Guidebook for Shibuya-ku
Parks & Nature
A park and much more. Often hosts free open air concerts and spontaneous parties. Almost every weekend are a variety of festivals from Thai to hip hop.
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Yoyogi Park
2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō A park and much more. Often hosts free open air concerts and spontaneous parties. Almost every weekend are a variety of festivals from Thai to hip hop.
Beautiful landscaped park that is nice for a stroll. Does have a small entrance fee though
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Igadi Lomhlaba lweShinjuku Gyoen
11 NaitōmachiBeautiful landscaped park that is nice for a stroll. Does have a small entrance fee though
Food Scene
Organic, vegetarian semi-fast food in Shinjuku. Stylish hipster hangout
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AIN SOPH. ripple
2-chōme-46-8 KabukichōOrganic, vegetarian semi-fast food in Shinjuku. Stylish hipster hangout
Tsukada Nojo is a chain of Japanese country style dining establishments noted for its' free range chicken, friendly atmosphere and dishes like the "Nabe Bijin" or "Beauty Hotpot".
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Tsukada Nojo Nichinan
3-chōme-23-2 ShinjukuTsukada Nojo is a chain of Japanese country style dining establishments noted for its' free range chicken, friendly atmosphere and dishes like the "Nabe Bijin" or "Beauty Hotpot".
American sandwich chain for when you want custom made sandwiches and no guessing about your food
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Subway
11-2 NihonbashikabutochōAmerican sandwich chain for when you want custom made sandwiches and no guessing about your food
Sorano Shibuya
4-17 SakuragaokachōFine tofu dining in a Japanese atmosphere
Reasonably priced and a popular with locals it is a go to option for sushi and seafood lovers
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tsukji kiyomura
1-chōme-1-15 ŌkuboReasonably priced and a popular with locals it is a go to option for sushi and seafood lovers
Entertainment & Activities
Actually a dinner show but the food is nothing to write home about. Go for the spectacle
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Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōActually a dinner show but the food is nothing to write home about. Go for the spectacle
Actually a prison themed dining bar that is like a cross between and haunted house and Chuck E Cheese. May be too intense for young children.
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The Lockup
Actually a prison themed dining bar that is like a cross between and haunted house and Chuck E Cheese. May be too intense for young children.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chain of British style pubs that are popular with expats and locals alike
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HUB Yoyogi Nishiguchi shop
1-chōme-32-11 YoyogiChain of British style pubs that are popular with expats and locals alike
Stylish DJ produced lounge where you can see Tokyo hipsters hanging out and being seen
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Yoyogi Village
1-chōme-28-9 YoyogiStylish DJ produced lounge where you can see Tokyo hipsters hanging out and being seen
Arty Farty
2-chōme-11-7 ShinjukuLegendary gay bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district
Shopping
Department store for a taste of Japanese style with a slightly conservative bent
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Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuDepartment store for a taste of Japanese style with a slightly conservative bent
Discount store overflowing with everything under the sun. The catchy theme song playing on loop and is an earworm.
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Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
1-chōme-16-5 KabukichōDiscount store overflowing with everything under the sun. The catchy theme song playing on loop and is an earworm.
Getting Around
Manageable Yamanote Line Station convenitently a minute from Shinjuku and minutes to other locations in Tokyo
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Yoyogi Station
1-chōme-34 YoyogiManageable Yamanote Line Station convenitently a minute from Shinjuku and minutes to other locations in Tokyo
Sangubashi Station
4-chōme-6 YoyogiMinutes away from the apartment
Biggest train station in the world and a place where even locals can get lost
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Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuBiggest train station in the world and a place where even locals can get lost
Essentials
This chain of gourmet shop usually has a good selection of imported items as well as ready to eat deli items
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Seijo Ishii Takadanobaba
2-chōme-13-2 TakadanobabaThis chain of gourmet shop usually has a good selection of imported items as well as ready to eat deli items
Maruetsu
6-chōme-27-29 ShinjukuLarge supermarket open late with some imported items
Same as the other Maruetsu with a slightly better selection of imported items
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Maruetsu Yoyogi Uehara
1-chōme-18-12 UeharaSame as the other Maruetsu with a slightly better selection of imported items