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“Shinjuku” japan-guide.com
“Stars and strips” SignOnSanDiego.com
“A Two-Day Tour of Tokyo, Stretching $500 Worth of Yen” New York Times (free registration required)
“Choice Tables: Culinary Delights Laid Out to Tempt Japan's Commuters” New York Times (free registration required)
“My kind of town: Tokyo” Telegraph Group Limited (free registration required)
“Tokyo on a Budget” GoNomad.com
“Four hours in Tokyo” Business Traveller
“From Fresh Fish to a War Shrine, the Top 10” Concierge.com / Condé Nast Traveler
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 14 attractions in Shinjuku
Traveler Description:
Shinjuku Station is the center of this large district home to many clubs, stores, restaurants and massage parlors. Many of Tokyo's tallest buildings... more » Shinjuku Station is the center of this large district home to many clubs, stores, restaurants and massage parlors. Many of Tokyo's tallest buildings are located in the business section of the neighborhood. « less
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Attraction type: Neighborhood
Activities: Dining
Address: Shinjuku 160-8472
Japan
Tel: 03 3209 1111
Fax: 03 5272 5500

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“Dazzling place”
4 of 5 stars
DoraDoraDora
NY
Feb 27, 2008

Shinzuku is a must see in Tokyo. It is the birthplace of the infamous writer Mishima who at his demise before 46th birthday published more than 45 novels and plays. For the introvert in you, there is a lot you can learn just taking the subway on your own, trying the everyday local cuisine alone, and window shopping here. Unfortunately... more

“Must see”
5 of 5 stars
DeeC76
Cork, Ireland
Aug 19, 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

During my visit to Tokyo, I visited Shinjuku 3 or 4 times, it's great! From first exiting the station you get a sense of the immense hustle & bustle that seems to be a constant here. The best view of the famous pedestrian crossing go for a Starbucks & try your best to get a seat by the window on... more

“shinjuku is an obvious must but check out shinjuku gyoen park, too!”
4 of 5 stars
work4food
Arlington, MA
Jun 28, 2006
12/13 found this review helpful

ok, so shinjuku is a must which any guidebook will tell you. shinjuku station is the hub, and the neighborhood here is like the heart of tokyo. think times square but more tightly compact and more neat and orderly. for you american shoppers, a ton of stores a couple blocks from the station on hot european brands you won't find... more

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Shinjuku 160-8472, Japan
Tel: 03 3209 1111 Fax: 03 5272 5500