Tokyo, Japan Apr. 20 Sat 6:51PM
Serviced by the world’s busiest train station, Shinuku has all of what many travelers are looking for in Tokyo concentrated in one area: narrow streets and bright neon in Kabukicho and Golden Gai, busy, skyscraper filled business districts, a gorgeous garden in Shinjuku Gyoen, and endless shopping in sprawling department stores.
Shinjuku is mainly divided into 3 parts. The East, South and the West area.
The East area is full of well known shops and of course the Kabuki district. The South area is more or less the same as East but they have more variety of luxury hotels. On the other hand, the West has these various shops like second hand shops etc.
【Business District】
The area surrounding Shinjuku Station is a major economic hub of Tokyo. Many companies have their headquarters or Tokyo offices in this area.
【Entertainment District】
Kabukicho is an entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku. Kabukicho is the location of many clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, and is often called the "Sleepless Town". The district's name comes from late-1940s plans to build a kabuki theater, although the theater was never built, the name stuck.
【Shinjuku Golden Gai】
Shinjuku Golden Gai is a small area of Sinjuku, famous as an area of architectural interest and for its nightlife. This area is packed with over 200 tiny shanty-style bars, clubs and. In this area, shooting photograph and video on the street is prohibited.
【Shinjuku Gyoen】
Shinjuku Gyoen is located in the center of Tokyo, right next to the busiest area, Shinjuku. It was constructed during the Edo Period (1603-1867) and was then transferred to the imperial family. Now it is open to the public, and has become a popular spot for dating and family gathering in Tokyo. It is a 20 minute walk from Shinjuku Station, or can be easily accessed from Shinjukugyoen-mae station on Marunouchi subway line.
Whether you want to visit a museum, relax in a park, party, or see a robot show, you can do it in Shinjuku!
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