{"id":3356,"date":"2023-01-05T03:59:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T03:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/?p=3356"},"modified":"2023-11-19T13:23:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T13:23:42","slug":"is-shinjuku-worth-visiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/is-shinjuku-worth-visiting\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Shinjuku Worth Visiting? The TRUE No-Nonsense Answer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tokyo is a very large city, and as a result of this, it can be&nbsp;<em>intimidating&nbsp;<\/em>to visit; especially if it is your&nbsp;<strong>first time<\/strong>. With around&nbsp;<strong>14 major districts&nbsp;<\/strong>and plenty of day trips that voyage&nbsp;<em>outside&nbsp;<\/em>of Tokyo itself, you may be struggling to plan your itinerary. Shinjuku is one of Tokyo\u2019s most popular neighbourhoods, and therefore, you may be wondering if it is something you should consider for your trip.&nbsp;<strong>So, is Shinjuku worth visiting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shinjuku is worth visiting when in Tokyo. Shinjuku is home to some of Tokyo\u2019s most iconic stores, malls, streets, bars and much more. It is one of the busiest districts in the capital city, and for good reason. It\u2019s guaranteed that you will not be bored when visiting this district.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;<strong><em>many&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>things to do and see in Tokyo\u2019s busiest district, it is almost a no-brainer to visit the neighbourhood.&nbsp;<strong>However<\/strong>, before you get off on your travels, there are some&nbsp;<em>important&nbsp;<\/em>things to know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this article<\/strong>, we will take a deeper look into this buzzing district and explore why you should seriously consider spending some time here on your travels.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:#dbdbdb;border-top:1px solid #030303;border-right:1px solid #030303;border-bottom:1px solid #030303;border-left:1px solid #030303;box-shadow:9px 3px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:#a60b0b;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:#a60b0b;font-size:29px;line-height:31px;letter-spacing:-1.7px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:#dbdbdb;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #030303;border-right:1px solid #030303;border-bottom:1px solid #030303;border-left:1px solid #030303;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3356_412ac9-7e .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #030303;border-right:1px solid #030303;border-bottom:1px solid #030303;border-left:1px solid #030303;}}<\/style>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes Shinjuku Worth Visiting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinjuku stands on the western outskirts of central Tokyo and is the city\u2019s busiest district. It only takes approximately 13-15 minutes by train via the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamanote-line\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>JR Yamanote Line<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong>Tokyo station<\/strong>, so it is fairly easy and quick enough to get to. While on the topic of train stations though, Shinjuku Station is in fact, the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/busiest-station\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>world\u2019s busiest railway station<\/strong><\/a>, with approximately&nbsp;<strong>3.5 million<\/strong>&nbsp;travelling passengers going in and out every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, unless you\u2019re a train fanatic, this won&#8217;t exactly be enough to persuade you into going to Shinjuku. However, Shinjuku is&nbsp;<strong>so much more<\/strong>&nbsp;than just a busy railway station and district.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/is-shinjuku-worth-it.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3362\" style=\"width:629px;height:419px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/is-shinjuku-worth-it.webp 800w, https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/is-shinjuku-worth-it-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/is-shinjuku-worth-it-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at what exactly makes Shinjuku worth your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Popular Stores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;<strong><em>shopping&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>is your thing, then Shinjuku&nbsp;<strong>will not<\/strong>&nbsp;disappoint. Whether it\u2019s electronics, kitchen utensils, home goods, collectables or any other general goods you are looking for; this is the place to be in Tokyo. With many different shopping centres and hundreds of stores on the streets of Shinjuku, you shoppers will be in heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Iconic Japanese stores&nbsp;<\/strong>such as&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cp.mistore.jp\/global\/en\/shinjuku.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Isetan<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lumine.ne.jp\/english\/shinjuku\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lumine<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tokyocheapo.com\/place\/muji-shinjuku\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Muji<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and even&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yodobashi.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Yodobashi Camera<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are all available for you to browse and shop at.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bonus is that many of these stores have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/story\/guide\/shinjuku-shop\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>no tax exemptions for foreign visitors<\/strong><\/a>, so you can get yourself some great deals!&nbsp;<strong>(Source:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/story\/guide\/shinjuku-shop\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GoTokyo.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Check out my article on&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/7-reasons-why-you-should-visit-shinjuku\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>\u20187 reasons you should visit Shinjuku\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;for even more reasons to visit the district<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Themed Cafes &amp; Restaurants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your visit to Tokyo is somewhat seeming a bit too&nbsp;<strong><em>normal<\/em><\/strong>, then Shinjuku\u2019s vast collection of themed restaurants is waiting for you. I mean why eat at a&nbsp;<em>normal&nbsp;<\/em>restaurant with&nbsp;<em>normal&nbsp;<\/em>staff,&nbsp;<strong>that\u2019s boring right?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinjuku has so many themed restaurants that you would struggle to come up with an idea for a restaurant theme that isn\u2019t already in existence. Expect themes such as samurais, ninjas, robots, prison and&nbsp;<strong>so much more<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is even a restaurant where you rent a rod and&nbsp;<strong>catch your fish<\/strong>, for you to then decide how it is cooked, ready for you to then eat. Not everyone\u2019s ideal way of eating fish, but there&#8217;s definitely an audience for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tonnes Of Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tokyo is known for the large array of unique and crazy activities it has at its disposal. Shinjuku is one of the main hubs within the city for many activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From arcades with hundreds of iconic games inside them, private karaoke booths to sing your heart out while saving yourself the embarrassment, a batting centre to show off your baseball skills and&nbsp;<strong><em>so much more<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinjuku&nbsp;<strong>does not<\/strong>&nbsp;fall short of entertainment options at all. You could quite literally spend hours upon hours exploring and finding new activities to do all around Shinjuku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Buzzing Nightlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you class yourself as a night owl and can\u2019t help but love going out in the evenings, Shinjuku is the place for you!\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/kabukicho-the-ultimate-guide\/\">Kabukicho<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>in particular is one of the most popular nightlife locations in all of Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kabukicho is a smaller neighbourhood within Shinjuku and it is known as Tokyo\u2019s \u2018red light district.\u2019 Within the area of Kabukicho itself, you can expect to find things such as&nbsp;<strong>host\/hostess clubs<\/strong>, thousands of&nbsp;<strong>neon lights<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>bars<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>pachinko parlours&nbsp;<\/strong>and pretty much anything which makes up that authentic Japanese nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shinjuku-worth-visiting-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shinjuku-worth-visiting-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shinjuku-worth-visiting-1-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Check out my article on&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/is-kabukicho-safe\/#should-you-visit-kabukicho\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>\u2018Is Kabukicho safe and should you visit?\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;to know if you should check out this area<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Iconic Areas &amp; Streets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have had enough of all the energetic activities, crazy-themed restaurants and the busy streets at night time; Shinjuku has more to offer that might be up your alley.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinjuku is home to some of the&nbsp;<strong>most iconic<\/strong>&nbsp;locations in Tokyo and Japan as a whole. For example, take a stroll down&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tokyocheapo.com\/food-and-drink\/quick-guide-golden-gai\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Golden Gai<\/strong><\/a>; a small area consisting of narrow alleyways which contain over&nbsp;<strong>200<\/strong>&nbsp;bars and small restaurants. It is one of the few remaining areas in Tokyo that hasn\u2019t been reconstructed, and for that, it is beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many more iconic locations to be seen in Shinjuku though. Some examples are Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Omoide Yakocho, the samurai museum and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Should I Spend In Shinjuku?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-19-font-size\">You may now be considering visiting Shinjuku, but that leads to another question, <strong>\u201chow long should I spend there?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That question can be somewhat difficult to answer though. After all, there is just so much to see and do in this district. It can be an overwhelming amount in some situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Check out my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/is-shinjuku-safe\/\">&#8216;Is Shinjuku Safe?&#8217;<\/a> for important information before you visit<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is necessary to spend&nbsp;<strong>at least two days\/nights<\/strong>&nbsp;in Shinjuku due to the sheer amount of things to do and see. In some cases, depending on the length of your stay, I would even recommend spending longer in the neighbourhood.&nbsp;<strong>However<\/strong>, if you can only spend a short amount of time in Shinjuku, I strongly recommend going once in the day and once in the evening. This way you will see both sides of Shinjuku, which are very different.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-makes-shinjuku-worth-visiting-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-makes-shinjuku-worth-visiting-1.webp 650w, https:\/\/expeditiontokyo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-makes-shinjuku-worth-visiting-1-300x196.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>I would personally<\/strong>&nbsp;recommend having your accommodation for your stay based in Shinjuku. This is because there is so much around, and with having your accommodation based in the middle of it, you can explore&nbsp;<strong><em>as and when<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;you please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say for example you go on a day trip to Akihabara. You spend hours there, then you get back to the hotel, have a power nap, and then you decide you want more. Well, with your hotel in Shinjuku, you won&#8217;t have to travel far at all to find some amazing locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinjuku is undoubtedly one of the best areas you can visit in all of Japan, let alone Tokyo. With the mix of&nbsp;<strong>modern craziness<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>traditional tastefulness<\/strong>, this area provides an experience that cannot be matched anywhere else in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo is a very large city, and as a result of this, it can be&nbsp;intimidating&nbsp;to visit; especially if it is your&nbsp;first time. With around&nbsp;14 major districts&nbsp;and plenty of day trips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3367,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Shinjuku Worth Visiting? 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