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Shinjuku / Okubo / Nakano

Category

Samurai Museum

4.5

1907 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 2-25-6 Yongwa 6th Building 1F

This museum is dedicated to generals and samurai of the Warring States period. There are displays of armor and swords by period, and explanations of the origins of the samurai. You can also rent armor to get your picture taken as a samurai! It's very popular with tourists from overseas. They also have an attraction letting you join in a sword battle, as well as lots of events like sword preparation and calligraphy classes. They also sell souvenirs and gifts like replica armor.

Very engaging and interactive experience at this museum! The guides were very knowledgeable on the history but also had really cool activities at the end (ninja and samurai) to make it a good...
Nakano Broadway

4.0

514 Reviews

Shopping

Tokyo Nakano-ku Nakano 5-52-15

As a complex building that opened in 1966, the lower level floors are a shopping center while the upper level floors are condominiums. Known as a holy land for subculture, the space from the second floor to the fourth floor is occupied by many specialist-oriented shops carrying anime, manga, used books and premium toys. From the first basement floor to the ground floor there are a row of shops related to food products, daily necessities, and fashion. The area is frequented by many women and non-Japanese, and is a popular shopping spot regardless of age or nationality.

Nakano Broadway is a very good place to find old anime stuff, while Akihabara it’s all flashy and bran new anime and manga, Nakano Broadway is most nostalgic/vintage and you can find little...
Hanazono Shinto Shrine

4.0

602 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 5-17-3

This shrine located in a corner of the downtown Shinjuku district of Tokyo’s Shinjuku City has enshrined the sochinju (local Shinto deity) of Shinjuku since before the Edo Shogunate. Because it was constructed on a beautiful hanazono (“flower garden”) when it was moved in the late 1700s, it was called the Hanazono Inari Jinja, which is the origin of the current shrine name. On the premises are the Itoku Inari Jinja Shrine which is for prayers about prosperity in business, conception of children, and marriage, and the Geino Asama Jinja Shrine which enshrines the deity of performing arts, and the shrine is visited by many worshippers that are women or performers. Every year on the Tori-no-Hi (Bird Day) in November, a Tori-no-Ichi (Bird Day Fair) is held, and this is the shrine’s biggest event that draws a crowd of visitors.

Beautiful and peaceful shrine in the middle of Shinjuku Tokyo where it can get very hectic and busy. Great place to meditate and reflect.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Life / Living / Hospital

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishishinjuku 2-8-1

The main government building of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office in Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo. It is mainly composed of the Tokyo Metropolitan Main building No.1, famous for its twin towers, the Tokyo Metropolitan Main building No.2, the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, and Tokyo Metropolitan Plaza. The First Government Building is a skyscraper with a height of 243 meters and the free observation deck on the 45th floor is popular as a view spot that overlooks the city of Tokyo. The building also contains the Tokyo Tourist Information Center and a nationwide tourism PR section. You can also visit the section of Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly building, the Special Committee room No. 15 (special budget), and the city council PR corner.
Shinjuku Chuo Park

4.0

446 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishi-shinjuku 2-11

A city planning park located in 2-Chome Nishishinjuku which is the largest park established by Shinjuku Ward. Surrounded by towering high-rises, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the lush park is known to many as an oasis in the middle of the big city. Seasonal flowers and small creatures can be seen on the grounds, and the park is the perfect place to go nature watching or take a leisurely walk. Events such as flea markets are held in the park on weekends and holidays, and many parents come with their children to enjoy a water play pool open each year from mid-July to early September.

We came here after visiting the huge government buildings and found it nice and quiet and enjoyed our walk around. Lovely garden beds and some nice interesting pieces of art/sculptures about A nice...
Yodobashi Camera (Shinjuku West Main Store)

4.0

284 Reviews

Shopping

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishi-shinjuku 1-11-1

A two-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station in the direction of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. This huge electronics store consists of different buildings dedicated to specific product areas, including a Multimedia Pavilion, Travel Pavilion, Camera Pavilion, Smartphone Pavilion, Watches Pavilion, Business Pavilion, and Game/Toys Pavilion. In addition to low prices, the store prides itself on its uniquely abundant selection and highly knowledgeable staff. Alcoholic beverages are also sold on floor B2 of the Smartphone Pavilion, and here you'll find some 1,500 varieties of wines, sakes, and other alcohols.

Lots of everything all in one location. Great selections and customer service was great until I came to the Apple Store. On vacation and I was having problems with my new Apple Watch charging, and...
Tokyo Fire Department Museum

4.0

267 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Yotsuya 3-10

I had this museum high on my list considering my father is a firefighter in Australia. The history levels and the static displays of the fire fighting equipment was fascinating, comparable to the...
Tokyo Toy Museum

4.0

134 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Yotsuya 4 - 20 Yotsuya open space

Founded in Nakano as an art museum to see, play with, make and learn about toys, it has now relocated to the site of the former Fourth Yotsuya Elementary School. There are many exhibits of high quality “good toys” and traditional toys from both Japan and the West, and guests can actually touch and play with a substantial amount of the toys present. Toy curator staff members are on hand to teach visitors how to play games and play with the toys.

The building is originally from Junior High School and not used anymore. They operated until 3rd floor. On the 1st floor, is baby playground area, 2nd floor is the ticketing area, a lot of good kind...
Tokyo Tourist Information Center Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

4.0

197 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishishinjuku 2-8-1 Tokyo Metropolitan Government first this government office building 1F

This is a sightseeing information center established for tourists both domestic and foreign on the first floor of the North side of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s main building. The center details sightseeing routes and provides information on transportation, introduces accommodation within the city, and also sells merchandise and tickets. There is also a service that introduces volunteer sightseeing guides for foreign tourists. Open every day year-round and business hours are from 9:30–18:30.

Great english speakers and they go out of their way to help you out. they give you a wealth of information on things to do and will research for you.
Lumine the Yoshimoto

4.5

93 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 3-38-2 LUMINE 27F

A theater operated by the Yoshimoto Kogyo entertainment company located on the top floor in the Lumine Shinjuku 2 shopping facility located directly off of Shinjuku Station’s South Exit. The theater hosts a daily lineup of comedic performances focusing on popular Yoshimoto entertainers. Tickets can be purchased at the theater as well as over the Internet and via major ticket agencies. Group tickets are available for parties of five people or larger. The merchandise shop located in front of the theater sells unique Yoshimoto products and goods found nowhere else.

立見で2時間四千三百円でしたがその価値はありましたいつもテレビで楽しんでいる芸人さん達を目の前で見れますしネタもライブで見れてやはり勢いとかを生々しく感じてライブの楽しさを初体験させてもらいました
Nakano ZERO (Momijiyama Culture Center)

3.5

31 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Nakano-ku Nakano 2-9-7

This is a complex facility for lifelong learning located in the Nakano district of Tokyo’s Nakano City. The main hall with its excellent acoustics is often used for concerts and as a venue for symposiums. In addition the facility also includes small halls, practice rooms, study rooms and a support corner for lifelong learning. In the basement is the Nakano City Library, and there is a planetarium in the West Building. Located right next to Momijiyama Park with its abundant nature, this facility functions as a place for interaction among the city residents.

仕事で西館・小ホールを利用しました。初めての訪問ですがアクセスも線路沿い一本道で分かりやすいです。案内板も道々出ています。1974年（昭47）建築で結構施設は古いです。ただ場内は客席数５００余りで見易い会場でした。終日の利用でしたがお昼を取る飲食店がなく駅前まで行きました。（隣の本館にはレストランありましたが、当日は臨時休業でした。）公園が隣接され蒸気機関車C-11が展示されています。
Suehirotei

4.5

88 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 3-6-12

A yose (comedic theater) hall designated a Local Cultural Property by Shinjuku City. The exterior of the building retains an Edo-period style yose theater atmosphere and blends in perfectly with the townscape of Shinjuku 3-chome, an area whose streets are lined with izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and wine bars. The performer lineup changes every ten days, with the program for days 1-10 being called the kamiseki, 11-20 the nakaseki, and 21-30 the shimoseki. The theater is spacious and beverages (other than alcoholic drinks) are permitted. You can even enjoy a bento box lunch along with the performance.

お店の前のアルコール消毒を使用したら、「あの！観るんですか？観ないなら使わないで下さい！」と見張りらしき女性からなぜか怒鳴られました。もちろん興味があるからそこにいるわけですが、あまりにも「こちらが観ない前提」での威圧的な言動をとられたので、その瞬間で行く気が失せました。この時期に消毒する事は当たり前ですし、むしろご自由にお使いくださいと言うのが通常かと思うのですが心の狭い対応に憤慨して...
Tokyo Opera City

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishishinjuku 3-20-2

This complex cultural facility in the Nishi-Shinjuku district of Tokyo’s Shinjuku City is based around the 54-story high-rise building Tokyo Opera City Building and also includes the adjacent New National Theatre Tokyo and a glass space with a total length of 200 meters called Galleria. In addition to a concert hall and an art gallery, it has ample restaurants including the Sky Restaurant where guests can enjoy a view 230 meters above the ground. There are also many apparel shops and stores offering lifestyle services. The free lunchtime concert held every month is quite popular.
Ohmiya-Hachimangu

4.0

95 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Suginami-ku Omiya 2-3-1

A Shinto shrine located in Omiya, Suginami City, Tokyo. The shrine was built in 1063 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi. The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Ojin and his father and mother, Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu. Due to the many events attesting to the deep bonds between these three, many worshipers visit the shrine to pray for aid in easy childbirth, childrearing, and finding marriage. The shrine grounds are host to several subordinate shrines, such as the Ohmiya-Tenmangu, which is dedicated Sugawara no Michizane.

ご祭神は応神天皇、仲哀天皇、神功皇后。お祭りをやっており、参道は賑わっていた。清涼殿前に磐座がある。本殿右側の天満宮が神さびていた。ご由緒とは違うが、元は出雲系の神社か？御朱印は書き置きのみ。御朱印帳は受けとらないが、現金は受け取るシステム。お祭りだってしてるのに。改めて欲しい。楼門前に喫煙所があったので一服（有難い）してると、目前に多摩清水社があった。宅地造成の影響で水の勢いが...
Tetsugakudo Park

4.0

74 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Nakano-ku Matsugaoka 1-34-28

"A municipal park established in the Matsugaoka area to the north of Nakano Ward in 1904. Called the ""Philosophy Theme Park,"" the roughly 56,000 square meter grounds have pathways, stone structures, and unique buildings that are all related to philosophy. Enjoy a leisurely walk while getting a peak into the world of founder Enryu Inoue. Also known as Professor Yokai Japanese ghost, he founded today's Toyo University. There are 100 cherry, plum, and other flowering trees on site, making it the ward's leading spot for blossom viewing."

Its nice year round. Nice waking trails along the river. Japanese garden features. Statues of world religious leaders.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishishinjuku 2-8-1 Tokyo Metropolitan Government first this government office building

These are free observatories on the 45th floors of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Main Building No. 1, comprised of a North Observation Deck and a South Observation Deck. These are popular places to take in the sights of Tokyo from a height of 202 meters, including Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Opera City, and Mt. Fuji. They are often used as date spots or destinations to bring sightseeing tourists, and in addition to souvenir shops there are also a cafe and restaurant.
Arai Yakushi Baisho-in Temple

4.0

73 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Nakano-ku Arai 5-3-5

A Buddhist temple located in Arai, Nakano City, Tokyo. The official title of the temple is Araisan Baisho-in; it is also popularly known as the Arai Yakushi. The temple's principal object of worship, ordinarily hidden from general view, is a sculpture of Bhaisajyaguru and Cintamani-cakra merged into one (the sculpture is only revealed during the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac). After Tokugawa Masako, the son of the second Tokugawa shogun Hidetada, was cured of an eye illness through prayer here, the temple came to be known for healing eye diseases. The temple is also believed to aid in childrearing and healing child illnesses.

参道は中野駅側駐車場は２カ所で10台ぐらい止めれますマスクを付けていないとお守り等は買えません手水舎は水が抜かれ蓮の葉から水がわずかに出ています常香炉が有ります線香は1束¥100 巨大なライターが置いて有ります。
New National Theatre Tokyo

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Honmachi 1-1-1

This theater located in the Honmachi district of Tokyo’s Shibuya City is used for opera and ballet as well as performances of modern performing arts such as contemporary dance and drama. The facility is actually comprised of three theaters: an opera-specific theater with an orchestra pit that can accommodate 120 musicians at full capacity, a mid-sized theater, and a small theater. The backstage tour that is held after performances of opera and ballet is also popular (apply on the day of the performance). Opera glass rentals and a baby-watching service (advance reservation required) are available.
Shinjuku ALTA

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 3-24-3

This fashion building located near the east exit of Shinjuku Station is home to many brand shops targeting young women. With a total of nine floors including two basement floors and seven floors above ground, it features a range of stores covering apparel, miscellaneous goods, and cosmetics, as well as cafes, restaurants, and HMV. On the seventh floor is Studio Alta, which is well-known from the live television program “Waratte Iitomo” (It’s Ok to Laugh), and since the studio closed the space is now used as a theater. The area below the large television screen on the front of the building is popular as a meeting place.
Shinjuku Marui Annex

3.5

17 Reviews

Shopping

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 3-1-26

The Annex of Shinjuku Marui facing Shinjuku-dori Street traveling in the direction of Yotsuya from the Shinjuku 3-Chome Intersection. The mall is adjoined by Shinjuku Wald 9, a large-scale cineplex which gained attention for installing digital projection facilities. Since this cineplex is located a little further from Shinjuku Station, it is often less packed and here customers can enjoy a more comfortable movie experience. The cineplex and mall also hold movie tie-in and anime events and are a popular destination for high school and university students. In addition, the mall has a restaurant floor featuring several well-known dining establishments, making it a convenient place for meet-ups and eating out.

Originally we visited Marui Annex to find a particular store, but it turns out the store has closed down and Surugaya now occupies an entire floor! Its one of the better Surugaya stores I visited...

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