5 Popular Spots for Sightseeing in Shinjuku

In this issue, we will introduce some of the most popular tourist spots in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s largest metropolitan areas, is famous not only for its large buildings, but also for its various tourist attractions such as dining, shopping, and relaxing spaces.

Here are five of the most recommended sightseeing spots.

Hanazono Shrine

Source: http://hanazono-jinja.or.jp

Surrounded by large buildings in Shinjuku is the peaceful Hanazono Shrine.

Hanazono Shrine is said to have been built in 795. Even after the war, it has undergone repeated construction and remains a peaceful spot with many visitors to this day.

Hanazono Shrine has become a shrine with many benefits that is said to have a god of prosperous business and marriage, and has become a popular spot for tourists as well as locals.

It is also a popular spot for tourists as well as locals.

It is a recommended sightseeing spot that you should definitely stop by when sightseeing in Shinjuku.

Address] 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours】8:00〜20:00

Shinjuku Alta

Source: https://www.altastyle.com/shinjuku/index.html

Shinjuku Alta, which is also visited by locals, is a large shopping mall targeting young people.

In addition to clothing, it also contains restaurants and cafes, so if you want to take a break from shopping, you can stop by Shinjuku Alta.

It is also a good spot for tourists with children, as events are often held inside.
Also, since the building is located in front of Shinjuku Station East Exit, it is recommended for its easy accessibility.

Address] 3-24-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours】11:00〜20:30

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Source: https://www.yokoso.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tenbou/

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is far from a tourist attraction, but the observatory is open to the public and offers a panoramic view of the Tokyo nightscape.

The observatory is free to climb and is high enough to see the Tokyo Sky Tree. The observatory is divided into the North Observatory and the South Observatory, each of which offers a different view, allowing visitors to experience the whole of Tokyo.

The observatory is also equipped with information tools in native languages so that visitors from overseas can visit with peace of mind.

In addition to the night view, there is also a souvenir corner, a café, and a restaurant that can only be found here, so visitors to Shinjuku are sure to enjoy their visit.

Address] 45F, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001
Business Hours】South Observatory: 9:30 – 21:30 North Observatory: 9:30 – 17:00
South Observation Deck: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month (If the Tuesday is a national holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed.)
North Observation Deck: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (or the following weekday if the Monday is a national holiday)

Tokyu Kabukicho Tower

Source: https://www.tokyu-kabukicho-tower.jp

Kabukicho is the most famous downtown area in Tokyo, and in the midst of it stands something called Kabukicho Tower. Inside, there is a hotel, a movie theater, and a theater, and on the second floor there is a food court designed to look like the streets of Kabukicho. It is a place where you can enjoy delicious food from all over Japan,

The hotel is also equipped with a hotel, so those who stay overnight can enjoy eating and sightseeing in the hotel.

The Kabukicho Tower, which opened in April 2023, is a new spot that has become a hot spot among locals, and we highly recommend that you visit.

Address] 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business hours】6:00〜5:00
Business hours may vary depending on the store.

WILD BEACH SHINJUKU

Source: https://wildbeach.jp/shinjuku/

WILD BEACH SHINJUKU is a popular spot among young locals for its barbecues, cafes, and other spaces where you can relax and feel as if you were at the beach.

It is a spot where you can stop by while shopping and enjoy delicious food in a relaxing space that feels like you are at the beach, and it is also a place where you can enjoy barbecue, so if you are sightseeing with a large group, it is a recommended sightseeing spot to enjoy delicious meat outdoors. It is a recommended sightseeing spot for large groups of tourists to enjoy delicious meat outdoors.

The barbecue is also available on a no-hands-behind-the-scenes plan, making it an easy place for tourists to enjoy themselves.

Address】Rooftop of Lumine Est Shinjuku, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours】11:00〜22:00

Summary

These were the five recommended sightseeing spots in Shinjuku.

Since these spots are located in a big city, they are easy to access and have everything you need.

We hope that visitors to Tokyo will enjoy sightseeing in Shinjuku.