Kabuki-cho is one of the largest and most exciting nightlife districts in Japan, even in Asia one may say. This town "that never sleeps" attracts many local people as well as tourists with its countless restaurants, nightclubs, and drinking spots as well as amusement facilities and cinemas. There are all kinds of gourmet restaurants that match your preferences and within your budget. Kabuki-cho features fancy bars, clubs, cinemas, theaters, and hotels; with all these gathered in one place, Kabuki-cho creates its unique atmosphere and energy. If you are looking for a somewhere to enjoy nightlife, Kabuki-cho is the perfect destination for you.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government buildings with their cathedral-like twin towers stand out among the high-rises of the Western Shinjuku business districts. It consists of three buildings (two office buildings and the Metropolitan Assembly conference hall) in front of Shinjuku Central Park. Designed by late Japanese architect Mr. Kenzo Tange (1913-2005) the building was completed in 1991 and became the center of the Tokyo Metropolitan administration. The observatory on the 45th floor of the first office building is popular among tourists, which you can visit with no admission fee. The night city views from here are fantastic and you can also see Mt. Fuji on sunny days.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a 58.3 ha vast garden in the middle of the busy city center of Shinjuku. Originally built as an imperial garden, it was open to public after the Second World War and has since been loved by countless visitors. Inside the vast garden with a circumference of 3.5 km, there is a French-style formal garden, British-style lawn garden, and Japanese traditional garden. About 1,300 cherry trees out of the total of more than 10,000 trees attract many people with their beautiful blossoms in spring, making this garden one of the best cherry blossom appreciation spots in all of Japan. All through the year, beautiful flowers such as azaleas in spring and chrysanthemums in autumn will also please the eyes of visitors.

Around the west exit of Shinjuku Station sprawl many electric goods stores making this district a sort of sister site of the Akihabara electronics quarter. Huge electronics stores such as Yodobashi Camera or Bic Camera are intensely competing against each other everyday for consumers. There are also computer stores Sofmap, used cameras and game software stores as well. You may find something special while walking around this district. Enjoy discovering another aspect of Shinjuku city.

In Shinjuku there are many department stores. Around the eastern exit of Shinjuku Station are long-established department stores such as Isetan or Shinjuku Mitsukoshi Alcott. Directly connected to the west exit of the station are the Odakyu and Keio Department Stores. Located in front of the southern exit of the redevelopment area is Takashimaya Times Square. You can enjoy shopping in these department stores to find various items from clothes, food, and interior items as well as brand label goods and other fancy clothes from boutiques. Called "Depa-chika" the basement of department store is designated as a food level and is always bustling with gourmet lovers and shoppers. Also, Marui has several branches in Shinjuku specializing in clothes, shoes, bags and accessories and is popular among young people.

Opened in 1996, the Shinjuku branch of Tokyu Hands is located inside the commercial complex Takashimaya Times Square and occupies it from the 2nd to the 8th floor. Many products on offer are highly functional and professional but at the same time they are also so user friendly that even a beginner can use them and they are loved by all kinds of people. From bags and travel goods to household goods, DIY materials, and magic goods, you can find many exciting items. There is a corner that many foreigners visit as it sells Japanese-style small gifts and fancy goods favorable as souvenirs.

Enjoy Italian food with a fantastic night view of the city at Spacca Napoli located on the 52nd floor of the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building in western Shinjuku. The interior will remind you of a warm living room from normal Italian home. Pleasant staff will welcome you with authentic Italian food and hot Neapolitan Pizza that is carefully baked with the chef's artisan skill. Feel free to come and enjoy casual dinner.

Tsunahachi is a long-established Japanese tempura (Japanese fritter) restaurants, and there is always a long queue of customers waiting in front of the restaurants. You can see from the bar counter the specially trained cook called "Agekata" frying tempura. You can enjoy hot and freshly fried tempura cooked with seasonal ingredients, as well as sashimi (raw fish) made from local fresh fish and other a la carte dishes. The Tsunahachi restaurants are also located in the restaurant floors of department stores in Shinjuku (West Exit: 8th floor of Keio Department Stores / East Exit: 7th floor or Lumine Est, "Rin" etc).

It has been some 60 years since the end of the Second World War. But, the Streets of Omoide Yokocho have not changed much and kept its chaotic atmosphere as they were and are full of people's warmth and smiles. Countless bars and restaurants line the streets of Omoide Yokocho, where you can have tasty food and drinks at reasonable prices. The person sitting next to you at the bar counter will instantly become your friend here and you can enjoy conversational topics on art or get some intriguing information. Omoide Yokocho is a home of Shinjuku, and is a sort of theme park from the good old days. The street has been attracting increasing crowds of foreign tourists recently.