TOP 10 Things to Do in Shinjuku | Tokyo Japan Travel 2023

NEW for 2023 is the Kabukicho Tower, the biggest entertainment building complex in Tokyo.
Shinjuku is one of the most vibrant and bustling neighborhoods in Tokyo, Japan. It's a hub for entertainment, shopping and dining, with something for everyone. Shinjuku is also home to the world's busiest train station.
But beyond the hustle and bustle, Shinjuku has a rich cultural heritage, with historical shrines and temples, traditional Japanese gardens, and a thriving arts scene.
PLACES WE VISIT ON THIS VIDEO:
TAKASHIMAYA: goo.gl/maps/7NEuLWriaUwDKEKs7...
ISETAN: goo.gl/maps/ZHD5rb3PxG3j6JTs8...
HANDS: goo.gl/maps/dZDWQMrhkuqRi4Ra6...
DON QUIJOTE: goo.gl/maps/KZKfYQyxjEJUBRyA6...
SHINJUKU GYOEN PARK: goo.gl/maps/dLstxah7HCw4zow2A...
HOKKAIDO RAMEN MIHACHI: goo.gl/maps/3furd7B3Zt8qJeCw9...
SHINJUKU NEW SOUT EXIT: goo.gl/maps/AgJYGYw8SuDzTx42A...
GRACERY HOTEL SHINJUKU: goo.gl/maps/1hEThTqJak635VoS6...
HANAZONO SHRINE: goo.gl/maps/bp93JyqnKDrPRcxTA...
METROPOLITAN TOKYO GOVERNMENT BUILDING: goo.gl/maps/P6cmZnvrhq5r813C9...
SHINJUKU KOREATOWN: goo.gl/maps/p3KSuMuKEx8tF83b9...
ACACIA: goo.gl/maps/htfoMcbRZAJoPMxz7...
KABUKICHO TOWER: goo.gl/maps/Xvb9kNMSHLKXst3B6...
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[@yukiimo]

Thank you Shinichi and Satoshi for this video! Love videos like these ! Great one 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@finlimono6970]

4:57 4:58

[@PREPFORIT]

Now that is a lot of great options for Food and entertainment !

[@GodHandIzz]

I recommend Vagabond ( Bar with live music ), me and a friend stumbled upon it randomly in our Shinjuku night out.

[@kimnebe7210]

I well be in shinjuku in 3 days time .And I will be staying there for 6-7 days WOOHOO can't wait.

[@TabiEats]

Enjoy!

[@Korynthian]

This is perfect timing! I'm on the plane right now heading there.

[@TabiEats]

Have fun!

[@luckyguy71]

Thanks for this! Shinjuku is my preferred home base when I visit Japan but last time I visited I basically just slept there! This year, we will do more local exploring.

[@debracantrell1058]

I've it theses kinds video the park was beautiful all the flowers and cherry blossoms all the Yummie food all the different things you can do take care 😘😘❤️🌹💯👍👌🌈🙏😍🥰🤩

[@rkcpmr5991]

good picture of satoshi in front railroad lines and flowers on walkway!!

[@jonwashburn7999]

Thanks. This was pretty cool.

[@Selloutsatirist]

This is perfect! I'm looking forward to visiting in June.

[@thomashayes7003]

This is great information. My husband and I will be staying at the Sotetsu Higashi Shinjuku the last two weeks of July so this will give us many ideas of things to do. We're hoping Arty Farty is open when we are there.

[@TabiEats]

Have fun!!!

[@debbiemoore2747]

You had me at Kitkats of all flavours. Japanese Kitkats are amazing. Hello from the UK.

[@rickyto2106]

That demoj slayer theme was so beautiful!!!

[@tarrantking289]

Thank you so much! Me and my family are visiting Tokyo in March 2024 and we are staying in the Kabukicho tower and now we know what is there!

[@tagacale1733]

Thank you guys. The best couple in all of KZbin

[@qossipQueen]

Ah I just left Shinjuku two days ago 😭😭 hopefully I can come back soon to check out anything I missed

[@kkgibbychew1824]

Always feel intimated at and around the world's busiest station. With this video, we can be more confident in visiting Shinjuku again. Thank you very much for this video.😊

[@peaceman5044]

Love this video! Keep making them for other parts of Japan!

[@ellessax]

Thank you, very interesting. I will be there at the end of summer, can't wait!!!

[@iwcrn]

Hanazono shrine has an Antique Flea market almost every Sunday which I’ve been going to for years.

[@1990PK1990]

Love this video. Can't wait to go back to Tokyo.

[@CT-hm1hh]

I went over 20 years ago to honbu dojo aikido.

[@sharpfocus5]

I look forward to a Shinjuku shopping guide.

[@jackiejenkins4078]

Cool stuff! Hopefully I'll get to visit someday! ❤

[@ErwinOliva]

Thank you for this video!

[@meganrose7256]

Loved this!

[@livingmydreamtrading4824]

Watching while on flight to Tokyo. Looking for hotel in Shinjuku right now

[@luvmusic86]

I was in Shinkjuku a little over a month ago. I loved it! Saw some of the places you guys mentioned. I want to go back one day!

[@markaidan3020]

Thanks!

[@TabiEats]

Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it.

[@PamelaProPeace]

I am getting so excited as my long-awaited visit - starting last week in September - gets closer and this super useful video gets added to my to-do list!

[@johnmatamis7464]

Thanks guys, great stuff.

[@nicolelazotravel]

Love it! Can’t wait to go to this neighborhood!! Thanks!

[@mr313jones9]

Great video🎉🎉❤

[@kirakiraboshi82]

YES! This is great. I never knew Shinjuku had so much cool stuff. I lived close to Tokyo, and only visited the big donki hote once in shinjuku. I wish these kinds of videos were around in 2007. Please make more of these videos. Greetings from Spain

[@t.fahrmann9757]

short, fast, and very informative and interesting...well done 🤩😊😁

[@CKology]

Incredible highlight! Great insights! 🎈

[@nealohara782]

Great video guys.

[@LostGenerations]

id love to go to Japan one day! this was a great video!

[@heytarraa]

oh thank youuuu for highlighting Shinjuku! I know where to see now :)

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

There is that big 3D advertisement screen also an attraction

[@MsSmartmonkeee]

The samurai museum is fun too. They do a show and take your picture with costumes! Aloha xo monkeee

[@vaultboi76]

Going to Japan this august 🥹 I’m so excited!

[@maui8084]

Thank you for this post..and also thank you for sharing the locations. I can wait…we will be visiting soon!!!

[@japanontology]

Great video about Shinjuku- you covered so much, great work!

[@nicolefernandez92]

😊😊😊 amazing✨ Wish to visit awesome/wonderful Japan some years

[@roamwithdory]

I stayed in Shinjuku last week for 5 days. So much to see and do! Thanks for this video...can't wait to go back.

[@awoFalase]

Good to know. I need to get back to Japan.

[@donkeyavenger]

I'll be there in September! And appreciate the glimpse of things to come since I'm staying near the park

[@brklynghetto]

Ive been following your recommendations on most of my trip whenever i visit japan, not a single place has disappointed me! You guys are amazing!! I really love your channels and thank you for all of the insights as if i was there with you. Useful info, honest review, your vibes and everything is just awesome!! ❤❤

[@pams3887]

Thanks for putting in the Google Maps link, it’s so helpful! ❤

[@kayleehealy8406]

Great video, I’d love to see more like this please….

[@mcg7034]

Thanks so much you guys! Stayed in Shinjuku for a week in 2018 and didn't even see half of what was mentioned here. 😅 I'll be sure to check them all out next time I'm in Tokyo. You are both looking great! Take care!

[@brendatagadtad3791]

Thank you for the tips🥰 New subscribes here front Toronto ❤️🇨🇦 for sure Japan is on my bucket list 🤞🤞🤞

[@TabiEats]

Thanks for subbing!

[@LuisSanchez-zj8id]

Very good explanations. I will follow you for my next triple to Tokyo.

[@jrenee071]

Will be there in October. Thanks for the great recommendations! Can't wait to try some miso ramen. 🍜😋

[@cuddles1140]

Thank you for your videos. We are using alot of it for our 1st trip to Japan as a couple. In a few months time. Sadly it will be short but will try to cram a lot. Also my wife is eager to try out the vegan Resturant’s you previously recommended 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@meatrace]

I had never heard of Acacia despite walking past it probably a hundred times. Went there today on your recommendation and it was amazing!

[@TabiEats]

Yay! So happy you enjoyed it!

[@tenga3tango]

Hello Shinichi and Satoshi..love your channel.

[@jaredsharethealoha]

Cool. I’ll be going to Japan in July looking forward to checking out these places. Also if you could do future videos of shibuya and I like to stay in shimbashi area. Mahalo

[@tgilroytg]

Great video! I want to go there so bad 😢

[@jant3528]

Oh man I was just there last week. Wish I knew about the new kabikicho tower!!!

[@MeMe-rd1pu]

I am really glad to have stumbled onto this. I am heading to Japan (1st time) in june for about a week or two and this will be very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@TabiEats]

Thanks! Stay tuned for the next one. Have a great time in Japan

[@MeMe-rd1pu]

@@TabiEats Thank you. Will do☺️

[@martinchestnut4638]

I miss you guys . 😊 My schedule has changed so I haven’t been able to join all your live streamings

[@TabiEats]

We miss you too!

[@francinedumagcao3521]

I love your video. We will visit all your suggestions once we go in April. But I'm just curious are the places near to each other like, can we walk and do it in one day?

[@gualo90]

Hello Guys!!!! My wife and are going to Tokyo at the end of November, thank you for your valuable information!!!

[@torakwarius]

Thank you for sharing all these great places to check out. I’ll be staying in Shinjuku in at the end of May, so I’ll be sure to check out some these spots. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work guys!

[@franksindoneii5410]

Go get your balls licked in the red light district

[@DonJ1973]

Thanks guys. I’m traveling to Tokyo in 2 weeks (first time back since 2014) and your tips are great and will come in handy. I am psyched to see Godzilla and the Tokyo Metropolitan building.

[@fredliu5066]

❤️ hugs n 💋 from TO, Canada 🇨🇦 that's my go to Korean Noodles Shin

[@chiiiika176]

Thanks for this info!!! My ex-boss and his family are coming from the states and staying in Shinjuku. They would love this info!!’

[@benash6302]

Loving your videos guys, we are planning our honeymoon to okinawa, osaka, kyoto, hakone and tokyo. We are so thankful for the great recommendations you have. Ben (united kingdom)

[@ramenpharmacist]

ive passed by that pepe building a milllion times, will definitely stop in for some dollar store shopping next time im in town!

[@yomismo6912]

in shinjuku...walk...walk..walk..and walk

[@TerreeRola]

My 92 year old mother and I love your videos of places less traveled. Satoshi adds some very intelligent commentary. Are you two roommates or something more?

[@davidyip6418]

They are a couple and life partners

[@saitokazuta3887]

​@@davidyip6418 ...oh really?

[@TonysExploration]

I just booked the airplane ticket , will be visiting next year Feb.

[@cbesse435]

Im so looking forward to my trip. Going to Star Wars Celebration in April of '25. Will be there for 3 weeks, I'm just worried i wont want to leave..

[@sisterblissuk9253]

Me and my sister are staying at Shin Okobu for our first visit to japan in nov! We can pretent we are in Korea then walk to Japan ❤

[@johncoyote6755]

I hope to visit Japan one day. It seems like one of the most culturally rich nations in the world. I have a lot of respect for the Japanese people. Yoshi seems like such a nice person!

[@gsr4535]

Agreed but remember, Japan has a wonderful interesting culture because they restricted immigration over the centuries, including to today. They are wise on that issue. More power to them.

[@johncoyote6755]

@@gsr4535 remember? This is a well known fact and precisely why I said "Visit." You must just like to say random things to feel smart.

[@gsr4535]

@@johncoyote6755 Wasn't sure if you were one of the "young & dumb" who either don't know or are afraid to speak truth because it might hurt other's tender feelings! 😩

[@johncoyote6755]

@@gsr4535 no I'm a 32 year old american white male. I've seen rampant immigration and multicultuialism destroy what was once the greatest country in the world.

[@gunsroses1293]

which？ @@johncoyote6755

[@DP-hc3fq]

❤

[@Mocha_Dragon]

They playing some demon slayer music when youre in the tokyo government building awesome!

[@chester4402]

nice content! what’s weather now in Tokyo?

[@meim1555]

I love your video but it seems too fast to savor each one of the list though...pls do an episode on the new Kabuchiko tower, seems so interesting..tnx so much and keep safe both😊

[@HallOfFantasy]

05:51 - A longtime ago, I lived in an apartment building next to Opera City. I was hoping to see it in this video.

[@louisdevalois4358]

I love your show! Is it ok to use dashi powder instead of bonito flakes when making a ramen or udon soup? I thank you in advance for your response! Cheers and Bravo!❤🎉

[@user-qw1qk5nq5u]

I really enjoyed watching your videos as we plan for our trip to Japan next May 2024. I heard there are free views of the city on the 17th floor of Kabukicho Tower. Is this true? Are the views a good substitute in place of Tokyo Metropolitan Government building? Thank you so much for sharing your videos.

[@CJ-nm8sw]

I used to go to Shinjuku station like every day when I was there, and people were like, you hang out at a train station? Haha. You have to go there to understand how cool the stations are.

[@peggielim1258]

Shinichi and Satoshi, please show us how you deal with the heat of summer. I will be visiting in June/July and have heard about your famous hot hot hot Japan summer!

[@wandalillard5428]

Was just in shinjuku yesterday, was going to walk to Korea town but didn't realize it was so far, google maps said from the 3d kitty of shinjuku it was an hour and a half walk. Staying in Akihabara here and trying to find a good store for kitkats.

[@monicapileggi5239]

Heading to Japan in the spring with husband and friends. Will be in Tokyo for four nights. Do you have a map marking these places?

[@49ers1975]

that is where we are thinking of staying when we are in tokyo in oct....

[@TabiEats]

Great place to stay

[@tamara4557]

I think I have been to a flea markt on the grounds of that shrine. It was so quiet you forget that you're in Shinjuku. And the observatory is one of my favourite, both towers have observatories, I prefer the one with the souvenir shop on it's floor. The yoshoku restaurant looks delicious! Is the dango store still open in Shinjuku? Is the last one where there is also many restaurants, also met regional Japanese food?

[@TabiEats]

The Dango store is still there!!!

[@debratimmons5573]

Love all your videos! Have a question about traveling in Japan with mobility issues. I'm in my 60's and use a cane, walker and electric wheelchair. Planning a trip back to Tokyo with daughters and teenage grandsons so they can experience our Japanese heritage. Want to stay close to trains, shopping, good food, etc. What area would you recommend, Shibuya or Shinjuku, or??? Any good family hotel recommendations? Will it be hard to take the train with a walker or wheelchair? Thinking I may only be able to use my cane while on this trip. Any information for traveling in Japan would be greatly appreciated. My family is from Kyushu(Fukuoka, I believe). I am debating on visiting there as well, but I am not sure about the best ways to travel from there to Tokyo with my mobility issue. Again, any information would help tremendously. Only found 1 video on traveling Japan with mobility issues but nothing else. Maybe a video on this type of information would be helpful for many of us seniors. Take care of yourselves and keep making your wonderful videos! 🥰💞💜

[@edvhollywood4544]

I found a osteopath in Japan Tokyo, they are rare, lots of training to be one Dr kumatetsu next to (a couple blocks)Smile Hotel Nihonbashi Mitsukoshimae. 10,000yen. I also can’t walk good and stay in Shinjuku, but very busy, I would go to a quiet area and then both.

[@user-fm4mu8xt9p]

🥰

[@drewcorry5056]

Absolutely the best thing to do in Shinjuku is visit Kabukicho late at night and hopefully find Charlie OR his son.

[@kennykobes]

Guys, you forgot to mention “ビデオでハンド“. One of my fav stops in Kabukicho

[@LuisSanchez-zj8id]

Very good video. Is it fine to take a train from the Shinjuku train station to Kamakura? And to Yokohama? Arigatoo gozaimasu

[@TabiEats]

Yes you can take the Shonan Shinjuku Line from Shinjuku to Yokohama and Kamakura.

[@LuisSanchez-zj8id]

@@TabiEats dohmoo arigatoo gozaimasu

[@koostory1776]

Kimetsu no Yaiba 6:08 Don’t give up😢

[@jessirice3077]

Shinichisan may 14th mothers day okasan day dont forget.

[@scorpionghost0981]

can you dine in mihachi solo or is it group only?

[@TabiEats]

You can definitely dine solo

[@chutorosan4655]

Please careful guys don't show or pinpoint where your house is .. Stay safe. Love you guys ❤️

[@karaiwonder]

Lol.

[@steel148]

Don’t have to worry about that in Japan

[@franksindoneii5410]

@@steel148in Shinjuku you do lol

[@stevennorton485]

iesu spoke to the people again he said i am the light of the world, whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life, john 8 v 12, iesu wa anato wo ai shite imasu god bless shinjuku