What is Shinjuku good for?

What is Shinjuku good for?

Where is the Shinjuku Red Light District?

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

Is Shinjuku a shopping district?

Shinjuku is one of the three major Tokyo shopping areas, with a wealth of bustling underground markets and lively department stores to explore. The Shinjuku shopping area is constantly buzzing, with a dense network of hidden alleyways and underground bolt holes offering a treasure trove of goods.

Where to meet girls in Shinjuku?

What is the famous bar street in Shinjuku?

The Golden Street is located in Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The wooden tenements that were built soon after the war are still present today, and around 280 restaurants operate in this area of approximately 6500 square meters. “This isn't just a 'regular bar area.

Can you drink tap water in Shinjuku?

Japan has plenty of water resources, and you can have pure water just twisting the tap. The majority of Japanese people drink tap water straight from the faucet or use it for cooking. Many foreign residents / tourists know that the water is pure and safe.

What happens in red-light district Japan?

Kabukicho is the biggest red-light district in Tokyo, where you can find everything from adult entertainment to prehistoric reptiles, neon samurai shows, acclaimed bars and restaurants, love hotels, and more.

Is it safe to walk around Shinjuku at night?

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.

When should I avoid Shinjuku Station?

How crowded are regular trains in Tokyo when it's not rush hour? The morning rush between 7 AM and 9 AM is the worst, if you can avoid those times the trains are just fine, you might even get a seat. The evening is nowhere near as bad since people get off work at different times.

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.

Is Shibuya or Shinjuku better?

For bars, resto, and a lot of clubs and adult night life, Shinjuku is superior. It's the best place to stay in Tokyo due to accessibility. My favorite park is also in Shinjuku. For famous landmarks, coffee shops, and shopping, Shibuya.

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.

Is it cheaper to stay in Shibuya or Shinjuku?

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.

Why should you go to Shinjuku?

Yes, Shinjuku is absolutely worth visiting—perhaps more so than anywhere else in Tokyo. Its neon lights, fun attractions, excellent food and shopping, and atmospheric bars make for a classic Tokyo experience. The transport links are excellent if you decide to base yourself here (as we usually do).