and people sunbathing. In summertimes they offer free cicada night watching. Also theres different evens on the weekends such as flea market. At night you can see the Metropolitan bld illumination.
Yoshi Mirai — Google review
The whole park wasn’t too big but just right, considering it’s in the middle of a concrete jungle.
There’s an area for kids, an area where you can sit on benches and enjoy with a beer in hand, etc.
Often, there are small events happening as well. And since the park is somewhat separated into 2 big areas connected by a bridge, there may sometimes be 2 smaller events happening at the same time.
With the events, people would gather but not become overcrowded (by Tokyo standards).
ARBN — Google review
So many flowers! It was spring in this visit. There were also quite a lot of people. Many of them are doing hanami and having a picnic in one area. There’s juts people anywhere throughout the park, basically. It was a nice visit. Pretty crowded but you’ll be able to find your own spot.
Bernadette Estepa (Gaijin Guide) — Google review
Beautiful park behind the Government Towers - West Shinjuku: not so much green but you have places to lay on the grass, there are a couple of cafè and the contrast with the tall buildings around is very attractive.
Every morning at 6:30 people gather to do 15 minutes of Radio training: a traditional easy warming-up.
Laura Grosselle (InLoveWithJapan) — Google review
A pretty Central Park n Tokyo very close to the Keio Plaza Hotel. I enjoyed the Park while in Tokyo for the marathon. Many fellow runners from all over the world were striding out and stretching their legs in preparation for the big event Sunday 5 March 2023. Great family facilities with several playgrounds, toilet blocks and lots of seating. There is a Starbucks cafe and a lovely Japanese diner on the right side entrance looking away from Shinjuku central station. Dogs on leads are allowed.
Jennifer Kellett — Google review
A very big park and you can’t miss it when you’re in Shinjuku! Make sure to explore the whole park because it’s very very big. There’s a spot where you can sit and hang with your friends or to enjoy your me-time. Park is always busy regardless of the day, whether it’s weekdays or weekend. It’s very lovely and so many spots to take picture!
Muhamad Verrell — Google review
This park is very pretty and is a free option that might be somewhat less crowded than other parks downtown. Right now, there are lots of ajisai to enjoy! We played Pokémon go here during an event and it was the perfect spot to play without being too crowded. I loved the great tree coverage and variety of plants in the park.
Mary — Google review
Nice park, we enjoyed walking thru it. Not overly large and while there is a pretty water feature I didn't find anything remarkable. From here it is a short walk to the observatory on top of the Tokyo Municipal Building
James Wernicke Sr. — Google review
Beautiful park. Well maintained and it shows. No signs of trash anywhere. Wall of water with multiple turtles sunbathing, statues sprinkled throughout, even historical houses nearby. Leads right to the government building where you can go to the 45th floor to see breathtaking views of the city for free. Definitely recommend.
Madison Jameson — Google review
Love this park. It’s my morning walk routine whenever I’m in Tokyo as I prefer to stay near it. Now it has more to offer. Sports area, children playground for bigger kids and toddlers too. There’s also a water park for kids. Great place to go when you’re in Shinjuku area.
C K Leong (Ah Leong San) — Google review
A nice park in the middle of the big city. Lots of lush landscaping and gardens. many joggers come here in the morning. Plenty of benches to people watch. Just note there are many rules here!
Villagemayor — Google review
Great place to escape the extreme crowds around the station. It's a good place to enjoy views of the Metropolitan Office Building and dog watching. In one corner is the serene Kumano Shrine and at the other end is a Starbucks if you need a caffeinated pick-me-up
Phillip Massaad — Google review
A really beautiful park right in Tokyo. Super clean, with many trails. Peaceful, and serene. You will find a Starbucks coffee also...if you want to enjoy a cup of tea, of coffee while strolling. Also, a lovely Shrine...where many locals go to worship. Loved walking here!!
Shelly Young — Google review
Wicked awesome place for a light picnic with friends. Don’t expect loud and obnoxious drunk tourists. This place located near the rich and powerful, the view of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building from their is breathtaking.
A. Own — Google review
The place is very peaceful, not overly crowded. And it’s a place where families can come too
Jeremy Chua — Google review
Nice park at Shinjuku located about 10 minutes walk from the station. A good place to hang out on a warm day especially if you have kids. There is a Starbucks and a Dinner next to it where you can pick up drinks and light meal while enjoying the sun, fresh air, space and the atmosphere.
Sake Navigator — Google review
This park is beautiful and well-maintained.
On another note- if you’re a foreigner, be mindful of the pigeons! They do not care and will walk into you. I’ve also had one walk up to me and ask for directions. Since it didn’t understand English, it called its buddies to translate for me (see photos)
Francis Macapinlac — Google review
Very nice park to lounge in for a bit, nice dall colours too.
There's also restrooms here, not the cleanest I've seen, but ok (especially for public restrooms)
Max Jensch — Google review
A relatively small but very peaceful park in the middle of Shinjuku. Fun to walk around and stroll through.
Suehirotei is a historic theater located in Shinjuku, offering a unique cultural experience through traditional Japanese entertainment. This wooden building, dating back to 1894, is one of the last four rakugo facilities in the capital. Visitors can enjoy various performances such as rakugo storytelling, manzai comic dialogues, and acrobatics throughout the day and evening.
I feel compelled to give this 5 stars since I had a wonderful time. The performers were all excellent and the crowd was clearly entranced; however, I have to warn non-Japanese speaking visitors that this is almost entirely spoken word performances by individual actors. If you don't speak Japanese, you should skip this show. For some reason the style of theater got translated as "vaudeville" and that's not at all what this is!
James Chainey — Google review
It’s located in Shinjuku 3 chome where lots of people hang around.
I visited there with my old friends after a long interval.
It’s one of the historical comedy theaters in Japan.
We’re able to enjoy listening and watching traditional Japanese comedy and magic shows etc..,
Smiley “SmileyCancer” Cancer — Google review
It’s Japanese tradition and fun!
I guess more difficult than Kabukiza due to no interpreter tools.
But you should try if you want to understand Japanese comedy culture deeper!
shigihara takayuki — Google review
I love this place. They have showing from noon to evening. You can stay there all day for 3000yen if you want to. I suggest you to bring food and drinks because you cannot go out and return and the little shop has small variety. Enjoy the traditional japanese Rakugo. Late Sat show is cheaper and you can try casually.
Hitomate packbag — Google review
One of the few venues for Rakugo, traditional Japanese comedy. There are only handful of such venues in Tokyo. And I love this place. Disclaimer: It requires a good command of Japanese, at least listening skills, to fully enjoy Rakugo.
Toshi Aizawa — Google review
Theater of Rakugo, traditional Japanese entertainment. It might be difficult to fully enjoy it if you don't speak Japanese. Anyway seeing the building from outside is also nice.
入れ替えなしなので、昼からずっと楽しめます。
Hiroyuki Komatsu — Google review
If you're interested in Rakugo, this is the place. On saturday night (21:30~23:00) the show costs only 1000 yen, while during the day it's longer but costs more. If you don't speak Japanese it could be a little boring, but the building itself and the atmosphere of the show are worth a shot.
Marco Di Francesco — Google review
Don't go if you don't speak Japanese.
you will read many things about soaking in the atmosphere or something.
but in the end it's just s guy or a girl holding a monologue followed by the next guy or girl
really not much to soak.
Yanik Costa — Google review
If you like rakugo, or a fan of Shouwa Genraku Rakugo Shinjuu (so am I), you will love it. Not only Rakugo, but also other performances like magic, comedy, etc. You can enjoy rakugo for 4 hours but if you can't stay too long, you can leave. And as you know, rakugo storyteller talk fastly so you must be fluent in Japanese too. 10 of 10 from me.
The Yotsuya Suga Shrine is a popular tourist destination in Tokyo due to its appearance in the anime film, Your Name. The shrine features red railings and views of Yotsuya, which has contributed to the popularity of the site. Visitors are encouraged to photograph the stairs, but a visit to the shrine is also recommended for spiritual power.
It is a shrine where Susanoo is enshrined⛩It's popular from tourists as the setting for the movie "Kimi no na wa". Although it is a small shrine in a residential area, many people line up for the first visit.There are also Inari shrine with wonderful Sacred rocks. And you can meet 大国主 who is the son of Susanoo.
Yumi — Google review
Suga Jinja offers a serene escape from the city's hustle, with its peaceful atmosphere and natural landscape. The uneven terrain adds a unique charm to the surroundings. Notably, it's home to the famous last scene location from the movie "Your Name." It's a wonderful spot for a leisurely walk, providing a tranquil experience away from the urban bustle
DeltaX — Google review
Went on a weekday, and the shrine was very quiet. Not too much people was around. Seeing Kimi no Na Wa in the past made the experience more special.
Boojie Recto — Google review
An excellent spiritual power spot on a hill, with a small park and nice slopes and stairs, in the calm residential area.
Should visit and give a prayer for at least once when in Yotsuya, as Japanese shrines are open to any existence.
Xiro Arai (Alphonz) — Google review
Cute residential shrine~ It is located near the famous stairs from Your Name. I really highly recommend stopping here if you are on a pilgrimage to the stairs!
Also, if you collect Goshuin, you are in for a real treat. The Goshuin paper has tiny flecks of gold leaf in it~ You’ll have to walk in to ask for them.
Ro Newcombe — Google review
Aside from the shrine, you can also see the famous scene stair in anime “Your Name” in real life!
Alyana Louisse Brosas — Google review
Came to seek for the stairs from Your Name. There was a bit of crowd (that was about 4pm). Went to the temple for prayers and got our first omikuji.
Since it’s located inside a residential area (about 15 mins walk from the station) it’s better to be mindful and not making loud noises while walking. We enjoyed the walk though. Saw some Sakura and passed by a local grocer which we ended buying some condiments back home.
kaiyunn yong — Google review
Became a well known spot because it was depicted in Makoto Shinkai’s worldwide acclaimed movie “your name”. It is in a residential area and is a relatively small but a nice Shinto shrine, in walking distance from Yotsuya Station. People wouldn’t have come across if it weren’t for this movie. Saw many visitors taking photos of the stairs where the two, Taki and Mitsuha reunited again. Nostalgic place to visit if you are a big fan of the movies.
Lisa — Google review
Very nice place and a must-visit for Your Name or Kimi no Na wa fans! The famous staircase could be very crowded on the weekend, I highly recommend to visit during weekdays in the morning around 7 or 8 as there are few people and more quiet.
Muhamad Verrell — Google review
Iconic place ...the red stairs of kimi no na wa...at suga jinja...there are signs showing the directions to go ...a few minutes walk from station...nearby shinjuku garden too
Winter Nite — Google review
“Once in a while when I wake up, I find myself crying. The dream I must have had I can never recall. But the sensation that I've lost something lingers for a long time after I wake up. I'm always searching for something, for someone.
This place has indeed become a pilgrimage. Isn’t it beautiful how a movie can leave such a powerful stain in people’s hearts?
Eileen — Google review
This shrine and the stairs beside are famous because of "Kimi no Na wa" or "Your Name". Inside the shirne area, there's place to buy amulets and ema (wooden prayer tablet).
Indra Ariefianto — Google review
We visited mainly for the staircase that was shown in the anime “Your Name”
Shrine was beautiful, relaxing location. Not crowded at all, only locals and a few other anime fans around.
Located in what appeared to be a residential area so if visiting please keep in mind the level of noise
Teagan Chowns — Google review
An ancient shrine recently popular with fans of “Kimi no na wa,” but originally known for its Edo Era paintings of 36 poets from the Heian Period and its beautiful painted ceilings.
James F — Google review
I went to Suga Jinja as a fan of Your Name movie. And the iconic staircase in the movie is the entrance to the the Suga shrine. Easy to find, you can just walk from Yotsuya station, Couple of people were taking photos at the stairs which I love. But an advice, please keep your voice down and do not be very loud as this place is a shrine, a place of worship, and surrounded by local's houses. Some tourist were not being very respectable by being loud and screaming and laughing loudly. We do not need a repeat of Kyoto and Kawaguchiko because of rude tourist. If you're a fan of Your Name, do pay a visit here 😊
Syaza — Google review
It's a cool shrine, I originally went there to see the staircase that was featured in Your Name and was pleasantly surprised with the fanart that other visitors had made. Additionally, I bought some stuff to support them, and the shrine maidens there were helpful and patient as I struggled to communicate in English and broken Japanese.
Nicholas Sy — Google review
the famous stairs of the movie « your name » is there but the temple is also nice, you can buy some lucky pendant as a souvenir for your family and the people there are extra nice. I went there on a sunday at 9am and it was empty
Clémence Gaucher — Google review
If you are an anime fan and looking for the stairs appeared in the anime your name this is the place to come to. The shrine itself small and very calming. Not busy during the weekdays. Easy to find from yoysuya sanchome station
Maria Swann — Google review
There was no way I was going to miss this pilgrimage to the place that inspired Kimi no na wa / Your Name, Makoto Shinkai's masterpiece. After a few minutes of photography while listening to the film's soundtrack, I found myself reduced to tears. The stairs and view are somewhat different from the anime movie, but the imagery is unmistakable.
After my requisite anime nerding, I went over to the shrine to pay my respects, buy a few charms. I don't share the beliefs of those who built the shrine, but if a little set of stairs with red railings can make me weep, perhaps there's something to be said about the kami in all things and places.
Anton Chua — Google review
Like most shrines in Tokyo, there really isn’t much to see. It is also in the middle of nowhere, pretty far from any other point of interest. It’s free to visit, so you shouldn’t complain.
As the other reviews point out, there’s a staircase here that was featured in some anime. When I went there were a few people (two girls and a guy) that took a 2 minute photo shoot each. Pretty obnoxious behavior considering they blocked the staircase from others using it. Also funny though to watch strangers unknowingly walking up the staircase at the same time.
Kapil Sinha — Google review
Part of my dream to take picture at this famous staircase "Kimi No Nawa"
Muhd Hazri — Google review
A shrine to offer prayers to. The famous staircase from the anime “Your Name” is located here too! Expect to see alot of fans taking pictures here! Including me and my wife 😂
Andy Lim — Google review
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - Tokyo Tourist Information Center
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - Tokyo Tourist Information Center is a modern Japanese architectural marvel with traditional influences. Situated on a small corner lot opposite Kaminarimon, it houses various amenities such as a tourist information center, conference room, multi-purpose hall, and exhibition hall. The building resembles seven stacked traditional wooden houses in front of the Kaminarimon gate, reflecting the Edo period culture.
It's free to go up and see Tokyo atop or Shinjuku. The view is very nice but this is only opened within working hours , so that means you won't be able to catch a sunrise or sunset unfortunately. But it's a good visit if in the area for tourists
Kevin Wong — Google review
Visited the place twice. Once in the morning and then during sunset. Great place with an amazing view.
Dagmar Žáková — Google review
They are amazing. Very competent.
A Martin — Google review
Lot's of flyers and maps here for all over the kanto area. It is nice and roomy. There is a gift shop.
John White — Google review
This place is located in Shinjuku and is on the first floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office.
Every day there are many train transfers in Shinjuku station and many people come and go.
It is the Information center of sightseeing spots all over Japan.
It is for mainly foreigners. You can watch sightseeng spots on the monitor,
There are 2 to 3 staff guides at the reception desk.
Lots of maps and pamphlets. Japanese, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, French, all along.
There is also a machine, and you can obtain information by checking it with a machine. It is a solution if you stop by when you are in trouble, get lost.
Also,gives you ideas where to go, how to go,
what to do(^^)
Please don't hesitate asking, free to ask.
I'm sure they give you OMOTENASHI.
We want you to enjoy staying Japan.
Love, ya😘
bon voyage — Google review
Excellent job .Staff is helpful and knowlegeable and also know English as well.
arif Khan — Google review
Information on places at Tokyo, public transportation and interesting places to visit. The staffs are very helpful
ee putra — Google review
Nicest and most helpful people EVER!!
Blo Ndie — Google review
You can charge your phone here on USB outlets!
Claire Beswick — Google review
(Translated by Google) old
way of thinking?
What is a pamphlet these days?
Who uses it?
Is it a smartphone?
As expected, this is a wasteful way of thinking from bureaucrats.
Even if Tokyo souvenirs are sold
It's the same as the 45th floor.
Pamphlets in each country's languages
Good but
When I look at it
also
Smartphone.
Recommended sightseeing throughout Tokyo
I was doing it.
How to recommend all of Tokyo
narrow.
(Original)
古い
考え方?
今時、パンフレットなんて
誰が使う?
スマフォでしょう?
さすが官僚の無駄な考え方だ。
東京のお土産が売っていても
45階とダブってるし
各国の言葉のパンフレットは
よいが
見てると
やはり
スマフォ。
東京の全域の観光のオススメは
してました。
東京全域をオススメするには
狭い。
Shin-Ōkubo Kankoku Yokochō, also known as Korea Alley, is a vibrant and bustling food hall located in Tokyo's self-proclaimed K-Town. Just a short walk from Shin-Okubo Station, this two-story space houses ten restaurants offering a diverse range of Korean delicacies. From hot pot to BBQ and Korean fried chicken with unique flavors like mentaiko and honey garlic, there's something for every palate.
We visited this amazing food hall during our trip to Korean Town and left absolutely stuffed! Inside Korea Alley, there are a handful of different Korean restaurants all throughout the main floor with different Korean food options. Most of them offer very similar items but everything looked delicious as we walked around. We stopped at the last restaurant and ordered numerous Korean dishes. Every single item was so tasty and was visually stunning! The prices were pretty fair and not too high considering how good the food was. The service at the restaurant we chose was pretty good too as our waitress was very friendly. This is definitely a place to try if you are in the area due to the large variety of Korean restaurants/dishes, the cool food hall vibe, and a place that was not overly crowded when we visited.
Andrew Hill — Google review
Street foodish seating at restaurant price. Portion small, taste very average, price high. Bit touristy. Ok spot to meet up for a drink & share 1 snack. If FOOD is the goal better luck at random family run spot.
Ducati Paso — Google review
There are many restaurants inside. You pick one to eat at and they serve you, but you are able to bring stuff can from other restaurants to you table. The service was very kind
Brittany — Google review
Went on a Friday, was afraid it was going to be too busy, but every restaurant still had some tables left.
Nice looking place, good vibes, lots of different Korean food to try.
Kevin — Google review
Stopped in for dinner with a family friend. Great atmosphere. Got some fried chicken and french fries. Cabbage salad and picked daikon appetizers were placed on the table with no questions asked; charged for them on the bill.
Michael Torbit — Google review
(Translated by Google) I ate at various shops in Shin-Okubo, but considering the total of them, it is two stars. There are various shops in Korea Yokocho, and I felt like I could taste Korea at once. The taste is almost normal. Kanjang Gejang was very disappointing. Should I go once? I feel like.
(Original)
新大久保で色々なお店で食べましたが、その中での総合で考えて星二個です。韓国横丁の中には色々なお店が入っており、一度で一気に韓国を味わえる感じでした。味はだいたい普通です。カンジャンケジャンはとても残念でした。一回行けばもういいかなー?って感じです。
y o — Google review
Was good but charged alot for a few people that were meant to be minimum 6/|5kf
Cain — Google review
Very surprised. Good atmosphere and lively location. Hard to get the staffs attention at times for ordering or table locations... But the food was amazing. Will be making the rounds in this place. Wish more was at lower prices but good I'd you intend to have friends share some food and chat too.
Christopher R. Taylor — Google review
It's decent, if you're into Korean food. Restaurants allow you to eat food bought at other restaurants.
Kevin Kee — Google review
This was an amazing spot to hit up if you're craving Korean food. Very lively environment. The only downside is if the restaurants could cooperate and make it more of a cafeteria experience. I was so sad I could not have some naengmyun with my fried chicken. It would have been so refreshing.
Great place though. I definitely recommend.
Paul Kim — Google review
Great food, great atmosphere, I have no complaints.
Kamo Mosai — Google review
Great variety of Korean food and good place to come as a solo traveler. Service was friendly and efficient
Daniele H — Google review
Liked the atmosphere in total. Some shops seemed to be less popular but you can order food from other shops too.
L Naomi — Google review
Food was not too bad. Ordered chicken dakgalbi and some soft drinks to go along with. However, appetiser was serve with no questions asked, and it was charged at the final bill. Quite suspicious…..
Rong Hui Neo — Google review
Perfect Korean dishes!!! And you can order 10different of restaurants dishes at one place 👀👀👀
The Meiji Memorial Museum, established in 1926, is a captivating fusion of art and history. It showcases 80 traditional and Western-style paintings that chronicle the life and times of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. The first 40 paintings reflect traditional Japanese style, while the latter 40 adopt a Western approach, mirroring the rapid modernization during the Meiji Era. The museum's architecture, resembling a stone fortress, adds to its allure.
It took me an hour to walk here from the Imperial Palace.
It’s an old historical building and architecturally dated but stands the test of time.
I’m not taking any photos inside but just letting the human senses loose.
Very nice!
Leonard E — Google review
This is a nice museum located near the big stadium and the jingu gaien Gingko avenue. The entrance fee is around ¥500 for adults. You can see the different photos and paintings from the diff. eras of Japan's empire. Nice view on the outside actually.
Ardith Telewik — Google review
For context, I am a native mainland Chinese in America.
Came here on a whim as it was along the subway path to Ginza. The building itself can be rather beautiful and the surrounding garden is a pleasant walk for anyone passing by.
Going in, I was under the impression that it would be a general historical museum and it was for the most part. The art covers the life of Emperor Meiji and in some ways, is also a depiction of the birth of modern Japan.
It's particularly interesting seeing the art change as European influences increase. There's a subtle transition from ukiyo-e to European realism, and I suppose this is partly due to Meiji's push for his cabinet to study in the West.
However, once you're around the 65% through the gallery, that's where things start to get iffy.
One thing I've noticed about Tokyo is that there's almost always translations in English, Chinese, and Korean since there's a massive number of Eastern Asian tourists. Not here, there's only Japanese and English, and I have to wonder if this is why.
Once we reach the 1910's and approach World War II, the art depicts battles and important moments leading up to the event and the translation might be off, but it's very much written in a propagandistic manner. The Russo-Japanese treaty and breaking of treaty, annexation of Taiwan and Korea, the Sino-Japanese war; the English translation for these events are extremely questionable. It was actually kind of a reminder that while Japan is friendly to foreign money, it is largely a nationalistic right-wing country.
The painting depicting the annexation of Korea and it's respective translation would probably piss off any Korean, no matter how open-minded they were.
While the art and history covered can be interesting and beautiful, it would be wise to take some of the exposition with a grain of salt.
B. Li — Google review
There are 50 mural paintings about Meiji Emperor. It was not pleasant experience for us. When we visited here in Summer, there was no A/C. There are some fans for visitors. But it was still super hot in the building.
Not recommend in Summer.
As for the paintings, it was normal for me. But you can learn so much about the emperor if you read all the painting descriptions.
First name Last name — Google review
I was not that impressed by this building, probably because I was expecting more information about the Meiji Restorant, but instead we were given information about Meiji, the emperor. Plus we are not allowed to take pictures inside.
Prasanti Widyasih Sarli — Google review
For a very low admission fee (500 yen), you can take your time to look around the large, almost empty museum. You can find a painting to your liking as the person who donated the painting, the content of the painting and the painter are different. Some of the paintings are in a slightly poor condition. Some are flat paintings with a lot of gold, others are like the illustrations in history books. Some of the paintings have the face of the Meiji Emperor hidden in them, or are they painted from imagination? In any case, it is a very interesting collection.
Dim Wiiid — Google review
I’m very interested in Meiji history so this place was perfect! The building itself is fascinating. The paintings are amazing which show many aspects of Meiji’s rule. Excellent!
Ben — Google review
Interesting depending on your taste for history and art. A good visual and written description of Emperor Meiji and Japan from 1867 to 1912. Each painting had an English translation.
James Tarrant — Google review
#tokyolights2023 is awesome and wonderful last night!
ジージー — Google review
For context, I am a native mainland Chinese in America.
Came here on a whim as it was along the subway path to Ginza. The building itself can be rather beautiful and the surrounding garden is a pleasant walk for anyone passing by.
Going in, I was under the impression that it would be a general historical museum and it was for the most part. The art covers the life of Emperor Meiji and in some ways, is also a depiction of the birth of modern Japan.
It's particularly interesting seeing the art change as European influences increase. There's a subtle transition from ukiyo-e to European realism, and I suppose this is partly due to Meiji's push for his cabinet to study in the West.
However, once you're around the 65% through the gallery, that's where things start to get iffy.
One thing I've noticed about Tokyo is that there's almost always translations in English, Chinese, and Korean since there's a massive number of Eastern Asian tourists. Not here, there's only Japanese and English, and I have to wonder if this is why.
Once we reach the 1910's and approach World War II, the art depicts battles and important moments leading up to the event and the translation might be off, but it's very much written in a propagandistic manner. The Russo-Japanese treaty and breaking of treaty, annexation of Taiwan and Korea, the Sino-Japanese war; the English translation for these events are extremely questionable. It was actually kind of a reminder that while Japan is friendly to foreign money, it is largely a nationalistic right-wing country.
The painting depicting the annexation of Korea and it's respective translation would probably piss off any Korean, no matter how open-minded they were.
While the art and history covered can be interesting and beautiful, it would be wise to take some of the exposition with a grain of salt.
B. Li — Google review
Really quiet place to learn about Japanese history. The paintings are huge and the building is interesting in itself.
Darren Keats — Google review
I was not that impressed by this building, probably because I was expecting more information about the Meiji Restorant, but instead we were given information about Meiji, the emperor. Plus we are not allowed to take pictures inside.