Shinjuku is a ward of the city of Tokyo with the busiest railway station in the world right in the heart of it.
More than two million people per day pass through Shinjuku station via the dozen or so railway and subway lines and a bus station which is conveniently located on top of the station, while subterranean malls, department stores, electronics stores, music shops as well as restaurants and bars surround the station.
The twin towers of the Metropolitan Government Office and some of the tallest buildings in Tokyo, together with a number of hotels stand to the west of the station while the nightlife, dining and entertainment district lies to the east.
Getting There:
- From Tokyo Station: The frequently departing, orange trains on the JR Chuo Line (Rapid Service) take less than 15 minutes and cost 210 yen from Tokyo Station to Shinjuku Station.
- From Ueno Station: By JR Yamanote Line it takes 25 minutes and costs 210 yen to get from Ueno to Shinjuku. A slightly faster alternative is to take the JR Yamanote or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line from Ueno to Kanda Station, and then the JR Chuo Line from Kanda to Shinjuku.
Admission Fee: it's free
Opening Hours: Early til' Late
Importance Rating: 8/10
Busyness Rating: 9/10
Top Tips:
- Shinjuku Gyoen, an oasis of nature amid the crowds
- Bustling nightlife and endless shopping opportunities
- City Hall, high-rises, and futuristic neon cityscapes.
