Shinjuku travel guide

Shinjuku FAQ

What is the best time to visit?

Shinjuku offers different sights and activities throughout the year. Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, flowers in summer, maple leaves in autumn, and snow scenery in winter. No matter what the season, there are many things to see.

Which attractions are must-sees?

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, etc. are all must-see attractions. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a good place to enjoy cherry blossoms and maple leaves. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory overlooks the night view of Tokyo. Kabukicho and Golden Gai are hotspots for nightlife.

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Mt. Fuji 5th Station・Arakurayama Sengen Park・Oshino Hakkai・GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLETS® or hot spring

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Mt. Fuji Famous Photo Spots Day Tour: Arakurayama Sengen Park, Oshino Hakkai, Oishi Park & Hikawa Clock Shop with Free Delicious Kusa Mochi | Japan

[Departure from Shinjuku] Japan's Best Mount Fuji Tour: Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida "Honcho Street", Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba (Healing Village) & Oshino Hakkai | Japan

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[Guaranteed Departure for 1] Mount Fuji Day Tour from Tokyo / Shinjuku: Fujisan Sengen Park/ 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai & Gotemba Premium Outlets or Onsen

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[Northeastern Japan 2-Day Tour] Ginzan Hot Spring, Zao Juhyo & Fox Village (Depart from Shinjuku) | Chinese and English-speaking Guide

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[Limited Time] Ibaraki, Japan | One-Day Tour to Japan's Three Major Fireworks Displays: Tsuchiura Fireworks Festival | Depart from Shinjuku

[Winter Only] Two-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Ouchi (Includes Hot Spring Hotel and Breakfast & Dinner) | Depart from Tokyo

Nagano Snow Monkey Day Bus Tour: Jigokudani Monkey Park | Includes Beef Sukiyaki Lunch | Tour Per Person | Departs from Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan | NINJA GO RIDE | Ninja Electric Skateboard Tour in Tokyo

Hakone & Enoshima Day Trip, Japan | Exploring Owakudani, Red Torii Gates at Lake Ashi, Spectacular Mount Fuji Views, and Visiting Ancient Shrines

Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations, Autumn History and Nature Tour, Day Trip (Departing from Shinjuku)

[Japan] Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko 2-Day Ski Tour | Sengen Shrine, Oshino Hakkai, Kamui Misaka Ski Resort, and Stay at Yatsugatake Forest Lodge | Depart from Tokyo

Tokyo: 3-Day Ski and Hot Springs Tour in Inawashiro | Tadamigawa Bridge, Seasonal Strawberry Farm, Ouchi-juku, and Lake Inawashiro | Stay at the LISTEL Inawashiro Hot Springs Hotel

Mount Fuji Winter Day Trip | YETI Skiing & Strawberry Picking | Group of 4

3-Day Karuizawa Kawagoe Winter Hot Springs and Skiing Tour | Karuizawa Ski Resort, Snow Village, Nagano Snow Monkeys, and Kawagoe Kaido | Departs from Tokyo

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