Shinjuku
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
Once you meet your guide, our culinary journey begins at an authentic sushi haven.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Shinjuku, the ultimate embodiment of Tokyo's dual nature—a high-speed, neon-drenched metropolis that somehow finds room for ancient shrines and tranquil gardens [68-70]. We are at the crossroads of the world; Shinjuku…
Listen in the app2The 3D Cat and the Neon East
Just outside the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, we find one of the city's newest landmarks: the super-realistic 3D cat on the Cross Shinjuku Vision screen. This 4K billboard went viral in 2021, and for good reason. …
Listen in the app3Godzilla and the Kabukicho Tower
We head north into Kabukicho, Japan's largest and most famous red-light district. While it has a reputation for adult entertainment, it is also a major tourist hub with unique attractions. …
Listen in the app4Golden Gai — The Labyrinth of Tiny Bars
Adjacent to the modern towers of Kabukicho is a portal to the past: Shinjuku Golden Gai. This small area consists of six narrow alleys where over 200 tiny bars are crammed into a space the size of a few city blocks. …
Listen in the app5Hanazono Shrine — The Guardian of Kabukicho
Just a few steps away from the noise of Kabukicho and Golden Gai, you will find an oasis of silence: Hanazono Shrine. This is considered the most important Shinto shrine in Shinjuku, and its presence here provides a spiritual…
Listen in the app6Shinjuku Gyoen — The Imperial Garden
We now move to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Tokyo. Originally an imperial estate, it was opened to the public after the war and now spans nearly 144 acres. …
Listen in the app7Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building — The View from Above
To conclude our tour, we head to the West Side to visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. This massive twin-tower complex, designed by the legendary architect Kenzo Tange, serves as the headquarters for the city's…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Shinjuku, I hope you have felt the 'pulse' of this incredible district. Shinjuku is a mosaic of experiences—some loud and electric, others quiet and reflective. …
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What is Shinjuku?
Shinjuku is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6898, 139.7015 |
| Last updated |
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