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Shinjuku

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About Shinjuku

Shinjuku works well as a base: 2km from Meiji Shrine.

Shinjuku is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 349,385, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Shinjuku sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shinjuku to your route.

About Shinjuku

Shinjuku Ni-chōme (新宿二丁目), referred to colloquially as Ni-chōme or simply Nichō, is Area 2 in the Shinjuku District of the Shinjuku Special Ward of Tokyo, Japan. With Tokyo home to 13 million people, and Shinjuku known as the noisiest and most crowded of its 23 special wards. Ni-chōme further distinguishes itself as

Read more Tokyo's hub of gay subculture, housing the world's highest concentration of gay bars. Within close walking distance from three train stations (Shinjuku San-chōme Station, Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station, and Japan's busiest train station, Shinjuku Station), the Shinjuku Ni-chōme neighborhood provides a specialized blend of bars, restaurants, cafes, saunas, love hotels, gay pride boutiques, cruising boxes (hattenba), host clubs, nightclubs, massage parlors, parks, and gay book and video stores. In fact, within the five blocks centering on street Naka-Dōri between the BYGS building at the Shinjuku San-chōme Station and the small Shinjuku park three blocks to the east, an estimated 300 gay bars and nightclubs provide entertainment.

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Shinjuku offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Shinjuku located?

Shinjuku is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.6912 latitude, 139.7085 longitude.

What is the population of Shinjuku?

Shinjuku has a population of approximately 349,385 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
349,385
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Tokyo
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.6912, 139.7085

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Shinjuku

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Deus Ex Machina Tokyo

Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Meiji Shrine

A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Tokyo Imperial Palace

The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Shibuya Crossing

The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where thousands of people cross simultaneously from all directions at this iconic Tokyo intersection.

4 km · about 5 min drive

museum

teamLab Borderless Tokyo

An immersive digital art museum where interactive, boundary-less artworks flow from room to room in a mesmerizing sensory experience.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Tokyo Tower

Red-and-white communications tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, an enduring symbol of post-war Japan.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Tsukiji Outer Market

Tokyo's legendary outer market offering fresh seafood, street food, and culinary delights in a bustling atmosphere.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Akihabara Electric Town

Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.

6 km · about 10 min drive

Driving roads near Shinjuku

  • 29 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.
  • 53 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.

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