How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Shinjuku?


How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Shinjuku? From Tokyo Station: 14 minutes on the JR Chuo Line Rapid to Shinjuku Station.


Is the red-light district in Shinjuku?

Kabukicho - The red-light district of Shinjuku.


How many days in Tokyo is enough?

The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here. Even then, you will realize that there are so many things to discover in Japan.


How busy is the Shinjuku train station?

With approximately 3.5 million people passing through it on a daily basis, Shinjuku Station holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's busiest train station.


Why is Shinjuku Station so busy?

Shinjuku Station is the top passenger station with approximately 1.57 million passengers per day. The number of passengers is extremely high because Shinjuku Station is the arrival and departure point for various train lines.


Is Shinjuku good at night?

Tokyo is home to some of the world's most colorful nightlife spread across a handful of districts including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Kabukicho, and Roppongi. You'll find a wide selection of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs to explore in these lively neighborhoods.


Is Shinjuku or Shibuya better to stay?

Both places are fun. Shibuya trends a bit younger, but Shinjuku is equally happening at night. Note that you have more hotel choices (including generally cheaper ones) at Shinjuku compared to Shibuya.


How far is Shinjuku from airport?

As the crow flies, it's about 60 km (37 miles) from Narita Airport to the Shinjuku area. Surprising as it may seem, Narita is actually in Chiba prefecture, to the east of Tokyo. Shinjuku, meanwhile, is on the western edge of central Tokyo.


Why is Shinjuku famous?

Shinjuku Station, meanwhile, is widely believed to be the world's busiest train station. Literally millions of people pass through the station daily. Thanks to the red-light district, Kabukicho, Shinjuku is known for ~sexy~ nightlife, hostess and host clubs, and love hotels.


Is it ok to stay in Shinjuku?

Yes it is safe (the same as most of Japan). There are really no really no go areas, even red light areas of Kabukicho in Shinjuku have tons of tourist visiting nowadays, crime towards visitors are low, the only real way you get into trouble is if you are looking for trouble yourself.


Where to avoid staying in Tokyo?

The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.


What should I be careful of in Tokyo?

  • Don't arrive late. ...
  • Don't tip at restaurants. ...
  • Don't make phone calls on the train. ...
  • Don't stand on the right side of the escalator. ...
  • Don't take small children on the subway at rush hour. ...
  • Don't turn up at Tokyo Skytree without a ticket. ...
  • Don't expect to find restaurants on the ground level. ...
  • Don't wear your shoes on tatami mats.


Where to avoid in Shinjuku?

There are really no really no go areas, even red light areas of Kabukicho in Shinjuku have tons of tourist visiting nowadays, crime towards visitors are low, the only real way you get into trouble is if you are looking for trouble yourself.


How do I get from Tokyo to Shinjuku?

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Shinjuku is to taxi which costs ¥4300 - ¥5500 and takes 7 min. Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Shinjuku? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from ????? and arriving at ???. Services depart hourly, and operate every day.


Where is the red-light district in Shinjuku Tokyo?

Location: Just northeast of the Shinjuku train station, Look for the red-lit arch. Hours: Always open, but better after dark.


Does bullet train stop at Shinjuku Station?

While Japan's famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which link the capital with Kyoto and other cities, do not stop at Shinjuku, cross-city trains can get you to Shinkansen at Ueno, Tokyo and Shinagawa stations.