Things to do in SHINJUKU - How to Enjoy Tokyo's Busiest Neighborhood

Shinjuku is one of the most vibrant city in Tokyo that every ages, ethnicities, genders gathers. I'd like to explain what's where in Shinjuku, and how to get around this busiest city in Tokyo.

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Where I dripped by in order appears in the video:
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Yamashita Honki Udon (Lunch)
Isetan Shinjuku
Sekaido
Takashimaya Shinjuku
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bldg.
Shinjuku Chuo Park
Kabukicho Gindako (Takoyaki)
Hakata Tenjin
Omoide Yokocho

* The video footages were taken in several different dates.

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[tokyokenchan]

Just a little warning about "trap" that has been reported in Shinjuku. Please do not follow someone who talk to you in Kabukicho area even if the person talk to you in your language. Sometimes they talk to you that they introduce you to a nice restaurant for discounted price, but it can be overpriced and can ruin your memory of travel. They might stop you from trying to go into a certain restaurant pretending that they are the staff of the restaurant, saying they are full now. Thank you for watching. :)

[JakenFren]

Your series on Japan is the best one I found on YouTube. I can’t wait for my first trip to Japan next year!

[Krakuun]

Great video, really nice job filming too. I appreciate your insight into the area. I've watched many videos, but you've got some of the best for helping travelers heading to Japan. Thanks for making these videos!

[floflo]

Thanks for sharing. You are in point we were there Feb to First week of March last 2020 before the lockdown and we will be back again next month. Shinjuku is a Lovely city

[albiewong]

Kenchan-san, I recalled the first time I traveled to Japan, and I had booked to stay at the Gracery Hotel Shinjuku. I studied intensely the route from the Narita bus drop-off at Shinjuku Station to the hotel on Google Maps, but can you imagine how totally different the whole area turned out to be when I actually arrived at night, from all the neon lights?!!! Haha, so I got very lost! It took me a long time to find my way to the hotel. It was fun, though, being lost in a Bladerunneresque night time of Godzilla and pachinkos. I also went for the Robot Restaurant extravaganza show which was crazy and entertaining! And I also remembered Pokemon Go had just been launched, and everyone was so obsessed by Pikachu and Magikarp and Dragonair!! Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was an escape from all the crowds but all the insects were chirping so loudly! Amazing Shinjuku & Kabukicho! Not to be missed.

[mariagrant]

Thank you for featuring Shinjuku …
.. hope to visit this OCT.

[chibifanz]

the takoyaki is amazing .. great information to go at night !

[Sanno]

Good job filming in the night! Thanks for the tips.

[antoniosorrentino]

Visit japan is always been my dream from when i was a kid and 4 year ago i realized this dream. For (only) 10 days i have visited so many place and eat everything i can. I loved every single thing of japan. Next year i will return here for my honey moon and with a daughter (Miwa). Not rush this time, i just want walking around the streets and park for smell the scent of the food that come from the restaurant, hear the sounds of traffic light and the cawing of the crows. Japan is my ikigai ❤

[jigozaens]

Best travel guide vlog I've ever found

[GioARamos]

Wow! This is really an informative and a fun video. I learned a lot, and there are lots of places to see aside from the famous train station. Thank you! 🙂

[kvinbaas]

I like how you make a schedule for us to follow-up! Thanks for another great video 📹. Hopefully I can reach Sakuras in April 11

[LERobbo]

Nice! I'll be going there for 2 months soon.

[Neko-San]

We really enjoy watching your videos as they are very informative. You are very methodical in your explanation that makes it very easy to follow. If possible, we would love to see a video from Tokyo to Ginzan Onsen. Thank you and we look forward to see more of your videos.

[LuisSanchez-zjid]

Thank you ... very good video that provides very good ideas to visit in Shinjuku. Arigatoo gozaimasu.
How far the Takashiyama and the other iconic department stores are from the Shinjuku station? Thank you

[dazdragon]

Seeing all the izakaya is making me miss Japan. Hopefully spring time...

[thelifeofbatteries]

This video is perfect for us as our hotel is right next to Shinjuku Chuo park for 5 nights before we move to Kyoto. Thank you for a superb video.

[MC-oimf]

Hello! 6:28 - Does this mean trains on the Yamanote line does not stop at Shinjuku station anymore? Do you know for how long? Thank you! :)

[davidmihm]

Kendo, thank you for making these videos! Your videos always have a lot of useful information, and it helped my wife and I have a great experience on our recent first trip to Japan where we visited Tokyo, Osaka, Himeji, Kyoto, and Yokohama. We look forward to visiting Japan again in 2024 to explore Kyushu!

[evelyn]

Thank you for this video. The map you showed us will help me a lot when I come visit Japan. I don't really enjoy crowds but I'll stop at Shinjuku to visit Isetan on the east side :)