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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
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
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.
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 asRead 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 is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.6912 latitude, 139.7085 longitude.
Shinjuku has a population of approximately 349,385 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Red-and-white communications tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, an enduring symbol of post-war Japan.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Tokyo's legendary outer market offering fresh seafood, street food, and culinary delights in a bustling atmosphere.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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