Shinjuku Station South Exit to Kabukicho

Tokyo’s busiest area is also the most fun, 300 exits at the world’s busiest station and we’ll walk around it from the South exit to Kabukicho past Yodobashi camera store and the neon lights. #shinjuku #tokyo #kabukicho
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[@onlyinjapanGO]

This is a 1080p HD version of the live stream from earlier. No signal issues or pixelation. Enjoy! 😊🎌

[@nolisarmiento1719]

the area around Shinjuku station was the first area I explored during my first Japan visit way back January 2017

[@markshen3280]

I used to live and study in Tokyo as a young boy. But now, you show us SHINJUKU on KZbin, I cannot recognise Shinjuku anymore. 😲

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

Why can't you recognize Shinjuku now ?

[@carolineindacityphx]

This was the first time I saw the homeless shelters under the bridge. I always have an image of Japan being so clean, and rarely see homeless people. I think Japan takes care of its homeless population better than most countries, although I realize it is a complex issue in any country. Thank you John for another walk through town.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Ueno, Shinjuku seem to be the hardest areas for that 😢 it’s always been around but the cities have a way of limiting it to certain areas.

[@Khobalt664]

I’m currently here. What’s interesting is that some have decently made makeshift shelters and I’ve even seen them sweeping up outside their areas.

[@arceus54321]

was nice to meet you John! my name is Saad :) thanks for the card

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Thank you for coming all the way from Mister Donut’s! I appreciated it and it was great to meet you too ٩(^‿^)۶ see you around the city!

[@mokisan]

From what I know the reason some japanese shops open at 11 is because 11-2 is considered as a lunch hour. Some consider it as 10-2 p.m too.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Department stores? I think 9:30 w Makes more sense but I’m sure they have reasons.

[@mokisan]

@@onlyinjapanGO ya true Department stores should open a bit early in my opinion 🙂

[@doubletime9098]

I went Vince

[@teresa_davis]

Best timing ever! Godzilla! What are the chances! Thank you John! ☆☆☆

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Lucky! I wish it did more than show off its bad breath 😂 🔥🦖

[@Pitman33]

26:00 Lost in Translation is my favourite movie of all time. This is where Bob (Bill Murray) arrived in the taxi as he woke up to the bright neon lights of Kabukicho. I sat in the same place Bob did at the Park Hyatt NY Bar & Grill, and visited other filming locations. Thanks for the livestream. You always have so much great information to share.

[@sophietse1219]

Thx John for making our trip alive. We were in Shinjuku 2 weeks ago, but we missed Kabukeicho, as we exited on the shinjuku goen direction to see the cherry blossoms that were not even open yet. It's true that the information center does a good job. There is so much to see in Japan that there will always be something new to discover on each visit.

[@yaminogame7805]

replay crew. The HD version is very pretty.

[@donald.R]

Shinjuku station was crazy. I don’t remember the specific exit name but I walked underground for quite a LONG time. I was headed towards the government building. I think it would have been better if I got to street level so that I could have some idea of where I was. 😂

[@LuisMCTrabuco]

My favourite area for hotel cause convenient transportation around and out of Tokyo, I guess. Shinjuku with lots of restaurants and cafes, and shopping too. And yes... Wendy's we went there two weeks ago and we enjoyed!

[@rahmi.digital]

I've been living in Tokyo for over three years but never really had the time to explore the city, even though I live just 20 minutes away from Shinjuku. Your walking tour, filled with anecdotes and history, was incredibly helpful. I stumbled upon your content a while ago, but I will definitely subscribe now!

[@davidsionmcconnell12]

I love visiting Tokyo every year and my recent trip to Shinjuku. Thanks to your helpful video guide. Keio is my favourite shopping destination in Tokyo and I can't wait to revisit it during my trip to Tokyo this August. I am particularly excited to explore the New Shinjuku area on foot.

[@AzeharaCh]

Cant wait to go back. Loved the walk from the station through Yodobashi headquarters area and then through town down to Meji Jingu and Yoyogi.

[@LimaSierra609]

Thanks, John, for giving us a lively and vibrant in-person tour of the "most current" Shinjuku. Love it ! Stay safe and have a great weekend, John.

[@stevenkee61]

Thanks for sharing, my family and I was just there last week!!!

[@josephinem9222]

Thank you John for this Shinjuku tour. Extremely helpful.. preparing for my Tokyo experience soon ❤.

[@jecsimplejoys5497]

Super helpful video. Thank you very much.

[@julieluna8509]

The images are super sharp HD, vry nice to the eyes. Thnx John.

[@jeffkleist9679]

I managed to book the gracery/Godzilla hotel for $122 a night. I wasn't planning on staying there until it was by far the cheapest around :-). i've stayed in both old and new Kabukicho, the prince hotel is also very nice, well it used to be one of them more dangerous places in town, it's pretty tame by comparison these days

[@jenwilliams7621]

I am in Shinjuku right now. I am at the Keio Plaza hotel. The exchange we got is 147 I love Japan. I saw lots of cherry blossoms in Toyama.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

That’s quite a knock down in the true rate. Usually 2.5 points is okay but it’s more favorable from ATM I believe. In the end, it’s not a big deal. Small fee. Minimize damage, Focus on having fun 🤩

[@williamsakai2849]

My last visit to Shinjuku was in 1991! It was difficult to navigate THEN, but w/ a Smartphone, and the Internet, soooo much less stressful. I go in June, so looking forward to it. I encountered homeless persons sleeping in the dead-end section hallways of the station back then. There weren't a lot, but they were there, trying to be out of the way.

[@Aiken47]

Thanks John, My wife and I have fond memories of one holiday based out of a AirBnB near Shinjuku Goen so this whole walk was great to watch

[@onlyinjapanGO]

That’s such a nice area! Quiet. The park side is like an alien planet competed to the urban Kabukicho just a couple hundred meters away!

[@Aiken47]

@@onlyinjapanGO sure is a big difference, going out in the morning we were met with nice refreshing peaty garden smell. Surprising me in such a massive city.

[@pinoi78]

As someone who played all of the yakuza video games. I just want to experience the real life Kamurchuro in person. i’m surprised I didn’t go to see it when I was there in 2022 and 2023. Definitely next time.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

You won’t be disappointed!

[@dadams512]

Very helpful. Heading that way in about 9 days 😃

[@marifebolante6642]

Shinjuku Gyoen is accepting walk-in tourist. Went there last month.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Great news!!

[@ryanc2348]

Thanks John great video, I will be less confused when walking around this massive station now!

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Thank you ^_^ I’m very happy it was helpful and will do more around the station streams but this station is crazy big and crazy fun 🤩 if you don’t get lost hahaha

[@pauld452]

Gary Colman movie - "On the Right Track". I knew the movie you were thinking of the second you mentioned it reminding you of a movie.

[@leylafashion]

We always stay in Shinjuku when we visit Japan. We have a hotel on a 10 minutes walk from the station ❤ We are traveling with 2 kids. Just 2 weeks to go until we are there again 🎉

[@HennieUmmels]

My family and I will be there in 2 weeks. It is the 10th time for my wife and we have already seen a lot of changes, but it was a surprise that Odakyu would be gone within a few months. We wanted to go back there to take a photo with our son of the playground on the roof where he played in 2016 and 2018. I'm curious what else isn't there

[@ramenpharmacist]

ok adding that crosswalk to the list...😀

[@martinuskim4668]

That’s Same day I’m at Japan nice!!!

[@TheHawaiianc]

12:52 heh John you better get good shot of that building I went and look what there building, there going build a big building blocking the view also they putting anther layer above the busses soo get couple shots to collect I did….

[@henrymatos9551]

Hi John! Happy Saturday! How lively Shinjuku is in the morning. I’m surprised to see how busy Shinjuku is early in the morning. I would think meals can be higher than other nearby places. Looking forward for your Live Night stream in Golden Gai with TkyoSam! Perhaps a meet up to walk around there. 🤩👍🏼

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Not very except the morning rush hours from 6:50 to 9:30

[@henrymatos9551]

@@onlyinjapanGO curious on a quiet Shinjuku. Perhaps a few inebriated folks here and there hanging out with the crows.

[@DavidHabnit]

@onlyinjapanGO - Have you ever done a video on the Eki Stamps? I want to do it during my 1st visit to Japan in August/September, but there isn't that much info in English.

[@SyaoranLiClow]

I love the Stack & Shack near the South Exit side. Last January, in Hande they only gave you a top 300000yen, so I only could exchange US$ 2100, and then in Kyoto I had to exchange my last US$ 100 in the Station, 8yen less than Haneda. Still, good rate, now is much better

[@MaShcode]

Looks like Japan’s back to mask optional. Those go carts are insane. What could possibly go wrong racing around Tokyo’s streets in a toy? 😂 You also see them in Osaka.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

It’s hay fever season, it’s every year since I got here in 1998. My eyes hurt, it seems bad this year. Gotta try those carts!

[@adamc.7795]

Oh my lord, 4 more weeks until I finally get to see Tokyo after basically wanting to go for 14 years!

[@tippycal4203]

I am staying at the Gracery Hotel Shinjuku. It’s sad to see untidied rubbish piles on the street in front of the hotel, yesterday and today. This is main street and just not looking good.

[@johnl2613]

What are they constructing around the area in front(?) of Odakyu and Uniqlo builidng @56.19? I remember seeing the same construction back in 2019 when I was there...

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Maybe a new department store? Maybe new terminal - for buses? Not quite sure yet. I’ll probably dig in this summer about the changes. Shinjuku construction is just sort of starting.

[@orioriedwd]

55:16 It's a demonstration of Palestinian supporters protesting against Israel. This place often has unknown musicians playing in the evenings and at night.

[@Japan_Changed_My_Life]

So Shinjuku has changed a bit since I was last there in 2015... hmm. Not sure how I feel about that. One of the major things I love about Japan is how things DON'T change much over the decades. Oh well, I guess the major cities are an exception to that rule. -1 for the protest at the end... :(

[@mskq4409]

Arigato Gozaimasu John Daub!! Our best love for Leo and your kindest wife!! Enjoy spring an summer 2024!!

[@dd2451]

Is the liquid room still there in Kubukicho?

[@barbarabee3834]

Hey! I'm from MIchigan!

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Complete this and I’ll forgive you: O-H …. 😂

[@barbarabee3834]

@@onlyinjapanGO I-O Michigan's band taught OSU script Ohio by the way! 😀

[@michaelle7637]

You should start a walking tour business .

[@futaba951]

Your train station vids drive me insane! When your train leaves in 5 minutes and you're 4½ minutes away from the platform, don't stop to buy bento. Just get on the damn train! This is not Amtrak. Trains leave on time in Japan. 😂

[@uwuloluwu]

Who would bring consoles to japan 😂 might as well stay home

[@nefertemur8951]

Hi John, hope you are well?

[@BadTouch4]

SEGA going away because lack of tourist is so true I spent probably $50 trying to win a $20 One Piece figure, and I saw some locals winning much sooner.

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Those UFO catchers are impossible but I’ve heard you can learn skills to beat them. I’ve seen it too … it is it just a legend? To see it beaten to make me think I could beat them too … I try to avoid them now.

[@uwuloluwu]

I think youtube doesn't recommend utr video . im back logged 6 months

[@Boomdizzle99]

lots of those protests but they seemed to have annoyed you john. I wonder if theyre even gaining any traction at all in a country that largely tends to ignore social issues and sometimes even ignores their own. Saw a girl in japan one time who looked dazed and really out of it and nobody checked up on her. just left her alone and walked by

[@Gapfashion]

Why you ugh the Michigan hat?

[@onlyinjapanGO]

I graduated from Ohio State University. PS: it’s just teasing that team up north 😉 not so serious about it - except on game day 🏈

[@sukisuki6114]

Nothing on the WHO treaty gathering…? Playing it safe?

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Playing it safe 😂 ok nerd

[@anobayantv]

That's disrespectful, coughing in front of other people. Annoying 😡

[@yorkshireplumbing]

Just offer them free tickets to Palestine, they'll soon shut up and just admit they're bored with nothing else to do or think about.

[@softbeak8333]

I must say "oh gosh" is an interesting reaction to an anti-genocide protest, @onlyinjapanGO