Last updated March 31, 2023
Enjoy Shinjuku sub-center
8. Shinjuku
This city sub-center is one of Japan’s busiest shopping and entertainment districts. On weekends, it is packed with shoppers and diners. From the beautiful greenery of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden to the towering skyscraper district to the west of the station, many different sides of Tokyo are on display here.
- Metropolitan center and sub-center
- Shopping
Route
Select a spot to see details such as tourist information and barrier-free information.
- Start Toei SubwayShinjuku-sanchome Station [Exit C6]
About 5 minutes on foot
About 270 meters - Spot1 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden[Shinjuku Gate]
About 1 minute on foot
About 60 meters - Bus Stop Shinjuku WE Bus“Shinjuku Gyoen” Bus Stop
About 21 minutes by bus
- Bus Stop Shinjuku WE Bus“Shinjuku Sta. West Exit (Odakyu Department Store)” Bus Stop
About 5 minutes by bus
- Bus Stop Shinjuku WE Bus“Shinjuku Washington Hotel” Bus Stop
About 5 minutes on foot
About 300 meters - Spot2 Tokyo Metropolitan Govt. Bldg. Observatories
About 14 minutes on foot
About 800 meters - Spot3 Shinjuku Station West Exit Shopping Complexes
On foot
- Goal JRShinjuku Station
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of January 2023
- Indicated route travel times are calculated based on a speed of about 60 meters/minute
Route Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in dark blue if applicable.
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- Wheelchair-accessible restroom (located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise)
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- Nursing area (with diaper-changing table, unless noted otherwise)
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- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
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- Osotomate-friendly facility
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- Parking for the impaired
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- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
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Start Toei Subway Shinjuku-sanchome Station [Exit C6]
The course starts at Exit C6 of Toei Subway Shinjuku-sanchome Station.
For station details, refer to the Toei Subway website operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Transportation.Toei Subway website operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Transportation
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About 5 minutes on foot
About 270 meters Travel Tips Be careful when crossing Shinjuku-dori Avenue as the road is wide and takes a while to cross. -
Spot1 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden About 2 hours
This garden was built on theformer site of the Tokyoresidence of the Naito Clan, rulers of the Takato Domain. Itwas built as a garden for the Imperial family, but became anational garden after the World War II. It is the most famousexample of a modern Western-style garden from the Meijiera. There are about 10,000 trees in the garden, and about 70varieties and 900 cherry trees are a major attraction in spring.
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair rentals and mapsshowing accessible routes areavailable. Accessible restrooms are located throughout the grounds.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom next to Shinjuku Gate Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible toilets (with diaper changing seats) are located at the Information Center, next to Shinjuku Gate, in the Greenhouse, in the parking lot, at the Ohkido Rest Area, at the Rest House, at the Sendagaya Rest Area, next to Sendagaya Gate, next to the Old Imperial Villa, next to the Central Rest Area, next to the Restaurant, and at the West Rest Area. Facilities for ostomates are available in the greenhouse, rest house, and Ookido Rest Area toilets, and diaper changing seats (for adults) are available in the rest house, next to the Old Imperial Villa, next to the restaurant, and in the wheelchair-accessible toilets in the Ookido Rest Area.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3350-0151
- Address
- 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku-ku
- Fee
- General : ¥500, 65 years old and older/students (high school studentsand above) : ¥250 *ID required, children (junior high school students andyounger)/Disability handbook holders and one caregiver : free *Disabilityhandbook required.
- Hours
- October 1 - March 14; 9:00 - 16:30 ; Last Entry16:00 (May vary depending on season. )
- Closed days
- Mondays (the following day if Monday is a national holiday), Year-endand New Year holidays (December 29-January 3)
- Official Website
- http://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/english/index.html
* Bringing in alcoholic beverages, use of playground equipment (except in the children’s playground), and smoking are prohibited
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About 1 minute on foot
About 60 meters Travel Tips From the "Shinjuku Gyoen" bus stop, take the Shinjuku WE Bus to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Get off at the "Shinjuku Washington Hotel" bus stop and proceed to the building. You will arrive at the 2nd floor. Take the stairs or the escalator/elevator inside Building No. 1 down to the 1st floor and then take the observatory elevator up. (Only the stairs are available on weekdays after 6:45 PM and on weekends/holidays as the 2nd floor is closed). The Shinjuku WE Bus route runs from around 10 AM to 6 PM. There are some changes to the route on Sundays and holidays. Check the timetable. Shinjuku WE Bus “Shinjuku Gyoen” Bus Stop
About 19 minutes by bus
Shinjuku WE Bus “Shinjuku Washington Hotel” Bus Stop
About 5 minutes on foot
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Spot2 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories About 60 minutes
Situated at a height of 202 meters, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s observation decks are free and open to the public. Both decks offer sweeping, spectacular views of Japan’s capital.
Accessibility Information
Diaper-changing stations (adult changing tables) are available. A nursing area and wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) can be found in the basement of the Tomin Hiroba (Citizens’ Plaza).
Wheelchair-accessible restroom near North Observation Deck elevators Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing stations (multipurpose benches large enough for use by an adult)) are located near the North and South Observation Deck elevators.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-5320-7890 (weekdays 10:00 - 17:00)
- Address
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 45F, 2-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 9:30-22:00; Last admission is 30 min. prior to closing.
- Closed days
- 1st/3rd Tuesday of each month for South Observation Deck, 2nd/4th Monday of each month for North Observation Deck (open if it falls on a national holiday and closed the following day)
- Official Website
- https://www.yokoso.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/tenbou/index.html
*This information was current as of January 2023. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 14 minutes on foot
About 800 meters Travel Tips Exit from the 1st floor of the Metropolitan Government Building and head toward Shinjuku Station. Cross at the traffic light in front of the Keio Plaza Hotel. There are moving walkways as you get closer to the station. -
Spot3 Shinjuku Station West Exit Shopping Complexes About 2 hours
Although Shinjuku Station is surrounded by famous department stores, the stretch from the West Exit to the South Exit in particular is a highly competitive area for department stores. Enjoy some leisurely shopping after seeing the sights.
Accessibility Information
Restroom Information
Facility Information
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Spot3b Keio Department Store, Shinjuku
Accessibility Information
Rentals of wheelchairs, strollers, and shopping rollators for seniors are available.
*For mobility-impaired parking, use the associated parking area.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on 8th floor Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and baby diaper-changing stations located on the 1st through 8th floors. Ostomate facilities are available inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 5th and 8th* floors, and diaper-changing/clothes-changing stations (pull-down multipurpose table large enough for use by an adult) inside wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 4th-6th floors and inside one wheelchair-accessible restroom on the 8th floor.
*8th floor has simplified typeFacility Information
- Telephone number
- 0570-022-810(navi dial)
- Address
- 1-1-4 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- Hours
- 10:00-20:00 (may vary by season/floor)
- Closed days
- Irregular holidays
- Official Website
- https://www.keionet.com/info/shinjuku/foreign/en/
*This information was current as of January 2023. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot3c Lumine Shinjuku
Accessibility Information
Simple shopping communication boards are available for non-Japanese speakers.
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms on 7th floor of LUMINE 1 Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with diaper-changing stations) located on the 7th floor of LUMINE 1 and the 2nd floor of LUMINE 2.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3348-5211
- Address
- LUMINE Shinjuku 1: 1-1-5 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LUMINE Shinjuku 2: 3-38-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku - Hours
- Weekdays: 11:00-21:30
Saturdays/Sundays: 10:30-21:30
Restaurants: 11:00-22:30
*Excluding some establishments - Closed days
- Irregular holidays
- Official Website
- http://www.lumine.ne.jp/english/?shop=shinjuku
*This information was current as of January 2023. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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On foot
Travel Tips All the shopping complexes are directly connected to the station underground for easy passage during rainy weather. -
Goal JR Shinjuku Station
The course finishes at JR Shinjuku Station.
For station details, refer to the JR East website.
Sightseeing spots around Shinjuku
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Spot4 Sompo Museum of Art
This museum is the only place in Asia where you can seeVan Gogh’s “Sunflowers.” In the front garden, you canfind a replica of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” made withceramic tiles and touch it’s indented surface.
Accessibility Information
The museum is accessible, including exhibition rooms. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the 2nd and 5th floors.
Restroom Information
There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 2nd and 5th floors.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-5541-8600 (Hello Dial operator service: Art Museum Information)
- Address
- 1-26-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- Fee
- Varies by exhibition (discounts may be available for customers with impairments; see museum’s website for details)
- Hours
- 10:00 - 18:00 (admission until 30 minutes before closing)
- Closed days
- Mondays (excluding public holidays), periods when exhibits are being changed, etc.
- Official Website
- http://www.sjnk-museum.org/en
*This information was current as of January 2023. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot5 Hanazono-jinja Shrine
Since before the Edo period, this has been known as the main shrine for Shinjuku’s guardian deities. It is famous for its Tori-no-ichi Festival in November.
Accessibility Information
Restrooms are open during crowded periods such as the Tori-no-ichi Festival and year-end/New Year’s holidays. A slope goes up close to the main shrine building, but the offertory box is only accessible via stairs.
Restroom Information
Restrooms open during crowded periods such as the New Year and Tori-no-ichi Festival.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3209-5265
- Address
- 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- Fee
- Free entry to grounds
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- http://www.hanazono-jinja.or.jp/mt/top/
*This information was current as of January 2023. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.