Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Food Scene
Narikura. Very Famous Pork Cutlet Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13114695/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
33 locals recommend
Narikura
1-chōme-32-11 TakadanobabaNarikura. Very Famous Pork Cutlet Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13114695/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Sachi Sushi. Sushi restaurant. Very Affordable Sushi & Japanese Noodles Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13047382/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Ko Sushi
2-chōme-19-6 TakadanobabaSachi Sushi. Sushi restaurant. Very Affordable Sushi & Japanese Noodles Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13047382/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Banh Mi Sandwich. Nice Price Vietnamese Sandwich Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13103176/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
6 locals recommend
Bánh mì Sandwich
4-chōme-9-18 TakadanobabaBanh Mi Sandwich. Nice Price Vietnamese Sandwich Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13103176/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Kome to Circus. Funny & Yummy & weird Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13124219/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
米とｻｰｶｽ
Kome to Circus. Funny & Yummy & weird Restaurant.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13124219/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Mutekiya. Very famous ramen restaurant in Ikebukuro. There is always long line.
https://travelling-foodies.com/2013/05/28/mutekiya-ramen-ikebukuro-tokyo/
194 locals recommend
Mutekiya
1-chōme-17-1 MinamiikebukuroMutekiya. Very famous ramen restaurant in Ikebukuro. There is always long line.
https://travelling-foodies.com/2013/05/28/mutekiya-ramen-ikebukuro-tokyo/
Zauo. Fresh sashimi and seafood.
You can fish in the restaurant, and you can eat the fish which you got.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%96%E3%81%86%E3%81%8A-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%BA%97-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA-2
36 locals recommend
釣船茶屋ざうお新宿店
Zauo. Fresh sashimi and seafood.
You can fish in the restaurant, and you can eat the fish which you got.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%96%E3%81%86%E3%81%8A-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%BA%97-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA-2
Fuunji. A ramen restaurant.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%A2%A8%E9%9B%B2%E5%85%90-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA
45 locals recommend
Fūunji
2-chōme-14-3 YoyogiFuunji. A ramen restaurant.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%A2%A8%E9%9B%B2%E5%85%90-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA
Ichiran. A ramen restaurant.
http://www.ichiran.co.jp/english/html/kt_shinjuku.html
239 locals recommend
Ichiran Ramen
3-chōme-34-11 ShinjukuIchiran. A ramen restaurant.
http://www.ichiran.co.jp/english/html/kt_shinjuku.html
Maid cafe Pinafoa first store
1-chōme-19-1 Kanda SakumachōAkihabara Pinafore. A maid cafe.
http://pinafore.jp/en/
You can enjoy sake and stuff in a traditional Japanese old house.
http://www.urasando-garden.jp/en/#!page3
Gôkaque
You can enjoy sake and stuff in a traditional Japanese old house.
http://www.urasando-garden.jp/en/#!page3
A nice pizzeria. You can enjoy yummy Napoli pizza!!
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1312/A131201/13005043/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
17 locals recommend
Bella Napoli
9-3 TakabashiA nice pizzeria. You can enjoy yummy Napoli pizza!!
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1312/A131201/13005043/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Roasted beef don! Lately, this restaurant is being famous in Takadanobaba. Nice price and yummy!
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13172881/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
13 locals recommend
Red Rock Takadanobaba
3-chōme-11-14 TakadaRoasted beef don! Lately, this restaurant is being famous in Takadanobaba. Nice price and yummy!
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13172881/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Cafe Cotton Club.
Yummy cakes and meals.
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13006166/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
12 locals recommend
カフェ コットンクラブ
1-chōme-17-14 TakadanobabaCafe Cotton Club.
Yummy cakes and meals.
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13006166/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Menya Musashi Takatora.
Very famous ramen restaurant:)
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13035651/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
麵屋武藏
Menya Musashi Takatora.
Very famous ramen restaurant:)
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13035651/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Taiyaki(Japanese yummy sweets).
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13153305/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
7 locals recommend
鳴門鯛焼き本舗 高田馬場店
2-chōme-2-1 TakadanobabaTaiyaki(Japanese yummy sweets).
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13153305/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Robot restaurant. Very funny restaurant in Shinjuku.
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13144396/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
999 locals recommend
Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōRobot restaurant. Very funny restaurant in Shinjuku.
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13144396/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Tsukemenyayasubee (Ramen restaurant)
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13000057/
This ramen restaurant is very close to the apartment.
38 locals recommend
Tsukemen Yasubee
1-chōme-22-7 TakadanobabaTsukemenyayasubee (Ramen restaurant)
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13000057/
This ramen restaurant is very close to the apartment.
Sushi Misakimaru
Sushimisakimaru
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13131602/
Cucina Caffè OLIVA
Cucina Caffe OLIVA
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130404/13199114/
Hayami
Hayami (Yakiniku restaurant)
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13145879/
Thai restaurant BOSS (Thai food restaurant)
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13111351/
タイレストランBOSS 本店
1-chōme-29-15 TakadanobabaThai restaurant BOSS (Thai food restaurant)
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13111351/
Ramithie
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13004131/dtlphotolst/1/
Very famous restaurant.
L'Amitié
2-chōme-9-12 TakadanobabaRamithie
https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13004131/dtlphotolst/1/
Very famous restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft Beer. Beer Kobo. 1min on foot. http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13192265/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Takadanobaba Beer Kobo
Craft Beer. Beer Kobo. 1min on foot. http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13192265/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Garlic Chips. Just 1 min on foot.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13006267/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
テラス×ビール×オイスター【ガーリックチップス】高田馬場
1-chōme-31-8 TakadanobabaGarlic Chips. Just 1 min on foot.
http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13006267/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/
Shinjuku Golden Gai!
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d480651-Reviews-Shinjuku_Golden_Gai-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
http://www.roughguides.com/article/tokyos-tiniest-drinking-dens-a-guide-to-golden-gai/
There are lots of nice bar with cool atmosphere.
If you love to enjoy alcohol in a small bar, I would recommend here to have an alcohol.
823 locals recommend
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōShinjuku Golden Gai!
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d480651-Reviews-Shinjuku_Golden_Gai-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
http://www.roughguides.com/article/tokyos-tiniest-drinking-dens-a-guide-to-golden-gai/
There are lots of nice bar with cool atmosphere.
If you love to enjoy alcohol in a small bar, I would recommend here to have an alcohol.
Sound Museum Vision
2-chōme-10-7 DōgenzakaShibuya Vision. A night club.
http://www.vision-tokyo.com/
WOMB
Club WOBM. A night club.
http://www.womb.co.jp/photo/
This pub(Izakaya) is very reasonable!! You can drink beer with just 100yen Monday to Thursday:) If you were a big drinker, you should go here!! Let's drink together!
16 locals recommend
Alps
2-chōme-35-2 KabukichōThis pub(Izakaya) is very reasonable!! You can drink beer with just 100yen Monday to Thursday:) If you were a big drinker, you should go here!! Let's drink together!
Sightseeing
Godzilla head!
You can enjoy the Godzilla head with using the Café Terrace Bonjour at 8th floor in the building. There is regulation to enter to the cafe on Saturday, Sunday and holiday. Please get a admission ticket at the entrance of the building. On weekday, you can go to the cafe directly.
http://shinjuku.gracery.com/dining/
http://www.toho.co.jp/shinjukutoho/
http://gracery.com/shinjuku/godzilla/index.html
76 locals recommend
SHINJUKU TOHO BLDG
1-chōme-19-1 KabukichōGodzilla head!
You can enjoy the Godzilla head with using the Café Terrace Bonjour at 8th floor in the building. There is regulation to enter to the cafe on Saturday, Sunday and holiday. Please get a admission ticket at the entrance of the building. On weekday, you can go to the cafe directly.
http://shinjuku.gracery.com/dining/
http://www.toho.co.jp/shinjukutoho/
http://gracery.com/shinjuku/godzilla/index.html
Kabukicho Ichibangai in Shinjuku.
http://www.japan-tourist-guide.com/kabukicho.php
https://meetrip.to/kabukicho_1.html
There are lots of nice restaurants and bars and pub in Kabukicho. But there is one of dangerous district in Tokyo. Please be careful rip-off in strange bar.
25 locals recommend
Kabukicho Ichibangai
Kabukichō-1-chōme Kabukichō Ichiban-gai StKabukicho Ichibangai in Shinjuku.
http://www.japan-tourist-guide.com/kabukicho.php
https://meetrip.to/kabukicho_1.html
There are lots of nice restaurants and bars and pub in Kabukicho. But there is one of dangerous district in Tokyo. Please be careful rip-off in strange bar.
INGNI 渋谷センター街
1-chōme-24-5 UdagawachōShibuya center gai.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3007.html
Sunshine City.
There are lots of nice shopping stores and restaurants. And you could enjoy an aquarium and a atraction.
http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/english/index.html
290 locals recommend
Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 HigashiikebukuroSunshine City.
There are lots of nice shopping stores and restaurants. And you could enjoy an aquarium and a atraction.
http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/english/index.html
Tsukiji fish market.
http://www.tsukiji.or.jp/english/index.html
This fish market will move to Toyosu from Tsukiji in November.
Umai Sushikan Tsukiji Market
5-chōme-2-1 TsukijiTsukiji fish market.
http://www.tsukiji.or.jp/english/index.html
This fish market will move to Toyosu from Tsukiji in November.
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaAsakusa Sensouji.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3001.html
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTokyo Skytree.
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
Parks & Nature
Shinjuku Gyoen.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3034_001.html
There is a very beautiful Japanese garden & an English garden & a French garden.
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiShinjuku Gyoen.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3034_001.html
There is a very beautiful Japanese garden & an English garden & a French garden.
Shopping
Shibuya 109
2-chōme-29-1 DōgenzakaSHIBUYA109.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3007.html
Harajuku Takeshita street.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3006.html]
66 locals recommend
Harajuku Takeshita Street Shop Association
1-chōme-9-3 JingūmaeHarajuku Takeshita street.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3006.html]
Ikebukuro Seibu department store.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3038.html
136 locals recommend
Seibu Ikebukuro
1-chōme-28-1 MinamiikebukuroIkebukuro Seibu department store.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3038.html
Ikebukuro Tobu department store.
http://www.tobu-dept.jp.e.eh.hp.transer.com/ikebukuro/
116 locals recommend
Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro
1-chōme-1-25 NishiikebukuroIkebukuro Tobu department store.
http://www.tobu-dept.jp.e.eh.hp.transer.com/ikebukuro/
Don Quijote Takadanobaba Ekimae
1-chōme-26-5 TakadanobabaDon Quijote. A groceries store.
http://english.cheerup.jp/article/2746
Do you know furoshiki? It is a kind of wrapping cloth. You can wrap your lunch box and stuff of the cute furoshiki. There are lots of cute Japanese traditional wrapping cloth.
9 locals recommend
Musubi Tokyo Store
2-chōme-31-8 Jingūmaehttp://english.cheerup.jp/article/2746
Do you know furoshiki? It is a kind of wrapping cloth. You can wrap your lunch box and stuff of the cute furoshiki. There are lots of cute Japanese traditional wrapping cloth.
Donguri republic. Ghibli goods shop.
http://benelic.com/english/service/#donguri
どんぐり共和国 池袋店 Donguri Kyouwakoku MOE Garden Ikebukuro
3-chōme-1 HigashiikebukuroDonguri republic. Ghibli goods shop.
http://benelic.com/english/service/#donguri
Arts & Culture
Ghibli museum.
http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/
749 locals recommend
Mitaka City Art Museum of Fine Arts
1-chōme-1-83 ShimorenjakuGhibli museum.
http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/
Entertainment & Activities
Akihabara Akiba cart.
You could drive a cart like the Mario cart in Tokyo.
http://akibanavi.net/
Akiba Kart
2-chōme-4-6 SotokandaAkihabara Akiba cart.
You could drive a cart like the Mario cart in Tokyo.
http://akibanavi.net/
Tokyo Disneyland
MaihamaTokyo Disney Land & Sea.
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/