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Shinjuku, Tokyo — where to start?

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From the airport to Shinjuku
Train Narita Airport → Shinjuku Sta. About 80 min
JR Narita Express
Bus Haneda Airport → Shinjuku About 50 min
Airport limousine bus (varies with traffic)
Direct, no transfers
Recommended Food in Shinjuku
  1. Shina Sobaya KouyaRamenPlate wonton·Soba
  2. Sushi TakahiroSushiEdomae sushi
  3. AogashimayaIzakayaAogashima local cuisine
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Getting around Shinjuku

MainJR Yamanote Line — links Shibuya, Harajuku and Ikebukuro in one go

MainMarunouchi subway line — toward Shinjuku Gyoen, Ginza and Tokyo Station; for the Metropolitan Government Building, take the Oedo Line to Tochomae

On footShinjuku Station, Kabukicho, Golden Gai and Gyoen are each about 10 min apart on foot

PassIf you'll ride the subway a lot, get the 'Tokyo Subway Ticket' (24/48/72 hours)

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Scenery·Nature

Shinjuku Gyoen

新宿御苑

Japanese, English and French gardens in one place. Famous for spring cherry blossoms and late-autumn leaves.

Area
Tokyo · Shinjuku
Location
Shinjuku
Getting there
Shinjuku-gyoemmae Sta.
Admission
¥500
Hours
9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00)Varies by season
Closed
Mondays (next day if a holiday)New Year holidays

As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.

Travel tips · There's an entry fee and it's often closed on Mondays, so check opening days.
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